Faroe Petroleum, an independent oil and gas company focusing principally on exploration, appraisal and production opportunities in the Atlantic margin, the North Sea and Norway, has made three new senior appointments.The appointments consist of two key senior additions to the UK management team, in the roles of business development manager and exploration manager, and one in Norway in the role of asset manager.
Paul Willcocks has been appointed as business development manager to the company. He takes over the business development role from Mark MacLennan, who is now semi-retired, but will continue to advise the company on special projects.
Ian Wilson has been appointed as UK exploration manager. Wilson is an experienced geologist having spent over 25 years in the industry in various parts of the world including the UK, Ireland, Africa and the Far East.
Bjørn Berntsen has been appointed as Norway asset manager, effective February 1, 2012. He will take over the management of Faroe Petroleum's expanded appraisal, development and production assets in Norway. The company acquired various producing assets in the region from Petoro in December 2011.