Joe de Almeida Director Water Strategy & Technology has been with Occidental Petroleum 41 years – 30 years with the OxyChem Division, 5 years in Oil Field Power Planning, and 6 years in Water Strategy & Technology.  Current experience and responsibilities are focused on cost effective produced water technologies, recycle, water stewardship, and related industry issues inclusive of regulatory trends.  Background includes Manufacturing, Global Business Management, Commercial Development and Strategic Planning.  Education – BS ChE UMASS Amherst, MA and MBA SUNY-Buffalo, NY.