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People , Exploration & Production , Shale Plays
ConocoPhillips COO Matt Fox to Retire after 35 Years with Houston Company
Matt Fox, who served in several leadership roles at ConocoPhillips before becoming COO in 2018, helped guide the company’s “successful transformation” into an independent E&P, says CEO Ryan Lance.
People , Digital Oilfield
Oil States Executive Officer Chris Cragg Steps Down
Oil States International Inc. has revealed on Feb. 23 that Chris Cragg, executive vice president of operations will depart the company effective March 1, 2021 to pursue other opportunities.
Obituaries , International
Former Saudi Oil Minister Yamani, Face of 1973 Oil Embargo, Dies
Known for his elegant manner and trademark goatee, Sheikh Zaki Yamani’s 24-year tenure running the oil affairs of the world’s biggest producer made him a global celebrity during the inflationary “oil shocks” of the 1970s.
Restructurings , People
Grant Thornton Expands Oil and Gas Restructuring Services in Firm’s Houston Office
Based in Houston, Loretta Cross and John Baumgartner join Grant Thornton as managing directors who will be part of the firm’s strategy and transactions practice.
People , Digital Oilfield , Logistics
DarkPulse Appoints Kenneth Davidson as Director of US Operations
DarkPulse Inc., a technology company focused on the manufacture, sale, installation and monitoring of laser sensing systems, has appointed Kenneth Brooks Davidson as director of U.S. operations for oil and gas and renewables on Feb. 18.
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Northern Oil and Gas Promotes Mike Kelly to Chief Strategy Officer
Mike Kelly, currently executive vice president of finance, joined Northern Oil and Gas in January 2020 from Seaport Global Securities where he was a partner and head of E&P research.
People , Exploration & Production
OTC Unveils 2021 Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients
Joe Fowler, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Panorama, Russell Hoshman and Edward Heerema will be honored.
People , Exploration & Production
Norway Energy Industry in Wage Bargain, Averting Oil, Gas Outages
The Norwegian Oil and Gas Association, which negotiated on behalf of energy firms, confirmed the agreement.
Public Capital , People , Shale Plays
Houston-based Oil Producer Marathon Oil Confirms Layoffs
Marathon Oil has laid off around 100 U.S. employees, or about 5% of its total workforce, a spokeswoman for the Houston-based oil and gas producer said Feb. 11.
People , Digital Oilfield , Logistics
Enteq Upstream Hires RSS Veteran Neil Bird Based in Houston
Company builds extensive RSS directional drilling operations and engineering team ahead of product launch later in 2021.