2H Offshore appointed Phil Ward as a director in its Aberdeen office. Ward. From 2H Offshore. This new role reflects Ward’s experience, knowledge and commitment to 2H, and is a promotion from his current role as principal engineer…
Former Statoil CEO Helge Lund has officially started his new role as CEO and executive director at BG Group - a month ahead of his planned start date. Andrew Gould, who has been serving as interim Executive Chairman of BG Group since April 2014…
Petrobras officially named Aldemir Bendine, current CEO of Brazilian bank Banco do Brasil, the successor to its outgoing CEO Maria das Gracas Silva Foster, the Brazilian operator announced on 6 February 2015. Earlier this week, Gracas…
Rod Starr joins Polarcus as its next chief executive officer (CEO) effective 5 February. Starr has more than 30 years industry experience, starting his career with Unocal where he spent 16 years in various planning and financial roles…
Petrobras CEO Maria das Gracas Foster and five directors stepped down from their posts on Wednesday (4 February) following months of scandals. Gracas Foster has been at the helm of the national operator since 2012, and spent over 30 years with Petrobras…
Statoil's newly appointed CEO and president Eldar Sætre says Statoil is 'well prepared' to tackle the large uncertainty facing the oil and gas industry, amid five-year low oil prices. Sætre (pictured), who has been acting CEO and president of Statoil since October…
The 2015 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) will kick off on Sunday, 3 May, in Houston with the Annual OTC Dinner to honor the recipients of this year’s Distinguished Achievement Awards. OTC will recognize Elmer (Bud) Danenberger III for individual achievement…
Cobalt International Energy appointed Shashank V. Karve as executive vice president, Cameia development. Karve joined Cobalt in December 2014, and is accountable for execution of the Cameia development project to production, ensuring safe…
Private equity group Epi-V has taken on Talisman Sinopec Energy UK CEO Geoff Holmes to lead its FourPhase portfolio company CEO as it looks to grow its global portfolio. it has also taken on Expro director Tony Kitchener, as Chairman…
Effective 1 February 2015, INPEX will have two new changes in general managers. Toru Akutsu, currently the general manager of the exploration & exploitation unit domestic project division, will become the project general manager of the domestic project division…
After 25 years with the company, Apache President and Chief Executive Officer G. Steven Farris announced his retirement effective today. Farris. From Apache. The 66-year old will continue…
Seadrill added Charles Woodburn to its board of directors. Woodburn has been CEO of Expro Group since 2010. Previously, he spent 15 years with Schlumberger where he held many senior management roles, including president of Wireline. More recently…
Bjarte H. Bruheim has been appointed the new CEO of EMGS, effective 7 January, following the board's decision to accept current CEO Roar Bekker's resignation. Bekker served as CEO since May 2009, and prior to that role, served as Chief Operating Officer since 2007…
JDR Cables has appointed former Aker Solutions UK regional president David Currie as its CEO and a member of the Board of Directors, effective 12 January 2015. Currie has nearly 30 years’ experience in the global offshore energy industry…
Abigail Ross Hopper has been appointed Director of the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), effective 5 January, the US Department of the Interior announced on 18 December 2014. Hopper, who will be the second director in the agency’s history…
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