Mariano Pozo

Mariano Pozo, SPE, is the global head of drilling engineering specialties for TotalEnergies, based in Pau, France. With over 2 decades of experience across Latin America, southeast Asia, and Europe, Pozo has led multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex well designs for onshore, offshore, deepwater, unconventional, and carbon capture and sequestration projects. He is the corporate focal point for drilling automation and the technical referent for procurement, driving the global implementation of cutting-edge technologies across TotalEnergies’ affiliates. His career spans leadership roles in Argentina, Myanmar, and France, and includes deep expertise in well construction and cost-efficient drilling operations. Pozo’s international perspective and technical depth make him a key figure in advancing digital and engineering excellence in the energy sector.