Benjamin Lopez serves as Senior Director of Projects for Kinetica Partners, LLC and its subsidiaries.
Ben is a seasoned energy executive with over 25 years of experience leading complex capital projects across the energy value chain—including midstream, downstream, LNG, and terminal operations. At Kinetica, Mr. Lopez is responsible for overseeing the project development and execution teams and consultants, ensuring alignment between technical delivery and long-term strategic goals.
Ben’s career includes leadership roles at industry leaders such as Phillips 66, Vopak, Noble Midstream, and Cameron LNG, where he directed high-value engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) initiatives across both brownfield and greenfield environments. His dual background in chemical engineering and finance—holding a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Houston—positions him uniquely at the intersection of technical rigor and commercial strategy.
In his role at Kinetica, Mr. Lopez leads a cross-functional team focused on operational excellence, project optimization, and execution assurance. He manages key internal and external stakeholders, including engineering leaders, consultants, and EPC partners, to deliver critical infrastructure that supports the Kinetica mission in the Gulf of America.
Ben’s current priorities include executive oversight of the FIN Project, a comprehensive review of project execution and maintenance practices, and strategic evaluations around asset retirement obligations (ARO) and service-model enhancements. His leadership is central to strengthening governance, accelerating capital programs, and embedding operational discipline across the enterprise.
With a steady hand and a forward-thinking mindset, Ben Lopez is driving the growth of Kinetica into a future-ready, performance-driven midstream leader.