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January 12, 2023
West will lead the organization’s engagement and advocacy with Congress and federal agencies. West joins API from the office of West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, where he served as chief of staff.
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January 12, 2023
Al Jaber’s appointment may be controversial for many in the climate world because he is the chief executive officer of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. The company pumps almost all the crude in the UAE, which produces about 3.2 million bopd.
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January 11, 2023
Miros Group has appointed a new CEO as the wave measurement experts target further growth in markets ranging from renewable energy through oil and gas to offshore operations and shipping. Marius Five Aarset has joined Miros from ABB, succeeding Andreas Brekke, who is taking on the role of CEO at the joint-venture Miros Mocean.
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January 10, 2023
The current CEO, Leslie Beyer, will step down in July 2023. Effective immediately, Molly Determan, current Chief Operating Officer, and Tim Tarpley, current Senior Vice President and Counsel, are both elevated to the role of President with equal responsibility.
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January 10, 2023
Bernhard joined Acteon’s subsidiary MENCK in 1994, became its Managing Director in 1998 and joined Acteon’s executive management team following the acquisition of MENCK in 2003. After that, Bernhard served in various senior strategic and operational management roles before being appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2018 and joining Acteon’s Board of Directors in 2021.
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January 01, 2023
President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has selected a senator and former Petrobras official to lead Brazil’s state-controlled oil giant with the aim of turning it into a renewable energy powerhouse.
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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 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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