CBE Centennial Seminar Series: Stacey Orlandi (Chevron Renewable Energy Group)

Abstract

A Look at Bio-Based Diesel

In June 2022, Chevron acquired Renewable Energy Group (REG), a major producer of bio-based diesel, for $3 billion. This seminar will provide an overview of Chevron, the why behind the acquisition of REG, and a deeper look at the dynamics of bio-based diesel.

Biography

Stacey Orlandi has over 30 years of experience in the energy industry, holding senior positions with BP, Marathon Petroleum and Shell. She has worked in technology, operations and commercial roles across refining, chemicals, renewables and gas. As Director, Manufacturing, Ms. Orlandi oversees HSE, Operations, Engineering, Capital Projects, Technical Services and Technology Development for 11 biorefineries and 650 staff across the U.S. and Germany. She is responsible for the people, processes and performance of all 11 refineries in the U.S. and Europe as well as the engineering and support functions in Ames, Iowa and Tulsa, Oklahoma. Prior to Chevron Renewable Energy Group, Ms. Orlandi served as Vice President of Prelude Crux where she oversaw the safe operations, commercial delivery and strategic direction for the Prelude Floating LNG facility and the East Browse gas basin, Shell’s operated joint venture off Australia’s west coast. Prior to her most recent role at Shell, Ms. Orlandi served as CEO of Virent, Inc., (a wholly owned subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum) where she led a consortium of partners/investors aiming to scale-up and commercialize Virent’s BioForming® technology. She successfully navigated the transition of Virent from Andeavor to Marathon in 2018. Ms. Orlandi grew up in the U.S. Southeast. She studied Chemical Engineering at North Carolina State University, Business at the University of Chicago and leadership education from MIT, Rice University and INSEAD.