Mr. Ahrabi has more than 35 years of experience in international energy operations with extensive expertise in liquefied natural gas (LNG). His knowledge extends to joint venture management and operational excellence in global upstream and midstream operations.
Mr. Ahrabi retired from his most recent role as Chief Executive Officer of Cameron LNG LLC in January 2022. During his tenure, Mr. Ahrabi led the organization from a start-up to a robust $10 billion enterprise. Recently, he oversaw the completion of a three-train LNG liquefaction facility near the Gulf of Mexico which is expected to export 1.7 billion cubic feet per day. Previously, Mr. Ahrabi spent 29 years with the BG Group (now part of Shell plc) where he held several executive positions. Within Canada, Mr. Ahrabi spent three years representing a major international joint-venture partner in assessing LNG opportunities in British Columbia. His international experience includes Tunisia, Trinidad & Tobago, Egypt, Brazil, Canada and United Kingdom.
Mr. Ahrabi holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wales, and a Doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering with a focus on Enhanced Oil Recovery from the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom. He is a Chartered (Professional) Engineer and a member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers.