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West of England P&I Club Eyes Offshore

Jul 24, 2019

The West of England, a leading A-rated mutual marine insurer, has announced the appointment of a key strategic hire to support its strategy of expansion in the offshore market.Will Tobin will join the Club in July to head up its offshore business…

Pacific Drilling Taps Harris as CFO

Jul 22, 2019

Offshore drilling contractor Pacific Drilling announced on Monday that its board has appointed James W. Harris to serve as the company's senior vice president and chief financial officer, replacing Johannes 'John' P. Boots, who is stepping step down from his position to pursue other opportunities…

Lamont Takes Over as ROVOP CEO

Jul 22, 2019

Subsea robotics firm ROVOP announced on Monday that its chairman David Lamont will assume the position of CEO with immediate effect, taking over for Steven Gray who is stepping down after eight years in the role.“I have enjoyed working with…

Schlumberger Names New CEO, Tops Revenue

Jul 19, 2019

Schlumberger NV said on Friday Chief Operating Officer Olivier Le Peuch will replace longtime Chief Executive Officer Paal Kibsgaard, as the company looks to shore up its position as a leader in drilling technology.The world's largest oilfield…

New CEO Guy Takes the Helm at EnerMech

Jul 17, 2019

Aberdeen-headquartered services company EnerMech announced on Wednesday that John Guy has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding company founder Doug Duguid, who will assume the role of Deputy Chairman.Guy’s appointment as CEO will become effective from August 1…

Parker Drilling CEO to Retire

Jul 16, 2019

Oilfield services firm Parker Drilling Company said its president, CEO and director, Gary Rich, will retire later this year.The Houston-based company, which completed a financial restructuring earlier this year, said Rich will remain in his…

Airborne Oil & Gas Hires New Director

Jul 16, 2019

Manufacturer of thermoplastic composite pipelines (TCP), Airborne Oil & Gas (AOG) announced new operations director Mark Stokes has joined its management team.The appointment is part of the company’s continued investment strategy to increase…

ERSG Appoints USA Offshore Wind

Jul 10, 2019

UK energy industry recruitment outfit ERSG has appointed Chris Stupack as head of offshore wind in the United States.Stupack will be leading ERSG's office in Boston, which opened in November last year, where the company will be focusing on supporting the development of the offshore wind market…

Bosse to Lead Wintershall Dea in Brazil

Jul 09, 2019

Valerie Bosse has been named Managing Director of Wintershall Dea's Brazil business unit, responsible for all activities of the newly merged company in the South American country.Wintershall Dea, which became Europe's largest independent gas…

Hiretech Appoints New MD

Jul 09, 2019

UK-based offshore equipment rental company Hiretech Limited has appointed Keith Mackie  as Managing Director, with current Managing Director and company founder Andy Buchan taking on the newly created role of Chief Executive Officer.Mackie has…

NPD Seeking New Director General

Jul 05, 2019

The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate said it is seeking a new director general to succeed Bente Nyland, who will complete her term at the end of 2019 after 12 years in the role.NPD said the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has started its search for a successor…

Saipem Steps Up Drilling Partner Search

Jul 03, 2019

Italian oil contractor Saipem is stepping up efforts to find a partner for its drilling business by moving a top manager to head the business, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.Stefano Porcari, chief operating officer at the group's E&C Offshore Division…

IMCA Names Andy Seymour as Board Member

Jul 03, 2019

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has added Andy Seymour, global director of operational excellence at Fugro NV in the Netherlands, to its governing board.Seymour has a technical background coupled with financial, commercial and management expertise…

Esvagt Eyes Offshore Wind with New Hire

Jul 03, 2019

Esvagt, provider of emergency rescue and response vessels and related services to the offshore energy industry, said it has appointed a new head of business development to lead a push into new services, including in offshore wind.The Danish…

NJ Congressman Battles Offshore Drilling

Jul 03, 2019

Frank Joseph Pallone Jr., the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 6th congressional district, says that the battle against the Trump Administration’s push for seismic blasting and drilling for oil and gas in the Atlantic Ocean has made progress…

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