John C. Poole is the Director of CCS HSE & Special Projects for Talos Energy, where his efforts are currently focused on the environmental permitting required for Carbon Capture & Sequestration (CCS). John is a graduate of Northwestern State University and is a board-certified safety professional (CSP) with 30 years of oilfield experience across all aspects of health, safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory affairs. John has a passion for collaboration, problem-solving, and tackling new frontiers.