Epic Oil Talks with David Wegner

Written By Tyler Thompson

Exclusive interview with Founder & CEO of Sand Hill Resources, LLC


Meet David: Founder & President of Sand Hill Resources, LLC 

Education: Rice University

Talk tagline: “Shit rock is shit rock” 

Brief background: 

  • Cofounded AIM Geophysical in 2000 as a joint venture with Schlumberger

  • Sold AIM in 2007 to Wavefield/CGG

  • Formed Sand Hill Resources in 2010 with 8 other industry professionals & former clients 

Pivotal career move: After 25 years in the geophysical space, transitioned to oil and gas exploration to pursue onshore conventional when unconventional exploration was all the rage: bucking the trend of unconventional resources being the future of world energy needs. 

Why David is inspirational: His unapologetic approach to question how businesses make money. His quick-witted sense of humor and enormous passion to learn, share, and help even the newbies understand through simple concepts and comparisons. 

Topics covered: 

  • Conventional vs. unconventional drilling

  • Why the bubble has popped

  • The negative price of oil

  • Where future explorers will go

  • Expert advice for anyone looking to break into the industry

Fun analogy: What do vineyard and conventional oil entrepreneurs have in common? 

  • A solid understanding of the land

  • Passion for the process

  • Years of patience before bearing “fruit” 

  • Appreciation for slow and steady growth

  • Selfless attitude & motivated by generational enjoyment

Tyler Thompson
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