Anthony Blanker
About Anthony Blanker
Anthony Blanker is a Reservoir Engineer at ExxonMobil, currently focusing on new developments in Guyana. He has a diverse background in the energy sector, with experience in both oil and gas and solar energy.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Anthony Blanker currently serves as a Reservoir Engineer for New Developments in Guyana at ExxonMobil. His role began in 2021 and he operates out of Spring, Texas, United States. In this capacity, he is involved in overseeing and optimizing reservoir management strategies for new development projects in Guyana, applying his expertise from previous assignments to enhance the performance of petroleum reservoirs.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before his current role, Anthony Blanker worked as a Reservoir Engineer for New Developments in Brazil from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, in 2019, he served as an Upstream Engineer in Operations, stationed in Williston, North Dakota, for a duration of six months. These positions provided him with diverse experiences in reservoir engineering and upstream operations, contributing to his well-rounded skill set in the energy sector.
Early Career and Internships
Anthony Blanker began his career with various internships, including a Solar Energy Development Intern at Community Energy, Inc. in Radnor, PA for three months in 2018. In 2017, he interned at CONSOL Energy as a Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Intern in Canonsburg, PA, and also spent three months in 2016 as a Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Intern at East Management Services LP in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. These early experiences provided him with practical insights into renewable energy and traditional hydrocarbon industries.
Academic Background
Anthony Blanker earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, as well as in Energy Business Finance, from Penn State University, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. During his time at university, he also worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant and Secretary, contributing to various research projects and administrative tasks for one year.
Professional Involvement with Society of Petroleum Engineers
Anthony Blanker served as the Treasurer for the Society of Petroleum Engineers International from 2017 to 2018 in the State College, Pennsylvania area. In this role, he was responsible for managing financial transactions and budgets, contributing to the smooth financial operation of the organization. This involvement demonstrated his commitment to professional development and engagement in the engineering community.