Avina is a next generation fuels company on a mission to fast-track the global transition to clean fuels. We develop scalable, low-cost solutions that make next generation fuels viable for industries that have been tough to decarbonize, until now.
Our Commitment
By delivering affordable, reliable clean fuels to industries like heavy transport, shipping, steel, and chemicals, we are helping decarbonize the sectors that matter most. Clean fuels shouldn’t be a luxury - it should be the standard.
Our Approach
Our strategy is centered around rethinking how clean fuels infrastructure is developed and deployed. By combining non-traditional project development models with flexible financing across the project lifecycle, from conceptualization to construction and operations, we are accelerating time-to-market and unlocking new value for industrial decarbonization.
Designed for Impact
At Avina, our engineering philosophy is modular and digital-first. This system-level thinking allows us to reduce costs, increase reliability, and future-proof operations. From digitized control systems to modular plant configurations, we engineer with scalability, efficiency, and flexibility in mind.
We are implementing a clear cost-reduction roadmap that guides every aspect of our development process, ensuring we consistently deliver high-value, de-risked clean fuel infrastructure.
Building the Future, Together
Whether you’re a renewable energy developer, industrial partner, investor, or policymaker, we invite you to be part of the solution. Together, we can shape a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
Vishal Shah is a leading expert in the field of Clean energy and has over 20 years of experience working with companies in the Global Clean Energy sectors as an investor and operator.
Prior to founding Avina Clean Hydrogen, Vishal was a partner at a leading clean energy private equity firm, where he oversaw investments and the build-out of renewable development platforms. Earlier in his career, Vishal held several leadership roles as Managing Director and Head of Global Clean tech coverage at firms such as Deutsche Bank and Barclays Capital.
Vishal has received several nationally recognized awards for excellence in the solar and clean energy sector. He has worked closely with global and state governments in advising Clean Energy policies, particularly in markets such as China, India, Japan, and the U.S. He was a top-ranked Clean tech equity analyst by Institutional Investor from 2009 to 2017.
Vishal has a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and an MBA from INSEAD, France.
Steven Berkenfeld is a seasoned industry veteran within both the clean energy and finance industries, spending more than 30 years at Lehman Brothers/Barclays Capital. Most recently, he served as a managing director in investment banking for Barclays Capital for 11 years. In this role, he was a senior sponsor of its Social Impact Banking Initiative and co-headed the firm’s Cleantech Initiative. He also led the banking effort for emerging industrial technology companies. Previously, he was a managing director at Lehman Brothers where he spent 22 years in various senior roles including chief investment officer of the private equity division, chairman of the Transaction Approval Committee, and head of the Legal, Compliance and Audit departments. From 2012-2018, Berkenfeld also was a board member and chair of the Sierra Club Foundation, a non-profit entity whose mission is to promote efforts to educate and empower people to protect and improve the natural and human environment.
John Walsh is Senior Vice President of Investor and Government Relations of Chart Industries, Inc., joining in 2022. He is responsible for managing Chart Industries' relationships with various stakeholders including shareholders, government and trade organizations, and credit holders. Chart Industries is a leading systems and solutions provider for industrial gas, energy transition, and hydrogen markets. Prior to joining the Company, John spent 15 years covering the Multi-Industry and Electrical Equipment sector as a sell-side analyst. During this time, John received Institutional Investor's "Rising Star" distinction. Most recently, John was a Director at Credit Suisse. He previously worked at Vertical Research Partners and Barclays Capital. John has a passion for sustainability and holds a Leadership in Energy and Environmental (LEED) accreditation. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Philosophy from Boston College.
Prasad Devineni is a highly accomplished professional with a Ph.D. in Chemical and Fuels Engineering and over 35 years of experience in the chemical industry. His expertise lies in global manufacturing/operations, marketing and sales for chemicals, particularly in the areas of methanol, syngas, and chemicals/catalysts. Prasad has successfully managed and executed large-scale chemical plant planning, construction, operation, project financing, global marketing, sales and logistics, procurement, and commercial contracts throughout his career. His role as Chief Projects Officer at US Methanol and Managing Director at New Heaven Chemicals are testament to his skills in executing and operating chemical plants.