Energy and Feedstocks

Jaime Brito Vice President, Refining and Oil Markets Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Jaime Brito is the Vice President of refining and oil product markets at Chemical Market Analytics.

Jaime Brito is in charge of leading content and analysis pertaining to the refining and oil products markets and their impact on the chemical sector. With over 25 years of experience, his views and insights have reached all regions of the oil and gas industry, where he has delivered consulting, spoken at conferences or provided courtesy visits to share oil market analysis.

Before joining CMA, Mr. Brito delivered consulting related to oil, fuels and refining around the world, from assessing the feasibility of new refineries in Asia and the Middle East to designing commercial strategies and investments in Europe or Latin America, to due diligence for asset acquisition in the US or Canada. He has led due diligence and feasibility studies representing over 15 billion dollars of capital. His experience also includes leading Business Development efforts for Argus Media in Latin America, where he convinced Pemex to adjust crude price formulas for exports in order to maximize revenues, among several other significant contributions to oil markets in the region.

Mr. Brito is based in Houston, Texas and holds an MBA and a BS in Chemical Engineering. His technical, commercial and geopolitical knowledge, paired with a deep understanding of oil and gas dynamics, pricing drivers and a unique ability to anticipate potential market developments, make all his presentations a must. As part of his long and international career, he is a regular guest in news programs, where he shares his insights on global geopolitics, oil markets, and fuel prices, among others.

Luka Powell Senior Research Analyst, Energy Insights Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Luka Powell is the Senior Research Analyst of Energy Insights at Chemical Market Analytic.

In this role, Luka contributes to the development of energy market content to help Chemical Market Analytics clients navigate the complexities of the oil, gas & natural gas liquids markets. Previously, Luka was responsible for the management and publication of the Chemicals Advisory Service (CAS), a product designed to primarily meet the needs of the Buy-side investment community, utilizing the in-depth market knowledge and analysis from the chemicals franchise. Luka is also a producer and co-host of the North America Light Olefins Weekly Podcast. While currently based in London, U.K., Luka has lived in Bahrain, Australia and the UAE. Before joining the IHS Markit Base chemical business (now known as Chemical Market Analytics), Luka graduated from King’s College London with a BA (hons) in International Relations.

Adrian Calcaneo Vice President, Energy & Feedstocks (NGL & Naphtha) Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Adrian Calcaneo is Vice President of NGL & Naphtha at Chemical Market Analytics.

Mr. Calcaneo is based in Houston, Texas, where he currently serves as the Vice President for Energy and Feedstocks at Chemical Market Analytics (CMA). In this role, he leads the global development efforts for new NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) and Naphtha products, contributing to market deliverables and insights.

With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Calcaneo has worked in various international locations, including Mexico, the United States, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom. His diverse background highlights his ability to navigate different business environments.

Before joining CMA, Mr. Calcaneo held the Latin America NGL Lead position at S&P Global Commodity Insights, where he oversaw NGL market research across 43 Latin America and the Caribbean countries. Prior to that, he worked as a Manager for Consulting Delivery at EAG Services, Inc., advising multinational energy companies. He also researched international trade, energy policy, and global economics at the Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy.

Mr. Calcaneo has an academic background that includes a BA from Texas A&M University, a Certificate in Advanced International Affairs and a Master of Public Administration focusing on Energy Policy from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. Additionally, he holds a Graduate Certificate and a Master’s Degree in Data Science from Harvard University.

Carlo Barrasa Vice President, Energy Insights Team Lead Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Carlo Barrasa is the Vice President of Energy Insights at Chemical Market Analytics

In this role, Carlo stewards the development of energy market content to help Chemical Market Analytics’ clients navigate the complexities of the oil, gas & natural gas liquids markets. Previously, Carlo led the North American Light Olefins service, which provides clients with valuable insights into the regional market dynamics of cracker feedstocks, ethylene, and propylene.

Before joining Chemical Market Analytics, Carlo was a Senior Strategy Advisor at Anadarko Petroleum, where he was responsible for guiding the company’s market strategy for its natural gas liquids business. After beginning his career in various downstream and chemical roles with ExxonMobil, Carlo held senior consulting and research positions at IHS Markit legacy companies PFC Energy and CMAI.

Tracy Cui Director, Energy Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Tracy is a Director with the Energy Insights team at Chemical Market Analytics.

Tracy is based in Houston, Texas. With a keen focus on market dynamics, price forecasting, and supply/demand analysis, Ms. Cui specializes in the intricate domains of oil, gas, and chemical feedstock markets. She leads Energy Macro Service, which empowers clients with valuable insights into the global oil and gas landscape.

Previously, Ms. Cui was a principal analyst with the North American Light Olefins team. In this capacity, she delivered insights into regional market dynamics, particularly in cracker feedstocks, ethylene, and propylene. Ms. Cui holds a doctoral degree in chemistry from the University of Houston and a master’s degree in industrial engineering from Texas A&M University.