Dr. Kaase Gbakon, currently completing a PhD in Petroleum Economics, Management, and Policy with a focus on Energy Systems Modeling, boasts an extensive background as a Senior Economist at the Ministry of Energy and Resources in Saskatchewan, Canada. With a wealth of experience, he held pivotal roles within the Nigerian National Oil Company including leading the Asset Evaluation and Economics group in Corporate Planning & Strategy, acting as the Lead Commercial in the ANOH Gas Processing Company (AGPC), and serving as a Senior Technical Assistant to the Chief Strategy Officer. His expertise as a lead project economist encompasses critical assignments such as gas negotiations, upstream and midstream asset acquisitions, and dispute resolutions. Dr. Gbakon has authored and presented numerous C-level reports and technical papers at both local and international conferences. A dedicated professional, he is affiliated with prestigious organizations such as the Society of Petroleum Engineers, International Association for Energy Economics, Nigerian Society of Engineers, and is a COREN registered Engineer. Furthermore, his Canadian affiliations include the Canadian Association for Business Economics (CABE) and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).