Alexander Skripka became chief commercial officer of Tethys Petroleum Ltd., the company said July 13.
As chief commercial officer, Skripka will handle commercial activities including gas sales, existing and new contract or license negotiations, and negotiations on financing, divestments and acquisitions.
Skripka is a director and shareholder of Olisol Petroleum Ltd., which owns 15.8% of the ordinary shares of Tethys, which explores and produces oil and gas in Central Asia and the Caspian region.
Previously, Skripka worked for Kazakhstan’s national company, known as KazTransGas JSC, and also worked at several other Kazakhstan-based oil and gas companies.
Skripka has worked with Tethys management for more than six months in all aspects of the company, including gas sales, license extension, debt restructuring and obtaining a new loan facility from a Kazakh bank.
Recommended Reading
Iraq to Seek Bids for Oil, Gas Contracts April 27
2024-04-18 - Iraq will auction 30 new oil and gas projects in two licensing rounds distributed across the country.
US Raises Crude Production Growth Forecast for 2024
2024-03-12 - U.S. crude oil production will rise by 260,000 bbl/d to 13.19 MMbbl/d this year, the EIA said in its Short-Term Energy Outlook.
Exxon Versus Chevron: The Fight for Hess’ 30% Guyana Interest
2024-03-04 - Chevron's plan to buy Hess Corp. and assume a 30% foothold in Guyana has been complicated by Exxon Mobil and CNOOC's claims that they have the right of first refusal for the interest.
Petrobras to Step Up Exploration with $7.5B in Capex, CEO Says
2024-03-26 - Petrobras CEO Jean Paul Prates said the company is considering exploration opportunities from the Equatorial margin of South America to West Africa.
The OGInterview: How do Woodside's Growth Projects Fit into its Portfolio?
2024-04-01 - Woodside Energy CEO Meg O'Neill discusses the company's current growth projects across the globe and the impact they will have on the company's future with Hart Energy's Pietro Pitts.