Maksim Sonin

Bio

Dr. Maksim Sonin is an energy thought leader who drives strategic global investments, and executes large-scale capital developments worth over $15B per project, from inception to operation across major sectors, with teams spanning 5 continents.

Dr. Sonin has held executive roles and served on the Boards of UCC ($10bn+ capital projects portfolio), Silleno ($7bn+ world-scale petrochemical complex, 1250kta), KMG Petrochem ($2bn+ gas treatment plant, 9 bcma), and other organizations, focusing on humanitarian and global energy concerns. This includes leading the development of the world’s largest plants for producing ammonia and fertilizers, with the highest capacity per train. His expertise covers all project phases from inception to operation, and major sectors, ensuring the satisfaction of governments and multinational conglomerates.He has worked with Chevron, Shell, and ExxonMobil at consortium venture, and collaborated with other global players.

Holding an MS in Management from Stanford Graduate School of Business as a Sloan Fellow, a PhD in Engineering from Scientific Research Institute of Natural Gases and Gas Technologies, and an MS in Finance, Dr. Sonin's academic achievements are further complemented by distinguished certifications in his field, such as Portfolio Management Professional (PMI PfMP®) and Program Management Professional (PMI PgMP®), among others. He is a Projects Fellow and a member of the Stanford Hydrogen Initiative.

Recent / Coming speaking engagements:
• Global Hydrogen Leaders, S&P Global(May’24)
• Reuters Events, Energy (September’24)
• Stanford Ammonia Symposium (October ’24)
• Global Clean Hydrogen (November ’24)
• 5th American Hydrogen Forum, Houston (February ’25)
• Green Hydrogen Summit, Seattle (February ’25)
• S&P Global, World Hydrogen (March ’25)
• Argus, Clean Ammonia (April ’25)
• The Energy Projects, EPC Show (June ’25)

Latest interviews in 2024:
1. ReadWrite (How AI Will Soon Disrupt the Greater Energy Industry), November: https://readwrite.com/ai-disrupt-energy-industry/
2. IBM (Can nuclear power fuel AI's growing energy needs?), November: https://www.ibm.com/think/news/ai-nuclear-power
3. Power Magazine (Power Demand from Data Centers Keeping Coal-Fired Plants Online), October: https://www.powermag.com/power-demand-from-data-centers-keeping-coal-fired-plants-online/
4. Nikkei BP (Savior of data centers, green hydrogen made from offshore wind power will save Japan's power shortage), Japan. September:
https://xtech.nikkei.com/atcl/nxt/column/18/02924/082600004/
5. Mashable (Ammonia Could Play a Key Role In Creating a Low-Carbon Energy System), August. https://nl.mashable.com/climate-environment-1/10161/why-ammonia-could-play-a-key-role-in-creating-a-low-carbon-energy-system-with-maksim-sonin
6. Inc.com (Building a Sustainable Future: How Companies Can Make a Positive Impact), August https://www.inc.com/heather-wilde/building-a-sustainable-future-how-companies-can-make-a-positive-impact.html
7. Msn (Tips for Tackling Large-Scale Industrial Projects With Global Implications) https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/savingandinvesting/5-proven-tips-for-tackling-large-scale-industrial-projects-with-global-implications-according-to-stanford-s-maksim-sonin/ar-AA1sBgZS
8. IBTimes (Why Leaders Can't Be Afraid to Push Boundaries), August. https://www.ibtimes.com/why-leaders-cant-afraid-push-boundaries-3-tips-doing-just-that-3738982
9. Forbes (How to prepare your business to do something for the first time?), April
10.Investing.com (a Global, Low-Carbon Economy Isn’t as Far-Fetched as Many Might Think), April: https://www.investing.com/studios/article-382506