Amanda Zhao is the Director of Marketing and Business Development for the Asia market at RBAC, the global leader in energy market simulation systems for natural gas, LNG, and hydrogen.

With over 15 years of experience spanning energy market analysis, strategic sales, and business development, Amanda plays a key role in expanding RBAC’s footprint across the Asia-Pacific region. Her expertise bridges the oil, natural gas and LNG, and broader energy sectors, with a focus on delivering strategic solutions to energy companies, financial institutions, and policy stakeholders.

Prior to joining RBAC, Amanda was the Lead Analyst for the China oil market at Refinitiv’s Oil Research team (formerly part of Thomson Reuters), where she developed in-depth market intelligence and advised clients including Fortune 500 companies, investment banks, and government agencies. Her work provided actionable insights on China’s supply-demand dynamics, trade flows, and the impact of geopolitical and policy developments on the global energy landscape.

Amanda is a frequent speaker at major domestic and international energy forums and has been invited to deliver expert briefings on China’s evolving energy strategies, LNG market development, and the global energy transition. She is recognized for her ability to translate complex market shifts into clear, strategic guidance for decision-makers navigating today’s rapidly changing energy environment.

At RBAC, Amanda leads business development initiatives, client engagement, and market strategy for Asia, helping companies strengthen their modeling capabilities and improve short-, medium- and long-term market forecasts in an increasingly interconnected global gas and LNG marketplace.