Global LNG Expert Joins Concentric Energy Advisors

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Oct 11, 2011, 10:34 ET

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc. ("Concentric") is pleased to announce that Jane P. Michalek has joined the firm as Vice President.

Ms. Michalek has over 30 years of experience in the domestic and international natural gas and LNG industries. She has served in operating, commercial, and business development functions throughout her career. Ms. Michalek held executive positions in portfolio management, commercial operations, risk management, shipping, supply, and business development for GDF SUEZ Corporation. Prior to working for GDF SUEZ (formerly Cabot LNG, Tractebel and SUEZ Energy), Ms. Michalek was responsible for gas supply planning, acquisition, and control for a major New England gas company.

"Jane brings extensive knowledge and insight of global LNG and natural gas matters to this role, having worked in London and most recently, Paris," said John J. Reed, Concentric's Chairman and CEO. "Her expertise in LNG global trading, commodity risk management, shipping and operations, as well as distributed LNG and CNG applications will significantly complement Concentric's existing natural gas practice and help our clients address emerging issues facing participants in the industry."

"I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with Concentric's staff and clients, and I am looking forward to playing a role in the US natural gas and LNG arena at such an exciting time for the industry," said Ms. Michalek, who will be located in Concentric's Marlborough, MA office.

About Concentric Energy Advisors

Concentric (www.ceadvisors.com) is an economic, regulatory and financial advisory firm focused on the North American energy industry. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, with an office in Washington, DC, Concentric specializes in a full range of market assessment and strategic consulting services; regulatory and utility ratemaking advisory services; expert testimony and litigation support; and financial and transaction-related advisory services.

For more information please contact Maggie Connolly at:
508.263.6236; [email protected]

SOURCE Concentric Energy Advisors