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June 19, 2025
At the 96th Annual Meeting of the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) in Williamsburg, Va., Don Sparks the co-founder and chairman of the board of Discovery Operating, Inc., was presented with the 2025 Chief Roughneck Award.
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June 17, 2025
At an open meeting on Tuesday of the Railroad Commission of Texas, Commissioner Jim Wright was unanimously elected to serve as Chairman. “It is a high honor to serve the citizens of Texas as Railroad Commissioner," commented Wright.
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June 16, 2025
ADNOC Drilling has appointed Abdulla Ateya Al Messabi as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Abdulrahman Abdulla Al Seiari, the company’s current CEO, will retire at the end of the year following more than 45 years of dedicated service to ADNOC and ADNOC Drilling.
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June 05, 2025
Petronas, Malaysia’s state-owned oil and gas company, will cut about 10% of its workforce in a firm-wide restructuring as it looks to reduce costs due to falling crude prices. The company will reduce headcount by more than 5,000 people, said CEO Muhammad Taufik.
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June 05, 2025
DRIFT Offshore has established a partnership with UHI North, West and Hebrides, to develop and deliver an introductory training course focused on the operation of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), trenching and subsea equipment.
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May 30, 2025
bp Plc appointed oil industry veteran Dave Hager to the board, bolstering its efforts to refocus on fossil fuels and keep investors on side. Hager has been in the sector for more than 40 years, recently leading U.S. shale producer Devon Energy Corp. as chief executive and then executive chairman.
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May 29, 2025
Chevron plans to lay off approximately 200 employees in the Permian basin, the company announced in a filing with the Texas Workforce Commission. The TWC had mistakenly reported the number as 800 due to a data entry error, and it has since been corrected.
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May 28, 2025
Two workers injured in a May 20 fire on a Chevron Corp. oil platform off the coast of Angola have died. Authorities are working to recover a body spotted underwater near the platform, according to Angola's Petroleum and Minerals Ministry.
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May 20, 2025
Camin Cargo Control Holdings, Inc, a global provider of independent testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services to the energy industry, this week provided updates on its expansion plans as part of the company's strategy for growth under the direction of recently appointed CEO Fernando Assing.
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May 21, 2025
Chevron Corp. and local authorities in Angola are searching for a missing worker after a fire broke out on a deepwater oil platform. The fire occurred while the platform was undergoing scheduled maintenance, injuring 17 people, including four who suffered severe injuries.
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May 20, 2025
The Railroad Commission of Texas recently trained more than 300 employees in Phase I of the agency’s Boots on the Ground initiative. The goal of the program is to bring more consistency across all the agency’s oil and gas districts.
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May 14, 2025
“The Trump Administration continues to fill important positions within the federal government with outstanding professionals who are committed to increasing American energy dominance," said IPAA President Jeff Eshelman.
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May 13, 2025
EnerMech has appointed Tony McAnulty as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), a new role within the business with a focus on driving market share, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
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April 2025
As a component in the upstream value chain, production seemingly has been the last sector to see its problems solved through encompassing solutions, but that reality is changing.
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April 29, 2025
"A vibrant and supported energy industry, including offshore oil and gas, hydroelectricity and clean fuels, can move our country forward in uncertain times. Energy NL looks forward to working with Prime Minister Carney," said Energy NL's CEO Charlene Johnson.
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April 25, 2025
The American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) is pleased to announce that Thomas Wilker has been appointed as its new executive director. A longstanding member of AAPG, the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), and the Houston Geological Society (HGS), Wilker brings a wealth of experience, established business acumen, and a passion for the geosciences to the position.
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April 24, 2025
GeoPark Limited, an independent oil and gas company with over 20 years of successful operations across Latin America, announces the appointment of Felipe Bayon as its new Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2025.
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April 21, 2025
“The entire Newfoundland and Labrador energy industry is mourning the loss of Mr. Rob Crosbie, an industry titan who played a leading role in starting the offshore oil and gas industry and forming the energy industry advocacy association Energy NL," said CEO Charlene Johnson.
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April 11, 2025
The Energy Workforce & Technology Council (EWTC) proudly recognized Scott Sheffield, former CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources, as a recipient of the 2025 Platinum Award, the Council’s highest honor. The award was presented during the EWTC Annual Meeting in Frisco, Texas, on April 10, 2025.
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April 10, 2025
The Energy Workforce & Technology Council elected a slate of new officers and industry leaders during their 2025 Annual Meeting, held in Frisco, Texas. These individuals bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their roles.
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April 10, 2025
The Energy Workforce & Technology Council (EWTC) proudly recognized Jerry Jones, Owner, President, and General Manager of the Dallas Cowboys and majority shareholder of Comstock Resources as a recipient of the 2025 Platinum Award, the Council’s highest honor.
