North Sea industry body Oil & Gas UK has announced a number of appointments of member company representatives to its board.
Alan Corbett, managing director at Bristow Helicopters, will represent the aviation sector, replacing Richard Mintern of Babcock International Group.
Dominic Macklon, president UK for ConocoPhillips, is appointed to the Board as a representative of the operator community bringing experience latterly from the Canadian oil sands business. He replaces David Chenier of ConocoPhillips, following his relocation to the US.
Ray Riddoch, managing director and senior vice president Europe of Nexen Petroleum UK, is also appointed to represent the operator community, bringing more than 30 years’ oil and gas industry experience, including holding senior positions in major operating companies. He replaces Archie Kennedy, who formerly held the role of treasurer and retired from Nexen in July.
Existing board member, Chevron Upstream Europe Limited’s managing director, Craig May, has taken over the role of treasurer.
Macklon says: “It is half a century since first gas was found in the North Sea and today the industry is facing a number of issues, including competitiveness in a world with a considerably lower oil price. I am very much looking forward to working with the team on the very real challenges that lie ahead.”
Riddoch said: “Nexen understands the importance of addressing the current challenges facing our industry at this time. The industry is putting a great deal of effort into improving its performance and I look forward to working with the other members of the board, to encourage co-operation across the sector and working together to sustain a long term future for the North Sea.”
Deirdre Michie, Oil & Gas UK’s CEO, said: “Our industry is challenged by the low price of oil and high cost of operating and efforts are strongly focused on making the changes required to restore competitiveness in this new business environment. We at Oil & Gas UK are very fortunate to have the guidance of a talented board. I would like to take this opportunity to thank those leaving the Board for their commitment and service to the industry and I look forward to drawing on the experience and guidance of the new directors to strengthen the prospects for businesses in this sector. I believe that by working together, this industry will become more efficient, safer and sustainable in a world of lower oil prices.”