Gulf Coast Sequestration has named Dave Cook as CEO.
Prior to joining GCS, Cook was a director of Vaalco Energy, following its merger with TransGlobe Energy Corporation of which he was Chair from 2019 to 2022. Previously, he served as CEO of Noreco in London and INEOS DENOS in Copenhagen. Earlier in his career, he spent more than 20 years with BP in various international assignments.
GCS is building a world-scale carbon sequestration hub on the Gulf Coast.
W. Gray Stream, founder of GCS, will assume the role of Executive Chairman. Completing the leadership team, Benjamin Heard will serve as Chief Strategy Officer, while Scott Stepp is Chief Financial Officer.
“With two Class VI permit applications with the Environmental Protection Agency, GCS is at the forefront of our nation’s efforts to develop and implement carbon capture and sequestration. Under Dave’s leadership, I’m confident we are well positioned to continue our significant progress toward building a carbon sequestration hub on the Gulf Coast,” Stream said.
The addition of Cook follow the recent hire of former Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) regulator Kaycee Garrett as Head of Permitting. Garrett worked in the Underground Injection Control section of the LDNR Office of Conservation for ten years, followed by five years of consulting experience to advance injection well permit applications for operators across the Gulf Coast.
