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Petrobras names new CEO

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:01:00 GMT

Petrobras has elected Maria das Graças Silva Foster as CEO, taking over from José Sergio Gabrielli de Azevedo. Gabrielli will remain in office until next Monday, February 13th, when the new CEO will take office.

Wolford named senior VP at Noble

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:01:00 GMT

Noble Corp. has named Bernie G. Wolford to the position of senior vice president - operations.

J-W Energy names Harris president of J-W Wireline

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:12:00 GMT

J-W Energy Co. has named Perry A. Harris to the position of president of J-W Wireline Co. Harris has over 30 years of senior management experience in the oil and gas industry.

Murphy oil announces executive promotions

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:51:00 GMT

Murphy Oil Corp. (NYSE:MUR) has made two executive promotions.

PetroFrontier names Scott COO

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:35:00 GMT

PetroFrontier Corp. has appointed Earl Scott as COO of PetroFrontier and president of its two wholly-owned Australian subsidiaries, PetroFrontier (Australia) Pty. Ltd. and Texalta (Australia) Pty. Ltd.

Attorney Strawn joins Burleson as of counsel

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:36:00 GMT

James “Jim” Strawn, who has more than three decades of experience as an oil and gas attorney, has joined energy law firm Burleson LLP in the Pittsburgh location as Of Counsel.

Reservoir Group names McCutcheon COO

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:24:00 GMT

Reservoir Group has appointed Wade McCutcheon as chief operating officer.

Opportune promotes three to managing director

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:42:00 GMT

Alan Allen, Kurt King, and Lynn Loden have all been promoted to the position of managing director at Opportune LLP, the company said January 27.

MLV expands energy sector equity research team with Peterson appointment

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:29:00 GMT

Michael D. Peterson has joined the equity research team of MLV & Co., a boutique investment bank focused on capital intensive industries, as managing director and senior energy research analyst where he will expand MLV's product offerings in the energy sector.

Schenato to help meet objectives in Ukraine as COO of Cadogan

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:27:00 GMT

Adelmo Schenato will join Cadogan Petroleum plc, an independent oil and gas exploration, development and production company with onshore gas and condensate assets in Ukraine, as chief operating officer. He has also been appointed as a director of the company.

Californian blames Houston for job woes

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:53:00 GMT

In January, OGFJ printed a letter from a reader in California who chastised the petroleum industry for creating worker shortages by “consolidating their businesses to Houston and the Gulf Coast.” We invited readers to give us their thoughts. Here are excerpts from a few:

Shaw resigns Transocean VP post

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:01:00 GMT

Robert S. Shaw notified Transocean Ltd. of his resignation as vice president, controller, and principal accounting officer to pursue other opportunities.

Faroe Petroleum adds to management team

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:04:00 GMT

Faroe Petroleum plc has made three new senior appointments.

Africa focused Ophir names Mitchell CFO

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:58:00 GMT

Ophir Energy plc has named Lisa Mitchell as CFO.

Kristoffersen appointed SVP at Total

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:10:00 GMT

Helle Kristoffersen has been appointed senior vice president, Strategy & Business Intelligence at Total.

Harvest Operations names new CEO, CFO

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:09:00 GMT

John E. Zahary will step down from his position as president and CEO of Harvest Operations Corp., effective January 21, 2012.

Opportune promotes Flanagan to partner

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:12:00 GMT

Opportune LLP has promoted Matt Flanagan to partner.

Blake International names president, CEO

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:32:00 GMT

Privately held offshore rig provider Blake International Rigs has promoted Beau Blake from VP of business development and administration to president and CEO of USA and Mexico, effective immediately.

ConocoPhillips names additional executives for post-split companies

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:26:00 GMT

ConocoPhillips has made additional appointments to the executive management teams for the two energy companies that will be created when ConocoPhillips completes its strategic repositioning, expected in the second quarter of this year.

NES: Surge in oil, gas jobs forcing industry to recruit from other industries

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:16:00 GMT

NES Global Talent, a specialist in the oil and gas recruitment sector, expects companies to take on extra staff in 2012 as new projects get sanctioned.

Romanow vacates Nexen CEO post

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:53:00 GMT

Marvin Romanow, president and CEO of Nexen Inc., is leaving the company effective immediately.

Rosa steps down as Transocean CFO

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:32:00 GMT

Ricardo Rosa has stepped down as executive vice president and CFO of offshore drilling contractor Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN) today.

OGRE Systems appoints Hibbard as new CEO

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:25:00 GMT

OGRE Systems Inc., a provider of petroleum reserve and economic software, has named Greg Hibbard as CEO.

Gazprom relieves three from management positions

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:40:00 GMT

Three of Russian oil giant Gazprom’s executives were relieved of their positions December 30, according to a release on the company’s website.

Craighead assumes Baker Hughes CEO role

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:00:00 GMT

On January 1, Martin Craighead assumed the role of Baker Hughes’ president and CEO. The company’s former CEO, Chad C. Deaton, remains chairman of the board of directors.

Foundation for Energy Education elects Bole as chairman

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:14:00 GMT

The Foundation for Energy Education elected David L. Bole, managing director, Quantum Energy Partners, as chairman of the board at its annual meeting on November 8 in Houston.

Maersk Line names new CEO

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Søren Skou has been appointed new CEO of Maersk Line effective January 16th, 2012.

Flotek names Fisher executive VP, global business development

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:07:00 GMT

Flotek Industries Inc. has named Marc K. "Kevin" Fisher executive vice president, global business development.

ONEOK, ONEOK Partners make management, board changes

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:52:00 GMT

ONEOK Inc. and ONEOK Partners have made changes to management and the board of directors.

Deffontaines named VP, Investor Relations at Total

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:30:00 GMT

Martin Deffontaines was named vice president, Investor Relations of Total, the company announced December 15. He succeeds Bertrand de La Noue who was named general representative for Total in China.

Superior Energy Services adds Kinnear as director

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Superior Energy Services Inc. has appointed Peter D. Kinnear to serve as a director until the 2012 annual meeting of stockholders.

Exterran names new CEO with leadership changes

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Exterran Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EXH) and Exterran Partners LP (NASDAQ: EXLP) have made changes in leadership.

DePuy returns to Venoco as senior VP

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:40:00 GMT

Mark DePuy will rejoin Venoco Inc. as senior vice president of business development and acquisitions.

Noreco names new CFO

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:22:00 GMT

Norwegian Energy Company ASA (Noreco) has appointed Ørjan Gjerde as its new CFO.

TWMA names Murray as MENA manager

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:45:00 GMT

Danny Murray has been appointed to the newly created position of business development manager for the Middle East and North Africa at TWMA, a provider of integrated drilling waste management, engineering and environmental services and technologies to the global oil and gas industry.

Wescorp Energy CEO resigns

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:06:00 GMT

Calgary-based Wescorp Energy Inc., a clean water technology company offering solutions in several markets, including the oil and gas and marine industries, has started a search for a new CEO following the resignation of Doug Biles as Wescorp CEO.

LINN Energy founder to retire; Ellis named chairman of the board

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:29:00 GMT

Michael C. Linn, founder of LINN Energy LLC, is retiring from the company and will step down as executive chairman of the board.

Swift Worldwide Resources moves headquarters to Houston

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:30:00 GMT

Swift Worldwide Resources, a specialist supplier of manpower resources to the global oil and gas industry, is making its Houston office its new worldwide headquarters.

BHP Billiton makes senior management changes

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:00:00 GMT

BHP Billiton has made changes to its senior management team, including its CFO.

CNOOC names new CEO

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:44:00 GMT

Li Fanrong has been appointed as the new CEO of CNOOC Ltd.

Chevron Gas and Midstream names Geagea president

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:26:00 GMT

Chevron has named Joseph C. Geagea corporate vice president and president, Chevron Gas and Midstream, effective January 1, 2012.

ConocoPhillips names future execs

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:03:00 GMT

ConocoPhillips will make future appointments to the executive management teams of the two energy companies that will be created when ConocoPhillips completes its strategic repositioning, expected in the second quarter of 2012.

Environmental claims expert joins Aon Risk Solutions

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:08:00 GMT

Aon Risk Solutions has named M. Claire Juliana as the company’s first director of environmental claims for its Environmental Practice.

Jones Day adds to Latin American and energy practices with addition of Hallake

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:45:30 GMT

The global law firm Jones Day had added Marcello Hallake as a partner in the firm's Sao Paulo office where he will be advising on mergers, acquisitions and project financing deals. He arrives from the New York office of Thompson & Knight.

BENTEK Energy founder to retire

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:35:20 GMT

BENTEK Energy, a Colorado-based energy market fundamentals and consulting company, said November 11 that the company’s founder and president, Porter Bennett, will step down at the end of the year.

Barnes joins Keybanc Capital Markets to expand oil, gas group in new Houston office

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:20:20 GMT

KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., the corporate and investment banking arm of KeyCorp, has added Sylvia Barnes to the firm as managing director and head of the Oil & Gas Group.

Peregrine Midstream Partners expands executive team

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:00:50 GMT

Peregrine Midstream Partners LLC has added three new executive vice presidents to the company's management ranks.

Former North Dakota Governor named to Continental Resources board

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:50:50 GMT

Former North Dakota Governor Ed Schafer has joined the board of directors of Continental Resources Inc.

Former DOJ antitrust official joins King & Spalding

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:05:20 GMT

Donna N. Kooperstein, a 32-year veteran of the antitrust division of the US Department of Justice, has joined King & Spalding as senior counsel in Washington, DC.

EC Harris appoints new head of Oil & Gas in North America

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:45:40 GMT

EC Harris, the international Built Asset Consultancy, has appointed Rachael Campbell as their new head of Oil & Gas in North America.

KPMG adds de Marigny as managing director

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:50:40 GMT

Barbara de Marigny has joined KPMG as managing director, Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax.

Transzap named to 2011 Deloitte Technology Fast 500

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:30:50 GMT

Transzap Inc., the parent company of Oildex, a provider of ePayables, eRevenue, and eStatement software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions to the energy industry, has been included in the 2011 Deloitte Technology Fast 500.

Former BP VP joins Rosneft

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:05:20 GMT

Laurence Bates, who previously served as vice president and project director in the Russian shelf division at BP, has been appointed vice president and business development advisor to the president of Rosneft.

UTEC Survey names Ranieri Business Development Director in Italy

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:40:00 GMT

UTEC Survey, one of the world’s largest independent survey companies, has named Giovanni Ranieri as the new Business Development Director at UTEC Survey Mediterranean located in Naples, Italy.

eMoney Advisor launches online knowledge community for advisors

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:30:50 GMT

Conshohocken, PA-based eMoney Advisor LLC, a provider of web-based, wealth management, and goal-planning solutions for financial advisors, has launched Ask eMoney, a new, online knowledge community for financial advisors, planners, and their assistants.

Equal Energy sells non-core assets for $49.35M

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:55:40 GMT

Equal Energy Ltd. has entered into definitive agreements to sell several non-core properties in Canada for a total cash consideration of $49.35 million.

Piek named CEO of Verwater

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:05:10 GMT

W.A. (Auke) Piek will take office as CEO of Verwater, an oil terminal maintenance and construction company, December 1, 2011.

Sackschewsky joins BDO as tax partner

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:50:00 GMT

Clark Sackschewsky has joined accounting and consulting firm BDO USA as a tax partner in the firm’s Houston office.

Keppel names new CFO

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMT

In a move towards succession planning, the board of directors of Keppel Corp. Ltd. said October 20 that Teo Soon Hoe will relinquish his role as group finance director with effect from January 1, 2012.

Statoil appraisal well confirms 'giant oil discovery' on Norwegian shelf

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:36:00 GMT

Norway’s Statoil, together with partners Petoro AS, Det norske and Lundin, has confirmed significant additional volumes in its appraisal well in the Aldous Major South discovery (PL265) in the North Sea.

Mike Walker's retirement spurs management changes at Dril-Quip

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:05:10 GMT

Houston-based Dril-Quip Inc. (NYSE: DRQ) said Oct. 20 that J. Mike Walker has retired and is stepping down from his positions as chairman of the board and CEO and as a member of the board effective immediately.

First Reserve adds two to infrastructure team

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:10:50 GMT

First Reserve Corp., a global private investment firm with a single focus in the energy and natural resource industries, has appointed Eduard Ruijs as a director and Ed Fidler as vice president in the infrastructure investment team.

Grubbs joins BDO natural resources practice as partner

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:45:30 GMT

BDO USA LLP, an accounting and consulting organization, has appointed Mike Grubbs to assurance partner in the natural resources industry practice.

Williams to spin-off E&P business by year-end

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:40:00 GMT

The board of directors of Williams has approved a revised plan to separate the company's businesses into two stand-alone, publicly traded corporations.

Saratoga Resources names Michael Aldridge as CFO

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:55:50 GMT

Houston-based Saratoga Resources (NYSE Amex: SARA) has appointed Michael O. Aldridge as executive vice president and chief financial officer.

PetroFrontier CEO to take on president role following Philipchuk resignation

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:00:20 GMT

PetroFrontier Corp.’s president, Matthew Philipchuk, has resigned in order to pursue other business opportunities in Australia.

Babst Calland opens office in Charleston, WV

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:40:50 GMT

The law firm of Babst Calland has opened an its newest office in Charleston, West Virginia at the United Center on Virginia Street East.

Freestone, MEA partner to treat, recycle frac water

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:35:00 GMT

Freestone Resources Inc. has formed a joint venture with MEA Solutions to deliver a total solution for water resource management in the oilfield services sector.

Rex Energy names new CEO, president

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:25:10 GMT

State College, PA-based Rex Energy Corp. has appointed Thomas C. Stabley as its CEO and Patrick M. McKinney as its president.

Artificial Lift appoints Puhala as VP, CFO

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:10:30 GMT

Artificial Lift Company (ALC), an artificial lift service company in the oil and gas industry, has appointed Andrew Puhala as vice president and CFO.

ConocoPhillips announces future leadership

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:55:40 GMT

The board of directors of ConocoPhillips has chosen the leaders for the two independent energy companies that will result from the previously announced strategic repositioning of ConocoPhillips. Ryan M. Lance will become the chairman and CEO of ConocoPhillips, the upstream company, and Greg C. Garland will become the chairman and CEO of the downstream company.

BrightSource delivers largest solar-to-steam facility for EOR to Chevron

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:20:10 GMT

BrightSource Energy Inc., is using its LPT solar thermal technology for use in the world’s largest enhanced oil recovery (EOR) project. The solar facility, built for Chevron Technology Ventures, a division of Chevron USA, began operations October 3, in Coalinga, California.

Aroway Energy names new CFO and directors

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:35:00 GMT

Canadian junior oil and gas company Aroway Energy Inc. has named Daryn Gordon as the company’s new CFO, and new board of director.

Brazilian law firm TozziniFreire names new head of oil and gas

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:35:30 GMT

Pedro Dittrich, one of the coordinators of the technical group that drafted the pre-salt bills at the Chief of Staff Office of the President of Brazil, is the new head of TozziniFreire’s Oil & Gas Practice Group, and will be based at the firm's Rio de Janeiro office.

Evans resigns as Denbury president, COO

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:35:50 GMT

On October 4, the president and COO of Denbury Resources Inc., Tracy Evans, announced his resignation saying it was time for him to pursue other opportunities and challenges.

Tendeka promotes two to VP

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:45:30 GMT

Tendeka, a provider of completions and reservoir monitoring products and services to the upstream oil and gas industry, has made two personnel promotions.

Risk assessments become risky

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Have we as an industry – oil and gas drilling, production, refining and pipelines – learned anything from recent disasters and world events?

Specialized tools for advanced risk analysis

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

It is essential to recognize that in determining risks and Failures in Waiting, there is no substitute for expert guidance, which for all the obvious reasons is itself incomplete.

Houston's energy industry invests in education through Cristo Rey Jesuit

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Improving the lives of those in communities in which companies work and operate is a long-standing commitment across the nation, and striving to improve educational opportunities for children in those communities is a common goal.

Risk assessments become risky

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Have we as an industry – oil and gas drilling, production, refining and pipelines – learned anything from recent disasters and world events?

Specialized tools for advanced risk analysis

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

It is essential to recognize that in determining risks and Failures in Waiting, there is no substitute for expert guidance, which for all the obvious reasons is itself incomplete.

Magellan Petroleum CEO steps down as company moves to Denver

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:00:50 GMT

As Magellan Petroleum votes to move the company headquarters from Portland, Maine to Denver, Co., William H. Hastings, CEO and president of Magellan Petroleum, has elected to step aside from his position as CEO and president.

Kennedy joins Solomon Associates as VP of Asia operations

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:15:00 GMT

Paul Kennedy has joined the Solomon Associates as the company’s vice president of Asia operations, based in Singapore.

Polsinelli Shughart expands energy practice

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:55:20 GMT

Matthew E. Ross has joined Polsinelli Shughart as a shareholder in the firm’s business department where he will focus his practice on all aspects of energy law.

Gilmore appointed president of TSB Offshore

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:05:30 GMT

Jerel C. “Jerry” Gilmore has been appointed president of TSB Offshore Inc. (formerly Twachtman Snyder & Byrd Inc.).

SunTrust Robinson Humphrey expands energy team

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:50:10 GMT

SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, the full-service corporate and investment banking arm of SunTrust Banks Inc., has expanded its energy-industry focused businesses in Houston.

David Blacklaw named CEO of Badger Explorer ASA

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:30:50 GMT

Norway’s Badger Explorer ASA has appointed David Blacklaw as CEO. He has more than 30 years’ experience in the international oil services sector.

Southwestern Energy elects COO

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:00:20 GMT

Effective October 1, 2011, William J. Way will join Southwestern Energy Co. as Chief Operating Officer (COO) responsible for all of the company's exploration and production (E&P) operations.

Aquatech adds Nawrath to Shale Gas Services Team

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:00:30 GMT

Canonsburg, PA-based Aquatech has added Michael Nawrath to its Shale Gas Services team.

Chesapeake names management team for oilfield services company

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:25:00 GMT

On September 19, Chesapeake Energy Corp.announced the executive management team for its newly formed and wholly owned subsidiary Chesapeake Oilfield Services LLC (COS).

DeVoren joins energy law firm of Burleson LLP

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:10:00 GMT

As part of the firm’s commitment to expanding services around the Marcellus and other shale plays throughout the US, energy law firm Burleson LLP has added Ivan DeVoren as a partner in its Pittsburgh office.

SNR Denton adds cross-border energy M&A team with outbound Chinese investment focus

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:30:10 GMT

SNR Denton announced today that Jonathan D. Cahn, Marian M. Hagler and Guly Sabahi have joined the firm’s Washington, DC, office as partners in its corporate practice and the firm’s 350-member Energy, Transport and Infrastructure sector team.

Summit Midstream Partners names Harrison VP, CFO

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Summit Midstream Partners LLC has named Matthew Harrison senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO).

Oilfield Instrumentation promotes Reddick to president

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:40:30 GMT

Oilfield Instrumentation (OI), a provider of real-time drilling instrumentation and hazardous environment labs, recently promoted Peyton Reddick, a 14-year veteran of the company, from vice president of operations to president.

Brinker promotes McAllister to CEO as it unveils growth plans

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:50:20 GMT

UK-based Brinker Technology has promoted Kenny McAllister as the company’s new CEO.

NiMin Energy names Dobson COO

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:45:50 GMT

Independent oil and gas exploitation and production company NiMin Energy Corp. has promoted Scott Dobson, formerly vice president of operations, to COO.

PwC appoints US Energy Leader, promotes two energy practice partners

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:40:10 GMT

PwC US has appointed Niloufar Molavi as the firm’s US Energy Leader and new Market Managing Partner for Greater Houston. The firm has also appointed two new partners in the Greater Houston Assurance practice, focusing on Energy.

Jorden named president, CEO of Cimarex Energy

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:00:40 GMT

Cimarex Energy Co. has implemented its succession plan and has named Thomas E. Jorden as president and CEO, and also appointed Joseph R. Albi as executive vice president and COO.

Newman joins E&P Corporate Finance group at Simmons

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:30:50 GMT

Simmons & Company International has named David Newman as Director, Head of Engineering in the Exploration & Production Corporate Finance group.

Schmitt to resign Wentworth Resources CEO post

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:00:40 GMT

Richard Schmitt, CEO of Wentworth Resources Ltd., has announced his resignation citing unforeseen personal circumstances.

RiskAdvisory's Sanchez to discuss natural gas regulatory environment at LDC Forum

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:55:40 GMT

Many view the Dodd-Frank Act as exceeding the requirements of the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act, adding the risk of new reporting challenges for every energy, finance, manufacturing, and other company that trades commodities in US markets.

Deloitte names Prakash National Managing Director for Energy & Resources

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:00:30 GMT

Sampat Prakash has been named the National Managing Director for Energy & Resources at Deloitte Consulting LLP.

GL Noble Denton names Peter Russell-Smith GM and EVP for business development

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:40:10 GMT

London-based GL Noble Denton, a technical advisor to the global oil and gas industry, has appointed Peter Russell-Smith to its management team as executive vice president for business development, general manager.

SunGard names Leslie Barbagallo to lead energy and commodities business

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:20:10 GMT

SunGard has appointed Leslie Barbagallo as the chief operating officer for its energy and commodities business, with responsibility for SunGard’s energy trading and risk management (ETRM) solutions, data management, and related compliance and consulting solutions.

Kerry Girlinghouse appointed to VP position at Wild Well Control

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:55:40 GMT

Wild Well Control, a Superior Energy Services company, has named Kerry Girlinghouse vice president of well control engineering.

Bill Montgomery exits Goldman Sachs for Quantum Energy Partners

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:40:30 GMT

Bill Montgomery has joined Houston-based private equity firm Quantum Energy Partners as a managing director.

BPZ Resources promotes Menniti to CFO

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:35:10 GMT

BPZ Resources Inc. has promoted Richard S. Menniti to CFO.

Standard Chartered names new Group Head of Corporate Finance, Wholesale Banking

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:20:30 GMT

Standard Chartered has appointed Mark Dowie as the new Group Head of Corporate Finance, Wholesale Banking.

CIT names Chai president

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:45:00 GMT

CIT Group Inc., a provider of financing to small businesses and middle market companies, has named Nelson J. Chai as president.

Murphy Oil elects two new directors

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:55:00 GMT

Steven A. Cossé and Walentin (Val) Mirosh have been elected to the board of directors at Murphy Oil Corp. (NYSE: MUR), effective August 3, 2011.

Lou promoted to CEO of Oasis Petroleum

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:05:50 GMT

Oasis Petroleum Inc. has named Michael Lou as executive vice president and CFO. Previously, Lou served as senior vice president finance for Oasis.

Barnett to focus on natural gas, crude oil analysis as EVP of Spring Rock Production

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:35:00 GMT

Keith Barnett has joined Spring Rock Production LLC as executive vice president.

Rowan names new COO, senior VP

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:35:40 GMT

Rowan Companies Inc. has named Thomas P. Burke COO, and Melanie M. Trent senior vice president, chief administrative officer, and corporate secretary.

Regester Larkin Energy opens first North American office in Washington DC

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:40:50 GMT

With regional head offices already established in Abu Dhabi and London, Regester Larkin Energy is expanding into North America with an office in Washington DC.

McConnell joins Asset Risk Management's new gas marketing business

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:20:40 GMT

Asset Risk Management LLC (ARM) now offers expanded risk management services to oil and gas producers through its new business unit, ARM Gas Marketing.

As part of leadership succession plan, Masters named Foster Wheeler CEO

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:10:40 GMT

Foster Wheeler AG has approved a senior leadership succession plan under which J. Kent Masters will become the company's CEO, effective October 1, 2011.

AMEC names Sallis president of Oil & Gas Americas

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:20:20 GMT

AMEC, the international engineering and project management company, has named Andy Sallis to the position of president, AMEC Oil & Gas Americas.

Gould to be succeeded as Schlumberger CEO by Kibsgaard

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:10:20 GMT

Andrew Gould, chairman and CEO of Schlumberger Ltd., will retire as CEO of the company, effective August 1, 2011.

Sky Petroleum names Xhavo VP, Albania

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:30:20 GMT

Sky Petroleum Inc., an oil and gas company with activities in Albania and the United Arab Emirates, has named Agron Xhavo as vice president – Albania and co-head geologist, effective August 1, 2011.

Thomson joins Frontier Resources as the company looks to expand internationally

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:30:50 GMT

Frontier Resources International plc has named Graeme Thomson a non-executive director.

Infinity Resources expands with three executive appointments

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:30:50 GMT

Oil and gas recruitment company Infinity Resources International has made three executive appointments as it looks to expand its client base in the North Sea and globally.

Wolf named VP, treasurer of Magnum Hunter

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:10:30 GMT

Houston-based oil and gas independent Magnum Hunter Resources Corp. has named Mark H. Wolf as vice president of finance replacing Victor Ponce de Leon.

Kudelin joins King & Spalding in Moscow

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:00:20 GMT

Transactional lawyer Alexander Kudelin has joined King & Spalding’s Moscow office as counsel. The Moscow office was opened in May 2011 and works closely with the King & Spalding’s practices in Europe.

Grove retires from Arena Energy

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:10:50 GMT

Mike Grove has retired as general manager-land and legal and as general counsel of Arena Energy LP.

Securities and Energy lawyer Linsenmayer joins Baker & McKenzie

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:20:50 GMT

Law firm Baker & McKenzie has added Bryce Linsenmayer to its Corporate & Securities practice.

Salisbury to resign as NZOG CEO

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:10:40 GMT

David Salisbury, chief executive and managing director or NZOG (New Zealand Oil & Gas Ltd.) has given six months notice of his resignation.

Polk named RWE managing director as Sandal takes senior VP post

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:05:00 GMT

Hans-Joachim Polk is the new managing director of RWE Dea Norge. He succeeds Hugo Sandal, who has been appointed senior vice president Production Europe at RWE Dea's head office.

Expanding energy capabilities, Weil names Moore partner

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:50:40 GMT

New York-based law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has added Rodney L. Moore as a partner as part of its efforts to expand the midstream and upstream energy deal-making capabilities of its private equity practice.

McCormack succeeds Nesser as McDermott COO

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:05:10 GMT

McDermott International Inc. has appointed John T. McCormack executive vice president, COO.

Eurasia Drilling CFO resigns from Transocean board

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:00:00 GMT

W. Richard Anderson, CFO of Eurasia Drilling Co. Ltd., has resigned from the board of directors of Transocean Ltd.

Range Resources names Ventura to succeed Pinkerton as CEO

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:05:50 GMT

As part of a transition process in which Range Resources Corp. is focusing more attention on its Marcellus Shale assets, the company has announced that Jeffrey Ventura will succeed John Pinkerton as the company’s CEO.

Epsilon names interim CFO

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Ontario, Canada-based Epsilon Energy Ltd. has named Kar Yong as interim chief financial officer (CFO) of the company.

Spectrum appoints new CFO, COO

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:10:30 GMT

Spectrum, a provider of seismic surveys and seismic imaging services to the global oil and gas industry, has appointed a new CFO and created a COO position.

Gallagher to succeed Smith as Clough CEO

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:20:10 GMT

Engineering and construction company Clough Ltd. has named Kevin Gallagher to succeed John Smith as CEO of Clough. Gallagher will begin his new role towards the end of August.

ANGA names Farrell VP of regulatory affairs

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:10:50 GMT

America's Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) has named Amy Farrell as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. Farrell comes to ANGA with a strong background in energy and environmental policy and regulatory matters.

Kodiak COO to resign, company names three to executives VP roles

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:00:50 GMT

James Catlin, COO of Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp., will resign from his position effective December 31, 2011.

Ricketts to resign Cano CFO post

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:55:00 GMT

Michael J. Ricketts, senior vice president and CFO of Cano Petroleum Inc. will resign from those and all other positions he holds with Cano or any of its subsidiaries.

Miller Energy Resources names Voyticky as president

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:20:40 GMT

Huntsville, Tenn.-based Miller Energy Resources Inc. has appointed David J. Voyticky as president.

Ghauri joins Andrews Kurth LLP

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:00:40 GMT

Oil and gas attorney Shahid A. Ghauri has joined Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner.

LNG Energy adds to management

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:00:50 GMT

LNG Energy Ltd. has added three people to management positions to support the company's development projects in Poland and Papua New Guinea.

Everts named new lead for Shell Energy North America

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:50:00 GMT

Frans Everts has been chosen to serve as leader of Shell’s wholly owned natural gas, power and environmental products marketing and trading subsidiary, Shell Energy North America (US) LP and its subsidiaries.

Johnson, McKay join King & Spalding

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:00:10 GMT

Ralph H. Johnson and Lynn Kerr McKay, experienced litigators specializing in radiation disputes, have joined King & Spalding’s energy and environmental practices as counsel in Washington, D.C.

Caminos to resign CFO post at BPZ Resources

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:25:20 GMT

Edward G. Caminos, CFO of BPZ Resources Inc., will resign from the company, effective June 30, 2011, to pursue other opportunities.

Armed with a new CEO, Eureka Energy continues Eagle Ford progress

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:00:20 GMT

Armed with a new CEO, Eureka Energy Ltd. continues its progress in the Eagle Ford Shale, welcoming Marathon Oil as a joint venture partner following its recent deal with Hilcorp Resources Holdings.

White Marlin adds Gray, Romero as company VPs

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:10:20 GMT

White Marlin E&P LLC, an upstream oil and gas production company, has added two oil and gas executives to its management team.

Standard Chartered names Hodson to MENA oil and gas team

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:40:10 GMT

Standard Chartered has named David Hodson as managing director within the Regional Strategic Client Coverage Group for the bank’s oil and gas segment.

Dattani to resign finance director post at Hardy Oil and Gas

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:15:50 GMT

Dinesh Dattani will resign his post as finance director of Hardy Oil and Gas plc on August 31.

Steve Lake elected general counsel of ONEOK Inc and ONEOK Partners

Thu, 26 May 2011 20:50:40 GMT

On May 26, Tulsa-based ONEOK Inc. and ONEOK Partners LP announced that Stephen W. Lake has been elected general counsel to succeed John R. Barker when he retires on Dec. 31, 2011.

Dril-Quip makes management changes

Thu, 26 May 2011 17:25:40 GMT

Offshore drilling and production equipment manufacturer Dril-Quip has made management changes.

Samson chairman to retire

Thu, 19 May 2011 18:10:50 GMT

Neil MacLachlan, chairman of Australian-based Samson Oil & Gas Ltd. will retire from the board of directors effective June 30th, 2011.

With Russian approval, King & Spalding opens Moscow office

Thu, 19 May 2011 15:00:30 GMT

International law firm King & Spalding has opened an office in Moscow after having received the necessary government registration.

Spatial Energy names Eyers VP, Global Geoscience Solutions

Wed, 18 May 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Spatial Energy, a source for digital imagery, data management and remote sensing services for the energy industry, has named Dr. Richard Eyers to the newly created position of vice president, Global Geoscience Solutions.

Garvin joins energy team at Steptoe & Johnson

Tue, 17 May 2011 20:20:30 GMT

James E. Garvin has joined Steptoe & Johnson, Of Counsel, focusing his practice in the area of energy transactional law. Garvin will be resident in the Charleston, WV office.

SNR Denton adds Gibson as energy practice partner

Mon, 16 May 2011 15:40:40 GMT

H. Martin Gibson has joined SNR Denton as a partner in the firm’s Energy practice in Dallas. Gibson was most recently with Patton Boggs.

John McCue to lead Deloitte's US energy and resources group

Thu, 12 May 2011 22:05:30 GMT

Deloitte has appointed John McCue as the leader of its energy and resources industry group in the United States. In addition, Deloitte has named McCue as the head of its US power and utilities sector.

Gibbs joins Bracewell as energy practice partner

Thu, 12 May 2011 15:15:40 GMT

Kirstin E. Gibbs, formerly of Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP, has joined Bracewell & Giuliani LLP’s Washington, D.C. office as a partner in its energy practice.

Artificial Lift Co. names Kosmala CEO

Thu, 12 May 2011 15:05:40 GMT

The Artificial Lift Co. Ltd. (ALC), an artificial lift service company in the oil and gas industry, has appointed Alexandre Kosmala as CEO.

Burleson appoints Browning, Payne as partners in San Antonio office

Tue, 10 May 2011 20:00:00 GMT

The energy law firm of Burleson LLP has appointed two attorneys as partners in its San Antonio office – Michael S. Browning and R. Mark Payne.

Brinker names Vanderpal to head new Middle East facility

Tue, 10 May 2011 16:10:20 GMT

Aberdeen-based Brinker Technology has marked the opening of its first Middle East facility with the appointment of Spencer Vanderpal who will head up operations in the region.

Minor to guide coalbed methane ops at Far East Energy

Mon, 09 May 2011 18:20:20 GMT

Far East Energy Corp. has named David J. Minor as executive director of operations reporting directly to Michael R. McElwrath, CEO and president.

Eiliv Gjesdal named CFO of Kvaerner

Fri, 06 May 2011 15:35:40 GMT

Following on the heels of Kvaerner’s appointment of Jan Arve Haugan as president and CEO, the Norwegian company has named Eiliv Gjesdal as its chief financial officer.

Magnum Hunter names new divisional presidents

Thu, 05 May 2011 19:00:20 GMT

Magnum Hunter Resources Corp. has named three new divisional presidents, one for each of the company's primary areas of geographic operations.

Ahlstrom named VP, strategic development at Noble

Thu, 05 May 2011 18:25:50 GMT

Lee M. Ahlstrom has been named senior vice president of strategic development at Noble Corp.

Zisman joins Bracewell as energy practice partner

Tue, 03 May 2011 17:50:30 GMT

Stuart R. Zisman has joined the Houston energy practice of Bracewell & Giuliani LLP as a partner.

Gorrill takes on dual role as JayHawk CEO, president

Tue, 03 May 2011 16:55:40 GMT

On May 2, JayHawk Energy Inc. announced that Lindsay Gorrill, CEO of JayHawk, has been appointed to the position of company president.

DOE taps Chuck McConnell as fossil fuel adviser

Tue, 03 May 2011 16:05:50 GMT

Chuck McConnell, vice president of carbon management at Ohio-Battelle, has been named COO for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, the third highest-ranking executive in the organization, part of the US Department of Energy.

Crower joins energy investment banking team at Dahlman Rose

Mon, 02 May 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Steven F. Crower has joined the New York office of Dahlman Rose & Company as a vice president. He joins as part of the firm’s Energy Investment Banking Team.

Sevan Marine names Lieungh new CEO

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:50:50 GMT

Jan Erik Tveteraas will retire from the position as CEO of Sevan Marine ASA to take on the position as CEO of Sevan Drilling ASA. Carl Lieungh will replace him as Sevan Marine's new CEO.

Baker Hughes approves CEO succession plan

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:35:50 GMT

Baker Hughes Inc. has approved the transition of Chad C. Deaton, chairman of the board and CEO, to the new role of executive chairman, and the appointment of Martin Craighead as CEO, beginning January 1, 2012.

ANGA names Bhuta Director of Legislative Affairs

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:20:10 GMT

America's Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) has named Jed Bhuta as director of Legislative Affairs. Bhuta comes to ANGA with a strong background in energy and environmental policy, as well as other political affairs issues.

Fulbright hires Marcellus Shale team for new Western Pennsylvania office

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:55:20 GMT

With six new lawyers and a new office in the heart of Marcellus Shale natural gas production, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP has added to its energy and environmental practice.

Habanero Resources names VPs

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:10:00 GMT

Habanero Resources Inc. has appointed James Nelson as vice president of corporate development, and Seth Kay has been appointed as vice president of corporate communications.

Barrett to resign Europa director post

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:10:40 GMT

Europa O&G Holdings plc announced that after 16 years with the company, Paul Barrett has decided to resign as managing director of Europa in order to pursue other interests.

Elliman joins advisory board of Great Western

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:20:30 GMT

David Elliman has joined the board of advisors of privately-held independent exploration and production company Great Western Oil & Gas Co.

Burleson changes name to reflect retirement of Claude Cooke

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:45:20 GMT

Energy law firm Burleson Cooke LLP has shortened its name to Burleson LLP to reflect the April 15 retirement of partner Claude Cooke.

Cooper to succeed Doak as Lamprell CFO by year-end

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:05:20 GMT

United Arab Emirates-based oil and gas engineering services provider Lamprell plc has agreed to terms for the appointment of Jonathan Cooper as the company’s CFO.

KBR makes executive appointments

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:40:30 GMT

KBR has made executive appointments within its leadership organization.

Ring joins Petris as VP

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:55:50 GMT

Petris Technology Inc., a supplier of data management solutions and geosciences applications to the global energy industry, has appointed Chris Ring as vice president of development.

Expro names Jardon COO

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:35:50 GMT

International oilfield services company Expro has appointed Michael Jardon as its new COO.

North Highland names Varner new Houston office leader

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:05:20 GMT

Global consulting firm North Highland has named Clark Varner Houston office leader. In his new role, Varner will be responsible for continuing to grow the Houston office.

CNOOC names new board chairman

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:25:00 GMT

Fu Chengyu has resigned as chairman of the board and non-executive director of CNOOC Ltd. Wang Yilin has been appointed the new chairman and non-executive director, effective April 15.

Wang Yilin is new chairman of CNOOC

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:05:40 GMT

The board of directors of CNOOC Limited (NYSE: CEO, SEHK: 0883) said April 15 that Fu Chengyu has resigned as chairman of the board and non-executive director of the company. Wang Yilin has been named to replace him in both these positions.

Rosneft names Milovidov VP

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:50:10 GMT

Vladimir Milovidov, formerly head of Russia's Federal Financial Markets Service (FFMS), has been appointed vice president at Rosneft.

Dahlman Rose appoints Arnold Head of Energy Investment Banking

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:30:40 GMT

Investment bank Dahlman Rose & Co. has named Rome Arnold as managing director and Head of Energy Investment Banking.

Ken Hersh of NGP will speak at Gardere's energy event on May 11

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:00:40 GMT

Ken Hersh, co-founder and CEO of Natural Gas Partners Capital Management, will address the audience at Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP’s fifth annual “Energy of Energy” business networking event from 5:30 to 7 pm on May 11 at the River Oaks Country Club in Houston.

Former Congressman Bart Stupak joins Venable LLP's Washington office

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:15:10 GMT

Bart Stupak, the former nine-term congressman from Michigan, has joined the Washington DC office of Venable LLP as a legislative and government affairs partner. Before he decided against running for re-election last year, Stupak was a senior member of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee and chairman of its subcommittee on oversight and investigations.

Rabalais to join new Houston office of Simpson Thacher

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:10:20 GMT

King & Spalding adds Hunt to London office

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:05:50 GMT

Martin Hunt is joining the London office of King & Spalding.

Peng to join Baker Hughes as VP

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:00:00 GMT

Baker Hughes Inc. has appointed Alexander Peng vice president tax, effective May 1, 2011.

Green Star Energies hires CFO

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:10:20 GMT

Addison, TX-based, OTC-traded Green Star Energies Inc. has hired Bruce A. Hall as its CFO.

Hicks resigns VP post at TGS-NOPEC

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:05:40 GMT

David Hicks has resigned his role of senior vice president of Africa, Middle East and Far East at TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Co. ASA to pursue other opportunities.

Corporate partner energy practice of Latham & Watkins

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:15:50 GMT

Law firm Latham & Watkins LLP has named Ryan J. Maierson as a partner in the corporate department of the firm’s Houston office.

Looking for a NASDAQ listing, Sun River Energy shuffles management

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:10:00 GMT

As it prepares to apply for a NASDAQ listing, Dallas-based, development-stage oil and gas exploration and production company Sun River Energy Inc. has made changes to its management team and board of directors.

Power banking team joins Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:05:40 GMT

Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. has added an investment banking team covering the power and utility sectors with the appointment of John C. Rice and George R. Ward as managing directors to head the effort.

Noreco remains independent, CEO steps down

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:30:10 GMT

Following an evaluation of strategic alternatives that began last October, Noreco will remain an independent company, but with a shuffled management team stemming from Scott Kerr's decision to step down as CEO.

Chevron names Bennett treasurer

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:55:10 GMT

Chevron Corp. has named Paul V. Bennett vice president and treasurer, effective May 1, 2011.

Sharman retires from board as BG Group welcomes new CFO

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:10:30 GMT

Lord Sharman will retire from the board of BG Group plc at the conclusion of the company's Annual General Meeting to be held on May 12, 2011.

Strike COO resigns as company reorganizes

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:55:20 GMT

Australian oil and gas exploration and development company Strike Energy Ltd. is reorganizing. As a result, the company’s COO and executive director Derrick O'Keeffe has resigned.

Particle Drilling names Taylor VP

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:10:40 GMT

Houston-based oilfield service and technology company Particle Drilling Technologies has named Bruce L. Taylor as vice president of business development.

Wynnchurch Capital promotes two to vice president

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:05:40 GMT

Wynnchurch Capital, a middle market private equity firm that focuses on investments in niche manufacturing, distribution and business service companies, has promoted Brian R. Crumbaugh and Michael A. Teplitsky to vice president.