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November 2024
It goes without saying that the U.S. upstream industry is very pleased with the Nov. 5 election result. That large sound that some of you across the pond in Europe might have heard was the giant, collective sigh of relief coming from operators, service companies and drilling contractors throughout the country, as President-elect Trump is wasting no time in putting together a wide-ranging energy plan.
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November 2024
The American people sent a resounding message during the 2024 election: they do not like the direction the country is headed, and they want change. With President-elect Donald J. Trump’s decisive win, and Republicans holding both branches of Congress, the time is ripe to pivot toward policies that truly benefit hardworking Americans. High energy costs, inflation, and bureaucratic red tape are issues that families and businesses confront daily, and it’s time to turn the tide. 
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December 03, 2024
TotalEnergies highlights the value of its multi-energy strategy and strategic partnerships in Saudi Arabia as the company reflects on half a century of operations in the Middle East Kingdom.
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December 03, 2024
Trendsetter Vulcan Offshore (TVO) has appointed Russell Collins as Country Manager, Australia, to head up the company’s newly opened office in Perth.
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November 2024
After four years of often irrational, counterproductive federal policymaking by the Biden/Harris administration, America’s oil and gas industry celebrated the election of Donald J. Trump (Fig. 1) to a second term in office in the Nov. 5 elections.  
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December 01, 2024
(Bloomberg) – Suriname’s Foreign Affairs Minister Albert Ramdin said on Saturday his country’s emergence as a major oil producer could garner support for him to be voted in as the next Secretary General of the Organization of American States.
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November 27, 2024
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has presided over the annual meeting of the ADNOC Board of Directors. His Highness highlighted ADNOC’s important role as a primary catalyst for the UAE’s growth and diversification
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November 22, 2024
University of Alaska (UA) President Pat Pitney announced that she has selected Dr. Brian Smentkowksi to serve as the university’s next vice president and chief academic officer (VP/CAO). The VP/CAO serves as a member of the UA president’s executive team, providing academic leadership and strategic guidance to the President, Board of Regents, and UA system.
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November 20, 2024
(WO) – The enthusiasm was evident on Day 2 of the Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy, as Kelley Henderson, GM of Category Management and Projects for Chevron, delivered an empowering keynote speech highlighting five key leadership behaviors.
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November 20, 2024
(WO) – The Women’s Global Leadership Conference celebrated its 20th year running, as it kicked off on Nov. 19, once again bringing female leaders and industry experts from around the globe to discuss pressing concerns and shifts in the industry that are unique to the female experience.
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November 19, 2024
(WO) — The 20th annual Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy (WGLC) kicked off today with a powerful opening session led by Alexandra “Alie” Pruner, Senior Advisor at Perella Weinberg Partners/TPH&Co.
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November 18, 2024
Following this week's sixth-annual South Asian Geoscience Conference and Exhibition 2024, also known as GEO India, the Association of Petroleum Geologists (APG) India has shared its key highlights from the industry event.
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November 18, 2024
Texas A&M University has announced the launch of a new Chancellor’s National Academy STEM Ph.D. Fellowship Program, an elite opportunity for students pursuing graduate studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
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November 18, 2024
Today in Newsweek, API President and CEO Mike Sommers outlines how the next administration and new Congress can advance commonsense energy policies that work for all Americans. Strength in leadership, homegrown production and upholding consumer choice are among his top points to consider.
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November 18, 2024
The Energy Workforce & Technology Council (EWTC) and National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) have both voiced their support of President-elect Trump's choices for U.S. Energy Secretary and U.S. Interior Secretary, respectively.
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November 14, 2024
ADNOC announced today the fourth cohort of its prestigious Trading Academy, which prepares ADNOC’s UAE National talent for roles as global traders of refined and crude products in the company’s trading operations, ADNOC Global Trading (AGT) and ADNOC Trading (AT).
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November 13, 2024
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has released a new policy roadmap for the incoming Trump administration and next Congress to secure American energy leadership and help reduce inflation.
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November 12, 2024
Kent, a UAE-headquartered engineering company, has launched its UAE Designers and Drafters Training Program. This initiative is specifically designed to equip young Emirati high school graduates and engineering diploma holders with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the energy industry.
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October 2024
Part 2: Since 1929, the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) has advocated for, protected and defended thousands of independent producers. As the association nears its 95th Annual Meeting in October, this second of two articles examines the last 30 years.  
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November 07, 2024
Camilla Salthe, Equinor’s Senior Vice President of Exploration & Production International UK is the latest industry leader to join the Board at Offshore Energies U.K. (OEUK) as the sector focuses on delivering homegrown, cleaner energies to the U.K.
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November 07, 2024
The African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies Awards Ceremony celebrated 12 outstanding individuals and companies across 10 categories, honoring their significant contributions to Africa's oil, gas and energy sectors
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