Excelerate Energy, Inc
A provider of floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, Excelerate Energy builds and operates ships called FSRUs that store LNG and turn it back into natural gas onboard, letting coastal countries import fuel without huge onshore terminals. Founded in 2003 by Tulsa investor George Kaiser, the company pioneered this floating technology and now serves governments and utilities in dozens of countries from its Texas base. Its name is a playful blend of "accelerate" and "excellent," nodding to how its ships get gas to market far faster than land-based plants.