Energy Ventures Analysis, Inc.

Stephen L. Thumb

Principal

Education

American University, M.B.A; Northwestern University, B.S. Chemical Engineering.

Biography

Mr. Thumb co-directs the natural gas and oil practices at Energy Ventures Analysis, Inc. and has been involved in a wide variety of projects for each fuel, primarily for industrials, electric utilities, and clients acquiring energy assets. Examples include preparation of strategic market studies and long term price forecasts, as well as being an expert witness. In addition, Mr. Thumb is the author of several dozen EPRI and GRI reports on key topics for the oil and gas industries. Stephen’s prior experience includes five years as vice president of planning and analysis at Meridian Oil/Burlington Resources, with other positions held at Ashland Oil and Getty Oil. He is a certified public accountant in West Virginia.

Selected Publications

Tensions in global power and fuel sector development. By S. Thumb, F. Graves, J. Dean. EPRI, Palo Alto, CA: 2009. 1015680.

Market impacts of changing natural gas infrastructure. By S. Thumb, R. Avalos. EPRI, Palo Alto, CA: 2008. 1015703.

Global natural gas market analysis. By S. Thumb, R. Avalos. EPRI, Palo Alto, CA: 2008. 1014921.

U.S. natural gas supply equation and price envelope. By S. Thumb, R. Beale, C. Kels. EPRI, Palo Alto, CA: 2007. 1014146.

Selected Testimony

"Direct and rebuttal testimony before the Arizona Corporation Commission, and on behalf of the Staff of the Arizona Corporation Commission, Docket No. G-01551A-07-0504, in the matter of the application of Southwest Gas Corporation for the establishment of just and reasonable rates and charges designed to realize a reasonable rate of return on the fair value of the properties of Southwest Gas Corporation devoted to its operations throughout Arizona", by Stephen L. Thumb, 2008.

“EVA provides a focused consulting approach to the needs of its clients.”