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Trung Ghi

Partner

Head, Energy & Utilities Practice, South East Asia

Australia, Singapore

Trung is a Partner and Head of the Energy & Utilities with Arthur D. Little (ADL) in Asia Pacific. Prior to moving back to Asia, Trung spent 4 years in the Middle East

Trung Ghi

Areas of Focus

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South East Asia

Trung Ghi

Trung has more than 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry with half that time spent in consulting with a specific focus on advising the Asia Pacific / Australasian, Middle Eastern, and North American E&P clients (both Operators and OFSE) on Project Management challenges such as portfolio and planning, joint venture, and project definition. He has also advised clients on Energy Reform Strategy, Organizational Restructuring, Growth and Diversification Strategy, Technology and Digital Strategy, Hydrocarbon Maturation, and Operational Excellence.

Prior to joining ADL, Trung worked in Schlumberger Business Consulting, Independent Project Analysis, and as an engineer for wireline services with Halliburton. 

Trung holds an MBA from Melbourne Business School. He also has a Mechanical and Space Engineering degree (Hons) at the University of Queensland.

Accelerating the financing of sustainable transport fuels
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Travel & transportation
Accelerating the financing of sustainable transport fuels
Transport was responsible for 14% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2023. While electrification is the most efficient way to decarbonize road transport, inland/nearshore shipping, and even short-haul flights, it does not cover every use case. That means different approaches will be needed for areas such as long-haul flights (2% of GHG emissions) and shipping (1% of GHG emissions).
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Getting a grip on decarbonization with effective internal carbon pricing
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Financial Services
Getting a grip on decarbonization with effective internal carbon pricing
Regulators and other stakeholders are increasing pressure on organizations to monitor, improve, and share information on their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. They want increased transparency around targets, timelines, and plans and are increasingly demanding actual results from decarbonization efforts. The number of emission trading schemes (ETS) and carbon taxes is rising worldwide. In 2024, 75 carbon pricing initiatives were in place, covering 24% of global GHG emissions. Other countries are discussing implementing their own carbon pricing schemes.
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Seabed mining: A $20 trillion opportunity
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Oil, Gas & Other Natural Resources
Seabed mining: A $20 trillion opportunity
Seabed mining offers a unique US $20 trillion opportunity to extract critical minerals that are essential for batteries, electric vehicles (EVs), and other green technologies. This Viewpoint explores the economic potential and environmental impact of seabed mining as an alternative to traditional land-based mining, which faces challenges due to declining ore grades, stricter environmental regulations, and rising production costs.
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An interview with Jeremy Nixon
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Automotive
“Big enough to survive and small enough to care — we can do it!”
Operating out of Singapore, Ocean Network Express, branded as “ONE,” was formed in April 2018 by merging the three competing container shipping business units of Japanese parent companies NYK, MOL, and K-Line. At the time, many commentators highlighted the challenges of such a large, complex integration. Yet just five and a half years later, ONE has become one of the most profitable and successful companies in the industry, with net income of approximately US $50 billion over the past five years.
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Navigating the voluntary carbon credit market to support net zero targets
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Energy Efficiency
Navigating the voluntary carbon credit market to support net zero targets
Of Forbes 2000 companies that have committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2030, a 2023 Net Zero Tracker study reports that 53% plan to use carbon credits, either to offset hard-to-eradicate emissions or to voluntarily advance their targets. However, the carbon offsetting market is still developing, and consumers, customers, and governments are scrutinizing the veracity of many claims. This Viewpoint provides guidance for companies that seek to incorporate carbon credits within their emissions strategies.
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Decarbonizing Southeast Asia: The green fuels race
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Oil, Gas & Other Natural Resources
Decarbonizing Southeast Asia: The green fuels race
Transforming a regional ecosystem to better utilize CO2
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Trung Ghi

Trung has more than 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry with half that time spent in consulting with a specific focus on advising the Asia Pacific / Australasian, Middle Eastern, and North American E&P clients (both Operators and OFSE) on Project Management challenges such as portfolio and planning, joint venture, and project definition. He has also advised clients on Energy Reform Strategy, Organizational Restructuring, Growth and Diversification Strategy, Technology and Digital Strategy, Hydrocarbon Maturation, and Operational Excellence.

Prior to joining ADL, Trung worked in Schlumberger Business Consulting, Independent Project Analysis, and as an engineer for wireline services with Halliburton. 

Trung holds an MBA from Melbourne Business School. He also has a Mechanical and Space Engineering degree (Hons) at the University of Queensland.

Accelerating the financing of sustainable transport fuels
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Travel & transportation
Accelerating the financing of sustainable transport fuels
Transport was responsible for 14% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2023. While electrification is the most efficient way to decarbonize road transport, inland/nearshore shipping, and even short-haul flights, it does not cover every use case. That means different approaches will be needed for areas such as long-haul flights (2% of GHG emissions) and shipping (1% of GHG emissions).
Find out more
Getting a grip on decarbonization with effective internal carbon pricing
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Financial Services
Getting a grip on decarbonization with effective internal carbon pricing
Regulators and other stakeholders are increasing pressure on organizations to monitor, improve, and share information on their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. They want increased transparency around targets, timelines, and plans and are increasingly demanding actual results from decarbonization efforts. The number of emission trading schemes (ETS) and carbon taxes is rising worldwide. In 2024, 75 carbon pricing initiatives were in place, covering 24% of global GHG emissions. Other countries are discussing implementing their own carbon pricing schemes.
Find out more
Seabed mining: A $20 trillion opportunity
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Oil, Gas & Other Natural Resources
Seabed mining: A $20 trillion opportunity
Seabed mining offers a unique US $20 trillion opportunity to extract critical minerals that are essential for batteries, electric vehicles (EVs), and other green technologies. This Viewpoint explores the economic potential and environmental impact of seabed mining as an alternative to traditional land-based mining, which faces challenges due to declining ore grades, stricter environmental regulations, and rising production costs.
Find out more
An interview with Jeremy Nixon
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Automotive
“Big enough to survive and small enough to care — we can do it!”
Operating out of Singapore, Ocean Network Express, branded as “ONE,” was formed in April 2018 by merging the three competing container shipping business units of Japanese parent companies NYK, MOL, and K-Line. At the time, many commentators highlighted the challenges of such a large, complex integration. Yet just five and a half years later, ONE has become one of the most profitable and successful companies in the industry, with net income of approximately US $50 billion over the past five years.
Find out more
Navigating the voluntary carbon credit market to support net zero targets
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Energy Efficiency
Navigating the voluntary carbon credit market to support net zero targets
Of Forbes 2000 companies that have committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2030, a 2023 Net Zero Tracker study reports that 53% plan to use carbon credits, either to offset hard-to-eradicate emissions or to voluntarily advance their targets. However, the carbon offsetting market is still developing, and consumers, customers, and governments are scrutinizing the veracity of many claims. This Viewpoint provides guidance for companies that seek to incorporate carbon credits within their emissions strategies.
Find out more
Decarbonizing Southeast Asia: The green fuels race
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Oil, Gas & Other Natural Resources
Decarbonizing Southeast Asia: The green fuels race
Transforming a regional ecosystem to better utilize CO2
Find out more

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