Walter Guidroz

Walter Guidroz is a Research Scientist Emeritus with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Reston, where he led the USGS Energy Resources Program where he provided strategic direction to energy-related USGS research and assessments that helped underpin U.S. energy policy and ensure U.S. energy security. He has over 40 years’ experience in energy, having worked for Amoco, Enron and BP in multiple geoscience and management roles prior to joining the USGS in 2016. Dr. Guidroz holds a B.S in geology from Nicholls State University, an M.S. in geology from the University of Mississippi, an M.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Ph.D. in geological oceanography from Louisiana State University.