Team

Ray McKaskle, P.E.

Principal Engineer / Vice President

Experience

  • 2025–PresentVice President, Trimeric Corporation
  • 2019–PresentPrincipal Engineer, Trimeric Corporation
  • 2005–2019Senior Engineer, Trimeric Corporation
  • 1999–2005Chemical Systems Engineer – Senior Field Process Engineer, Novellus Systems, Inc.
  • 1992–1999Associate Engineer – Staff Engineer, Radian International

Fields of Experience

Ray McKaskle has over 30 years of experience executing process engineering projects for clients in oil and gas, ethanol, electric power utility, petrochemical, semiconductor, and other industries. He serves as key account manager, project manager, and lead engineer for multiple clients and projects. Recent experience includes several capital projects for CO₂ capture, purification, compression, pumping, and transportation systems at scale up to 285 MMscfd (5 million tonne/yr) and development and commercialization of a membrane-based, post-combustion CO₂ capture system including an $86 MM, 150 tonne/day pilot system built and operated for one year at the Wyoming Integrated Test Center.

Mr. McKaskle performed and managed emissions testing projects at facilities across his industry experience base using both standard EPA-approved and specially developed testing protocols. He has firsthand experience leading and participating in numerous product composition, flow rate, and emissions measurement projects.

With more than six years of process engineering experience in the semiconductor industry, Mr. McKaskle has also developed expertise in complex troubleshooting of existing processes, process reactors, and abatement systems. He is a proven performer in systematic and statistically based troubleshooting and root cause analysis of process and reactor issues.

Professional Registrations

  • Registered Professional Chemical Engineer – California (No. CH5941)
  • Registered Professional Chemical Engineer – Texas (No. 112130)
  • Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Education

  • B.S., Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1992 — graduated in top 10% of College of Engineering

Publications

  • Piggott, B., R. McKaskle, C. Fox. “Fundamentals of Acid Gas Injection – Section 2: Compressors in AGI – Performance – Selection – Design – Materials – Control.” Presented at the Laurance Reid Gas Conditioning Conference 2026, Norman, OK.
  • McKaskle, R., K. Fisher, Z. Pickering, B. Visioli. “Overview of Proven and Emerging CO₂ Purification Processes for CO₂ Capture, Utilization, and Storage.” Presented at the Laurance Reid Gas Conditioning Conference 2026, Norman, OK.
  • McKaskle, R., J. Lundeen, B. Piggott, K. Dombrowski, C.A.M. Beitler, D. Sachde, K. Fisher, 23 Oct 2024. “Overview of Proven and Emerging CO₂ Purification Processes for CCUS”. Presented at the 17th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies (GHGT-17), Calgary, Canada.
  • Piggott BD, Vance AE, McKaskle RW. “RED TRAIL ENERGY CO₂ CAPTURE AND SEQUESTRATION PROJECT – CO₂ SURFACE FACILITY DESIGN REPORT”, Rev 0, 08 May 2017, in “INITIAL ENGINEERING AND DESIGN FOR CO₂ CAPTURE FROM ETHANOL FACILITIES”, Final Report, U.S. Department of Energy, Co-operative Agreement DE-FE0031938, Energy & Environmental Research Center, University of North Dakota, November 2022.
  • McKaskle, R., C.A.M. Beitler, K. Dombrowski, K. Fisher, 23-27 Oct 2022. “The Engineer’s Guide to CO₂ Transportation Options”. Presented at the 16th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies (GHGT-16), Lyon, France.
  • Greenberg, S.E., S.G. Whittaker, A. Vance, and R. McKaskle. “Projecting CCUS project costs using the Illinois Basin – Decatur Project as a cost basis.” Presented at 16th Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies Conference Lyon 23-27 October 2022 (GHGT-16).
  • McKaskle, R., and A. Vance. Chapter 18 “Technology Screening Study for CO₂ Removal in Offshore Natural Gas Treating,” in CCP4 Results Book: Volume 5 Carbon Dioxide Capture for Storage in Deep Geologic Formations – Results from the CO₂ Capture Project, CCS Technology Development and Demonstration Results (2015-2022). Edited by Karl Gerdes. 2022.
  • Piggott, B., D. Mamrosh, A. Ryan, R. McKaskle, and D. Myers. 22-25 February 2021. “Overview of Natural Gas Compression Options in Upstream and Midstream Operations.” Presented at Laurance Reid Gas Conditioning Conference 2021, Norman, OK.
  • McKaskle, Ray. 29 Sep – 1 Oct 2021. “Evaluating Anthropogenic Sources of CO₂ for use in EOR or Storage Projects.” Presented online at AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition, Denver, CO.
  • Piggott BD, Vance AE, McKaskle RW. “RED TRAIL ENERGY CO₂ CAPTURE FACILITY PHASE III COST ESTIMATE AND PROCESS DESIGN PACKAGE”, Rev 1, 20 November 2019, in “SUBTASK 1.3 – INTEGRATED CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE FOR NORTH DAKOTA ETHANOL PRODUCTION”, Topical Report, U.S. Department of Energy, Co-operative Agreement DE-FE0024233, Energy & Environmental Research Center, University of North Dakota, May 2020.
  • Piggott, B., R. McKaskle, and K. Tracy. February 24-27, 2020. “Economics of CO₂ Recovery in Gas Treatment Facilities.” Presented at the Laurance Reid Gas Conditioning Conference in Norman, OK.
  • McKaskle, R., and K. Fisher. September 2019. “Strategies Optimize Vapor Control on Production Sites.” American Oil & Gas Reporter. https://www.aogr.com/web-exclusives/exclusive-story/strategies-optimize-vapor-control-on-production-sites.
  • R. McKaskle. July 8, 2019. “CO₂ Compression Options for CCUS.” Presented at Carbon Management Technology Conference.
  • Sachde, D., R. McKaskle, and J. Lundeen. May 6-9, 2019. “Review of Technical Challenges, Risks, Path Forward, and Economics of Offshore CO₂ Transportation and Infrastructure.” Presented at Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, TX.
  • McKaskle, R., and K. Fisher. May 8, 2019. “Vapor Control Solutions for Upstream Oil and Gas Production.” Presented at the GPA Midstream 2019 Convention.
  • McKaskle, R., and K. Fisher. August 2019. “Solutions Optimize Vapor Management.” American Oil & Gas Reporter. August 2019 pp. 55-57.
  • McKaskle, R., Rosalind Jones, Austyn Vance, Brad Piggott, Kevin Fisher, and Sallie Greenberg. 2019. “Illinois Basin – Decatur Project: Process Design and Operation of Carbon Dioxide Surface Facilities.” Illinois State Geological Survey. Circular 597, 42 p.
  • Greenberg, S., K. Canaday, A. Vance, R. McKaskle, and J. Koenig. “A Detailed Approach for Cost Analysis for Early CCS Projects: A Case Study from the Illinois Basin – Decatur Project.” Presented at 14th Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies Conference Melbourne 21-26 October 2018 (GHGT-14)
  • McKaskle, R., K. Fisher, P. Selz, and Y. Lu. 2018. “Evaluation of Carbon Dioxide Capture Options from Ethanol Plants.” Illinois State Geological Survey, Champaign, Illinois. Circular 595, p. 46.
  • Ryan, A., R. McKaskle, and B. Dear. April 15-18, 2018. “Using LNG for Upstream Oil and Gas Operations.” Presented at the 2018 GPA Midstream Convention, Austin, TX.
  • Piggott, B., R. McKaskle, T. Kerr, A. Ryan, “Acid Gas Relief Challenges in the Natural Gas Treatment Industry”, Laurance Reid Gas Conditioning Conference, February 2016, Norman, OK.
  • Sexton, A., A. Douglas, K. Fisher, and R. McKaskle. November 2015. “Process Engineering Perspectives on CO₂ Capture Technology Development.” Presented at the Carbon Management Technology Conference, Sugar Land, TX.
  • Mamrosh, D., K. Fisher, K. McIntush, R. McKaskle, and C. Beitler. October 2015. “Early-Phase Evaluation of CO₂ Recovery at Geothermal Facilities.” Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), The World Bank.
  • McKaskle, R., “A New Look at Impurities in CO₂ for EOR and their Consequences”, Presented at the 20th Annual CO₂ Flooding Conference, Midland, Texas, Dec. 11, 2014.
  • Jones, R.A., and R.W. McKaskle. 2014. “Design and Operation of Compression System for One Million Tonne CO₂ Sequestration Test.” 2014. Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Greenhouse Gas Sci Technol. 4:617-625.
  • McKaskle, R. and B. Piggott. 13-16 May 2013. “Design, Construction, and Commissioning of a New 50 MMscfd (1 Million Tonne / Year) CO₂ Compression and Dehydration Facility for EOR.” Presented at Twelfth Annual Carbon Capture, Utilization & Sequestration Conference, 2013, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • McKaskle, R.W. and A.J. Sexton. 2012. “Design and Performance of CO₂ Injection Equipment: MGSC Sugar Creek and Mumford Hills Enhanced Oil Recovery Pilot Sites.” Illinois State Geological Survey, Open File Series 2012-8, 18 pp.
  • McKaskle, R., K. Fisher, R. Jones, S. Frailey, “Design, Startup, and Operation of a 50 MWe CO₂ Sequestration System, Presented at Eleventh Annual Carbon Capture, Utilization & Sequestration Conference and Published in Conference Proceedings, May 2012.
  • McKaskle, R., K. Fisher, A. Sexton, “Comparison of Source Specific CO₂ Capture Processes”, Presented at Society of Petroleum Engineers International Conference on CO₂ Capture, Storage, and Utilization, San Diego, California, Nov. 3, 2009.
  • McKaskle, R., K. Fisher, K. Searcy, C. Rueter, “Study Evaluates Storage Tank VOC Emissions Reduction (Parts 1 and 2)”, Oil and Gas Journal, Aug. 25, 2008 and Sep. 8, 2008.
  • McKaskle, R., K. Fisher, K. Searcy, C. Rueter, “Evaluation of VOC Emission Controls for Oil and Gas Production Storage Tanks”, Presented at the 87th Annual GPA Convention, Dallas, Texas, Mar. 3, 2008.
  • McKaskle, R., K. Fisher, S. Frailey, “Design of a CO₂ Injection System for Sequestration and Enhanced Oil and Gas Recovery Testing”, Poster Paper presented at the Fifth Annual Conference on Carbon Capture & Sequestration, Alexandria, VA, May 2006.