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Chesapeake Energy Corp. has named Domenic “Nick” Dell’Osso CEO to replace Doug Lawler after he left the company in April. Dell’Osso previously served as Chesapeake’s head of finance. Read more here.

Earth Science Analytics has appointed Tatiana Moguchaya CEO. Prior to joining Earth Science Analytics, she worked with Cognite, where she was responsible for customer success and research development, as well as program manager for Petrel with Schlumberger.

UTEX has announced CEO Mike Balas has retired. The board of directors established an office of the CEO comprised of chairman Jeff Cullman, director Piotr Galitzine and vice president of operations Wellon Pierre.

Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. (TPH) has announced founders Bobby Tudor and Maynard Holt will retire in January 2022. As part of the succession process, Chad Michael will become president of TPH. Read more here.

Xodus has appointed Itsuka Ogawa Japan country manager.

COMPANIES

Xodus has opened its first Asian office in Japan as the company aims to support the growth of the offshore wind industry in the country. Having previously delivered a range of projects in Japan, the company views the huge potential for floating and fixed offshore wind, as well as green hydrogen, as the key drivers for a clean energy transition in the country. The new office adds to existing bases in the U.K., U.S., Australia, the Middle East and Africa.

Xodus has acquired data interpretation consultancy Ocean Geo Solutions (OGS), adding capabilities in geophysical data processing, interpretation and reporting. Xodus has offices in Houston and Boston in the U.S. OGS is well established in the region; 80% of its work is sourced from Houston-based clients, with approximately half of the total projects being international. The OGS deal marks an important step in growing the company’s capabilities and services in the Gulf of Mexico with further plans to increase head count in the region over the coming months. Read more here.