In this conversation, Mehdy Touil, an LNG Specialist, shares his journey in the LNG industry, highlighting his background, career transitions, and expatriate challenges. He stresses humility, continuous learning, and LinkedIn's role in professional growth. Mehdy discusses LNG trends, mentorship importance, and offers advice for newcomers. He concludes with thoughts on industry biases and natural gas's role in the energy transition. Takeaways

Mehdy is an LNG operations specialist with over 20 years of experience. He emphasizes the importance of humility and asking for help in learning. Natural gas is considered a transition fuel and is here to stay. LinkedIn has been a powerful tool for Mehdy's professional growth. The LNG industry is experiencing significant growth, especially in the US. Mentorship is crucial for retaining knowledge in the industry. Mehdy's journey highlights the challenges faced by expatriates in the workforce. Listening is an underrated skill in the LNG industry. There is a high demand for LNG expertise globally. Mehdy believes that every experience, good or bad, shapes who we are.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mehdy Touil and His Journey

02:47 Mehdi's Early Career and Breakthrough in LNG

07:07 Transitioning from Qatar to Global LNG Projects

10:59 Challenges Faced During Career Transitions

16:24 Current Trends and Future of the LNG Industry

22:50 Advice for Aspiring LNG Professionals

23:42 Building a Community on LinkedIn

26:28 The Journey into LNG Operations

28:19 Building a Community in the LNG Industry

30:56 Leveraging LinkedIn for Industry Insights

32:52 The Importance of Experience and Mentorship

35:34 Addressing Biases in the LNG Industry

37:25 Rapid Fire Round: Insights and Reflections

40:54 The Future of Natural Gas

Keywords LNG, natural gas, career journey, professional growth, industry insights, mentorship, LinkedIn, immigration, LNG projects, energy transition, oil and gas