Aker Appoints New VP for Subsea Greenfield Projects

Oilfield service provider Aker Solutions reported Tuesday that its UK operation has appointed a new vice president to lead subsea greenfield projects.

Aker said that Bob Shaw's appointment is the latest in a series of new senior management appointments at the firm's subsea business in Aberdeen, Scotland, as the company embarks on the next stage of its growth strategy.

Shaw will lead development of all greenfield projects, focusing on work for key clients who include Statoil, Petrobras, Total, Dana Petroleum and ENI.

Aker Solutions UK Managing Director Matt Corbin commented in a statement:

“This is a key appointment for our subsea business in the UK. We have won a number of major contracts in recent months and Bob will play an important role in realizing our strategy as we look to capitalize on further opportunities going forward."

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Viking SeaTech Appoints New GOM Managing Director

Global offshore support specialist Viking SeaTech will officially announce the arrival of Gulf of Mexico Managing Director Tom Bower this week at Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston. 

Group chief executive Bill Bayliss said: "Tom is a spirited and inspiring leader to steer future American operations.  Formerly of Topaz Energy and Marine, Tom brings almost 30 years of experience to our leadership team. We are recruiting a talented group of highly skilled individuals to support Tom and drive Viking SeaTech's achievable ambitions.  Tom's rich industry knowledge and clout will attract new business and I look forward to the exciting future ahead. I am confident we can maintain the company's success and continue to exceed our customers' expectations stateside.

"Tom will define our strategy to move into the U.S. to strengthen Viking SeaTech's international reputation as a premier supplier of services and solutions. The U.S. market will also be a crucial stepping stone into neighbouring territories as part of group-wide development."

With offices in all of the world's main oil and gas hubs including Aberdeen, Stavanger, Perth, Singapore and Jakarta, Viking SeaTech has a knack of locating emerging business locations and developing their services within the specific marketplace.

Bayliss continued: "We can sense when a potential opportunity for business growth should be translated into reality. Indonesia is fast becoming one of the industry's brightest prospects and we moved swiftly to cultivate our name there. The Jakarta office is an example of our proactive nature and indicates our flexibility in an ever-evolving global energy sphere."

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Matra Appoints New Chairman

Russia-focused junior Matra Petroleum announced Friday that it has appointed Bill Guest as its new non-executive chairman.

Matra said that Guest has more than 37 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, having trained as a geologist and petroleum engineer. He has been a non-executive director of Matra since 2010 and also sits on the boards of Sacoil Holdings and British European Energy.

Matra Chief Executive Maxim Barskiy commented in a statement:

"We are fortunate to be able to call upon the experience of Bill Guest as chairman of Matra. As a non-executive director of the company his knowledge and understanding is held in the highest regard. His leadership will be invaluable as we continue to work diligently to execute the company's stated strategy."

Matra's previous chairman, Sire Michael Jenkins, died at the start of April.

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Gulfsands Appoints New CEO

North Africa and Middle East-focused Gulfsands Petroleum announced Thursday that it has appointed a new chief executive officer.

Gulfsands said that Mahdi Sajjad, currently the firm's executive director and president, has been appointed to succeed Ric Malcolm as CEO. The change is effective immediately, although Malcolm has agreed to remain available until the early summer to facilitate the transition in management.

Malcolm commented in a statement:

"Following the acquisition of Cabre Maroc in Morocco, the successful award of two permits in Colombia and the consolidation of our position in Tunisia, Gulfsands Petroleum has embarked upon a new phase in its evolution. This represents an appropriate time for me to move on, confident that I am leaving to my successors a solid business platform that should provide the company with a promising future. 

"I have therefore offered to remain available until the early summer to assist the company during this period of management transition."

Gulfsands Chairman Andrew West added:

"I would like to record the board's gratitude to Ric for his contribution to the company over the past four and a half years.  In the face of all the challenges we have had to deal with, particularly in recent times, he has remained resolute and has played a key role in identifying and implementing the company's recent diversifications and developing its technical capabilities.  Ric leaves the company in very good hands and with some promising new opportunities in train."

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Centrica Energy Appoints New Upstream MD

The UK's Centrica Energy announced Tuesday that Sarwjit Sambhi will succeed Jonathan Roger as the managing director of Centrica Energy Upstream at the end of June.

Sambhi is currently Centrica Energy's director of major capital projects and currently oversees development and delivery across the firm's portfolio of exploration and production projects, as well as power projects.

Sambhi commented in a company statement:

"This is an exciting time to be leading Centrica Energy's upstream business. As we integrate our international operations, we will be making major investment decisions which will shape the future of the business and help secure energy supplies for the UK. With a team that includes some of the highest performing individuals in the industry, I have no doubt that the business has a successful future ahead."

Roger has been MD of the upstream unit for three years.

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Petroleum Safety Authority Appoints New Director General

Norway's Petroleum Safety Authority announced Monday that Anne Næss Myhrvold has been appointed to serve as its director general for a term of six years.

Myhrvold is currently at BP Norge, which she joined in 2002. She has served as its head of health, safety and the environment since 2009. Earlier in her career, Myhrvold worked in safety at the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate.

The PSA said that Myhrvold will take over the role of director general on May 1, 2013.

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Petroleum Safety Authority Appoints New Director General

Norway's Petroleum Safety Authority announced Monday that Anne Næss Myhrvold has been appointed to serve as its director general for a term of six years.

Myhrvold is currently at BP Norge, which she joined in 2002. She has served as its head of health, safety and the environment since 2009. Earlier in her career, Myhrvold worked in safety at the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate.

The PSA said that Myhrvold will take over the role of director general on May 1, 2013.

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Petroleum Safety Authority Appoints New Director General

Norway's Petroleum Safety Authority announced Monday that Anne Næss Myhrvold has been appointed to serve as its director general for a term of six years.

Myhrvold is currently at BP Norge, which she joined in 2002. She has served as its head of health, safety and the environment since 2009. Earlier in her career, Myhrvold worked in safety at the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate.

The PSA said that Myhrvold will take over the role of director general on May 1, 2013.

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BG Group Appoints New Director

UK gas major BG Group has appointed a new non-executive director to help the firm with its activities in China, it announced Monday.

Lim Haw-Kuang will fill the vacancy left by Philippe Varin, who stood down from BG's board in February after seven years as a non-executive director.

BG Chairman Andrew Gould commented in a statement:

"I am delighted to welcome Haw-Kuang to the BG Group board. He has extensive experience across the international oil and gas industry, including long service as a senior executive in China, the world's fastest growing energy market.

"This gives him a background highly relevant to BG Group as the company becomes China's largest supplier of liquefied natural gas through long-term agreements with CNOOC."

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BG Group Appoints New Director

UK gas major BG Group has appointed a new non-executive director to help the firm with its activities in China, it announced Monday.

Lim Haw-Kuang will fill the vacancy left by Philippe Varin, who stood down from BG's board in February after seven years as a non-executive director.

BG Chairman Andrew Gould commented in a statement:

"I am delighted to welcome Haw-Kuang to the BG Group board. He has extensive experience across the international oil and gas industry, including long service as a senior executive in China, the world's fastest growing energy market.

"This gives him a background highly relevant to BG Group as the company becomes China's largest supplier of liquefied natural gas through long-term agreements with CNOOC."

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Victoria O&G Appoints New CEO

Junior firm Victoria Oil and Gas announced Tuesday that it has appointed John Scott as its new CEO.

Scott, who started out his career at BP, has more than 30 years' experience in the upstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry, and in energy banking. He has served in technical and senior commercial roles with the British National Oil Company and Halliburton. He has also held various investment banking roles with Citigroup, Standard Bank and ABN Amro.

With its operations focused on Cameroon and the former Soviet Union, Victoria noted Scott's corporate finance experience in both West Africa and Russia.

Most recently, Scott served as an executive at Indus Gas – an oil and gas exploration company focused on Rajasthan, India.

Victoria Chairman Kevin Foo commented in a company statement:

"John has helped steer Indus through a period of major growth in shareholder value and has outstanding operational and transactional experience. We believe he is the right man to guide VOG through its transition to a successful mid-cap oil and gas company over the next few years."

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Ophir Appoints New Head of Corporate Strategy

Africa-focused Ophir Energy announced Tuesday that it has appointed a new director of corporate strategy.

Dennis McShane, who previously served as a non-executive director of the Ophir from October 2007, has 25 years' experience working in the resources sector having been an investment banker with JPMorgan Chase, which included many years working across Africa.

Ophir also announced that Bill Schrader has been appointed as a non-executive director to its board. Schrader has more than 25 years' experience at BP, including as country head of Indonesia and Angola.

Ophir Chairman Nicholas Smith commented in a statement:

"We are very pleased to welcome Bill Schrader to Ophir's Board. His oil and gas operational experience in complex emerging markets will be invaluable to us. We are also delighted that Dennis McShane has agreed to move into an executive role. Dennis has been involved with the company's growth for over five years and brings his natural resources and strategic expertise to the team."

Ophir, the largest net acreage holder offshore East Africa, reported Feb. 7 that it had successfully completed an appraisal program at its Mzia field, Block 1 Tanzania.

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Antrim Energy Appoints New CFO

Canada's Antrim Energy announced Thursday that Chief Financial Officer Doug Olson will retire at the end of March this year. The firm is to appoint Anthony Potter, a former employee of the firm, as its new CFO.

Antrim said that Potter has more than 26 years of experience with publicly-quoted international oil and gas exploration and development companies. He has provided strategic planning, finance, tax and risk management advice in senior management roles in the private and public oil and gas sectors.

Antrim Energy is focused on exploration and production in the UK North Sea, Ireland and Tanzania.

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Caldus Engineering Appoints New MD

UK-based oilfield services firm Caldus Engineering announced Wednesday that it has appointed Brian Green as its new managing director.

Green joins the firm from First Subsea and has more than 35 years' experience in the offshore industry. At Caldus, he will be responsible for developing the offshore market for the firm's integrity management, high-pressure/high-temperature monitoring and control systems and remote 3D seismic monitoring devices.

Caldus specializes in down-hole tools, subsea oil and gas and extreme geothermal engineering. The firm is a subsidiary of Norway's Badger Explorer.

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Caldus Engineering Appoints New MD

UK-based oilfield services firm Caldus Engineering announced Wednesday that it has appointed Brian Green as its new managing director.

Green joins the firm from First Subsea and has more than 35 years' experience in the offshore industry. At Caldus, he will be responsible for developing the offshore market for the firm's integrity management, high-pressure/high-temperature monitoring and control systems and remote 3D seismic monitoring devices.

Caldus specializes in down-hole tools, subsea oil and gas and extreme geothermal engineering. The firm is a subsidiary of Norway's Badger Explorer.

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Caldus Engineering Appoints New MD

UK-based oilfield services firm Caldus Engineering announced Wednesday that it has appointed Brian Green as its new managing director.

Green joins the firm from First Subsea and has more than 35 years' experience in the offshore industry. At Caldus, he will be responsible for developing the offshore market for the firm's integrity management, high-pressure/high-temperature monitoring and control systems and remote 3D seismic monitoring devices.

Caldus specializes in down-hole tools, subsea oil and gas and extreme geothermal engineering. The firm is a subsidiary of Norway's Badger Explorer.

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Petroceltic Appoints Director for Algerian Wet Gas Project

North Africa and Middle East-focused Petroceltic International announced Tuesday that it has appointed a new project director for its Ain Tsila wet gas development in Algeria.

Petroceltic said its new director, Geoff Stevenson, has more than 25 years experience of project management on major oil and gas developments in Europe, North Africa, North America, the Middle East and the Far East. He previously worked for Hess Corporation, where he was recently the deliver manager for topsides on the $3 billion Valhall Redevelopment Project in Norway.

The firm said that its Ain Tsila project, which entered its 30-year development period in December, will involve the production of gross reserves of 2.1 trillion cubic feet of gas, 67 million barrels of condensate and 108 million barrels of liquefied petroleum gas. Development planning will begin in 2013 and first gas is scheduled for late 2017.

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Petroceltic Appoints Director for Algerian Wet Gas Project

North Africa and Middle East-focused Petroceltic International announced Tuesday that it has appointed a new project director for its Ain Tsila wet gas development in Algeria.

Petroceltic said its new director, Geoff Stevenson, has more than 25 years experience of project management on major oil and gas developments in Europe, North Africa, North America, the Middle East and the Far East. He previously worked for Hess Corporation, where he was recently the deliver manager for topsides on the $3 billion Valhall Redevelopment Project in Norway.

The firm said that its Ain Tsila project, which entered its 30-year development period in December, will involve the production of gross reserves of 2.1 trillion cubic feet of gas, 67 million barrels of condensate and 108 million barrels of liquefied petroleum gas. Development planning will begin in 2013 and first gas is scheduled for late 2017.

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UPI Appoints Banks as Manager of GeoPlane Services

UniversalPegasus International said Tuesday that it has has appointed Wellington Banks as Manager of GeoPlane Services.GeoPlane Services has been an industry leader for more than 20 years providing GPS Rentals, Sales and Repairs for a comprehensive suite of Trimble Navigation products to the energy, environmental, survey, mapping and construction industries.Under Banks' leadership, GeoPlane Services plans to expand and enhance industry support by investing in the latest Trimble equipment; enhancing hardware and software technical support with access to licensed professional surveyors, professional engineers and GIS personnel; expanding the Certified Repair Center for Mapping and Survey Equipment; offering specialized certified Survey and Mapping GPS training; and offering customized application support.Banks has more than 30 years of experience in the GPS industry with equipment manufacturing and repairs; survey and mapping service providers; and training and support programs for data collection and processing. As a Geodesist with a Master's degree in Geodesy and Geodetic Sciences from Ohio State University, Banks has field experience in mapping pipeline systems, performing subsidence studies and establishing geodetic controls and survey networks across the varied terrains of North America. As a respected industry leader, he has provided his expertise to maintain and evolve GPS Processing and Satellite Orbit Determination software in cooperation with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Earth Atmosphere and Planetary Sciences."Under Wellington’s management, we aim to expand and enhance GeoPlane Services’ capabilities," said UPI's CEO, Philip Luna. "As an accomplished professional, his experiences in the industry will support and encourage our efforts to do this. I am thrilled to have Wellington join the UPI team." Generated by readers, the comments included herein do not reflect the views and opinions of Rigzone. All comments are subject to editorial review. Off-topic, inappropriate or insulting comments will be removed.
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WHL Energy Appoints Ex-Exoma Founding MD as Company Secretary

Australian-listed WHL Energy said Wednesday that it has appointed David Rowbottam as Company Secretary. Rowbottam's appointment will be effective Jan. 31.

Rowbottam will add the duties of Company Secretary to his current role as WHL Energy's Finance Director. He brings to the expanded role recent experience as a General Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Controller and Company Secretary. He has also held senior management positions with a number of companies including Antares Energy, Alinta Group and the BHP Group.

Rowbottam was the founding Managing Director of ASX-listed oil and gas exploration company Exoma Energy until March 2010, and he remains a Director of several unlisted companies.

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