Stephen Woods
About Stephen Woods
Stephen Woods is an Exploration Geologist at ExxonMobil, specializing in frontier exploration and new opportunity generation.
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Stephen Woods is an Exploration Geologist currently employed at ExxonMobil. He has been with the company since 2007 and has a substantial tenure focused on geological and geophysical exploration.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Woods holds a Master of Science (MS) in Geophysics from Rice University, obtained between 2004 and 2007. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Geology/Earth Science, General at Texas A&M University, from 2000 to 2004. His academic foundation has equipped him with specialized skills in frontier exploration and identifying new opportunities by leveraging regional geology and rock properties.
Mentorship at ExxonMobil
In addition to his exploration activities, Stephen mentors quantitative interpreters across ExxonMobil. His mentorship focuses on advancing the technical skills of interpreters, thereby enhancing the overall capability of the exploration team.
Global Exploration Projects
Stephen Woods has extensive experience in both conventional and unconventional projects. His work spans the Permian Basin, Gulf of Mexico, onshore US, and various regions of Africa including West, East, and Northwest. Additionally, he has been involved in exploration projects across South America, South East Asia, Australia, and India.
Work in the Permian Basin
Stephen Woods has specific experience working on unconventional projects in the Permian Basin. His role in this prolific region underscores his proficiency in assessing and developing geological formations that are critical to oil and gas exploration.