HOUSTON, TX, August 21, 2024 - Jacques-Antoine Dal has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Dal has built a distinguished career in the energy sector, primarily with TotalEnergies, where he currently serves as area exploration manager in Houston. With over 25 years of experience, he has demonstrated exceptional expertise and leadership in overseeing exploration activities across Suriname, Brazil, Gulf of Mexico and Argentina. His responsibilities include delivering the exploration plans for the countries, handling new business activities and leading teams of 25 to 30 people to ensure safe and compliant explorations.
Prior to being promoted to his current role, Mr. Dal held several key positions within Total Energies. From 2017 to 2020, he was the area exploration manager for the area spanning Mauritania, Senegal (MSGBC Basin) to Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana, after serving as geology specialties manager in France. Other roles with the same company include exploration manager for Congo and Mahakam area in Indonesia, advisor for Angola and Congo exploration, chief geologist in Algeria, senior geological advisor in the United States and exploration geologist in Angola. Mr. Dal began his career as a geologist and petrophysicist with Total France and Elf Enterprise Caledonia.
Mr. Dal most notable career accomplishment was the exploration campaign in Suriname in 2021- 2022 under his leadership as area exploration manager. Through the project, his team not only made significant discoveries but also paved the way for a future oil field development in the country.
Mr. Dal's educational background has significantly contributed to his professional success. He studied petroleum geology at IFP School from 1995 to 1996 and holds a degree in geology from the National School of Geology, completed in 1993. He attributes his professional success to this solid educational foundation along with his passion for exploration and a pioneering spirit inherited from his parents.
As a further testament to his expertise in the industry, Mr. Dal holds membership in several industry-related organizations. He participates in the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and in the Energeo Alliance, and he is a member of the Houston Geological Society and of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.
Mr. Dal is deeply committed to continuing to explore new energy sources in the upcoming years and ensuring accessible and sustainable energy is achieved within the decade. In his personal life, he enjoys traveling and is keen on passing down the values of curiosity, resilience and sustainability to the next generation, as these are the principles that have guided his successful career.
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