Eva Lugo

Chemical Engineer and Energy Trading Operations professional with over 15 years of international experience across petroleum refining, marine fuels, commercial blending, supply chain management, cargo execution, refinery scheduling and global energy logistics. Specialized in marine fuel blending programs involving VLSFO, HSFO, MGO and RMG380, as well as gasoline blending optimization utilizing MTBE and oxygenate components to achieve target RON, MON and RVP specifications under ASTM methodologies. Extensive expertise supporting international trading activities involving gasoline, LPG, ULSD, Jet A-1, crude oil and marine fuels across Europe, North America, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Demonstrated success managing cargo execution, vessel scheduling, terminal operations, inventory optimization, contract administration, customer relationship management and commercial operations for multinational energy organizations. Strong exposure to major international trading houses and energy companies including PMI, Vitol, Aramco, Monjasa, ENAP, PetroChina, Rosneft, ENI, Glencore, Gunvor and Reliance. Recognized for resolving complex operational disruptions, mitigating commercial risk, reducing demurrage exposure and ensuring successful execution of high-value international petroleum transactions.

Global Commercial Operations Manager at CAMIN (2024-06 – 2026-05)

• Directed commercial and operational execution of international crude oil, refined products and marine fuel cargoes across the Americas.
• Managed strategic customer relationships including PMI, ENAP, Monjasa, Vitol and Aramco-related regional business.
• Led multidisciplinary teams supporting cargo execution, commercial operations, laboratory coordination and customer success initiatives.
• Evaluated and approved blending balances, fuel specifications and inspection reports in compliance with EPA, EU and NOM fuel standards.
• Coordinated terminals, vessel operators, inspectors, laboratories and customers to ensure successful cargo execution.
• Resolved quantity disputes, off-specification products, vessel delays and terminal constraints while protecting customer commitments and commercial performance.
• Supported commercial negotiations, pricing proposals, contract execution and annual business planning activities.
• Frequent business travel across the United States, Mexico, Chile and Latin America supporting commercial operations, customer relationships and energy logistics activities.

International Commercial & Operations Coordinator at CAMIN (2016-02 – 2024-05)

• Designed and supervised commercial blending programs for marine fuels including VLSFO, HSFO, MGO and RMG380 products.
• Developed gasoline blending formulations utilizing MTBE and oxygenate components to achieve target RON, MON and RVP specifications under ASTM standards.
• Coordinated end-to-end cargo execution involving gasoline, ULSD, diesel, Jet A-1, crude oil and marine fuels.
• Managed vessel nominations, cargo scheduling, terminal logistics and customer communications.
• Conducted quantity reconciliation, ship/shore comparisons and loss control verification under API MPMS and OCIMF guidelines.
• Supported commercial and trading teams through real-time operational monitoring and issue resolution.
• Coordinated bunker fuel operations throughout Panama and regional trading hubs.
• Managed customer requirements and operational planning for international energy accounts.

Supply Chain, Energy Scheduler & Trading at PDVSA (2013-08 – 2016-01)

• Managed international crude oil and refined products supply contracts with PetroChina, Rosneft, ENI, Glencore, Gunvor, Reliance and other major trading organizations.
• Developed integrated refinery production schedules and export programs based on inventory positions, throughput capacity and market demand.
• Coordinated cargo nominations, vessel scheduling and logistics execution to major international hubs including Rotterdam, Singapore, Jamnagar, US Gulf Coast, Curaçao and the Caribbean.
• Optimized blending matrices to maximize gasoline, ULSD and Jet A-1 production economics.
• Reduced demurrage exposure through proactive berth scheduling and vessel sequencing management.
• Conducted field audits and operational investigations supporting quality compliance and contractual obligations.

Senior Process & Utilities Engineer at PDVSA (2010-03 – 2012-10)

• Led refinery process optimization, utility systems management and operational reliability initiatives supporting large-scale fuel production.
• Monitored and optimized combustion efficiency across refinery fuel gas, natural gas, LPG and fuel oil systems.
• Conducted process troubleshooting and root-cause investigations to improve plant performance and reduce operational losses.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary maintenance activities, shutdowns and equipment reliability programs for critical refinery assets.
• Supported commissioning, start-up and stabilization of refinery process units and utility systems.
• Performed process simulations and engineering studies using Aspen Plus, PRO/II and HTRI to optimize mass, energy and hydraulic balances.
• Collaborated with operations, maintenance and technical services teams to maximize refinery availability and operational efficiency.
• Contributed to optimization of gasoline blending components, refinery intermediate streams and fuel production systems.

B.S. in Chemical Engineering – Universidad Nacional Experimental "Francisco de Miranda" (2004-10 – 2009-06)