Chris Sugden

Chris Sugden is an experienced professional in the oil and gas industry with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as Drill Advisor at Vaalco/TransGlobe since March 2023, Chris has held significant positions such as Vaalco Energy Gabon Drilling Manager since August 2021 and Well Delivery Manager at G&L Solutions Ltd from June 2017 to August 2021. Previous roles include General Manager Drilling Rajasthan at Cairn India and Drilling and Completion Manager at Hess Corporation. Chris has extensive expertise in well delivery, drilling construction management, and project management, with a focus on safety, budget control, and quality assurance. Chris holds multiple degrees from Robert Gordon University, including an MBA and qualifications in offshore and mechanical engineering.