Industrial Gas

Consultant, Expert Witness

Over 40 Years of Experience in Industrial Gas Contracting, Economic Analysis and Dispute Resolution

Atmospheric Gases, Hydrogen and Process Gases Expertise

Industrial Gas Expert

Expert Witness Engagements in Support of the IG Supplier or Consumer
Experience in Arbitration, Bankruptcy, Civil and Federal Courts
Published Author- Industrial Gas Procurement and Optimization
Proficient in On-Site, Merchant, Microbulk and Packaged Gas Supply Modes
Product Supply Agreement (PSA) Drafting, Negotiation and Dispute Support
Development and Drafting of Request for Proposal (RFP)
Economic/Market Evaluations for Competitive Supply Alternatives
Experience in O2, N2, Ar, CO2, CDA, H2, Syngas, Steam and CO Supply Agreements
Expertise in Cryogenic Distillation (ASU), Membrane, PSA, SMR and POX Production Economics
Experience in H2 Production Economics: Grey, Blue and Green
References and CV Available upon Request

Industrial gas storage tanks and piping system.

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Clients seeking an industrial gas advisor can benefit from specialized insight into supply economics, contract structures, and complex commercial considerations. Working with an experienced industrial gas expert can also provide valuable perspective when evaluating supply alternatives or addressing contractual concerns. Our industrial gas contract consulting service supports informed decision-making throughout the supply agreement negotiations, its execution and the ongoing administration.

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Our Experience

Our founder, John Peterson, has over forty years of experience in the Industrial Gas Industry.

He is experienced in large scale project development and contracting, including numerous domestic and international ASU facilities, pipeline enclaves, and SMR/HyCO production plants.

John also managed the Merchant and On-Site Sales organizations on the U.S. Gulf Coast, as well as the Western USA, for one of the world's largest industrial gas suppliers.

His industrial gas industry experience is extensive, encompassing employment with or consulting engagements for suppliers that collectively account for more than 80% of U.S. industrial gas production.

He is an experienced corporate and industrial gas expert witness, successfully navigating several large-scale arbitrations, dispute resolutions, and settlement agreements over the course of his career.

This depth of experience strengthens the industrial gas legal support provided during disputes and other complex proceedings where industry-specific knowledge is essential.

John's background as a Chemical Engineer, air separation facility manager, and pipeline product manager lends technical credibility to complex commercial negotiations.

As an industrial gas expert, John brings together technical understanding and commercial experience to help clarify challenging contractual and commercial matters.