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3D at Depth Expands

Dec 19, 2018

Subsea laser LiDAR (SL) technology and 3D data visualization solutions specialist 3D at Depth said it has expanded several global office locations and launched a new portfolio of services designed to support cohesive workflow efficiencies for offshore oil field design through decommissioning…

Scott Gutterman to Join Beacon Offshore Energy as Chairman and CEO

Dec 19, 2018

Beacon Offshore Energy, wholly owned by funds managed by Blackstone Energy Partners, an affiliate of Blackstone, announced that Scott Gutterman has joined Beacon as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.In addition, industry veterans Paul…

Senvion Appoints Rannou CEO

Dec 14, 2018

Global manufacturer of offshore wind turbines Senvion announced that Yves Rannou will join the company as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on 1 January 2019.Rannou is taking over the role from acting CEO and CFO Manav Sharma. As an industry expert…

Chevron Announces Leadership Changes

Dec 13, 2018

Oil major Chevron announced Monday it has named Navin Mahajan vice president and treasurer, effective February 1, 2019, and Dale Walsh vice president of Corporate Affairs, effective March 1.Mahajan, who is currently vice president, Finance Downstream & Chemicals…

Decom North Sea Secures Grant Award

Dec 11, 2018

Decom North Sea announced it has secured partial funds from the Scottish Government's £5 million ($6.3 million) Decommissioning Challenge Fund (DCF).The membership organization for the oil and gas late life and decommissioning sector said the…

Admiral Tim Lowe to Head UK Hydrographic Office

Dec 11, 2018

The UK Hydrographic Office has announced the appointment of Rear Admiral Tim Lowe CBE, the current UK National Hydrographer and Deputy Chief Executive, to the position of Acting Chief Executive and Accounting Officer.Rear Admiral Lowe will fill…

AREG Membership on the Rise

Dec 10, 2018

Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) reports it has seen its membership numbers rise over the past 12 months with an increase in the number of companies supporting both the offshore wind and wave and tidal sectors.Among the 25 new sign-ups are marine engineering firm EC-OG…

GCE Subsea Announces Rebrand

Dec 07, 2018

Norwegian subsea cluster group GCE Subsea announced it will change its name to GCE Ocean Technology as it widens its focus to include other ocean industries beyond the traditional oil and gas sector.'Our new name gives us a more distinct identity and is more inclusive as it reflects…

Petrobras' Next CEO Already Working Inside Company

Dec 07, 2018

Petroleo Brasileiro SA's next CEO is already working within the Brazilian state-controlled oil firm and is talking with employees about business plans, four sources told Reuters.Roberto Castello Branco, named by president-elect Jair Bolsonaro's economic team to take the helm at Petrobras…

Oceaneering Enhances Asset Integrity Capabilities

Dec 05, 2018

Oceaneering International, Inc. announced it has bolstered its expanding asset integrity business in Chandigarh, India with more capabilities. The engineering support team is expected to grow to around 30 full time engineers by the end of 2019…

Forum Taps Gaut as CEO

Dec 03, 2018

Houston based Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. announced Monday that C. Christopher Gaut will return to the role of Chief Executive Officer to replace outgoing CEO Prady Iyyanki. Gaut will continue to serve as Chairman of the BoardGaut, a seasoned oil and gas industry executive…

Eriksen Joins Kreuz Subsea Board

Dec 03, 2018

Global integrated subsea services business Kreuz Subsea has appointed Knut Eriksen as the board’s first independent nonexecutive director. Eriksen, who took up the advisory position on December 1, will support the business on a strategic level and help to identify future growth opportunities…

Northern Drilling Appoints New CEO

Dec 03, 2018

Rig company Northern Drilling has appointed Scott McReaken as chief executive officer (CEO).The John Fredriksen-controlled company said in a press release that McReaken will succeed Gunnar Winther Eliassen who will continue to support the company through Seatankers Consultancy Services…

KNOT Offshore CEO/CFO John Costain Steps Down

Nov 29, 2018

UK-based KNOT Offshore Partners has announced that John Costain has decided to step down as CEO and CFO of the partnership.'Although Costain is resigning in order to pursue other interests outside of the partnership, he will be available for the partnership until 31 May 2019…

MHI Vestas Hires US Offshore Vet

Nov 28, 2018

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind (MVOW), a joint venture of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Vestas Wind Systems, has announced the appointment of Jason Folsom, the US offshore wind veteran.Folsom, a respected offshore wind expert with extensive new…

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