Michael S. Smith
Chief Executive Officer at Freeport LNG Development LP
Profile
Mr. Michael S.
Smith is Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Freeport LNG Development LP and Industry Advisor at Brightwood Capital Advisors LLC.
He founded Freeport LNG Development LP in 2002 and serves as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
He serves on the boards of directors for the National Jewish Medical and Research Center for Lung Allergic, and Immune Diseases, Colorado Ocean Journey, and the Development Council of Colorado State University.
Mr. Smith founded Basin Exploration, Inc, in 1981.
He served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Basin Exploration, Inc. until its sale to a public company.
He served as President of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association.
Mr. Smith served as Finance Chairman for Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s successful 1992 U.S.
Senatorial Campaign.
He served as a Member of the State of Colorado Governor’s Minerals, Energy & Geology Policy Advisory Board.
He also served as Director of Basin Exploration Inc. since inception.
Michael S. Smith active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Freeport LNG Development LP
 Freeport LNG Development LP Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Freeport LNG Development LP explores crude petroleum and natural gas. It provides liquefied natural gas properties, transportation, and storage facilities. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Chief Executive Officer | 2001-12-31 |
Freeport LNG LLC
 Freeport LNG LLC Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Freeport LNG LLC is a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export company headquartered in an undisclosed location. Freeport LNG operates a three-train, 15 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) liquefaction facility, which is the seventh largest in the world and the second largest in the United States. The facility is located near Freeport, TX, and is the largest all-electric drive motor plant of its kind in the world, making it the most environmentally sustainable site of its kind. The private company plans to expand by adding a fourth liquefaction train, which has received all regulatory approvals for construction. The facility's electric drive motors reduce carbon emissions by over 90% relative to gas turbine-driven liquefaction facilities. The terminal started LNG import operations in June 2008 and began LNG export operations in 2019. The company was founded in 2002 by Michael S. Smith, who has been the CEO since then. | Chief Executive Officer | 2001-12-31 |
Former positions of Michael S. Smith
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| State of Colorado | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Colorado Oil & Gas Association
 Colorado Oil & Gas Association Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Colorado Oil & Gas Association engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas. The private company is based in Denver, CO. The company was founded by Anthony W. Sharp. Dan Haley has been the CEO of the company since 2015. | President | - |
Basin Exploration, Inc.
 Basin Exploration, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Basin Exploration, Inc. explored and developed crude oil and natural gas. The company was headquartered in Denver, CO. | Chairman | - |
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Basin Exploration, Inc.
Basin Exploration, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Basin Exploration, Inc. explored and developed crude oil and natural gas. The company was headquartered in Denver, CO. | Energy Minerals |
Freeport LNG Development LP
Freeport LNG Development LP Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Freeport LNG Development LP explores crude petroleum and natural gas. It provides liquefied natural gas properties, transportation, and storage facilities. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Energy Minerals |
| State of Colorado | Government |
Colorado Oil & Gas Association
Colorado Oil & Gas Association Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Colorado Oil & Gas Association engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas. The private company is based in Denver, CO. The company was founded by Anthony W. Sharp. Dan Haley has been the CEO of the company since 2015. | Energy Minerals |
Freeport LNG LLC
Freeport LNG LLC Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Freeport LNG LLC is a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export company headquartered in an undisclosed location. Freeport LNG operates a three-train, 15 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) liquefaction facility, which is the seventh largest in the world and the second largest in the United States. The facility is located near Freeport, TX, and is the largest all-electric drive motor plant of its kind in the world, making it the most environmentally sustainable site of its kind. The private company plans to expand by adding a fourth liquefaction train, which has received all regulatory approvals for construction. The facility's electric drive motors reduce carbon emissions by over 90% relative to gas turbine-driven liquefaction facilities. The terminal started LNG import operations in June 2008 and began LNG export operations in 2019. The company was founded in 2002 by Michael S. Smith, who has been the CEO since then. | Industrial Services |
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