• CERAWEEK
  • March 10 - 14, 2025

Debnil Chowdhury

S&P Global Commodity Insights

Head of Americas and European Fuels and Refining

Debnil Chowdhury joined S&P Global (formerly known as IHS Markit) in 2012 and currently holds the position of Vice President where he leads the Americas and European refining research team. Prior to joining S&P, he was a Senior Market Analyst for Valero where he provided strategic planning and market analysis support for downstream, renewable, and retail assets globally. Debnil performed short and long-term planning for downstream and midstream assets, refinery economics evaluations, and supported new expansion and supply optimization efforts. Prior to joining Valero, Debnil worked in Technology Development for Halliburton-KBR as a Process Engineer where he worked with clients globally to develop new refining technologies.

Since joining S&P, Mr. Chowdhury has been involved in a number of refined product market, pricing, and new market entry strategy studies for clients in the U.S Gulf Coast, Eastern U.S., Atlantic Basin, Caribbean, Latin American, and Asian markets. Additionally, Debnil has worked closely with private equity and upstream clients to perform project feasibility studies for various oil and gas assets. Mr. Chowdhury has evaluated potential merger, acquisition, and divestiture opportunities. His work included screening of potential assets, specific facility evaluations, and due diligence activities.

Debnil is also the primary creator of S&P’s proprietary long-term ethane analytics price forecast model. The model can be utilized to quantitatively link and provide insight on ethane supply/demand to long-term pricing.

Debnil holds a BS in Chemical Engineering and Certificate in International Affairs from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a MS in Predictive Analytics and Data Science from Northwestern University, and an MBA from Rice University.

Sessions With Debnil Chowdhury

Tuesday, 19 March

  • 07:15am - 08:20am (CST) / 19/mar/2024 12:15 pm - 19/mar/2024 01:20 pm

    The Future of Transportation: Molecules and electrons

    Transportation & Mobility/Electrification (EVs/built environment)

    The transportation sector is in the early stages of a profound transformation driven by accelerating Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) penetration. The mix of vehicle sales is changing fast in key large markets, with strong policy impetus. Fueling the transportation fleet of the 2030s and 2040s will require a different supply mix that includes more electrons but also more low-carbon liquid or gaseous fuel. What are the capital structures, policies and infrastructure needs of tomorrow’s transport sector? Is the “polilticization of EVs” going to be a challenge in the United States and other markets?  

  • 06:00pm - 06:30pm (CST) / 19/mar/2024 11:00 pm - 19/mar/2024 11:30 pm

    Expert Zone | S&P Global Expert Presentation: Refining

    S&P Global experts present their latest research and discuss topics on energy transition, energy security and trends shaping the global economic and energy landscape.

Wednesday, 20 March

  • 08:30am - 09:00am (CST) / 20/mar/2024 01:30 pm - 20/mar/2024 02:00 pm

    Business Unearthed: The trillion-dollar frontier in solving climate challenges

    Climate & Sustainability

    This session ventures into the trillion-dollar frontier of addressing climate challenges through innovative business solutions. As climate change continues to escalate, the urgency to develop sustainable strategies has never been more pressing. In this session, we will delve into the dynamic intersection of business, innovation, and climate action, exploring groundbreaking approaches to tackle climate challenges while unlocking unprecedented economic opportunities.