David S. Branch

David has more than 30 years of energy industry experience with a focus on engineering, construction, development and operations management of midstream industrial gas, natural gas and hydrocarbon liquids transmission, storage, and processing facilities. Prior to joining NeuVentus, David co-founded Caliche Development Partners, building out the Coastal Caverns salt dome storage asset in hydrocarbon and industrial gas service, which culminated with a successful sale to a major midstream investor. David also founded Gulf Shores Midstream, LLC, a midstream energy company focused on the acquisition, development, construction, and operation of subsurface storage assets. Over the course of David’s career, he has repeatedly demonstrated the ability to effectively and successfully manage significant development and capital budgets on major midstream pipeline, terminal and storage projects. David has a Bachelor of Science degree in Ocean Engineering from Texas A&M University, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Houston, and served in the United States Army.