James Iliffe

James Iliffe is a Petroleum Geoscientist with over 35 years’ experience in global exploration. Following his MSc and PhD from the University of South Carolina, USA, he began his career in Basin Modelling R&D and then non-proprietary studies for ERC Tigress and PGS Geoservices consultancies. His move to IOCs started with Conoco USA, followed by roles in the UK with BP, Nexen and BG. He retired after 10 years with Shell International as a Global Advisor in Technical Assurance and Subject Matter Expert in Stratigraphic Traps and Seals. James has evaluated the petroleum potential of numerous basins, particularly in Libya, West Siberia, the South Atlantic, South Caspian, South America and the Middle East. He is passionate about education and training and has written and delivered courses in Petroleum Systems, Overburden Characterisation, Stratigraphic Traps and Seals at universities and IOCs. He maintains a keen interest in technology development relating to seals and stratigraphic trap