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December 01, 2023
It’s not certain that Dunn would use proceeds from an acquisition to ratchet up his political donations. But close observers of Texas politics say they expect his giving could increase if he sells his company.
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November 30, 2023
Andy was most recently Chief Executive of the UK’s North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), where he played a pivotal role in conceiving and delivering on a fresh vision for the UK Continental Shelf.
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November 14, 2023
Edward Cross, Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Association’s President, has been chosen as a 2023 Top Lobbyist by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE).
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November 12, 2023
Prior to the private sector, Ms. Powell McCormick served for over a dozen years in senior roles in the United States Government, including as Assistant to the President for Presidential Personnel, Assistant Secretary of State and Undersecretary for Public Affairs and Public Diplomacy, and Deputy National Security Advisor.
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November 03, 2023
In Venezuela, the company will expand works, including new drilling, after the Biden administration temporarily lifted a four-year ban on the country’s oil industry.
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October 31, 2023
Laura Daniel-Davis' promotion comes after two previously failed nominations over what Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) considered “playing partisan politics” regarding U.S. energy security.
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October 31, 2023
Exxon Mobil Corp. named Bart Cahir as Senior Vice President of its shale division, replacing David Scott, who was arrested in Texas earlier this month and accused of sexual assault.
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October 29, 2023
According to people who have worked with Murray Auchincloss directly, both within bp and externally, the interim CEO’s character stands in contrast to his gregarious predecessor.
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October 18, 2023
Rune Christian Godejord and Trevor Ogilvie have more than 30 years’ experience in the energy industry between them, including in subsea oil and gas and topside controls across multiple regions.
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October 12, 2023
Under Mr. Al-Naimi’s leadership, Aramco is reinventing upstream by making exploration, drilling and production more fit-for-purpose for tomorrow’s world—smarter, safer, more efficient, and more sustainable while increasing the maximum sustainable capacity from 12 MMbopd to 13 MMbopd by 2027.
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October 02, 2023
Lawler, who had been with bp for nine years, “has notified us of his intent to pursue new career opportunities outside of bp,” according to a memo to employees confirmed by the company.
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September 28, 2023
In this expanded COO role, Hanna Howard will be responsible for overseeing the full operational and administrative side of the oil and gas outsourcing firm, including strategic planning, staff development, and project management.
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September 25, 2023
Ted Howell served as President and CEO of then Noia (now Energy NL) from 2006 to 2007. Ted remained connected to the offshore oil and gas industry throughout his career, which included working within the energy and financial sectors.
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September 13, 2023
The oil and gas producer has typically molded CEOs over decades-long careers within the company. But with Looney becoming the third of the last four chiefs to leave bp abruptly, an external hire can’t be ruled out.
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September 08, 2023
DNO ASA announced that Christopher Spencer has been appointed Managing Director of the company as Bjørn Dale steps down, as part of a planned management transition initiated last year.
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September 07, 2023
During its 50th anniversary run, Offshore Europe’s participants have shown a remarkable, collective optimism about the future of offshore energy. We talked with Westwood Global Energy Group’s Research Director for Northwest Europe, Yvonne Telford, in the following special interview.
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August 25, 2023
In response to several new opportunities, the board has decided to make certain adjustments to the management group and bring on more resources.
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August 22, 2023
Karina Erickson will lead communications efforts and media relations for the Council, working to expand engagement as the organization celebrates 90 years of being “in its element,” building on the foundations of the past while trailblazing the future of energy.
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August 11, 2023
With Tish Hebert as executive director, FOA will continue its commitment to helping local educational and charitable organizations while promoting the energy industry.
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August 10, 2023
Lindsey Hall's primary role includes the oversight of all client service initiatives, as well as developing new and innovative strategies designed to establish stronger relationships among Valor’s existing individual and institutional clients.
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August 08, 2023
Bringing over 10 years of well planning and engineering experience in the drilling sector, Rocio Hoz Cano will be responsible for solving clients drilling dysfunctions through the implementation of Paradigm specialist drilling solutions.
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