Main Campus, 1976
Baste was the first Filipino Managing Director and Asset Manager and General Manager at Shell Philippines Exploration BV, the operator of Malampaya Deepwater Gas to Power Project. He led the company through this $1-billion project, which was recognized as the Shell Asset of the Year award in 2015.
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From 1995, Baste rose up the corporate ladder of Shell, doing operational roles in the different sectors of the company. He was appointed as Independent Director of Energy Development Corporation in 2021. After retiring from Shell Philippines, Baste was appointed as Chairman of the Advisory Council and became the Managing Director and General Manager at Prime Energy Resources Development BV. These roles have allowed Baste to provide valuable leadership and guidance in the transition of the company from ownership by Shell to a local company.
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Baste’s leadership extended to the non-profit sector as well. Since 2019, Baste has been the Executive Director at Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc., where he leads initiatives aimed at social development and environmental conservation. Furthermore, since 2016, Baste has been the Chairman of the Board atMindoro Biodiversity and Conservation Foundation Inc., a role which reflects his passion for biodiversity and conservation efforts. He has also served as chair of the Management Association of the Philippines, the League of Corporate Foundations; trustee of many other nonprofit organizations.
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Baste obtained his BS Chemical Engineering degree from the University of the Philippines where he served as a representative on the College of Engineering Student council.
