Chris McLindon has long served as director of energy education and outreach for the LSU Energy Institute. He oversees the development and implementation of educational programs aimed at preparing the next generation of energy leaders. He also engages with key stakeholders, including policymakers, industry professionals, and the general public to promote awareness and understanding of key energy issues.
Mr. McLindon worked for four decades as a geologist in the upstream oil and gas industry and more recently as a geologist in the carbon capture and storage industry. The latter experience included the exploration and development of new sites for CO2 sequestration in Louisiana and Texas, the development of geological models for CO2 injection simulation, and geological site characterization for Class VI permit applications for CCS projects in Louisiana and Texas.
Mr. McLindon holds a B.S. in Geology from LSU. He is a member and past president of the New Orleans Geological Society, and is a member of the Geological Society of America and the Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists.
