Speakers

Vijay Betanabhatla is the Power Industry Director at SLB New Energy, leading the power industry division with a primary objective to introduce SLB's innovative new energy technologies to the power grid. These include energy storage, geothermal, hydrogen, and carbon solutions. Vijay brings more than 20 years of experience in the electric power industry, spanning across utilities, grid operations, wholesale markets, energy consulting, and product development roles.

His portfolio of work includes distinguished lead roles in the Puerto Rico grid reconstruction project, Texas nodal implementation project, smart grid deployment for a prominent electric utility, and the development of renewable energy projects. Vijay's expertise and leadership have been vital in managing and driving complex projects, contributing significantly to the industry's transition towards sustainable and renewable energy solutions.

Currently, Vijay holds a position as a board director at the Long Duration Energy Storage Council, playing an instrumental role in shaping energy storage policies and standards. He has previously served on the board of CleanTX and was an Energy Transition Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin, contributing his vast knowledge to shape the future energy landscape. 

Vijay earned his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) from UT Arlington and later pursued an MBA from UT Austin, McCombs School of Business. His unique blend of technical and business acumen has been pivotal in positioning SLB New Energy at the forefront of the power industry's renewable revolution.