Venture Global LNG expands leadership team and presence in Asia

Stephen H. Del Regno, formerly head of marketing for Chevron’s North Asia LNG, has joined the company as Senior Vice President LNG Marketing. Del Regno will lead Asia marketing efforts from Tokyo. “Steve comes to Venture Global LNG with extensive experience in the Asian energy markets,” said William M. Wicker, CEO of Venture Global LNG. “He understands the intricate needs of Asia’s growing LNG market, and we are pleased to have another industry veteran expand our reach.” Prior to his time at Chevron, Del Regno was President of the El Paso Japan Company, where he was responsible for development of LNG, natural gas and gas-fired electric power assets. He was also accountable for originating opportunities for electricity marketing, gas marketing and trading businesses in Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Prior to the merger of Chevron and Texaco, he served as President of Texaco Natural Gas International (TNGI), where he directed commercial support for development of Texaco's discovered and prospective worldwide natural gas reserves. Source: press release by Venture Global LNG