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July 27, 2026
Sir Ian Wood, the visionary entrepreneur who built Wood Group into a global engineering leader and helped shape the North Sea oil and gas industry, has died at the age of 84, leaving a legacy that continues to influence offshore energy and UK regulation.
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July
In his latest First Oil column, editor-in-chief Kurt Abraham examines what Andy Burnham's rise to UK prime minister could mean for North Sea oil and gas, the Energy Profits Levy and the future of British energy policy.
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July 20, 2026
Following Andy Burnham's appointment as UK prime minister, the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce urged the new government to approve key North Sea projects, reform oil and gas taxation and accelerate energy investment while supporting the UK's energy transition.
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July 16, 2026
Serica Energy Chair David Latin and Ithaca Energy Executive Chairman Yaniv Friedman will co-chair SPE Offshore Europe 2027, leading the conference as the North Sea industry focuses on investment, energy security and the future of offshore development.
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July 13, 2026
Beyond his reputation as a foreign policy leader, Senator Lindsey Graham was one of Capitol Hill's strongest advocates for domestic oil and gas. Editor-in-Chief Kurt Abraham reflects on the senator's enduring energy legacy.
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July 13, 2026
The Republic of Congo has appointed Franc Mouzabakani as Director General of the Upstream Petroleum Sector, strengthening leadership as the country targets 500,000 bpd of oil production through offshore developments, exploration and increased upstream investment.
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July 10, 2026
1947 Oil & Gas has appointed veteran oil and gas executive Mark Paull as executive vice president of corporate development ahead of its planned acquisition of Renaissance Offshore and anticipated AIM market listing.
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July 09, 2026
Unique Group has appointed Giovanni Corbetta as chief executive officer, bringing more than 30 years of leadership experience across the offshore energy, subsea, marine services and engineering sectors.
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July 07, 2026
U.S. energy services employment remained relatively stable through the first half of 2026 despite a modest decline in June, according to the latest jobs report from the Energy Workforce & Technology Council (EWTC).
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July 06, 2026
Petralon Energy has appointed Augustine Ekeigwe as chief operating officer as the company builds on recent production gains at its Dawes Island Field and advances plans to expand its upstream portfolio in Nigeria.
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July 02, 2026
Norske Shell has awarded AGR a four-year framework agreement to provide drilling, wells and offshore personnel for operations supporting the Ormen Lange gas field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
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July 01, 2026
The Gulf Energy Information Excellence Awards closed its 2026 nomination cycle with a record-breaking 500+ submissions from more than 123 companies worldwide, with Aramco confirmed as Platinum Partner and finalists set to be announced the week of July 28.
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June 30, 2026
bp Deputy CEO Carol Howle will retire later this year after a 26-year career with the company. CEO Meg O'Neill said bp will eliminate the Deputy CEO position as part of its broader effort to simplify the organization's leadership structure.
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June
From Calgary to Colorado Springs, World Oil editor-in-chief Kurt Abraham examines the renewed optimism sweeping North America's upstream sector, highlighted by the IPAA-DEPA merger and growing confidence in the industry's future.
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June 21, 2026
IPAA has awarded its highest honor, the Chief Roughneck Award, to Kaiser-Francis Oil CEO Buddy Kleemeier, recognizing a career that helped shape the U.S. independent oil and gas sector.
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June 19, 2026
Texas' upstream oil and gas sector added 4,100 jobs in May, according to TIPRO, as hiring activity accelerated and strong export demand reinforced the state's position as a leading supplier of crude oil and LNG to global markets.
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June 16, 2026
ADNOC has hired veteran oil trader Benoit Roulon to lead its trading arm as the company expands its global crude marketing business and targets higher trading volumes alongside growing production capacity.
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June 11, 2026
Canada's energy industry could require 72,600 new hires by 2035 as more than 54,000 workers reach retirement eligibility, with labor shortages projected to emerge as early as 2027 in drilling, field operations, engineering and skilled trades.
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June 08, 2026
IPAA has appointed Abigail Miller as vice president of communications and strategy, bringing experience from INGAA and the natural gas pipeline sector to the association's advocacy and communications efforts.
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June 05, 2026
Global Energy Show Canada has expanded its 2026 speaker lineup with senior energy executives, regulators and government officials from Canada, the United States, Nigeria and Ukraine, highlighting growing discussions around energy security, investment and future energy development.
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June 05, 2026
BOURBON has appointed former Subsea7 executive Olivier Blaringhem as chief executive officer, effective Sept. 14, as the offshore services company continues fleet expansion and growth in key offshore markets including West Africa and Guyana.
