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Wood Reaches Settlement in Scotland Over Unaoil-related Dealings

Mar 16, 2021

Energy infrastructure engineering and construction giant John Wood Group (Wood) said Tuesday its subsidiary WGPSN had reached a civil settlement with Scotland's Civil Recovery Unit 'in relation to the historical engagement of Unaoil by a legacy joint venture and potential unlawful conduct…

NOIA Says Ready to Work with New Interior Secretary to Advance Offshore Energy Sector

Mar 16, 2021

Following Monday's confirmation of the U.S. Representative Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior, the U.S. National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA), representing interests of the country's offshore energy industry, said it was ready to…

Deb Haaland Confirmed as Secretary of the Interior. Becomes First Native American U.S. Cabinet Secretary

Mar 16, 2021

U.S. Representative Deb Haaland was confirmed on Monday as Secretary of the Interior, becoming the first Native American to lead a cabinet agency and securing a central role in President Joe Biden’s sweeping plans to fight climate change.The U…

Activist Investor Seeks to Remove Ex-CEOs of IBM, Petronas, Caterpillar, MetLife from ExxonMobil Board

Mar 16, 2021

The activist investor leading a proxy fight to reshape Exxon Mobil Corp on Monday named the four directors it wants shareholders to remove at the oil company's upcoming annual general meeting.The investor, Engine No. 1, is a small fund that last year took on the top U…

Tidewater Names CFO, COO

Mar 16, 2021

U.S. offshore support vessel company Tidewater has announced the promotion of two key members of the company’s executive team, Sam R. Rubio and David E. Darling, to the positions of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, respectively…

Noreco Names New Chief Operating Officer

Mar 15, 2021

Oil and gas company Noreco has appointed John Hulme as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective Monday.'Mr Hulme brings 30 years of global experience in the oil and gas industry. He was most recently Country Manager for Sapura Energy E&P business in Malaysia…

Ex-CEO of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind Joins Maersk Supply Service Board

Mar 15, 2021

Philippe Kavafyan, former CEO of offshore wind turbine maker MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has been appointed as new board member at the Danish offshore vessel operator Maersk Supply Service.'As former CEO of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, Kavafyan comes…

Ørsted Appoints Head of Government Affairs and Policy for New Jersey

Mar 12, 2021

Offshore wind developer Ørsted has appointed Madeline “Maddy” Urbish as Head of Government Affairs and Policy for New Jersey, a state which has set a goal of 7,500 MW of offshore wind energy by 2035.Ørsted said Urbish would be responsible for…

Shell CEO's 2020 Pay Package Drops 42% to $7M

Mar 11, 2021

Royal Dutch Shell Chief Executive Ben van Beurden's pay package dropped by 42% to $7 million in 2020, a year in which the coronavirus pandemic pushed the energy company to a historic dividend cut following a collapse in profits.Van Beurden,…

Ex-BHP Billiton CEO to Become Shell Chair

Mar 11, 2021

Oil giant Shell has announced the appointment of Sir Andrew Mackenzie as the new company Chair with effect from the conclusion of Shell’s 2021 Annual General Meeting, scheduled for May 18, 2021.Mackenzie, a former BHP Billiton CEO, will succeed…

Aker Solutions Names EVP for Sustainability

Mar 10, 2021

Norwegian offshore energy services company Aker Solutions has appointed Marianne Hagen has been appointed executive vice president for sustainability and communications in a push to expand its work on sustainability.'Last year, Aker Solutions…

Brazil: Gov't Adds Two More Nominees for Petrobras Board

Mar 10, 2021

Brazil's state-run oil firm Petrobras said on Wednesday that the government has nominated a further two individuals as potential members of the firm's board of directors, to be voted on at the upcoming extraordinary general meeting.This comes after Petroleo Brasileiro SA…

Chevron Doubles Noble Deal Synergies Target, Reaffirms Lower Spending Plans

Mar 09, 2021

Chevron Corp on Tuesday reaffirmed its lower spending plans, doubled the targeted savings from its Noble Energy deal, and unveiled new carbon intensity reduction goals, hoping to woo investors seeking higher returns and lower environmental impact…

Seismic Firm TGS Makes Organizational Changes. Names Energy Transition Head

Mar 08, 2021

Norwegian seismic company TGS, which provides seismic data to oil and gas exploration companies, on Friday said it had implemented organizational changes to support its strategic plan announced in February, which included an establishment of…

Brazil: Gov't Nominates Six Petrobras Directors

Mar 08, 2021

Brazil's state-run oil firm Petrobras said on Monday that the government had nominated six individuals as potential members of the firm's board of directors, to be voted on at the upcoming extraordinary general meeting.Five have been nominated…

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