Fernando C. Hernandez

Fernando C. Hernandez is an accomplished commercial and technology specialist in energy and the principal at Hernandez Analytica. The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, appointed Hernandez as a business ambassador (GlobalScot) for Scotland in Americas’ energy sector. He has more than 15 years of industry experience, and his trilingual fluency has enabled the execution of challenging projects in multiple continents. Hernandez collaborates with Scottish Development International on diverse energy projects and has two additional appointments: Technology Mentor for the Net Zero Technology Centre (UK) and Chairman at the Marine Technology Society (US). Additionally, he provides industry contribution to the Mexican Institute of Petroleum, Scottish Enterprise, American Petroleum Institute, US Coast Guard, US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, and Pipeline Research Council International.

Carbon capture and storage

Brazil Moves Toward Becoming the First South American Nation To Pass CCS Legislation

With the advancement of a legal framework for carbon capture and storage, Brazil is building CCS momentum. This article aims to shed light on what led to this momentum and what may come next.

December 21, 2023 • Fernando C. Hernandez • HSE Now
Risk management

Turkey and Russia's Impact on the Black Sea Becoming an Emerging Natural Gas Region

The Black Sea is where Turkey shares maritime borders not only with Russia and Ukraine, but also with EU nations such as Romania. Its significance is evolving, both regionally and globally.

June 23, 2023 • Fernando C. Hernandez • Journal of Petroleum Technology
Energy transition

The Energy Basket: A 21st Century Solution to the Energy Transition’s Rhetoric and Its Consequences

The Russian/Ukrainian conflict has shown that a division between energy-transition rhetoric and reality can lead to profound global consequences by creating an imbalance in nations’ access to diverse flows of energy. The Energy Basket composition is determined by the demands and fluidity of the grid, as opposed to high-minded rhetoric.

August 29, 2022 • Fernando C. Hernandez • HSE Now
Business/economics

South America and the Caribbean: The Forming of Strategic Energy Alliances That Can Impact This Decade and the Next

Nations coming together with common interests and approaches to energy is a hallmark of the modern times. Nations in South America and the Caribbean are also joining the trend via strategic energy alliances as disclosed by the presidents of Guyana and Suriname at a recent conference in Suriname, Paramaribo.

July 13, 2022 • Fernando C. Hernandez • Journal of Petroleum Technology
Energy transition

Russia/Ukraine War Puts the Energy Transition in Danger

As the world tries to shift to renewable energy, the war in Ukraine has underscored the struggle for the minerals and metals required. The conflict illustrates that nations that pursue net-zero strategies will have to contend and account for “greenwalls,” energy-transition deterrents created by crises or geopolitical events.

July 5, 2022 • Fernando C. Hernandez • HSE Now
Carbon capture and storage

Carbon Storage Potential Moves Toward CO2 and Energy Return on Financial Investment

Will CO2 storage resources increase the valuation of oil and gas companies and counterbalance environmental, social, and governance pressure?

May 12, 2022 • Fernando C. Hernandez • HSE Now
Energy transition

How Frictional Energy Helps Explain The Geopolitical Consequences of Energy Transition

Recent events serve as a stark reminder that nations must ensure they have broad access to hydrocarbons and protect their power grids as they venture forward in the energy transition.

January 24, 2022 • Fernando C. Hernandez • Journal of Petroleum Technology