John Hoopes
About John Hoopes
John Hoopes is a geologist with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, currently working at Jonah Energy LLC since 2018. He has held various positions at companies such as Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and GeoStrata, LLC, and has a strong academic background in geology from Brigham Young University.
Current Position at Jonah Energy LLC
John Hoopes has been employed as a Geologist at Jonah Energy LLC since 2018. In this role, he operates in the Greater Denver Area, where he oversees geological assessments and contributes to the development of new drilling projects. His responsibilities include leading the development of hybrid unconventional fluvial environments and focusing on horizontal well planning and geosteering.
Previous Experience at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Prior to his current position, John Hoopes worked at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation in various capacities. He served as a Development and Operations Geologist from 2011 to 2014, where he provided critical studies and analysis to engineering teams. He also held the role of Long Term Planning and Development Geologist from 2014 to 2016, contributing to the planning and execution of multi-rig programs that added over 100 wells to future development inventories.
Educational Background in Geology
John Hoopes studied Geology at Brigham Young University, where he earned a Master of Science (MS) degree from 2009 to 2011, achieving a GPA of 3.54. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Geology from the same institution from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he completed General Education studies at Sierra College from 2004 to 2006.
Early Career and Internships
John Hoopes began his career as a Field Geologist at GeoStrata, LLC in 2007, where he worked for two months. He also completed a two-month internship at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation in 2010. During his time at Brigham Young University, he served as a Research Assistant from 2007 to 2011, supporting various geological research projects.
Contributions to Geological Projects
Throughout his career, John Hoopes has made significant contributions to geological projects. At Jonah Energy, he oversaw a multi-rig drilling program in the Green River Basin, contributing to new acreage development with over 50 wells. He has also developed preliminary designs for vertical and horizontal test wells in undeveloped acreage, successfully proving new inventory through infill tests.