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LR Bolsters Well Management Team

Nov 21, 2019

Lloyd’s Register announced it has made several key appointments to its wells engineering and project management consultancy following a series of major contract wins and global growth.John O’Neill brings more than 25 years’ experience in global…

NJ Governor Doubles Offshore Wind Goal

Nov 21, 2019

As New Jersey steps up efforts to eliminate fossil fuels over the next three decades, the state is more than doubling its target for offshore-wind energy production under an executive order signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.The order would increase the goal to 7…

Weatherford CFO Steps Down

Nov 14, 2019

Oilfield services company Weatherford International announced on Thursday that Christoph Bausch will step down as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective November 14, 2019 to pursue other opportunities. He will remain with the Company through November 30…

Prince Frederik to Address WindEurope Event

Nov 13, 2019

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark will deliver the opening address at the WindEurope Offshore 2019, which is claimed to be the world’s largest event dedicated to offshore wind.The event, which will take place in Copenhagen from 26 to 28 November…

Neodrill Enters Australian Market

Nov 13, 2019

Pre-rig technology company Neodrill announced it is bringing its CAN (Conductor Anchor Node) technology to Australia and New Zealand. To support this new phase of growth, the role of business development manager for the region has been created…

Allan Joins RMEC

Nov 13, 2019

Oilfield services firm RMEC has appointed an oil and gas industry veteran to boost its operations as it prepares for its next stage of international growth.Vic Allan has joined the company from American multinational corporation Halliburton…

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind Appoints Co-CEO

Nov 11, 2019

The Board of Directors of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has appointed Johnny Thomsen as the new Co-CEO following the resignation of Lars Bondo Krogsgaard.Thomsen is the former Vestas Senior Vice President of Product Management, said a press note from the Dutch offshore wind power solutions provider…

Wellpro Announces New Hires

Nov 11, 2019

Well intervention company Wellpro Group announced two new appointments as it eyes further expansion in the Eastern Hemisphere.Mark Fraser has taken up the role of Regional Manager in the Middle East, while Martin Webster has been appointed Regional Manager in Asia…

Equinor Begins Search for New CEO

Nov 08, 2019

Norwegian oil producer Equinor has started a search for a new chief executive, the Stavanger Aftenblad newspaper reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources.CEO Eldar Saetre, 63, who led the company through the oil market's downturn in 2014-2016…

Trump Nominates Brouillette as New Energy Secretary

Nov 08, 2019

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Thursday that President Donald Trump had formally nominated Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette, a former vice president of Ford Motor Co and Louisiana state energy regulator, to head the department…

McDermott Appoints Krummel as CFO

Nov 06, 2019

McDermott International announced the appointment of Chris Krummel as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Krummel joined McDermott in 2016 and previously served as the company's Global Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer…

Peritus Names Regional Managing Director

Nov 06, 2019

Subsea and field development planning services provider Peritus International announced that Matthew Rawlings will be joining Peritus’ Perth office as Australia Pacific Regional Managing Director.Peritus has over 30 years' experience in the…

Borr Drilling CFO Resigns

Nov 06, 2019

Drilling contractor Borr Drilling announced that Rune Magnus Lundetræ will step down from his position as Chief Financial Officer. Lundetræ, who has been with the company since 2016, will continue in his position while the company finds a replacement, the company said.

ORE Catapult Mulls Humber Expansion

Nov 05, 2019

UK's technology innovation and research center  Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has announced ambitious expansion plans in the Humber, including a commitment to open a base of operations in Grimsby and create 50 to 70 jobs in the region in the next 10 years…

OWC Opens Aussie Office

Nov 03, 2019

International engineering consultancy Offshore Wind Consultants (OWC) is setting up an office in Australia, as offshore wind plans in the country are moving forward.The International Energy Agency’s recently launched “Offshore Wind Outlook 2019” has identified more than 7…

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