BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. announced that Gordon Pospisil joined the Canada Region as Technology Manager effective July 1st, 2012. “As empty nesters, my wife Blythe and I look forward to our new adventure and to maintaining our Anchorage ties,” shares Gordon.
Gordon moved to Calgary from Anchorage, where he was Manager, Technology, Seismic Delivery, & Organizational Capability for Alaska. His role included planning, staffing, and execution of technology programs to safely deliver new capabilities to BP’s Alaskan Region for improved production, operations, and recovery. “We want to thank Gordon for his impactful contribution to the Alaska business over the years, especially for his work in defining the technology agenda and advancing implementation, helping guide the shape of seismic strategy and delivery, and marked advancements in our organization capability agenda,” announced BP.
Gordon brings over 26 years experience working in the oil industry in Alaska and Texas. Highlights include leading Resource teams in appraisal and development of Prudhoe Bay light and viscous oil satellite fields, leading implementation of multi-year strategy for improved seismic imaging, sanction, start up, and expansion of enhanced oil recovery operations, and developing cross functional teams and technology plans.
Gordon will have a key role in the Canadian organization where he will be responsible for continuing the development the Oil Sands technology strategy and lead BP’s participation in the Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance.
He holds a Masters of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, Texas, and is a Registered Professional Petroleum Engineer in the State of Alaska. Gordon is the author of a number of Society of Petroleum Engineering publications on enhanced oil recovery, well stimulation, and reservoir management.
Gordon is married to Blythe Marston and they have two boys, Galen (21), attending Dartmouth College, and Eiden (17) with plans to attend Oberlin College in the fall. Gordon’s hobbies and interests include cross country skiing, running, and music.
0 Comments