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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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November 07, 2024
Western Energy Alliance today congratulated the newly re-elected president Donald J. Trump. The association of western oil and natural gas exploration and production companies also recognized Senator Steve Daines (MT) for his successful chairmanship of the National Republican Senate Committee flipping the U.S. Senate.
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November 06, 2024
Network Innovations, a global technology integration leader, has announced the appointment of Keith Johnson to the role of President, Americas. The former Speedcast Chief Operating Officer and EVP of Global Energy will take the reins as President of Network Innovations’ Americas Business Unit.
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November 06, 2024
Former President Donald J. Trump will be President again, come Jan. 20, 2025, after his historic comeback win in the U.S. presidential election of Nov. 5. World Oil Editor-in-Chief Kurt Abraham gives his take on what change the election results could bring for the oil and gas industry.
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November 06, 2024
The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) issued a statement congratulating President-elect Trump, and expressing belief that the benefits of American offshore energy production transcend political affiliations.
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November 06, 2024
The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) President and CEO Jeff Eshelman issued a statement on the results of the 2024 presidential election, congratulating Trump and expressing enthusiasm for Trump's commitment to energy leadership.
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November 06, 2024
The American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers have issued a statement congratulating President Trump on his election victory.
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November 04, 2024
Last week, the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) – advocating for thousands of oil and natural gas producers that develop 90 percent of wells nationwide – held its fall Board of Directors meeting as part of its 95th Annual Meeting and announced the following board appointments.
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