William Powell
About William Powell
William Powell is a Senior Geoscientist at PGS in Weybridge, UK, with a background in seismic interpretation and structural geology. He has developed training courses and conducted regional interpretations for oil companies and government ministries.
Work at PGS
William Powell has been employed at PGS since 2012, progressing through various roles. He initially served as a Geoscientist from 2012 to 2014, where he conducted regional interpretation of large datasets and coordinated teams for basin analysis and prospectivity projects. He then advanced to the position of Project Geoscientist from 2014 to 2019, focusing on quality control for projects involving seismic interpretation. Since 2019, he has held the title of Senior Geoscientist, continuing his work in Weybridge, UK. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing complex seismic interpretation projects and has developed training courses on seismic interpretation best practices.
Education and Expertise
William Powell's educational background includes a BSc (Hons) in Geology from the University of Portsmouth, which he completed from 2006 to 2009. He furthered his studies with an MSc in Petroleum Geoscience (Basin Evolution and Dynamics) at Royal Holloway, University of London, from 2010 to 2011. His foundational education was completed at Bay House School & Sixth Form, where he achieved A levels and GCSEs from 1999 to 2006. His academic qualifications support his expertise in geoscience, particularly in seismic interpretation and structural geology.
Background
Before joining PGS, William Powell worked as a Process Assistant at Asda Stores Ltd for 11 months in 2009 to 2010. His career in geoscience began at PGS, where he has spent over a decade developing his skills and expertise. His experience includes extensive regional and basin reviews, which have aided investment decisions for MultiClient Europe & Asia-Pacific. He has also been involved in training both internal clients and external government ministry geoscientists.
Achievements
William Powell has made significant contributions to the field of geoscience through his work at PGS. He has developed and taught training courses focused on seismic interpretation best practices and structural geology. His role has included producing extensive region and basin reviews that assist in investment decisions, particularly for oil companies and West African ministries. He has also been responsible for quality control in projects with complex seismic interpretation components, showcasing his expertise in structural complexity and salt deformation.