Patricia Ochogbu, Fnape
About Patricia Ochogbu, Fnape
Patricia Ochogbu is the Manager of PSC Interface at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in geology and petroleum exploration. She has held various positions at ExxonMobil and served as the 2020/21 President of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE).
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Patricia Ochogbu holds the position of Manager, PSC Interface at ExxonMobil. She has been serving in this role since 2016, based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Professional Background
Patricia Ochogbu's career at ExxonMobil spans multiple significant roles. She started as a Production Geologist from 1999 to 2004 in Lagos, then moved on to become a Development Geologist from 2004 to 2006. She later held the role of Geology Specialist in Houston from 2006 to 2009. Returning to Lagos, she served as Production Geologist from 2009 to 2012, followed by Development Geologist from 2013 to 2016. In 2016, she took on the role of Manager, PSC Interface, a position she currently holds.
Previous Experience
Before joining ExxonMobil, Patricia Ochogbu worked with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) as a Geoscientist. She served in this capacity for 13 years, from 1985 to 1998, based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Education and Expertise
Patricia Ochogbu graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University with a Bachelor's degree in Geology/Earth Science in 1984. She has extensive expertise in managing interfaces with Production Sharing Contract (PSC) coventurers and is recognized for her work in shallow water and deepwater exploration.
Leadership Roles
Patricia Ochogbu served as the President of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) for the 2020/21 term. She is notable for being one of the few women to have held this position in the organization's 45-year history.