Thomas Yates
About Thomas Yates
Thomas Yates is the Lead Commercial Analyst for Voluntary & Compliance Carbon Markets at Chevron, with a background in petroleum engineering and various roles within Chevron and Deep Well Services.
Current Role at Chevron
Thomas Yates currently serves as the Lead Commercial Analyst for Voluntary & Compliance Carbon Markets at Chevron. He started this role in January 2023. In this position, Thomas is responsible for analyzing market dynamics, regulatory trends, and commercial opportunities within the carbon markets. His work is pivotal to Chevron's strategies in navigating both voluntary and compliance carbon market ecosystems.
Previous Experience at Chevron
Prior to his current position, Thomas Yates has held several roles within Chevron. He worked as the Lead Product Coordinator from 2022 to 2023 in Houston, Texas, where he was involved in coordinating product development initiatives. Before that, he served as an Area Operating Plan Planner from 2021 to 2022 for seven months, also in Houston, focusing on operational planning and implementation.
Business Development Internship
Thomas Yates gained early industry experience as a Business Development Intern at Deep Well Services in Zelienople, Pennsylvania. In this six-month role during 2017, he was involved in supporting business development initiatives and market research activities, gaining foundational skills that would later support his career in the energy sector.
Education and Petroleum Engineering Expertise
Thomas Yates has a strong educational background in Petroleum Engineering. He studied at Montan Universitat Leoben for one year from 2016 to 2017, where he pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Petroleum Engineering. Additionally, he earned his Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, completing his studies there from 2014 to 2017. His academic training has provided a robust foundation in the technical and analytical aspects of the energy industry.