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December 23, 2022
Lee Hyunchil was elected as the company’s twenty-fifth Chairman and CEO at KR’s general assembly on Dec. 22, 2022.
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December 19, 2022
In her new role, Granger will lead strategy for state legislative and regulatory policy in the Midwest region as well as provide continued strategic oversight to API’s Colorado operations.
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December 15, 2022
In this role, Hague will lead The Partnership’s efforts to drive innovation and share best practices among industry leaders to improve environmental performance and reduce methane emissions in every major U.S. basin.
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December 14, 2022
OEUK warned that the declining output from the UK’s existing fields meant continued exploration and financing were vital for the UK’s energy security. They also announced David Whitehouse as the new CEO.
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December 14, 2022
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm extended an olive branch to the oil and gas industry, telling executives at a meeting in Washington that she recognizes fossil fuels will be around for a long time.
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December 14, 2022
Permian Resources’ Board of Directors expects to appoint Steve Gray as the non-executive Chairman of the Board, succeeding Sean Smith. They also announced the retirement of
George Glyphis and the appointment of Guy Oliphint as Executive Vice President of Finance.
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December 07, 2022
Energy Workforce & Technology Council SVP Government Affairs and Counsel Tim Tarpley was named one of The Hill’s top lobbyists for 2022.
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December 07, 2022
Doug Lawler, president and COO of Continental Resources Inc., will assume the role of CEO at the start of 2023 upon the retirement of William Berry, the company said on Dec. 6.
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December 06, 2022
The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) board of directors on Monday has appointed Steven H. Pruett, the president and CEO of Elevation Resources LLC, as board chairman for the 2022-2024 term.
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December 05, 2022
Exxon Mobil Corp.’s top executives scored above-inflation salary increases of around 10% for next year as the oil giant’s stock closes in on its best-ever annual performance.
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December 01, 2022
(WO) — Energy Workforce and Technology Council CEO Leslie Beyer was presented with the Vicki Hollub Leadership in Industry award on Nov. 30 by the Federation of Houston Professional Women at their 2022 Executive Conference.
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November 2022
A mere 400 petroleum engineers are expected to graduate from U.S. universities in 2022, representing an 83% decline from the 2017 peak. The number of incoming students suggest that trend is not likely to change significantly anytime soon. What can the industry to tackle the challenge of attracting and retaining desperately needed technical talent?
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November 08, 2022
It became clear from speakers at last week's IADC meeting that publicly held operators continue to utilize technology to improve their efficiencies and bottom lines while pursuing careful paths toward E&P expansion, keeping a close eye on shareholder returns.
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November 03, 2022
As the International Association of Drilling Contractors gathered in New Orleans on Thursday, the drilling VP of the Permian Basin's largest operator described ongoing industry headwinds despite "good times."
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October 04, 2022
Lisa Edvardsen Haugan has been appointed as the new President of Kongsberg Maritime, the largest business area of KONGSBERG. She takes the helm after Egil Haugsdal.
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September 27, 2022
The American Petroleum Institute announced that Will Hupman is returning to API as Vice President of Downstream Policy. In this role, Hupman will lead the API Downstream department and coordinate downstream issues across the organization to help advance API’s mission.
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September 23, 2022
Stephen Chazen, the former chairman, president and CEO of Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation and former CEO of Occidental Petroleum, has died after an illness. He was 76.
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September 2022
During five years at the helm of Halliburton, Jeff Miller has faced numerous challenges and decisions while carefully steering his company through the industry’s ups and downs. Finally, it looks like Mr. Miller and Halliburton are poised to enjoy some prolonged prosperity.
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September 15, 2022
Shell Plc Chief Executive Officer Ben van Beurden will step down at the end of this year after almost 40 years at the company, to be replaced by the firm’s head of gas and renewables, Wael Sawan.
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September 12, 2022
In honor of the late H.E. Muhammad Sansui Barkindo – oil industry veteran and former Secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) – the African Energy Chamber renamed its African Energy Week Lifetime Achievement Award to the Mohammad S. Barkindo Lifetime Achievement Award.
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September 01, 2022
Lukoil was the only Russian oil producer to call for a “fast resolution of the military conflict” in Ukraine early March, just after Moscow’s invasion of its neighbor entered its second week. Vagit Alekperov, the company’s founder, chief executive officer and also a major shareholder, announced his resignation in April after being targeted by international sanctions.
