Robert Rapier

Robert's career has been devoted to energy issues. He has worked on cellulosic ethanol, butanol production, oil refining, natural gas production, and gas-to-liquids (GTL). Mr. Rapier grew up in Oklahoma, and received his Master’s in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University. He is presently the Chief Technology Officer for Merica International, a renewable energy company. His company is involved in a wide variety of projects, with a core focus on the localized use of biomass to energy for the benefit of local populations.