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New Worley Chief Financial Officer Set to Assume Role Next Week

Nov 26, 2021

Australian engineering firm Worley said Thursday that Tiernan O'Rourke would assume the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on November 29.O'Rourke's appointment was announced back in August when Worley said he'd start in the position 'later this calendar year…

Bob Black Joins EC-OG Board

Nov 25, 2021

EC-OG, developer of energy management and storage technologies for the energy industry, has appointed Bob Black as a non-executive director on its Board. He will act as the Board representative of EC-OG’s investors Par Equity.Bob has 30 years…

Offshore Wind Leaders Recognized at Ventus Awards Gala

Nov 19, 2021

The Business Network for Offshore Wind held its first Ventus Awards Gala on Thursday in Washington D.C.According to the organizers, the event brought together more than 200 people to celebrate the industry’s accomplishments, milestones, and the individuals…

80 New Jobs in Aberdeen: PD&MS to Modify Dana Petroleum's FPSOs

Nov 18, 2021

Engineering and construction company PD&MS Group has secured a contract to carry out modifications on Dana Petroleum's Triton and Western Isles FPSOs in the UK North Sea.The contract, of an undisclosed value, is expected to create up to 80 new jobs at its Aberdeen base…

Well-Safe Solutions Names Director of Strategy and Business Development

Nov 17, 2021

UK-based offshore well plug and abandonment company Well-Safe Solutions has appointed Chris Hay as Director of Strategy and Business Development.'Chris brings over 16 years of energy industry experience to Well-Safe Solutions, with the majority…

Woodside CFO to Step Down in 2022

Nov 16, 2021

Australian oil and gas company Woodside on Tuesday announced the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer, Sherry Duhe, to pursue a careeropportunity with another ASX-listed company.Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill said: 'Sherry’s financial and commercial…

CEO Change at AqualisBraemar LOC

Nov 09, 2021

David Wells, CEO of offshore energy and marine consultancy AqualisBraemar LOC will retire at year-end and step down as CEO of the group. The board of directors has appointed Wells’ co-founder and current COO of AqualisBraemar LOC, Reuben Segal…

Vard Marine Names New VP for Business Operations

Nov 03, 2021

Naval architecture and marine engineering firm Vard Marine has informed that Kristin Jovel, its Corporate Business Manager, has been appointed the position of Vice President Business Operations for its North American offices.Jovel joined the…

Carbon Transition CEO Resigns

Nov 03, 2021

Oslo-listed company Carbon Transition, which earlier this year changed its name from AxxisGeo Solutions reflecting its new strategy to invest in low carbon businesses, said Wednesday that its CEO Ronny Bøhn had decided to resign.Bøhn has served as CEO of then AxxisGeo Solutions since August 2020…

Beach Energy CEO Resigns

Nov 02, 2021

Matt Kay, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Australian oil and gas company Beach Energy, has tendered his resignation and is departing Beach to pursue other professional opportunities. Morné Engelbrecht – who is currently…

Philippe Kavafyan Takes Over as Aker Offshore Wind CEO

Nov 01, 2021

Philippe Kavafyan, the former CEO of offshore wind turbine manufacturer MHI Vestas Offshore Wind (now Vestas), has officially taken over as the CEO of the recently established Norwegian offshore wind developer Aker Offshore Wind.Kavafyan's appointment was announced back in May…

Evac Names Ex-Wartsila Man as Marine & Offshore Business Boss

Oct 29, 2021

Evac Group, a company specializing in integrated water and waste management systems, as well as corrosion-protection systems, has named Björn Ullbro as President, Marine & Offshore business area at Evac Group. Ullbro joins Evac from Wärtsilä…

Tullow Oil Names Chairman-designate

Oct 25, 2021

Africa-focused Tullow Oil Plc named Phuthuma Nhleko, former boss of South African telecom major MTN Group, as chairman-designate on Monday, a role that he also holds at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Ltd.Nhleko, a South African national, will…

Wave Energy Firm Opens Aberdeen Office to Meet Demand from Oil & Gas Industry

Oct 19, 2021

Wave energy firm Mocean Energy said Tuesday it has opened a new dedicated office in Aberdeen to meet rising oil and gas industry interest in the decarbonization of North Sea assets.The Edinburgh-based firm is working to develop a wave energy…

Shell's Upstream Boss Moves to Gas and Renewables Division

Oct 15, 2021

Royal Dutch Shell has appointed Wael Sawan as head of its integrated gas and renewables division, replacing Maarten Wetselaar who will leave the energy company after 25 years.Sawan currently heads Shell's oil and gas production, or upstream…

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