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October 06, 2025
TotalEnergies has appointed Nicola Mavilla as Senior Vice President of Exploration effective Nov. 1, 2025, succeeding Kevin McLachlan after a decade in the role.
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September 30, 2025
ExxonMobil plans to eliminate about 2,000 jobs worldwide, representing 3–4% of its workforce, as part of a global restructuring plan that will see Exxon consolidate offices into regional hubs focused on core growth areas.
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September 18, 2025
The U.S. Senate has confirmed former Energy Workforce & Technology Council (EWTC) CEO Leslie Beyer as Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management at the Department of the Interior, a role with sweeping oversight of U.S. oil, gas and mining activity on federal lands and offshore.
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September 11, 2025
The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) has appointed Jack Harper as its new chairman, strengthening leadership for one of the most influential coalitions in the U.S. oil and gas industry. Harper, a longtime Permian exec, will guide PSP’s growth mission for the region.
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September 09, 2025
California Governor Gavin Newsom is seeking to impose further restrictions on the state's offshore oil industry, a setback to Sable Offshore Corp. and its controversial project off the coast of Santa Barbara County.
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September 03, 2025
Oil and natural gas producer ConocoPhillips plans to cut 20% to 25% of its workforce. The majority of the reductions will occur this year, a company spokesman said. The job cuts, first reported by Reuters, include both employees and contractors.
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September 02, 2025
The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Edith Naegele as the association’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 22, 2025.
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September 01, 2025
Voters in Guyana headed to the polls to decide whether to reelect President Irfaan Ali or back rivals pledging to squeeze more wealth from ExxonMobil’s offshore oil fields, even as troops came under fire from across the Venezuelan border.
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August 27, 2025
Xodus founder Steve Swindell is stepping down from his role as CEO after 20 years with the global energy consultancy, with Stuart Holley of Subsea7 set to take over as Xodus CEO starting October 1.
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August 2025
IPAA has guided the U.S. independent sector through many challenging times while representing producers’ interests in Washington, D.C. As the world changes, IPAA will adapt to new demands and opportunities, providing the energy that America needs and the facts America deserves.
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August 19, 2025
Fulkrum has announced the successful launch of its Legal Intern Program, a new initiative developed in partnership with the University of Southampton Global Legal Clinic. The program offers two law students a five-week placement with Fulkrum’s internal legal and compliance teams.
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August 19, 2025
Supporting workforce logistics for both multinational crew rotations and shore-based and corporate personnel, ATPI will provide comprehensive travel solutions to each operator to ensure safe and efficient transfer of crew to and from drilling sites and offshore rigs.
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August 12, 2025
Eugene Garcia, president of Hurd Enterprises Ltd. in San Antonio, was honored with the Mr. TIPRO award by the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) at its 2025 Summer Conference last week in San Antonio.
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July 31, 2025
BOURBON announces the signature of a five-year contract with Eni Congo for the renewal of its crewboat fleet. This contract marks a strategic milestone to further reduce the emission associated to the offshore transport of personnel.
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July 31, 2025
Argent LNG has announced the launch of a strategic talent acquisition campaign aimed at assembling a world-class leadership team. This team will drive the development of Argent’s flagship LNG export terminal at Port Fourchon, positioning the company at the forefront of the global energy transition.
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July 30, 2025
GTSC, part of 3t, the leading global provider of workforce training and competency for safety-critical industries, has announced the appointment of Askar Salem Alyami as Vice President of its Saudi Arabian training center operations.
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July 29, 2025
"We are excited to welcome John Hess to Chevron’s Board," said CEO Mike Wirth. "John not only built a great company, he is a highly respected industry leader, and our Board will benefit from his global experience, relationships and expertise.”
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July 25, 2025
The Energy Workforce & Technology Council (EWTC) has elected three distinguished leaders to its Advisory Board during the Council’s recent Board Meeting held in Houston, Texas.
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July 2025
A recent court decision highlights the responsibility that operator leadership has to maintain worker safety in the field and how the industry must strive to maintain a culture of incident prevention.
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July 23, 2025
Chevron Corp. is cutting almost 650 jobs in the Houston area and North Dakota after completing the $53 billion takeover of Hess Corp. A Chevron spokesperson confirmed the job cuts in an email on Wednesday.
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July 21, 2025
bp Plc appointed the former boss of a building-materials company as its new chairman, replacing Helge Lund amid pressure for a change in the company’s direction from activist shareholder Elliott Investment Management.
