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James W.
Farnsworth worked as Vice President-Worldwide Exploration & Technology at BP Plc from 2003 to 2005.
He then worked as Chief Exploration Officer at Cobalt International Energy LP in 2009.
From 2005 to 2016, he worked as Chief Exploration Officer & Executive VP at Cobalt International Energy, Inc. Farnsworth received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and his graduate degree from Western Michigan University.
Former positions of James W. Farnsworth
Companies | Position | End |
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COBALT INTERNATIONAL ENERGY, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/12/2016 |
Cobalt International Energy LP
Cobalt International Energy LP Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Cobalt’s business model is uniquely designed to create maximum value from the asset by doing more with less while competitively accessing, discovering and producing deepwater hydrocarbon resources on a scale similar to the super majors. It starts with its small core team – flexible, decisive and fast moving using Cobalt’s proprietary, state-of-the-art data and proven, leading-edge technology. Non-core activities are sourced to outside partners and specialty providers, leveraging relationships it has forged over many years in the industry to reduce costs and compress delivery time. Utilizing industry best practices, standardized designs and strong project management throughout, The company is able to move quickly through the E&P supply chain, maximizing value for its investors and its partners. | President | 07/09/2009 |
BP PLC | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 31/12/2004 |
Training of James W. Farnsworth
Indiana University | Undergraduate Degree |
Western Michigan University | Graduate Degree |
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Listed companies | 1 |
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BP PLC | Energy Minerals |
Private companies | 2 |
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Cobalt International Energy LP
Cobalt International Energy LP Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Cobalt’s business model is uniquely designed to create maximum value from the asset by doing more with less while competitively accessing, discovering and producing deepwater hydrocarbon resources on a scale similar to the super majors. It starts with its small core team – flexible, decisive and fast moving using Cobalt’s proprietary, state-of-the-art data and proven, leading-edge technology. Non-core activities are sourced to outside partners and specialty providers, leveraging relationships it has forged over many years in the industry to reduce costs and compress delivery time. Utilizing industry best practices, standardized designs and strong project management throughout, The company is able to move quickly through the E&P supply chain, maximizing value for its investors and its partners. | Industrial Services |
Cobalt International Energy, Inc.
Cobalt International Energy, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Cobalt International Energy, Inc. operates as an oil and gas exploration and production company. It focuses on the salt prospect inventory in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The company was founded by Samuel H. Gillespie on November 10, 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Energy Minerals |
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