CCED
Ian Cockerill possesses extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, currently serving as Head of Exploration at CCED since July 2023. Prior roles include General Manager of Exploration & Subsurface WA & New Ventures at Beach Energy Ltd, where responsibilities encompassed management of exploration and subsurface business for WA assets. Cockerill has also held leadership positions at RISC as Head of Geoscience, Managing Director at Verona Energy Group, and in various capacities with Apache Corporation and Hunt Oil Company. Educational qualifications include an MSc in Basin Evolution and Dynamics from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a BSc in Geology from the University of Leeds.
CCED
Established in 2007, CC Energy Development S.A.L. (CCED) is an independent, value-driven oil & gas company operating in Blocks 3 and 4 of the Sultanate of Oman. With a ‘think global, act local’ mindset, we have successfully delivered long-term, sustainable growth to the Sultanate’s hydrocarbon sector by introducing technological best practices, adopting innovative solutions and building local capacities. Today, we produce more than 45,000 bbls/day and have set ambitious production and exploration plans that will see us further boost our output in the years to come. A catalyst for growth and development, we attract, train and retain a skilled workforce of national talent and international expertise, facilitating knowledge-transfer within the oil and gas industry. Our low-cost operating model prioritizes health, safety and environmental preservation for the benefit of Oman and its people. Investing beyond the barrel, our social contributions have enabled the communities within which we operate by providing tools to build a more prosperous future.