Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB) is set to have its mandate expanded beyond just oil and gas, to include the regulation of offshore renewable energy.C-NLOPB was established in 1986 to regulate oil and gas-related…
Brazilian Economy Ministry official Caio Mario Paes de Andrade has emerged as a strong candidate to lead state-run oil company Petrobras, after energy consultant Adriano Pires declined the government's nomination, a government official told Reuters on Tuesday…
UK-based subsea rental equipment and solutions specialist Ashtead Technology has appointed Scott Stephen as the new Regional General Manager for its Middle East business.'Based in Abu Dhabi, Mr. Stephen will help to solidify the company’s existing…
Energy consultant Adriano Pires has backed out of the Brazilian government's nomination for him to take the helm at Petrobras, the country's Mines and Energy Ministry said on Monday, in the latest blow to succession plans at the state-run oil company…
Russia's Gazprom said on Friday it was quitting its business in Germany at a moment of crisis in the vital energy ties between the two countries in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.The gas giant gave no details or explanation of its…
Odfjell Oceanwind, a Norwegian company that plans to make floating wind turbines to power offshore oil and gas drilling rigs and platforms, has appointed Eirik Knudsen as its Chief Financial Officer.'We are happy to welcome Eirik Knudsen as Chief Finance Officer to the Odfjell Oceanwind team…
Mexico's ongoing support for state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) remains a challenge to government finances and the sovereign credit rating, Moody's said on Thursday.Moody's, which gave Mexico a 'Baa1' rating with a negative outlook…
Westwood Global Energy Group (Westwood), an energy market research and consultancy firm, has appointed Teresa Wilkie to its RigLogix team as Research Director.The appointment marks Wilkie's return to Westwood after almost two years, which she spent with Bassoe Offshore / Esgian…
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has tapped a well-known academic and energy consultant as the next head of state-run oil company Petrobras, effectively ending the tenure of current CEO Joaquim Silva e Luna less than a year after he was appointed…
Offshore wind turbine installation services company Cadeler has appointed Peter Brogaard Hansen as its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will assume his position starting from June 1, 2022.Peter Brogaard Hansen is currently Vice President…
About 28,500 workers at Norwegian shipyards, oil industry fabrication plants, and other manufacturers will go on strike from April 1, unless labor unions and employers reach a new wage deal, a state-appointed mediator said on Monday.Firms that…
Kevin M. Sligh Sr. will join the Department of the Interior as the new Director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), the lead federal agency charged with improving safety and ensuring environmental protection related…
Offshore drilling contractor Diamond Offshore has received approval to relist its unrestricted common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol 'DO.' 'The company expects the common stock to commence trading on or about Wednesday…
Australian oil and gas company FAR Limited said Thursday it had given notice of termination to Managing Director Catherine Norman. She has also resigned as a director of the company.Norman, a professional geophysicist with over 30 years’ experience…
Offshore wind turbine maker Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy on Thursday announced the ratification of the recent appointment of the CEO, Jochen Eickholt, as an executive director. Eickholt took over from Andreas Nauen as CEO on March 1.The…