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November 22, 2018
China has named a leading business executive to its top energy post, eschewing a practice of appointing career politicians as the nation pushes through an overhaul of its massive energy sector.
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November 21, 2018
Aubin, the chemical solutions provider to the energy industry, has realigned its senior management team to enhance the company’s technology development and support its continued business growth.
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November 18, 2018
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation has announced Bob Gwin, formerly executive V.P., finance and CFO, has been named president.
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November 15, 2018
Piper Jaffray Companies has named James Baker as global co-head of investment banking and capital markets.
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November 12, 2018
Fluid Delivery Solutions, LLC has appointed Richard “Dick” J. Alario as executive chairman of the board of directors.
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November 11, 2018
Houston-based Apache Corporation confirmed to various wire services that its Founder and former Chairman, Raymond Plank, died Nov. 8 at his Wyoming home, at the age of 96.
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November 09, 2018
Ampelmann, the global leader in offshore access solutions, has opened its second office in the Middle East in a move to further expand its presence in the region.
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November 08, 2018
Oilfield Helping Hands (OHH), a non-profit organization that helps oilfield families in financial crisis, will hold its first Permian Basin Chapter meeting under new leadership.
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November 06, 2018
Chevron Corporation has named Steven W. Green as president of Chevron North America Exploration and Production, effective March 1, 2019.
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October 31, 2018
ConocoPhillips has announced the retirement of Al Hirshberg as executive V.P., Production, Drilling and Projects after more than 35 years of industry service, including eight years with ConocoPhillips.
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October 30, 2018
Day One of the Women’s Global Leadership Conference (WGLC) was held at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, in Houston, on Oct. 29, 2018.
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October 25, 2018
Husky Energy Inc. CEO Rob Peabody is downplaying the possibility that a rival suitor will step in to challenge its C$3-billion ($2.3-billion) bid for MEG Energy Corp.
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October 24, 2018
Executives at collapsed oil and gas producer Afren were found guilty in an elaborate scheme to boost their annual compensation after shareholders forced them to slash their bonuses.
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October 16, 2018
The Houston Ducks Unlimited (DU) chapter will host its inaugural Legacy Gala, Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the River Oaks Country Club in Houston to honor Bruce Culpepper and Shell Oil Company.
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October 11, 2018
More than 350 of the upstream oil and gas industry’s brightest minds gathered Thursday to find out, and celebrate, the winners of the 2018 World Oil Awards. The awards ceremony, now in its 17th year, seeks to recognize and honor the upstream industry’s top innovations and innovators.
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September 20, 2018
The Railroad Commission (RRC) of Texas announced Danny Sorrells will serve as assistant executive director and oil & gas division director. Since Aug. 1, Sorrells has served as acting oil and gas division director.
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September 20, 2018
The Texas Alliance of Energy Producers Executive Committee has announced their full endorsement of Christi Craddick for re-election at the Railroad Commission of Texas.
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August 29, 2018
World Oil and Gulf Energy Information has announced the finalists for the 2018 World Oil Awards. For 17 years, these prestigious awards have honored the upstream energy industry's leading innovators and innovations.
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August 24, 2018
In connection with ONS 2018, the Houston delegation in collaboration with ONS, invited GONZO to create a work of art on Skur 6.
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July 16, 2018
The Petroleum Equipment & Services Association (PESA) announced today that Tim Tarpley will serve as the group’s V.P. of Government Affairs. Tarpley will be based in Houston and report to Leslie Beyer, PESA President.
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July 05, 2018
Scott Pruitt has resigned as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency after a deluge of controversial revelations about his spending, travel and a condo rental that prompted Republican lawmakers to distance themselves and question his continued effectiveness.
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