Patricia Ochogbu
About Patricia Ochogbu
Patricia Ochogbu is the Manager of PSC Interface at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in development and production geology roles. She has worked internationally and holds a BSc in Geology/Earth Science from the University of Ife.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Patricia Ochogbu has been serving as the Manager, PSC Interface at ExxonMobil since 2016. In this role, she manages the interface with PSC coventurers. Her responsibilities include coordinating activities and ensuring compliance with production sharing contracts. She is stationed in Lagos and utilizes her extensive experience in geology to navigate the complexities of these agreements.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before her current position, Patricia Ochogbu held several significant roles at ExxonMobil. From 2013 to 2016, she was a Development Geologist in Lagos. Prior to that, she spent three years (2009-2012) as a Production Geologist, also in Lagos. She previously worked as a Geology Specialist in Houston, Texas, from 2006 to 2009. Her early roles at ExxonMobil included being a Development Geologist from 2004 to 2006 and a Production Geologist from 1999 to 2004, both in Lagos.
Early Career at NNPC
Patricia Ochogbu started her career at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) as a Geoscientist, where she worked for 13 years from 1985 to 1998. In this role, she was involved in various geological and geoscientific projects. This foundational experience provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the industry's technical aspects and prepared her for subsequent roles at ExxonMobil.
Educational Background
Patricia Ochogbu earned her Bachelor's degree in Geology/Earth Science, General, from the University of Ife, where she studied from 1979 to 1984. The education she received laid the groundwork for her career in geology and provided her with the technical knowledge necessary for her various roles in the oil and gas industry.