Sebastian Moore
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Experience
33+ Years
Global Reach
7 Countries
Projects Led
200+ Major
Recognition
Industry Leader
Biography
Sebastian Moore is a visionary leader in the drilling and engineering industry with over 33 years of experience spanning challenging environments and complex projects worldwide. As the founder and CEO of COD Drilling, he has built the company into a trusted leader in drilling operations, directional drilling, and engineering services.
Under his leadership, COD Drilling has successfully completed over 200 major projects across international markets—from the challenging waters of the North Sea to the complex unconventional plays of North America. Sebastian's commitment to innovation, safety, and operational excellence has established COD Drilling as the preferred partner for leading energy companies.
Sebastian Moore is a results-driven and visionary Petroleum Engineer with over 33 years of comprehensive experience in major Oil & Gas, Power Plant EPCC and MC projects worldwide. As the founder of COD Drilling, he brings an exceptional combination of technical petroleum engineering expertise and strategic executive management experience to the global petroleum industry.
He demonstrates mastery in equipment systems and packages, with distinguished credentials in all project lifecycle phases including conceptual design and detailed engineering, procurement strategy and support, construction management, pre-commissioning and commissioning excellence, start-up operations, ongoing maintenance protocols, advanced troubleshooting methodologies and reliability enhancement.
Education & Certifications
- • M.S. Petroleum Engineering
- • MBA Business Administration
- • Professional Engineer (PE)
- • Certified Drilling Engineer
- • Advanced Safety Certifications
Leadership Philosophy
Vision
"To harness comprehensive technical expertise and demonstrated leadership excellence in delivering superior drilling and petroleum engineering solutions while upholding uncompromising safety standards and operational excellence across every project engagement globally."
Core Values
- • Safety First
- • Operational Excellence
- • Team Empowerment
- • Integrity & Accountability
Core Competencies
Strategic Leadership
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives that drive growth, operational efficiency, and market expansion across global markets.
Team Development
Expert in building and leading high-performance teams, fostering innovation, and developing talent across diverse cultural and technical backgrounds.
Operational Excellence
Deep expertise in drilling operations, project management, and technology implementation that consistently delivers superior results for clients.
Industry Recognition
Sebastian Moore's leadership and contributions to the drilling industry have been recognized through numerous awards and honors. His commitment to advancing drilling technology, promoting safety standards, and developing industry talent has earned him respect as one of the industry's most influential leaders.
Professional Memberships
- • Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
- • International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)
- • American Petroleum Institute (API)
- • World Petroleum Council
Speaking Engagements
- • Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)
- • SPE Annual Technical Conference
- • IADC World Drilling Conference
- • Energy Industry Leadership Forums
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