Ian Schafer

Ian Schafer is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at i3 Energy, bringing over 20 years of diverse experience in oil and gas engineering and operations to his role.12

Professional Background

Ian joined i3 Energy in 2020 through the company's acquisition of Toscana Energy, where he had been working since 2019.1 His career history includes:

• Founder and VP of Engineering at Paredes Energy Corp.
• VP of Engineering at Mapan Energy Ltd., a publicly traded natural gas company acquired by Tourmaline Oil Corp. in 2015
• Various roles with increasing responsibilities in public and private growth companies in the energy sector

Education

Ian Schafer holds impressive academic credentials in engineering:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Calgary
• Master of Engineering in Reservoir Characterization, also from the University of Calgary1

Skills and Expertise

As a Petroleum Engineer, Ian possesses:

• Extensive field experience
• Working knowledge across multiple disciplines
• Experience in both consulting and staff roles2

His diverse background in engineering and operations, combined with his experience in business development, makes him well-suited for his role as COO at i3 Energy.