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Richard Chuchla: from Exploration Geologist to Director of Energy and Earth | Energy Sector Heroes
8th October 2024 • Energy Sector Heroes ~ Careers in Oil & Gas, Sustainability & Renewable Energy • Michelle Fraser
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🌍 Energy Sector Heroes 🎙️ with Host Michelle Fraser

This week on Energy Sector Heroes, join host Michelle Fraser as she sits down with Richard Chuchla, a true pioneer in the world of energy and earth resources!

Born and raised in Chile near a major copper deposit, Richard's career has spanned the globe and the full spectrum of the energy sector. From his early days working for Exxon in base metals exploration and oil and gas, to his esteemed position as Director of the Energy and Earth Resources program at the University of Texas at Austin, Richard’s wealth of experience makes him a leading voice in both traditional energy resources and the energy transition.

Tune in to hear:

  • Richard's unique journey from growing up in Chile to working as a Senior Corporate Strategic Advisor to ExxonMobil’s CEO
  • His deep understanding of both conventional energy sources and the future of renewable energy
  • Insights into the energy transition and the role of AI in the geosciences through his current work with the Deep-time Digital Earth initiative

Don’t miss this episode filled with powerful insights from one of the foremost experts in the energy sector!

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