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Max Ruelokke named CEO of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board

Dec 07, 2012

Max Ruelokke has been named as CEO of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board. Chairmanship of board has now transferred to Ed Drover.

Philippe Donche-Gay appointed EVP in charge of Bureau Veritas’ newly merged marine & offshore division

Dec 07, 2012

Philippe Donche-Gay has been appointed EVP in charge of Bureau Veritas’ newly merged marine & offshore division following the retirement of EVP and marine division MD Bernard Anne. Since joining BV in 2008, Donche-Gay has served as EVP…

Peter Boyle becomes UK regional director of DNV

Dec 07, 2012

Peter Boyle has become Aberdeen-based UK regional director of DNV and is tasked with driving forward its offshore ageing and life extension business. Boyle, a chemical engineer, has worked for DNV for 18 years, most recently leading…

Dr. Steven Cargill presented with the Marine Technology Society Dynamic Positioning Committee’s 2012 distinguished achievement award

Dec 07, 2012

Dr Steven Cargill, one of GL Noble Denton’s leading technical authorities, was presented with the Marine Technology Society Dynamic Positioning Committee’s 2012 distinguished achievement award in recognition of his contribution to the field of DP over a 28-year oil & gas industry career…

Rhys Medler appointed to the newly created role of VP QHSSE and compliance with Senergy

Dec 07, 2012

Rhys Medler has been appointed to the newly created role of VP QHSSE and compliance with Senergy. Based in Aberdeen, he became Senergy’s global head of QHSSE in 2010 after three years as the energy services group’s survey & geo-engineering operations director.

David Porter named president of Crystal Engineering

Dec 07, 2012

David Porter has been named president of Crystal Engineering. He has been with the company for nine years.

Nils Adamsen joins Ramboll Oil & Gas as business development director

Dec 07, 2012

Nils Adamsen has joined Danish consultants Ramboll Oil & Gas as business development director. Adamsen, a mechanical engineer, previously served with Disa Industries, Brüel & Kjær Vibro and Alfa Laval.

Lloyd Duncan and Andy Inglis appointed senior IRM consultant and inspection manager

Dec 07, 2012

Lloyd Duncan and Andy Inglis have been appointed senior IRM consultant and inspection manager, respectively, for Bibby Remote Intervention. Inglis joins from Subsea 7 where Duncan also served before taking over as COO at MCS.

Lone Aboe Jessenn becomes marketing manager at Esbjerg Business Development Centre

Dec 07, 2012

Lone Aboe Jessenn has become marketing manager at Esbjerg Business Development Centre, the Danish municipality’s focal point for the energy sector business support. She joins EBDC from marine and offshore equipment specialist Viking Life Saving Equipment…

Bill Smart appointed North America BDM for Aquatic Engineering & Construction

Dec 07, 2012

Bill Smart has been appointed North America BDM for Aquatic Engineering & Construction. He previously served in engineering and project management roles with Oceaneering Intervention Engineering, Oil States and Global Compression Services.

Sir Ian Wood presented with a special lifetime achievement award by Oil & Gas UK

Dec 07, 2012

Sir Ian Wood was presented with a special lifetime achievement award by Oil & Gas UK last month.

Williams named NOV president, CEO

Dec 06, 2012

NOVCFO Williams to head National Oilwell Varco National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NYSE: NOV) announced today that Clay Williams has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of National Oilwell Varco.Mr. Williams has served as the Company’s…

Ukraine crushed by fake gas deal

Dec 05, 2012

Ukrainian officials with Jordi Sarda BonvehiUkraine signs fake deal on state television Oilprice.com - Certainly the folks at Gazprom are having a good snicker, reveling in the mockery that has been made of what should have been a landmark…

Torhaug to head DNV Research

Nov 28, 2012

Rune TorhaugDet Norske Veritas (DNV) has appointed Rune Torhaug as the new Managing Director for DNV Research and Innovation. He has worked internationally with leadership roles in DNV Energy, DNV Maritime and DNV Business Assurance.Torhaug has a strong background in risk and reliability…

Firms & Faces- January 2012

Nov 23, 2012

Mustang has acquired a majority stake in Latin American automation and control engineering and consulting firm ISI Solutions for an initial consideration of $5.2 million. The company will be rebranded ISI Mustang and will continue to be led by Pedro Santamaria and the existing management team…

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