Robert Fryklund

, VP, Energy Research

Bob Fryklund is VP of Energy Research and is an expert in Global Upstream issues. He applies his strong E&P background to strategic problem solving in key areas such as Upstream portfolio balancing, M&A and access strategies and company valuations.

Mr. Fryklund joined IHS in 2006, after serving as Libya president and Brazil country manager for ConocoPhillips. He brings more than 32 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas industry as an explorer and as executive manager. He has also held senior management positions in upstream with British Borneo, Union Texas and Hess.

Mr. Fryklund is an expert in exploration, opportunity assessment, acquisition, strategic planning and portfolio management. He has been involved in two of the largest oil and gas discoveries in the last 20 years and is well known for his insights around all four pillars of supply — unconventional resources, field growth, exploration and acquisitions. He has also provided technical and strategic advice on two of the top deals in Latin America and the World in the last two years.

He is a recognized industry thought-leader and frequent keynote speaker/moderator at energy industry conferences and associations, including the World Economic Forum, IHS CERA Week, AAPG, SPE, IEA,OTC, AIPN and NAPE. He serves on the advisory board of IPAA and the AAPG-TAC committee and previously served on boards such as the IBP (a Brazilian oil and gas association), the Libyan-U.S. Council (a bilateral trade association), the SPE-Libya and the American School of Tripoli. Bob has also written numerous articles in several languages and regularly contributes to leading industry publications.

A geologist, Fryklund holds an AB from Hamilton College and an advanced certificate in management. He has also completed advanced studies in business and geology from the University of Houston and the University of Tulsa, respectively. Bob is a member of the Houston Geological Society (HGS) and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG).

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