Consultant
Hoekstra Trading LLC
George Hoekstra retired from BP in 2009 after working 35 years in refinery process research with Amoco and BP. Currently he is an independent consultant specializing in hydroprocessing technology. George’s company does independent pilot plant testing, laboratory testing, field testing, and market research programs in hydroprocessing. His company sponsors the industry’s only open market, shared cost catalyst testing program for independent refiners. He has served on many industry panels and councils as an expert in hydroprocessing technology and refining catalysts over the years. George has a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from University of Chicago.