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Peter Hennings is a Research Professor at the Bureau of Economic Geology within the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin. Since joining the Bureau in 2016, he has led the Center for Injection Seismicity Research as Principal Investigator and remains an advisor and researcher within this project. With over 25 years of experience in the petroleum industry, Peter has held roles as a research scientist at Mobil Oil and Phillips Petroleum, as well as a technical manager at ConocoPhillips. He obtained his Doctorate in Geology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1991, his Master’s from Texas A&M University in 1986, and his Bachelor’s from Texas A&M University in 1983. His research interests encompass structural geology, induced seismicity, seismic structural analysis, and reservoir geomechanics, with a focus on the geology of the Texas Rocky Mountains. Peter is a recognized expert in applied structural geology and geomechanics, and has taught over 100 field seminars and classroom courses on these subjects. He is also a distinguished lecturer for the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and a Fellow of the Geological Society of America, actively involved in graduate student advising and recruitment.
Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences • Austin, TX
Leading the Center for Injection Seismicity Research, actively engaged in research and advising graduate students.
Mobil Oil and Phillips Petroleum •
Worked in research roles focusing on petroleum geology.
ConocoPhillips •
Managed technical operations in the petroleum sector.
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