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June 24, 2024
Goldman Sachs has appointed John Hess to its board of directors. This announcement comes as Goldman advises Hess' company on its $53 billion acquisition by Chevron.
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June 17, 2024
Sheffield hired Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP to lobby on “issues related to the FTC,” according to a recently filed disclosure report.
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June 04, 2024
The decisions made in Washington — “the capital of the energy world” — will have “massive impacts” and influence spending around the globe, Sawan said.
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May 28, 2024
The FTC was “straining” to find a reason to criticize Exxon’s deal for Pioneer, Sheffield’s lawyers wrote in the 23-page filing to the agency. Sheffield was examined under oath for four hours by the regulator on April 9 as part of its six-month investigation into the merger “but did not ask questions about his communications and gave him no opportunity to explain them,” according to the filing.
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May 24, 2024
Petrobras’s board of directors appointed Magda Chambriard as the state-controlled oil giant’s next chief executive officer, who enters the job with a clear mandate to ramp up investments in sectors including refining.
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May 20, 2024
Mauricio Morre joins ABS Group as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Additionally Kamal Patel assumes the newly established, high-impact role of Vice President of Strategic Development for ABS Group.
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May 15, 2024
Prates’s dismissal was confirmed late Tuesday by people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing private matters. Petrobras, as the company is commonly known, said in a statement late Tuesday that Prates is expected to officially resign at an upcoming board meeting.
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May 03, 2024
Pioneer and Sheffield rebutted the FTC’s claims, saying his efforts were an attempt to push back against the “predatory practices” of OPEC and Russia, which had flooded the market with oil on several occasions, including in 2020, to wipe out U.S. shale.
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April 19, 2024
The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) Board of Directors has elected Jonathan Landes, President, Subsea of TechnipFMC, as the NOIA Chair for the 2024-2025 term. Joe Leimkuhler, Chief Operating Officer of Beacon Offshore Energy, was elected as the 2024-2025 Vice Chair. Jon and Joe were confirmed in their positions during the NOIA Board of Directors meeting Friday morning.
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April 18, 2024
bp Plc restructured its top management as the departure of some executives allowed new Chief Executive Officer Murray Auchincloss to put his mark on the oil and gas giant.
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April 15, 2024
Other significant appointments include Justin Cope, President & CEO of Flywheel Energy; Michael Hillebrand, Chairman of the Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association; and Ryan Watts, Executive Director of the Kentucky Oil and Gas Association.
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April 10, 2024
Petrobras head Jean Paul Prates is set to remain in charge of Brazil’s state-controlled oil giant for now, as an internal government battle over the company’s chief executive role cools down, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
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April 04, 2024
Prates’ potential departure after more than a year in the role underscores how Petrobras struggles to meet conflicting expectations from the government and minority shareholders.
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April 03, 2024
Helms joined the Houston executive management team in 2012 as Executive Vice President, Exploration and Production, managing EOG's operations across several divisions along with the company's Engineering and Acquisitions and Business Development functions.
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March 27, 2024
Robert Borne brings more than 20 years of experience in the oil and gas sector along with a proven track record of leadership and success. He has built an extensive base of knowledge of the drilling industry through roles spanning engineering, operations, sales, business development and digital transformation.
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March 11, 2024
It is with great sadness that we must report that our Contributing Editor for Drilling, Jim Redden, passed away over the weekend on Saturday, March 10, after a valiant battle with a two-month illness.
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March 11, 2024
As EVP for Shell Energy, Steve Hill was responsible for liquefied natural gas, gas, power and environmental products marketing and trading. Hill worked at Shell for more than eight years, having joined following the major’s purchase of BG Group in 2016.
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March 01, 2024
“Prime Minister Brian Mulroney very early recognized the potential and the importance of the Newfoundland and Labrador offshore oil and gas industry. He had the foresight to see the impact and prosperity the offshore could bring to Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as the opportunity before our province to create long-term benefits and establish a world-class supply and service sector," said Energy NL CEO Charlene Johnson.
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March 01, 2024
MEG Energy Corp. said Chief Operating Officer Darlene Gates will succeed Derek Evans as the company’s new chief executive officer, making her the only woman to helm a major oil sands producer.
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February 15, 2024
Dominic Macklon led the company’s Lower 48 business and went on to oversee corporate planning and development, global technical functions, information technology, sustainable development and low carbon technologies.
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February 08, 2024
President Geingob's life was characterized by a deep devotion to public service, marked by his years of service to Namibia, including his tenure as Prime Minister and as President.
