Plano-based Blue Tide Environmental, an environmental company focused on developing a network of used motor oil recycling facilities across North America, has appointed Terence “Terry” McHugh as chief executive officer.
Blue Tide is a portfolio company of Dallas-based private equity firm Tailwater Capital LLC and is partly owned by Pennzoil Quaker State Co., a subsidiary of Shell plc.
“We’re thrilled to have Terry join the Blue Tide team as the company continues to scale its recycling efforts,” David Cecere, partner at Tailwater Capital and board member of Blue Tide, said in a statement. “Terry’s deep expertise in refining, sustainable fuels, and business development, combined with his proven leadership in global operations, make him an invaluable addition as Blue Tide furthers its mission of providing innovative recycling solutions to the lubricants industry.”
McHugh brings more than 25 years of executive leadership and expertise in the energy and chemical sectors to Blue Tide, and has a proven track record in business development, global operations, and process technology innovation, the company said.
Driving innovation in environmental sustainability
Previously, McHugh was the vice president and global head of product line hydroprocessing catalysts and adsorbents at Evonik Corp., where he led significant innovation and growth initiatives. He was also instrumental in the integration of Porocel International into Evonik’s global catalyst business line, involving six different sites in Asia, North America, and Europe.
McHugh’s extensive experience in refining, catalyst technologies, and sustainable fuels aligns with Blue Tide’s commitment to driving innovation in environmental sustainability, the company said.
Blue Tide said that throughout his career, McHugh has held key leadership positions, including president and chief operating officer at Porocel International, where he oversaw global operations and drove significant business growth for nearly a decade.
“As a company at the forefront of innovation in used oil recycling, I’m thrilled to step into this role at Blue Tide,” McHugh said in a statement. “With my background in refining and sustainable technologies, I believe we can further enhance Blue Tide’s impact on the environment, while expanding our operations across North America. I look forward to leading this talented team toward our shared vision of a cleaner future.”
Blue Tide Environmental said it is focused on building and developing a network of used motor oil recycling facilities across North America. The company offers sustainable solutions to the lubricants industry.
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