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Roxtec UK Appoints Whelan

May 18, 2020

Roxtec UK has moved to increase its presence in Britain’s maritime sector with the appointment of a new marine and offshore manager.Mark Whelan has joined the Swedish-owned company having spent 10 years at another international manufacturer…

OWC Sets Up Shop in Japan

May 18, 2020

International offshore wind consultancy and advisory firm OWC (Offshore Wind Consultants) has said it will set up an office in Tokyo to support the fast-growing offshore wind market in Japan.'The Japanese government has announced big ambitions…

Eni's Descalzi Gets Another Term as CEO

May 15, 2020

Italian oil and gas company Eni has given Claudio Descalzi another term as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager. Descalzi, who has been with Eni in various roles since 1981, has been Eni’s CEO since May 2014. Also, Eni has appointed Lucia Calvosa…

Sechin to Stay at Rosneft's Helm for 5 More Years - Vedomosti

May 14, 2020

The Russian government has extended a contract for Igor Sechin, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, to stay as the chief executive officer of giant oil producer Rosneft for five more years, Vedomosti daily reported on Wednesday.The daily…

New CEO for Aker Energy

May 08, 2020

Aker Energy, a Norwegian oil company focused on Ghana's offshore resources, has appointed a new CEO.Aker ASA, Aker Energy's parent company, said Friday in its first-quarter report that Håvard Garseth took over as Aker Energy's CEO in April.Prior…

New Round of Layoffs at Maersk Drilling

May 07, 2020

Offshore drilling company Maersk Drilling has announced a new wave of layoffs and has revised its financial guidance for 2020, citing oil and gas companies' budget cuts and delays and cancellations in offshore drilling tenders.As previously reported…

Cairn Chairman to Retire

May 07, 2020

London-listed oil and gas company Cairn Energy has said that its Chairman Ian Tyler has informed the company of his intention to retire.'Cairn announces that its Chairman, Ian Tyler, has indicated to the Board that, having served on the Board for seven years…

Halliburton Lays Off 1,000 Employees at Houston HQ

May 07, 2020

Oilfield services firm Halliburton has laid off roughly 1,000 employees, or 22% of staff, at its corporate headquarters in Houston, a company spokeswoman said on Wednesday, as oil prices collapse.The cuts by one of the biggest names in oilfield…

Oceaneering Execs Agree to Pay Cuts

May 04, 2020

Offshore engineering services company Oceaneering has said its board has approved voluntary base salary reductions of the executive management team and other members of senior management, effective as of May 1, 2020.Oceaneering explained the…

Xodus Names Subsea and Pipelines Branch Boss

May 04, 2020

UK-based energy consultancy Xodus Group has appointed Nigel Underwood as new manager to head up the company’s London subsea and pipelines division.Underwood, who joins from Petrofac where we worked as consultancy manager, will oversee Xodus’ international subsea and pipelines work…

Qatar Petroleum Plans New Wave of Job Cuts

Apr 30, 2020

Qatar Petroleum, one of the world's biggest energy companies, plans a new wave of job cuts and spending reductions to cope with the slump in oil and gas demand which has hit global economies, two sources familiar with the matter said.Economic…

EnQuest to Axe 530 Jobs in UK

Apr 29, 2020

UK oil and gas producer EnQuest is planning workforce reductions in the UK as some of its North Sea fields are expected to cease production, while others will remain shut as part of a recently announced cost-cutting initiative.When it comes to the planned workforce cuts…

UK: Around 30,000 Offshore Oil & Gas Jobs at Risk

Apr 29, 2020

Up to 30,000 jobs could be lost in the UK's offshore oil sector as companies grapple with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and a 20 year low in oil prices and a 14 year low for gas, Oil & Gas UK has warned.The industry is expected to see a dramatic reduction in revenue…

UK Offshore Workers Call for Gov't to Invest in Oil Projects

Apr 27, 2020

British unions representing offshore workers said on Monday the government should invest taxpayer money directly into oil and gas projects to save the sector rather than extend welfare payments to furloughed staff.In a joint statement, the unions said they expected around 3…

DOF Chairman to Resign after 18 Years in Position

Apr 27, 2020

Norwegian offshore vessel operator DOF has said Helge Møgster will be resigning from the Board of Directors in DOF ASA following the upcoming ordinary General Meeting, after 18 years in the role as Chairman. He will also resign as chairman in DOF Subsea AS…

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