People
News
July 30, 2025
GTSC, part of 3t, the leading global provider of workforce training and competency for safety-critical industries, has announced the appointment of Askar Salem Alyami as Vice President of its Saudi Arabian training center operations.
News
July 29, 2025
"We are excited to welcome John Hess to Chevron’s Board," said CEO Mike Wirth. "John not only built a great company, he is a highly respected industry leader, and our Board will benefit from his global experience, relationships and expertise.”
News
July 25, 2025
The Energy Workforce & Technology Council (EWTC) has elected three distinguished leaders to its Advisory Board during the Council’s recent Board Meeting held in Houston, Texas.
News
July 23, 2025
Chevron Corp. is cutting almost 650 jobs in the Houston area and North Dakota after completing the $53 billion takeover of Hess Corp. A Chevron spokesperson confirmed the job cuts in an email on Wednesday.
News
July 21, 2025
bp Plc appointed the former boss of a building-materials company as its new chairman, replacing Helge Lund amid pressure for a change in the company’s direction from activist shareholder Elliott Investment Management.
News
July 14, 2025
Halliburton has named Stephanie Holzhauser as its newest senior VP and chief accounting officer, effective July 16. “Stephanie plays a critical role in the finance and accounting organization and in the company’s success,” said Eric Carre, Halliburton's executive VP and CFO.
News
July 09, 2025
PXGEO has appointed Hans-Peter Burlid to the newly created position of Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer (CS&TO). Mr Burlid, currently the organization’s CCO, will drive long-term strategic direction to deliver sustainable growth and lasting competitive advantage.
News
July 07, 2025
bp Plc has appointed Simon Henry, a longtime Shell veteran, to its board of directors as the UK energy giant seeks to expand its oil and gas expertise. Henry left Shell in 2017 after 35 years during which he held the role of chief financial officer and board member.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
