Patricia Lim, Commercial and Business Development Director for Vopak Australia, is a strategic commercial leader with nearly two decades of comprehensive experience in the global energy sector. Based in Sydney, Ms. Lim is responsible for driving substantial growth and expanding the footprint for Vopak Australia. She leverages her core competencies in complex commercial negotiations, large-scale project management, and strategic business development across diverse markets.

Her distinguished career also includes leading high-stakes commercial negotiations for prominent LNG projects such as Gorgon, PNG, and Ichthys, where she was instrumental in securing multi-billion dollar agreements. She also brings over a decade of invaluable experience in the development of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects, serving as an integral part of governance teams. In this role, she contributed to the strategic direction and successful execution of critical initiatives for Australia's energy transition. For the past five years, Ms. Lim's expertise has increasingly extended to low-carbon fuels, encompassing key initiatives in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), green ammonia and hydrogen.

Academically, Ms. Lim holds an MBA from the University of Western Australia and a Master of Commerce from the University of Sydney. She reinforces her professional standing through memberships with the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN) and the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Her unique blend of commercial acumen and experience in both traditional and emerging energy mixes provides invaluable insights for audiences navigating the evolving energy landscape.