Hess Corporation
William Yancey is an experienced geologist currently serving as Senior Geologist & Operations Lead for Hess Corporation in the Bakken Subsurface since June 2017. In this role, Yancey leads geohazard risk mapping and guides real-time operations geology support, focusing on technical standards and performance metrics. Previous positions at Hess include Geologist and Operations Geologist, where Yancey contributed to subsurface evaluations and geological operations support to optimize wellbore placement and drilling performance. Prior experience includes a Geosteering Specialist role at Shell, supporting unconventional drilling operations, and as Geosteering Supervisor at Horizon Well Logging, where geosteering interpretations were delivered for various operators. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Petroleum Geoscience from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Tulane University.
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Hess Corporation
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Hess Corporation is a global independent energy company engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. We are an industry leader in the Bakken shale play in North Dakota, one of the largest producers in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico and a key natural gas producer and supplier to Peninsular Malaysia and Thailand. Hess is also engaged in exploration and appraisal activities offshore Guyana, participating in one of the industry’s largest oil discoveries in the past decade, as well as in the Gulf of Mexico and Suriname. Globally, Hess is recognized as an industry leader in environmental, social and governance performance and disclosure.