About this episode

Dr. Brian Horn discusses his 40-year journey in geosciences and the future of the energy industry.

In this episode of the People Behind Energy Podcast, host Troy Tittlemier sits down with Dr. Brian Horn, the 109th President of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) and the founder of Hatteris Energy Group. Brian shares his incredible 40-year journey through the geosciences, from making hand-drawn contour maps in the Williston Basin to leading global exploration initiatives at ION Geophysical. He opens up about the pivotal moments in his life—including a serendipitous missed deadline at a seminary school that kept him in geology—and shares his deep passion for the future of the energy industry. We dive deeply into the internal workings and future of the AAPG, the importance of engaging the next generation of geoscientists, and the expansion of the Imperial Barrel Award (IBA) to include modules in geothermal, lithium, and carbon capture. Whether you are a student, an early-career geoscientist, or an industry veteran navigating the M&A landscape, this episode is packed with invaluable career advice, leadership lessons, and technical wisdom.

People in this episode

Host: Troy Tittlemier

Guest: Dr. Brian Horn

Topics covered

• geosciences
• energy industry
• career advice
• leadership
• geothermal
• lithium
• carbon capture

Keywords

• geosciences
• energy
• AAPG
• career advice
• leadership
• geothermal
• lithium
• carbon capture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Hatteris Energy Group, ION Geophysical

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