VPD Panelist Biography – Christopher Scarborough

Christopher Scarborough

Senior Wells Engineer – Well Control & MPD, BP

Christopher Scarborough is Senior Wells Engineer – Well Control & MPD for BP’s Global Wells Organization, a position he has held since 2015. Mr Scarborough began his career in the drilling industry as a roustabout with Noble Drilling in 1998, following his graduation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

He worked his way up to driller on jackup rigs before transferring to Noble’s subsea group. In 2001, Mr Scarborough joined The Reach Group as project manager. In 2002, he accepted a position with Boots and Coots as Senior Well Control Specialist. He joined BP in 2011 as Operations Specialist, providing internal expertise in well control engineering and practices.

Mr Scarborough is active in the IADC Underbalanced Operations & Managed Pressure Drilling Committee, and on several API committees.