Oberon Fuels appoints the first chief advisor on the scale of the use of renewable fuels

An experienced energy expert joins us Oberon the expanded executive team will accelerate deals to decarbonize propane and scale hydrogen infrastructure

SAN DIEGO, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Currently a producer of renewable fuels Oberon’s fuel announced his appointment Eric Stein as the company’s first-ever in-house legal counsel. Stein will serve in the newly created position of general counsel, senior vice president Oberon first in-house lawyer to help the company create legal structures and negotiate contracts for a range of new renewable fuels to accelerate commercialization in various locations and markets.

“Eric is an industry leader in structuring complex contracts to deploy a range of energy sources at scale,” said Oberon Fuels president and CEO Rebecca Boudreaux“PhD”Oberon breaks new ground by combining unique raw materials to produce new molecules for a wide range of markets, all while leveraging existing energy infrastructure. This approach will help bring more renewable fuels to market faster. As we expand into larger projects and geographies, Eric’s extensive experience working with both climate technology companies and legacy fuel companies at various stages will be a valuable asset to support our growth.”

Stein brings extensive experience in navigating the unique regulatory requirements of the energy and fuel sectors. Before joining Oberonserved as general counsel at Our Next Energy (ONE), an energy storage company that aims to double the range of traditional electric vehicles. Previously, he was vice president and general counsel at South Jersey Industries, an energy services holding company that owns two natural gas utilities and invests in renewable natural gas infrastructure projects. He holds a J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University and B.A Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

“Oberon innovative work in renewable fuels can play an important role in accelerating decarbonization initiatives across the industrial sector,” Stein said. “They did an amazing job creating the product and educating the market. I look forward to working with our partners and customers to bring renewable fuels and hydrogen infrastructure to market faster.”

Except for Stein’s nomination Oberon promoted Jeffrey Wright as vice president for project development. Thanks to Wright’s efforts Oberon has a significant number of projects in development. Wright was from Oberon since 2021, he has been the Supply Development Director. In this new position, Wright will work across relevant industries such as agriculture and waste management and supply chains to develop relationships, acquire manufacturing sites and raw materials, and develop new manufacturing opportunities, partnerships and projects.

Oberon is constantly expanding its executive team. Stein and Wright join CFO Anna Antonichief executive officer Darek Winkeland vice president of project engineering Karan Dawra, who joined the company at the end of 2023.

About Oberon fuels
Oberon Fuels’ mission is to decarbonize the fuel and energy sectors through the commercialization of innovative fuels such as renewable DME and methanol. Oberon low or carbon negative Oberon rDME® fuel can reduce the carbon intensity of propane by up to 60% when blended, offering a potential reduction in global CO emissions₂ reduction of 750 million metric tons per year. Renewable DME also provides an attractive means of transporting hydrogen for many rapidly growing applications, as well as the production of low-emission methanol for the marine industry. Oberon has partnered with companies around the world, including Suburban Propane, DCC Energy, Lipigas, Volvo Trucks, Mack trucksand Ford. Find out more at Oberonfuels.com.

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