Luke Sander

Senior Project Manager | Energy Advisory

About Luke

Luke is a senior project manager in power and fuels advisory with 1898 & Co., bringing more than 20 years of experience in oil refining, petrochemicals and decarbonization. His career was built at ExxonMobil, where he held roles spanning major capital project development, operations, business planning, commercial negotiation, and research and development. Luke has worked across the globe, developing projects in the Middle East, Europe and North and South America. Luke has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Kansas.

How Luke helps his clients 
Luke works closely with clients in the oil refining and petrochemical sectors to strengthen the competitiveness of their facilities. He starts by gaining a deep understanding of their strategic and operational objectives, then guides them in identifying and prioritizing investment opportunities. By aligning industry-leading technologies and operational concepts with business goals, Luke helps clients achieve sustainable performance improvements and long-term value.

What motivates Luke
Luke is deeply engaged in the dynamic field of energy infrastructure, focusing on oil refining and petrochemicals. He is passionate about addressing evolving challenges shaped by geopolitics and economics. The constantly changing environment allows him to combine creativity with science, engineering, economics and collaboration, all areas he finds both rewarding and energizing.

A little bit about Luke 
Luke is married and is a proud father of two children. Over the years, his family has relocated six times, gaining a wealth of experiences along the way. Time spent living in Europe sparked a love of travel, and in recent years he and his family have enjoyed exploring many national parks in the U.S.

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Specialties

Strategic Asset Management

Capital Asset Planning

Project Planning & Development