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J. Mark LANDRUM
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About J. Mark LANDRUM
Mark Landrum has over 40 years of experience in pipeline/process plant operations, project management, engineering, process technology licensing, field construction management and facility start-up/commissioning.
His expertise includes technical safety and loss control engineering, pipeline transportation and integrity management, engineering and design for chemical processing and Oil & Gas facilities, topsides process modules and utility systems for fixed offshore platforms and floating production systems, natural gas processing and treating, material handling processes, and synthesis gas conversion technologies. He has related experience in natural gas transmission and liquefaction, crude oil and refined products, gas-to-liquids (GTL), coal-to-liquids (CTL), power/cogeneration, renewable fuels, processing/treating, methanol and nitrogen fertilizers, underground gas storage, catalyst metals recovery, supply chain logistics, and petrochemicals production.
Mr. Landrum’s consulting engagements for clients have involved accident investigations, root cause analyses, feasibility studies, technology assessments, market analyses, project evaluations and financing, contract audits, due diligence reviews for Oil & Gas asset acquisitions, field development and optimization studies, and construction disputes. Mr. Landrum has served as lead technical expert with claims amounts ranging to over $200 million.
Professional Experience
10+ YEARS WITH FIRM | 40+ YEARS IN INDUSTRY
J. Mark LANDRUM is a Managing Director at SOCOTEC and has held various other positions within the organization since 2010. Prior to his current position, Mr. LANDRUM was a Managing Director at Synergen Consulting International which was acquired by SOCOTEC in 2019. Mr. Landrum was previously employed at James Square Energy Advisors, LLC, Trident Risk Management, LLC, Exponent, Inc., Baker & O’Brien, Inc., and Syntroleum Gas Resources Company.
Qualifications
Education
- Master’s in Business Administration in Finance - University of Texas at Dallas – 1992
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Texas A&M University (summa cum laude) - 1979
Professional Affiliations
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE)
- Houston GPA Midstream Association
- Midcontinent GPA Midstream Association
- Marine Technology Society (MTS) – Houston Section
- Rice Global Engineering & Construction Forum
Professional Trainings & Certifications
- Registered Professional Engineer – State of Texas #78584
Practice Areas
- Dispute Resolution
- Project Advisory
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Preparation & Evaluation of Claims
- Construction & Project Management
- Facility Inspection
- Construction Practices & Safety
- Design Review
- Chemical Processing Engineering & Design
- Root Cause Analysis
- Accident Investigation
- Project Evaluation & Financing
- Asset Acquisitions
- Contract Negotiation and Audits
- Risk Analysis
- Engineering / Procurement / Construction
- Technical Report Writing
Testimony Forums & Venues
- State & Federal Courts
- American Arbitration Association (AAA)
- International Arbitration