Wintershall Dea COO Dawn Summers elected President of Gasnaturally
- Summers assumes the role on 1st January 2021
- Aims to work with all members on tackling current and future challenges
Dawn Summers, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Europe’s largest independent gas and oil producer Wintershall Dea, was elected new President of GasNaturally with a majority of votes. She succeeds Marco Alverà, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Italian gas infrastructure company Snam Spa. GasNaturally is a partnership of eight European associations that represent the whole gas value chain (Eurogas, IOGP, GERG, GIE, IGU, NGVA, Liquid Gas Europe, Marcogaz).
“I am delighted in the trust the members of GasNaturally have placed in me and look forward to working with all of you at this crucial point in time. Tackling climate change whilst at the same time, continuing to provide energy for the world is humankind’s biggest challenge. With a variety of innovative technologies, the gas sector is well-equipped to contribute to the future and the vision of a climate neutral Europe”, said Dawn Summers.
As a dedicated team player and communicator, Ms Summers intends to work closely with all member associations of GasNaturally and represent the whole European gas sector. “I strongly believe that we need to speak with one voice to be able to guide the gas sector through these important years of transformation. We are part of the solution.”
Important legislative decisions will be made in Brussels in 2021. Ms Summers will advocate for gas to play a key role in reaching 2030 targets and achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The gas sector offers innovative and cost-effective solutions on the way to climate neutrality, with both decarbonised and renewable gases, she argues. However, only a technology-neutral approach will unlock the sector’s full potential in Europe.
Dawn Summers has been the COO of Wintershall Dea since 1 June 2020 and is responsible for Europe, Middle East and North Africa. She has more than 25 years of international experience in the gas and oil sector, including with BP, Genel Energy, Origin Energy and Beach Energy.
Related News.
Beyond Technical Skills: WISTA Cyprus explores the human side of leadership
WISTA Cyprus hosted The Art of Leadership & Emotional Mastery, an interactive workshop held on 15 October at the Alasia Hotel in Limassol,…
The human cost of sending merchant mariners into war zones extends far beyond the immediate danger of missiles and drones. It raises a harder question: who is really protecting the seafarer?
Who protects the seafarer? I have spent much of my professional life at sea. I am a Master Mariner. I have stood on the bridge, made decisions…
Loss of bridge control: Human failure is normal – context is key
When bridge control is lost in a functioning system, it can be easy to blame human error. But accidents rarely happen because of one mistake…
Danish Shipping announces the transport of live animals by sea new rules should improve safety for animals, seafarers and the environment
Revised rules on the transport of live animals by sea are being negotiated in the EU. Danish Shipping wants to ensure good animal welfare,…
Japan’s flawed shipping proposal leaves developing countries adrift
A new analysis by Opportunity Green warns governments of the wide-ranging risks posed by Japan’s proposal at the International Maritime Organization…
Intermodal Report Week 42 2026
Pls find below the Intermodal Report - Week 42 2026 Intermodal Report Week 42 2026
Allied Weekly Market Review Week 42
Pls find below the Allied - Weekly Market Review - Week 42 ALLIED - Weekly Market Report- Week 42
EU Arctic Strategy NGOs welcome EU ambition on on cutting shipping’s Arctic Black Carbon Emissions
Responding to today’s publication of the EU’s Arctic Strategy, which definitively states the EU’s intention to support International Maritime…
The final quarter of 2026 is expected to see softer bauxite flows
Chinese front-loading is expected to have run its course, pointing to softer bauxite flows in 2026 Q4. Global bauxite flows increased by 2.8% y/y…
DP World Foundation and Belewan new container terminal mark groundbreaking of AED 3.7 million school project in Indonesia
Classrooms of Hope initiative expands to Belawan, Medan with a new junior high school designed to provide modern learning facilities and greater…
Subscribe to our newsletter!
if you dont want to swim alone in the ocean of news, sign up for the newsletter, and you will receive daily all the important news of world shipping!
