Utkan Turgut

Utkan Turgut is an accomplished professional in the field of geology and drilling operations, currently serving as the Directional Drilling-UBD-MLS Operations Manager at Viking Services since August 2016. Turgut has held various roles within the company, including Directional Drilling Coordinator and Directional Driller, as well as MWD Field Engineer specializing in MWD/LWD and surface datalogging. Prior experience includes working as an Operation Geologist at Hitay Energy Holdings, where responsibilities involved leading geothermal field exploration in volcanic regions of Java Island, Indonesia. Additionally, Turgut served as a Wellsite Geologist at Maren Maraş Elektrik Üretim Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., focusing on data evaluation, drilling hazard assessment, and operational support. Turgut holds a Bachelor's degree in Geology from Ankara University, completed in 2011, and has significant experience with 18 deep geothermal wells.