Founded by international technology innovators with decades of energy-sector experience, Hipterra bridges traditional geology and next-generation digital intelligence.
Hipterra was founded in Utah by a team of international technology innovators who recognised the urgent need for more accurate, data-driven subsurface intelligence across the energy industry. Combining decades of energy-sector experience with advanced data-collection and imaging technologies, we were built to transform how operators explore, develop, and manage natural resources.
Our Hipterra Africa office, located in Lagos, Nigeria, extends our capabilities directly into one of the world's most significant hydrocarbon regions, providing on-the-ground partnership, regional expertise, and localised support for African energy operators.
Every decision is grounded in verified, multi-source data. We do not guess — we measure, model, and validate before recommending a drill site.
We operate as an extension of our clients' teams — sharing risk, aligning incentives, and delivering sustained value throughout the exploration lifecycle.
Our non-invasive, non-seismic approach minimises environmental impact, reflecting our commitment to responsible resource development.
A multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, legal experts, and business leaders united by a commitment to transforming energy exploration.
18 years in the oil and gas industry with a focus on technology, management, and development. Extensive experience building the proprietary Hipterra platform through digitised data collection and interpretation. 10 years in equity markets and real estate across Asia, South America, the South Pacific, and the US. Weber State University.
37 years of management experience across ICT, oil and gas, and finance. B.Sc. Electronic Engineering and M.Sc. Operations Research, University of Sussex (1985). PhD in Technology, Cal. A seasoned business and market development expert driving Hipterra's international strategy.
Over two decades of R&D experience in advanced analytics. Founded Mosaic Data Science (2014) and Mosaic ATM (2004). Leads analytics projects focused on improving the efficiency and safety of the National Airspace System. MS Electrical Engineering, Stanford | BSE Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Princeton.
Harvard Law School graduate (2002). Extensive experience in energy, public and project finance, debt and equity financing, real estate development, and joint ventures — including a wide variety of private financial transactions.
5 years in oil and gas with a focus on business development, R&D, and land development. 9 years in real estate sales and commercial leasing in Utah. BA Business Management, University of Utah.
7 years in oil and gas focused on fund management, client relations, R&D, and lease acquisition. Preceded by 15 years in sales management across tech and business services sectors.