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Enbridge plans $6.2B expansion

Dec 07, 2012

Light Oil Market Access Program mapPipeline expansion targets light oil markets Enbridge Inc. has received shipper support to proceed with a $6.2 billion program to expand access to markets for growing volumes of North Dakota and western Canada light oil production…

Wartsila in Harvey Gulf supply pact

Dec 07, 2012

Vessel illustrationWartsila supplies LNG package for Harvey GulfHarvey Gulf has chosen Wärtsilä to supply a complete LNG package, including propulsion, auxiliaries and controls, for its new STX Marine-designed offshore support vessel bound for the U…

Gordon Birrell new regional president of BP

Dec 07, 2012

Gordon Birrell BP head of safety and operational risk for Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey, is replacing Rashid Javanshir as regional president. Javanshir, who had run BP’s AGT operations since 2009, returns to London as SVP for strategy and integration.

Richard Williams named president of Baker Hughes’ US Region

Dec 07, 2012

Richard Williams has been named president of Baker Hughes’ US Region. Previously the company’s Gulf of Mexico region president, Williams’ responsibilities in his new role include overseeing the US land region and the Gulf of Mexico geomarket.

Mark Papa presented with the 2012 L Frank Pitts Energy Leadership Award

Dec 07, 2012

Mark Papa chairman and CEO of US independent EOG Resources was presented with the 2012 L Frank Pitts Energy Leadership Award by the Dallas-based Maguire Energy Institute at SMU Cox School of Business. The award recognises a spirit of entrepreneurship…

Laurie Shervington steps down as chairman of Cooper Energy

Dec 07, 2012

Laurie Shervington steps down as chairman of Australia-based Cooper Energy at the end of the year but will remain a non-executive director. Hector Gordon was appointed executive director of Cooper in mid-year.

Max Ruelokke named CEO of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board

Dec 07, 2012

Max Ruelokke has been named as CEO of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board. Chairmanship of board has now transferred to Ed Drover.

Philippe Donche-Gay appointed EVP in charge of Bureau Veritas’ newly merged marine & offshore division

Dec 07, 2012

Philippe Donche-Gay has been appointed EVP in charge of Bureau Veritas’ newly merged marine & offshore division following the retirement of EVP and marine division MD Bernard Anne. Since joining BV in 2008, Donche-Gay has served as EVP…

Peter Boyle becomes UK regional director of DNV

Dec 07, 2012

Peter Boyle has become Aberdeen-based UK regional director of DNV and is tasked with driving forward its offshore ageing and life extension business. Boyle, a chemical engineer, has worked for DNV for 18 years, most recently leading…

Dr. Steven Cargill presented with the Marine Technology Society Dynamic Positioning Committee’s 2012 distinguished achievement award

Dec 07, 2012

Dr Steven Cargill, one of GL Noble Denton’s leading technical authorities, was presented with the Marine Technology Society Dynamic Positioning Committee’s 2012 distinguished achievement award in recognition of his contribution to the field of DP over a 28-year oil & gas industry career…

Rhys Medler appointed to the newly created role of VP QHSSE and compliance with Senergy

Dec 07, 2012

Rhys Medler has been appointed to the newly created role of VP QHSSE and compliance with Senergy. Based in Aberdeen, he became Senergy’s global head of QHSSE in 2010 after three years as the energy services group’s survey & geo-engineering operations director.

David Porter named president of Crystal Engineering

Dec 07, 2012

David Porter has been named president of Crystal Engineering. He has been with the company for nine years.

Nils Adamsen joins Ramboll Oil & Gas as business development director

Dec 07, 2012

Nils Adamsen has joined Danish consultants Ramboll Oil & Gas as business development director. Adamsen, a mechanical engineer, previously served with Disa Industries, Brüel & Kjær Vibro and Alfa Laval.

Lloyd Duncan and Andy Inglis appointed senior IRM consultant and inspection manager

Dec 07, 2012

Lloyd Duncan and Andy Inglis have been appointed senior IRM consultant and inspection manager, respectively, for Bibby Remote Intervention. Inglis joins from Subsea 7 where Duncan also served before taking over as COO at MCS.

Lone Aboe Jessenn becomes marketing manager at Esbjerg Business Development Centre

Dec 07, 2012

Lone Aboe Jessenn has become marketing manager at Esbjerg Business Development Centre, the Danish municipality’s focal point for the energy sector business support. She joins EBDC from marine and offshore equipment specialist Viking Life Saving Equipment…

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