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Sandbridge Energy Appoints Brett Icahn to Board of Directors
July 23, 2025
SandRidge Energy has appointed Brett Icahn to its board of directors effective August 1, 2025, increasing the board size to six members. “We are so pleased to welcome Brett Icahn to our board of directors. His appointment reflects the strong
BP Appoints Former Shell Exec Simon Henry to Its Board
July 8, 2025
BP has appointed to its board Simon Henry as a non-executive director beginning September 1, 2025. “I am delighted to welcome Simon to BP. The board will benefit from his deep and broad experience of the global upstream and downstream
Happy Independence Day!
July 4, 2025
July 4th marks the official founding of the United States in 1776. It is a national holiday filled with fireworks, parades, and patriotic pride. But beyond the festivities lies a powerful story of revolution, resilience, and the birth of a
CNX Resources Promotes Alan Shepard to President
June 13, 2025
CNX Resources has promoted Alan Shepard to the position of president in addition to his current role as chief financial officer. “The opportunity set for the CNX team to continue to create per-share value for our owners and to positively
Trump Nominates Vinson & Elkins Attorney Laura Swett to Lead FERC
June 4, 2025
President Donald Trump on June 2 nominated energy attorney and former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission official Laura Swett to take Mark Christie’s seat at FERC after his term expires June 30. Swett’s nomination to a five-year term will require Senate
Williams Appoints Larry Larsen as Executive VP and COO
May 29, 2025
Williams has appointed Larry Larsen as executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO), overseeing all aspects of the company’s transmission, storage, and gathering and processing operations. Larsen currently serves as Williams senior vice president, Gathering and Processing. “Larry’s deep
GeoPark Appoints Felipe Bayon as Chief Executive Officer
May 27, 2025
GeoPark Limited has appointed Felipe Bayon as its new chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors, effective June 1, 2025. This appointment follows the decision of Andrés Ocampo to step down for personal reasons. “On behalf
DOE Appoints New Leadership to Tackle Challenges of Growing Energy Demand
May 7, 2025
The Department of Energy (DOE) appoints new leadership to tackle the challenge of strengthening and securing the U.S. energy system and ensuring America can lead the global race for AI leadership. To unleash American energy dominance, the systems and infrastructure
Jennmar Appoints Michael Portwood as Chief Operating Officer
April 29, 2025
Jennmar, a FalconPoint Partners portfolio company, said Michael Portwood has been appointed chief operating officer. In this role, Portwood will oversee all Jennmar operations in the U.S. and internationally. Portwood succeeds Robert Wise, who served as chief operating officer for
FERC Chair Willie Phillips Resigns, Setting Stage for GOP Control of Commission
April 23, 2025
FERC Commissioner Willie Phillips, a Democrat who chaired the agency under President Joe Biden, was asked to step down from the agency by the White House. “I heard from the White House, and they expressed their interest that I step
