Sougata Halder is a senior project manager at TGS New Energy Solutions, specializing in carbon capture and storage, offshore wind and broader energy diversification initiatives. With over 15 years of experience in the energy industry, she drives project/business development activities in North and South America to provide support for business strategies. Sougata currently focuses on developing scalable and cost-effective solutions for carbon storage and offshore wind energy development using data and technology driven approaches. She previously held various roles at SLB and holds a doctorate degree in Geoscience from Southern Methodist University, Texas. Her expertise plays a key role in advancing sustainable energy initiatives through blending technical insights with commercial success.