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Akselos' Mitchell Joins RCG as Global Business Development Director

Apr 12, 2022

The Renewables Consulting (RCG), an ERM Group company, has appointed Dylan Mitchell as Global Business Development Director in the firm's London headquarters.'As RCG moves into the next phase of growth with ERM, the organization aims to engage…

Interview: Shane Guidry, Harvey Gulf

Apr 11, 2022

Shane Guidry transformed Harvey Gulf from an inland and offshore towing vessel operator to a provider of offshore vessel services in the Gulf of Mexico and international oil and gas markets. Innovation initiatives he has spearheaded include…

Eidesvik Offshore CFO Resigns to Join Waterise

Apr 11, 2022

Tore Byberg has tendered his resignation from his position of EVP & CFO of the Norwegian offshore vessel owner Eidesvik Offshore.Byberg will leave Eidesvik and become CFO of Waterise AS, a company offering sustainable subsea water desalination globally…

Nauticus Robotics Hires Bohan as COO

Apr 07, 2022

Nauticus Robotics, Inc., a Houston-area developer of surface and subsea robots, autonomy software, and associated ocean services announced the appointment of Donnelly Bohan as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer, effective April 4, 2022…

Canada's C-NLOPB to Regulate Offshore Renewables, Too. New Name Proposed

Apr 06, 2022

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…

Reuters: Brazilian Economic Official Strong Candidate for Petrobras CEO Position

Apr 06, 2022

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…

Ashtead Technology Names Middle East Director

Apr 06, 2022

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…

Pires Turns Down Petrobras CEO Job

Apr 05, 2022

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 Quits German Business Amid Crisis in Energy Ties

Apr 04, 2022

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 Names Knudsen CFO

Apr 01, 2022

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…

Moody's: Mexico Gov't Ongoing Support for Pemex is a Challenge

Apr 01, 2022

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…

Wilkie Rejoins Westwood's RigLogix Team

Mar 31, 2022

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…

Brazil: Bolsonaro Ousts Second Straight Petrobras CEO. Taps Energy Consultant as Successor

Mar 31, 2022

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 Installation Firm Cadeler Names TORM's Hansen Its New CFO

Mar 31, 2022

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…

Norway Labor Unions Threaten Strike of 28,500 Workers from April 1

Mar 28, 2022

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…

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