James Hughes is a Commercial Director and Energy Transition Specialist at Technip Energies, based in the UK. Technip Energies is a world leader in providing CCUS solutions and developing next-generation CCUS technologies that will help manufacturers substantially reduce their carbon emissions for decades to come. At Technip Energies, James currently leads a commercial team tasked with driving the company's energy transition business and delivering bankable technical solutions for clients in a variety of contexts, including energy and carbon capture and storage. With extensive experience in the energy and industrial sectors, James has a background in engineering, project management, and business development, focusing on sustainability direction. He is a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and holds an MBA specializing in International Business.