Jim Thompson

Jim Thompson is an experienced environmental professional specializing in permitting and compliance within the oil and gas sector. Currently serving as Manager of Permitting & Compliance at Sempra LNG since July 2014, Jim oversees regulatory agency interactions and contractor operations to ensure compliance and successful permitting for pipeline and above-ground facility projects. Prior roles include Senior Project Manager at Blanton & Associates and Owner/Project Manager at Caprock Environmental Services, where Jim was involved in similar oversight and compliance duties. Jim's career began as an Environmental Inspector at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Jim holds a Master of Science in Biology (Freshwater Ecology) and a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Science from West Texas A&M University.