Enrique Novoa

About Enrique Novoa

My work has directly contributed to discoveries totaling hundreds of millions of barrels of oil and gas, exploration block acquisitions in oil-rich basins, and measurable increases in production from existing fields.I combine deep structural expertise with a practical, solutions-oriented approach — moving prospects from early concept through to drill decision and working across the full exploration-to-development spectrum.Core strengths: Structural Restoration · Tectonic Modeling · Play-based Exploration · Prospect Generation · Seismic Interpretation · Project Management

Experience

1. Structural Geologist and Explorationist

   Chevron

   Nov 2022 — Present · US

   Angola (Offshore, Blocks 49 & 50): Mapped salt tectonics and built a structural elements map on 2D seismic data that enabled a successful block acquisition — translating complex geology into a clear investment case.Greece (Western Margin): Led play-based exploration across a tectonically complex margin, assessed play risk and undiscovered volumes, and supported the acquisition of three offshore exploration blocks.Kuwait (Humma & South Fuwaris Fields): Interpreted a 3D seismic fault framework that clarified reservoir compartmentalization, identified 5+ new drill opportunities, and improved both static and dynamic field models.Nigeria – Equatorial Guinea (Offshore): Built and restored regional cross-sections to constrain sediment fairway maps, deformation timing, and source rock maturation, directly supporting evaluation of 3+ prospects and improving hydrocarbon migration models.Gulf of America (Jack & Tubular Bells): Developed a fault framework and kinematic model consistent with regional geology to support prospect maturation in the Atwater Fold Belt.Peru, Mexico, Western GoM: Delivered tectonic models and restored cross-sections across three additional basins to inform block evaluations, basin modeling, and petroleum system assessment.Emerging Energy: Evaluated hydrogen generation potential in the Mid-Continent Rift and compiled a global source rock map to identify priority areas — supporting Chevron\'s energy transition exploration work.

Education

• Princeton University

  Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy , Structural Geology

• Universidad Central de Venezuela

  Geological Engineer

Skills

• Structural Geology
• Salt Tectonics
• Petroleum Geology
• Geology
• Seismic Interpretation
• Geophysics