Andy Hawthorn

Andy Hawthorn, SPE, is portfolio manager for smart services at Baker Hughes. He has more than 35 years of experience in the upstream industry. Hawthorn holds degrees in geology and geotechnical engineering from the University of Durham. For the past 25 years, he has been involved in the development and introduction of deepwater technology. Hawthorn’s interests range from seismic through sonic and ultrasonic, geomechanics and its applications from spud through completion. He has contributed to more than 100 papers and holds numerous patents across his research and engineering interests. Hawthorn is a long-term member of SPE and has served as a panel member, moderator, and organizer of a variety of workshops, as well as being a distinguished speaker.