Oscar Abbink, Ph.D.

Director – Upstream Energy, IHS Markit

Dr. Oscar Abbink is director of Energy for the Upstream Research Group at IHS Markit.

Dr. Abbink is responsible for analysis of the strategic implications of new technologies in the upstream sector and leads the Upstream Technology and Innovation service. He is widely respected for his knowledge and global experience with upstream oil and gas, industry monitoring and trends, and exploration and production. Dr. Abbink has more than 20 years experience in the international energy sector, particularly in exploration and production and related domains. Previously, Dr. Abbink was responsible for all subsurface oil and gas activities at TNO, a research and technology organization. Dr. Abbink holds a Master of Science and Ph.D. from Utrecht University, the Netherlands and is fluent in Dutch and English.