Edgar Jones
About Edgar Jones
Edgar Jones serves as the Mexico Country Manager for New Fortress Energy, a position he has held since 2022. With extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, he has previously worked in various leadership roles, including at Statoil and PEMEX, and has a strong academic background in economics and energy law.
Work at New Fortress Energy
Edgar Jones serves as the Mexico Country Manager at New Fortress Energy, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Mexico City, he leads the company's efforts in the region, focusing on strategic development and execution of exploration and production projects. His role involves steering initiatives that align with the company's objectives in the oil and gas sector.
Education and Expertise
Edgar Jones has an extensive educational background in economics and energy. He studied at the University of Oxford, where he achieved the status of Visiting Research Fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies from 2002 to 2004. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from both the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México and The London School of Economics and Political Science. Additionally, he is pursuing a degree in Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law at Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, focusing on business administration in energy.
Background
Prior to his current role, Edgar Jones accumulated significant experience in the oil and gas industry. He co-founded Sierra Oil and Gas, serving as the Business Development and Strategy Director from 2014 to 2019 in Mexico City. He also worked at PEMEX as the Crude Oil Manager for Europe and Asia from 2000 to 2008 in Madrid, Spain. His previous positions include roles at Statoil as Head of Market Intelligence and at Reliance Industries Limited as Business Development and Economics Director in the USA.
Achievements
Edgar Jones is recognized for his ability to transform prospective business opportunities into profitable commercial ventures. He has a strong track record in steering research and analysis functions within the oil and gas sector. His expertise includes process engineering, particularly in identifying and mitigating risks in oil and gas environments, and building rapport with management and stakeholders to enhance collaborative efforts across multi-disciplinary teams.