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April 19, 2024
The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) Board of Directors has elected Jonathan Landes, President, Subsea of TechnipFMC, as the NOIA Chair for the 2024-2025 term. Joe Leimkuhler, Chief Operating Officer of Beacon Offshore Energy, was elected as the 2024-2025 Vice Chair. Jon and Joe were confirmed in their positions during the NOIA Board of Directors meeting Friday morning.
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April 18, 2024
bp Plc restructured its top management as the departure of some executives allowed new Chief Executive Officer Murray Auchincloss to put his mark on the oil and gas giant.
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April 15, 2024
Other significant appointments include Justin Cope, President & CEO of Flywheel Energy; Michael Hillebrand, Chairman of the Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association; and Ryan Watts, Executive Director of the Kentucky Oil and Gas Association.
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April 10, 2024
Petrobras head Jean Paul Prates is set to remain in charge of Brazil’s state-controlled oil giant for now, as an internal government battle over the company’s chief executive role cools down, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
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April 04, 2024
Prates’ potential departure after more than a year in the role underscores how Petrobras struggles to meet conflicting expectations from the government and minority shareholders.
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April 03, 2024
Helms joined the Houston executive management team in 2012 as Executive Vice President, Exploration and Production, managing EOG's operations across several divisions along with the company's Engineering and Acquisitions and Business Development functions.
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March 27, 2024
Robert Borne brings more than 20 years of experience in the oil and gas sector along with a proven track record of leadership and success. He has built an extensive base of knowledge of the drilling industry through roles spanning engineering, operations, sales, business development and digital transformation.
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March 11, 2024
It is with great sadness that we must report that our Contributing Editor for Drilling, Jim Redden, passed away over the weekend on Saturday, March 10, after a valiant battle with a two-month illness.
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March 11, 2024
As EVP for Shell Energy, Steve Hill was responsible for liquefied natural gas, gas, power and environmental products marketing and trading. Hill worked at Shell for more than eight years, having joined following the major’s purchase of BG Group in 2016.
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March 01, 2024
“Prime Minister Brian Mulroney very early recognized the potential and the importance of the Newfoundland and Labrador offshore oil and gas industry. He had the foresight to see the impact and prosperity the offshore could bring to Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as the opportunity before our province to create long-term benefits and establish a world-class supply and service sector," said Energy NL CEO Charlene Johnson.
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March 01, 2024
MEG Energy Corp. said Chief Operating Officer Darlene Gates will succeed Derek Evans as the company’s new chief executive officer, making her the only woman to helm a major oil sands producer.
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February 15, 2024
Dominic Macklon led the company’s Lower 48 business and went on to oversee corporate planning and development, global technical functions, information technology, sustainable development and low carbon technologies.
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February 08, 2024
President Geingob's life was characterized by a deep devotion to public service, marked by his years of service to Namibia, including his tenure as Prime Minister and as President.
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February 06, 2024
Armel has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, having spent the first part of his career with Total (now “Total Energies”) before joining Perenco in 2011. His latest position within Perenco has been General Manager of Perenco Cameroon, prior to which he served as the Group’s Drilling Manager.
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January 24, 2024
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) CEO, David Whitehouse, will chair the conference and executive committee for SPE Offshore Europe 2025 (OE25) being held at P&J Live, Aberdeen from 2-5 September 2025.
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January 17, 2024
Auchincloss  — who had been serving as interim CEO — faces significant challenges as he seeks to move the company on from the scandal that brought down Bernard Looney, while also getting investors to support the long-term strategy laid out by his predecessor.
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January 14, 2024
During his 16 years at bp, Stephen Riney also served as the global head of mergers and acquisitions and held several management positions in treasury and within the upstream segment
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January 11, 2024
Desmarest was Chief Executive Officer of what was then called Total SA from 1995 to 2010, and again for a short period in 2014. Under his supervision, Total bought other companies to become one of the world’s biggest publicly traded oil companies.
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January 05, 2024
Bruce oversaw the UK company’s initial public offering in 2022, and last year took a final investment decision to proceed with Britain’s Rosebank field.
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January 02, 2024
Richard P. Dealy, previously the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), brings more than 30 years of industry experience in roles spanning nearly all operations and business functions at Pioneer and its predecessor company.
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December 21, 2023
John Wood Group Plc has enhanced its executive leadership by welcoming Marla Storm as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Michael Rasmuson as Group General Counsel.
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