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Sourceless LWD formation evaluation

Jul 19, 2012

Schlumberger has introduced NeoScope, a sourceless logging-while-drilling formation evaluation service based on pulsed neutron generator technology that eliminates the need for chemical sources and provides real-time measurements close to the…

Walk to work

Jul 19, 2012

The first phase of a contract to integrate a novel self-stabilising gangway system onboard the subsea construction vessel Island Enforcer, chartered to provide pedestrian access for workers from vessel to offshore platform as required, was recently completed by Babcock for Shell…

Management team restructuring for Ashstead Technology

Jul 19, 2012

Following a management team restructuring, equipment rental specialist Ashstead Technology has named former group CEO Graham Philip as group deputy chairman primarily responsible for the instruments division. Former group CFO Allan Pirie (pictured) and offshore division MD Mark Derry become…

Bill Fletcher appointed AGR’s well management VP for the UK and West Africa

Jul 19, 2012

Bill Fletcher has been appointed AGR’s well management VP for the UK and West Africa in succession to Ian Burdis, who is now EVP for UK, West Africa and Asia Pacific. Previously with Senergy as operations manager for four years, he has…

Bret Shanahan named president of the Roxar business unit of Emerson Process Management

Jul 19, 2012

Bret Shanahan has been named president of the Roxar business unit of Emerson Process Management. He was previously MD of Emerson’s Roxar instrumentation division, Roxar Flow Measurement.

Chris Rosson promoted to global business manager

Jul 19, 2012

Chris Rosson has been promoted to global business manager of Knight Oil Tools. He was previously operations manager for the company’s manufacturing business unit. Knight has also promoted Greg Zaunbrecher to assistant global business manager.

Dan Prairie appointed senior sales engineer

Jul 19, 2012

Dan Prairie has been appointed senior sales engineer for seismic monitoring services at Spectraseis, based in Houston.

David Merle joins Aker Solutions

Jul 19, 2012

David Merle has joined Aker Solutions as head of its Process Systems business, reporting to executive chairman Øyvind Eriksen. He previously served as head of operations for Cameron’s process systems unit in Houston as well as heading its subsea controls business.

David Rosenwasser appointed EVP and COO GulfMark Offshore

Jul 19, 2012

David Rosenwasser has been appointed to the newly created position of EVP and COO at marine transportation services provider GulfMark Offshore. He has directed the company’s Americas region since 2009.

David Walker named as CEO of DNV KEMA

Jul 19, 2012

David Walker has been named as CEO of DNV KEMA. He started his career as a geologist with Amoco and served as president of BHP Billiton’s petroleum operations in the North Sea, North Africa, Middle East and Australia before joining DNV in 2007…

Harold Touchet named operations manager at Greene’s Energy Group

Jul 19, 2012

Harold Touchet has been named operations manager at Greene’s Energy Group subsidiary Devin International, based in Lafayette. He joins Devin from Weatherford International where he spent 35 years and served most recently as product line manager, wellbore cleanout and under reaming services.

Jim Mair appointed Dana Petroleum’s director of new business development

Jul 19, 2012

Jim Mair has been appointed Dana Petroleum’s director of new business development, based at the company’s Aberdeen headquarters. He was with Shell for 30 years, most recently leading its E&P acquisition and divestments team.

Mark Hutchinson appointed head of advanced engineering by the Xodus Group

Jul 19, 2012

Dr Mark Hutchinson has been appointed to the new position of head of advanced engineering by the Xodus Group and is tasked with promoting technical engineering excellence on the oil & gas consultancy’s projects. He joins from global…

Martin Walder rejoins Rockwell Automation

Jul 19, 2012

Martin Walder has rejoined Rockwell Automation to lead its industry-focused teams in the oil & gas, process and energy sectors. He left Rockwell in 2001 and in the interim served as MD of ABB Robotics for seven years and worked for a while in the private equity market.

Matt McCarroll appointment CEO of ATP Oil & Gas

Jul 19, 2012

Matt McCarroll’s appointment as CEO of ATP Oil & Gas in succession to T Paul Bulmahn lasted barely a week. McCarroll resigned on 7 June, with the company declaring that it was unable to conclude a mutually agreeable employment deal with him…

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