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GeoPark Names Felipe Bayon as New CEO

GeoPark’s new CEO Felipe Bayon formerly served as the CEO of Latin American energy major Ecopetrol from 2017 to 2023.

Ørsted Adds New Members to Group Executive Team

Offshore wind developer Ørsted appoints Amanda Dasch as chief development officer and Godson Njoku as chief generation officer, effective May 1.

FERC Chair Resigns, Setting Stage for GOP Control of Commission

Chairman Willie Phillips, known as a moderate Democrat who tended to vote with GOP members on infrastructure issues, will be replaced with a Trump nominee.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman to Step Down as Oklo Chairman

Oklo CEO Jacob DeWitte is replacing Sam Altman as Oklo Inc.’s chairman of the board.

Industry Professional Stephanie Reed Resigns from Tamboran’s Board

Stephanie Reed joined Tamboran Resources’ board as non-executive director in September 2023.

APA Updates Leadership, Names Ben Rodgers as EVP, CFO

APA Corp. is making several leadership changes, including appointing Khalda Petroleum board director Ben Rodgers as executive vice president and CFO.

Oil Advocate Kathleen Sgamma Withdraws Nomination to Lead US Land Bureau

Oil industry lobbyist Kathleen Sgamma has withdrawn herself from consideration to lead the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. 

Q&A: Where There’s a Williams, There’s a Way for Gas

Midstream giant Williams Cos. leads the natural gas bulls on the great infrastructure buildout, President and CEO Alan Armstrong tells Hart Energy.

NRG’s President of Consumer Rasesh Patel to Retire

NRG Energy anticipates naming a successor during the second quarter. Patel will remain in an advisory role during the transition.

BKV Appoints Dilanka Seimon to New Chief Commercial Officer Position

BKV Corp. has created a new chief commercial officer position and placed industry veteran Dilanka Seimon in the role.