Taproot Energy Partners
Chris Rial is an experienced professional in the energy sector, currently serving as the Sr. Director of Business Development & Sales at Plug Power, focusing on hydrogen production, liquefaction, and transportation. Prior to this role, Chris held positions including Director of Business Development at Taproot Energy Partners and Vice President of Business Development at Joule Processing, which was acquired by Plug Power. With a background that includes managing environmental compliance at Energy Transfer and safety and environmental programs at Texon, Chris has a robust history in developing customized solutions for gas processing and liquid handling, emphasizing efficiency and value in a competitive market. Chris holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Bioenvironmental Science from Texas A&M University and an MBA in Global Energy from the University of Houston.
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Taproot Energy Partners
Based in Denver, Colorado, Taproot is a midstream company led by an experienced management team with extensive prior success in creating long-term value for its producer customers. Taproot management brings a full suite of skills to partner with producers in providing all necessary midstream services. Capabilities include natural gas gathering, compression, treating and processing, crude oil gathering and transportation, produced water disposal, fresh water supply, condensate treating/blending and natural gas liquids products marketing. Taproot is backed by Energy Spectrum Capital, based in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1995, Energy Spectrum Capital is a venture capital firm that makes direct investments in well-managed, lower-middle-market companies that acquire, develop and operate energy infrastructure assets in the United States and Canada. Since inception, the firm has raised more than $4.5 billion of equity capital commitments and has sponsored 65 portfolio companies. General Information or Inquiries info@taprootep.com