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Thai Oil Firm PTT Expands Pharma Business with $475M Alvogen Deal

Nov 26, 2021

Thailand's state-owned oil firm PTT is set to expand further into pharmaceuticals as part of a consortium acquiring a unit of drugmaker Alvogen, the parent of Taiwan's Lotus Pharmaceutical, PTT said on Friday.A consortium of PTT and Icelandic…

New Worley Chief Financial Officer Set to Assume Role Next Week

Nov 26, 2021

Australian engineering firm Worley said Thursday that Tiernan O'Rourke would assume the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on November 29.O'Rourke's appointment was announced back in August when Worley said he'd start in the position 'later this calendar year…

ADNOC Weighs IPO of Logistics, Marine Services, and Shipping Unit

Nov 22, 2021

State oil firm Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is weighing an initial public offering (IPO) of its marine services, logistics and shipping arm next year, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC…

Woodside CFO to Step Down in 2022

Nov 16, 2021

Australian oil and gas company Woodside on Tuesday announced the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer, Sherry Duhe, to pursue a careeropportunity with another ASX-listed company.Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill said: 'Sherry’s financial and commercial…

Shell Shake-up Leaves Dutch Royally Hacked Off

Nov 15, 2021

Royal Dutch Shell's decision to move its corporate headquarters and tax base to London may win over shareholders but it has struck a blow to Dutch prestige.As the energy giant crosses the North Sea, it will shed 'Royal Dutch' from its name,…

Shell Ditches the Dutch, Seeks Move to London in Overhaul

Nov 15, 2021

Royal Dutch Shell said on Monday it would scrap its dual share structure and move its head office to Britain from the Netherlands, pushed away by Dutch taxes and facing climate pressure in court as the energy giant shifts from oil and gas.The company…

New Singapore Office Premises for OneOcean

Nov 02, 2021

OneOcean, a provider of digital solutions for the maritime industry, has announced a new location for its Singapore office. 'Located in the Bugis area of the city, the move brings the company closer to its customer base in the region and will provide the benefits of flexible working for its staff…

Beach Energy CEO Resigns

Nov 02, 2021

Matt Kay, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Australian oil and gas company Beach Energy, has tendered his resignation and is departing Beach to pursue other professional opportunities. Morné Engelbrecht – who is currently…

Robotics: Bringing Navigation Accuracy to Petroleum Tank Inspection

Oct 27, 2021

An autonomous robot outfitted with a DVL is looking to revolutionize fuel tank inspection – while eliminating potential operational hazards.Boston-based Square Robot has deployed Nortek’s Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs) – already established in…

Schlumberger 3Q Profit Rises as Oilfield Services Demand Recovers

Oct 22, 2021

Schlumberger NV reported a rise in third-quarter adjusted income on Friday, buoyed by higher demand for the company's oilfield services and related equipment from producers looking to capitalize on a rebound in crude prices.Global crude prices rose 4…

Qatar Petroleum Changes Name to Reflect 'Broader Strategy'

Oct 11, 2021

Qatar changed the name of its state-owned oil and gas firm to Qatar Energy from Qatar Petroleum to reflect what it said was a broader strategy but said it had no plans to sell assets to raise funds as other Gulf state producers have.'We have plenty of cash…

Offshore Wind: Xodus Names Country Manager, Sets Up Shop in Japan

Oct 11, 2021

Xodus, a UK-based energy sector consultancy, has engaged a country manager and opened its first Asian office in Japan, eyeing work in the country's growing offshore wind industry.'Having previously delivered a range of projects in Japan, Xodus…

Renewable Energy Firms Pin Hopes on Taro Kono Becoming Japan PM

Sep 24, 2021

Renewable energy companies are betting that the leading contender in the race to become Japan's next prime minister, Taro Kono, will unleash changes allowing more market access and a fairer playing field after years of neglect.The 58-year-old…

Sapura Energy CFO to Step Down

Sep 21, 2021

Malaysian oil and gas producer and energy services provider Sapura Energy said Tuesday that Reza Abdul Rahim would step down from his position as Chief Financial Officer.He will step down on October 1, 2021, after more than five years in the role…

BP's Renewables Boss Sanyal Quits

Sep 14, 2021

BP's head of low carbon and natural gas Dev Sanyal will leave the energy company at the end of the year, BP said on Tuesday, an unexpected departure at a time when BP seeks to rapidly grow its renewables business and shift away from oil.Sanyal…

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