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Intelligent Wellhead Systems Appoints William Standifird as CEO, Gary Cresswell as Chairman
October 19, 2021
Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc. (IWS) has appointed William Standifird as chef executive officer. Gary Cresswell, a current non-executive director, will become independent non-executive chairman of the board. William Standifird’s 24-year international career includes operational and leadership positions in drilling, completions,
Senate Confirms Bureau of Land Management Pick Tracy Stone-Manning on Party-line Vote
October 4, 2021
The Senate confirmed Tracy Stone-Manning as Bureau of Land Management director in a party-line vote Thursday, placing a former Earth First! activist involved in a 1989 tree-spiking plot in charge of managing vast swaths of Western lands. The Senate voted
Neil Chatterjee Set to Depart FERC on Aug. 30, Leaving 2-2 Voting Split
August 24, 2021
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission member Neil Chatterjee will step down from his post Aug. 30, he announced on Twitter, leaving the key energy regulator with a 2-2 Democrat-to-Republican split. “I will continue to carry out my responsibilities until that date.
Pipeline Plastics Promotes Mike Leathers to Chief Executive Officer
August 10, 2021
Pipeline Plastics board of directors have promoted Mike Leathers to chief executive officer. Mike Leathers, who has been serving as the president and chief operating pfficer of Pipeline Plastics, will continue to champion Pipeline Plastics’ role within the industry as
ProPetro Makes Next Steps in Planned Executive Leadership Transition
July 28, 2021
ProPetro Holding made further transitions for certain key roles within its executive leadership team that will be effective August 31, 2021. This includes: • The transition of Phillip Gobe, the company’s chairman and chief executive officer, to executive chairman
Happy Independence Day!
July 5, 2021
Mining Connection will be back with daily news Tuesday, July 6. We wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday. As we celebrate this 4th of July weekend, we should never forget those who laid down their lives for our freedoms!
Texas Tech Student Named Outstanding Graduate Among 68 Recipients for National Landman Scholarship
May 11, 2021
Ellarie Sutton of Rocklin, California, has been named the 2021 winner of the prestigious American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) Outstanding Graduate among graduates from AAPL’s accredited colleges or university programs who are pursuing a career as a landman and
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America Appoints Michael Sicker as President of Oil & Gas Division
May 5, 2021
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA) has appointed Michael Sicker as president of its Oil & Gas Division. He succeeds Hiroaki Osaki, who has retired from his role as president but continues to serve as chairman of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Antero Resources Co-founder Glen Warren to Retire
April 12, 2021
Antero Resources Corporation and Antero Midstream Corporation said Glen Warren will retire as president and chief financial officer of Antero Resources and president of Antero Midstream, effective April 30, 2021. Mr. Warren will also step down from the board of
ProPetro Promotes Sam Sledge to President
April 7, 2021
ProPetro Holding said Sam Sledge, the company’s chief strategy and administrative officer, has been named president effective immediately. “We are pleased to have Sam take on this key role at ProPetro. His promotion to president complements the recent naming of



















