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California Resources Corporation appoints Nelly Molina as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

California Resources Corporation appoints Nelly Molina as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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California Resources Corporation (NYSE: CRC), an independent energy and carbon management company committed to energy transition, today announced that Manuela (Nelly) Molina has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial …

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Eni CEO sees “no significant shocks” to energy market in 2023

World Oil


(Bloomberg) – Claudio Descalzi, Chief Executive Officer of Italian oil and gas giant Eni Spa, said he sees no significant jolts to the energy market this year.

 

 

“For this year, I don’t expect further big shocks …

Pioneer Natural Resources announces that Scott D. Sheffield to retire at year-end; Richard P. Dealy named as next Chief Executive Officer

Pioneer Natural Resources announces that Scott D. Sheffield to retire at year-end; Richard P. Dealy named as next Chief Executive Officer

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DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr. 26, 2023– Pioneer Natural Resources Company (NYSE:PXD) (“Pioneer” or “the Company”) today announced that the Board of Directors (Board) has named Richard (“Rich”) P. Dealy as the Company’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective …

W&T Offshore announces management change

W&T Offshore announces management change

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HOUSTON, April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) (“W&T” or the “Company”) today announced that Janet Yang, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be leaving the Company on May 11, …

Civitas Resources, Inc. appoints Hodge Walker Chief Operating Officer

Civitas Resources, Inc. appoints Hodge Walker Chief Operating Officer

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Publisher’s Note: Civitas Resources will be the lunch Keynote speaker at EnerCom Dallas on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Hotel Crescent Court. Please register to join us. 

Civitas Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CIVI) (“Civitas” or …

Battalion announces appointment of new Chief Executive Officer and Director

Battalion announces appointment of new Chief Executive Officer and Director

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Houston, April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –Battalion Oil Corporation (NYSEA: BATL, “Battalion” or the “Company”) today announced the resignation of Richard Little who plans to pursue other opportunities and the appointment of Matt Steele as Chief …

Range announces CEO Retirement and succession plan

Range announces CEO Retirement and succession plan

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FORT WORTH, Texas, March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE: RRC) announced today that, after almost 20 years of service which included the discovery and development of the Marcellus Shale field, Jeff Ventura …

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Halliburton appoints new Eastern Hemisphere President

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(WO) — Halliburton Company announced that Shannon Slocum, Senior Vice President, Global Business Development and Marketing, has been promoted to the role of President, Eastern Hemisphere, effective immediately. Joe Rainey, President, Eastern Hemisphere, is retiring and will serve …

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Pioneer CEO: The shale boom is over

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Earlier this month, the Energy Information Administration forecasted that oil production in the United States would grow by 590,000 bpd to a total of 12.44 million bpd. It also said, however, that next year, production growth will only …

Source: Reuters

Energy Workforce: President Biden’s fiscal budget threatens energy security, increases costs

World Oil


(WO) – Energy Workforce & Technology Council President Tim Tarpley released the following statement regarding President Biden’s fiscal 2024 budget proposal:

 

“President Biden is again targeting America’s oil and gas producers in his fiscal 2024 budget proposal. …

March 10, 2023 - 1:30 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News, Jobs, People
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway buys more Occidental Petroleum shares

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway added to its already large Occidental Petroleum stake over the past trading sessions, a regulatory filing revealed Tuesday evening.

 

The Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate bought nearly 5.8 million shares of the oil company in …

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Oil producers in a ‘dire situation’ and unable to ramp up output, says Oxy CEO

CNBC


As oil prices surge to the highest levels since 2008, Occidental Petroleum CEO Vicki Hollub said U.S. producers cannot increase output right away.

 

“We’re in a really dire situation,” she said Tuesday at CERAWeek by S&P Global. “We’ve …

Source: Reuters

Shell CEO says cutting oil and gas production is “not healthy”

World Oil


(Bloomberg) – Shell Plc’s new boss said cutting oil and gas output would be bad for consumers, echoing a pivot by other major producers toward fossil fuels and energy security.

“I am of a firm view that …

Fortis Energy Services announces promotion of Adam Pomichowski to Vice President Finance & Strategy

Fortis Energy Services announces promotion of Adam Pomichowski to Vice President Finance & Strategy

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Troy, Michigan (March 1, 2023) – Fortis Energy Services, Inc., an award-winning oil and gas well services company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Adam Pomichowski, MBA, to Vice President Finance & Strategy, effective immediately.…

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Column: When science gets mugged for the media – a case study

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I walked past a truck in a parking lot the other day and I figured out what’s wrong with everybody. It was a good-looking new semi-small one, and, walking with my head down, watching for ice and muttering …

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Suncor names former ExxonMobil executive as new CEO

World Oil


(WO) – Suncor’s board of directors has unanimously selected Rich Kruger to be the company’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 3, 2023. Mr. Kruger will also join the Suncor Board of Directors.

The announcement follows …

Source: Reuters

Canada’s Cenovus Energy posts quarterly profit, names new CEO

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Cenovus Energy Inc posted a net profit for the fourth quarter on Thursday, compared with a loss last year, and said Chief Operating Officer Jon McKenzie would become its president and chief executive officer.

 

McKenzie, who was …

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Permian Strategic Partnership: oil and gas has a “positive impact” on communities across Permian Basin

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(WO) – Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) President and CEO Tracee Bentley made a compelling case for the positive impact of oil and natural gas production on local communities during her testimony before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Energy …

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Energy expert urges US independence, says security must be ‘back on the agenda’

Fox Business


As the energy conversation at the World Economic Forum centers around climate change, S&P Global Vice Chairman Daniel Yergin argued U.S. energy independence “cannot be assumed away” on “Mornings with Maria” Friday.

 

Yergin spoke with …

Source: Reuters

JP Morgan CEO: The U.S. must revamp its domestic energy policy

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The United States needs permitting for oil and gas drilling and pipelines, and a streamlined permitting process for renewables in a comprehensive new policy, JP Morgan’s chief executive Jamie Dimon told Fox Business in an exclusive interview.

Dimon …

Source: Bloomberg

U.S. shale workers’ pay growth slows as explorers reduce oilfield activity

World Oil


(Bloomberg) — Monthly wage growth in the U.S. shale patch slowed to less than 1% in November as explorers pulled back activity to manage record costs in the oilfield.

 

Average hourly earnings in oil and gas extraction …

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Saudi’s won’t let oil stay at $75: Pioneer CEO

Oil Price


OPEC is likely to cut oil production again, Pioneer Natural Resources CEO said at a Goldman Sachs Conference in Miami on Thursday.

 

“Saudi is not going to let Brent stay around $75 a barrel,” Scott Sheffield said, …

Strive Asset Management – Understanding corporate governance, proxy voting and shareholder engagement

Strive Asset Management – Understanding corporate governance, proxy voting and shareholder engagement

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Strive’s approach to corporate governance is simple: serve their clients’ financial interests, without concern for any other social or political objectives. To that end, Strive advocates for the pursuit of excellence over politics in boardrooms across

January 4, 2023 - 3:30 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Finance, People
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Chevron CEO pushes back on Biden claims of ‘War Profiteering’

Oil Price


The oil industry generates around 10% returns on capital employed through the cycle, Chevron’s chief executive Mike Wirth told Bloomberg Television, pushing back on the persistent accusations by the Biden Administration that oil companies are profiteering from …

SM Energy announces officer retirements and new appointments

SM Energy announces officer retirements and new appointments

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DENVERDec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — SM Energy Company (the “Company”) (NYSE: SM) today announced the retirement of Senior Vice President – Operations Newt Newton and Vice President – Human Resources Candace Lyon.

 

 SM Energy announces officer retirements and new appointments- oil and gas 360

Chief …

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Dan Yergin says there’s a chance oil could go as high as $121 a barrel when China fully reopens

CNBC


Dan Yergin expects oil at $90 in 2023 but says there’s a chance it could go as high as $121 when China fully reopens, but warned there are three major uncertainties looming over the market.

 

“Our base case …

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Will Buffett bet big on oil again in 2023?

Oil Price


For decades, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett maintained a pretty conservative approach to investing, favoring retail and banking stocks while giving a wide berth to more volatile sectors such as tech and energy.

 

In …

December 21, 2022 - 2:30 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Crude Oil News, Energy News, Finance, People
Flotek appoints Bond Clement to role of Chief Financial Officer

Flotek appoints Bond Clement to role of Chief Financial Officer

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HOUSTONDec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Flotek Industries, Inc. (“Flotek”) (NYSE: FTK), a leader in technology-driven specialty green chemistry solutions, today announced the appointment of Mr. Bond Clement to the role of Chief Financial …

Permian Resources announces changes to senior leadership

Permian Resources announces changes to senior leadership

World Oil


(WO) — Permian Resources Corporation announced the pending retirements of two executive officers of the Company, along with their respective succession plans on Dec. 14.

 

Permian Resources announces changes to senior leadership- oil and gas 360

Permian Resources’ Board of Directors expects to appoint Steve Gray as non-executive …

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Biden administration attempts to reconcile with oil and gas industry

World Oil


(Bloomberg) — Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm extended an olive branch to the oil and gas industry, telling executives at a meeting in Washington that she recognizes fossil fuels will be around for a long time, even as the …