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Chevron Names Kevin McLachlan to Lead Exploration; Liz Schwarze to Retire
July 31, 2026
Chevron has appointed Kevin McLachlan as vice president of Exploration, effective November 1. McLachlan will oversee the company’s worldwide exploration program. McLachlan will be based in Houston and succeed Liz Schwarze, who is retiring in February after 36 years of
Glenfarne Group Appoints Scott Meller as Head of Capital Formation
July 24, 2026
Glenfarne Group has hired Scott Meller, CFA, as head of Capital Formation. In this role, Meller will lead Glenfarne’s institutional fundraising and investor relations activities, supporting the firm’s capital formation strategy across its energy and infrastructure platforms. “Scott brings deep
IPAA Appoints Abigail Miller as Vice President of Communications and Strategy
July 20, 2026
The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) has appointed Abigail Miller as the association’s vice president of communications and strategy. In this role, Miller will be responsible for IPAA’s communications, brand, and strategic messaging efforts. She will shape how the
Gulfport Energy Appoints Domenic Dell’Osso, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer
July 17, 2026
Gulfport Energy Corporation has appointed Domenic “Nick” Dell’Osso, Jr. as president and chief executive officer, effective May 28, 2026. “Nick is a highly respected proven leader with the strategic vision, financial discipline and operational expertise to propel Gulfport forward into
Tallgrass Appoints Crystal Heter as President and Chief Executive Officer
July 15, 2026
Tallgrass has appointed Crystal Heter as president and chief executive officer. Heter succeeds Matt Sheehy, who has led the company as president since 2019 and has served as CEO and chairman since 2022 and 2024, respectively. Additionally, Gary Watkins, currently
How American Energy Helped Build 250 Years of Freedom and Opportunity
July 3, 2026
Two hundred and fifty years ago, a brave group of risk-takers believed that liberty was worth the cost and declared their future would rely not on the rule of a distant king but instead on the courage of free people.
Happy July 4th Weekend
July 3, 2026
The staff at Mining Connection will be out of the office today and back Monday, July 6. Daily news posts will start back up on Monday. In the meantime, take some time to read about the history of mining and
Expand Energy Appoints Marcel Teunissen as Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer
June 30, 2026
Expand Energy has appointed Marcel Teunissen as executive VP and chief financial officer. “Marcel brings a rare blend of financial depth, disciplined strategic leadership, and hands-on operations experience across the full energy value chain,” said Michael Wichterich, Expand Energy’s chairman
Prairie Operating Co. Promotes Gregory Patton to CEO, Appoints Michael Shelly as CFO
June 26, 2026
Prairie Operating Co. has promoted Gregory Patton to chief executive officer and member of the board of directors, and appointed Michael Shelly as chief financial officer. In connection with these leadership changes, Rich Frommer will transition from interim president and
Tullow Oil Appoints Roald Goethe as Chairman
June 1, 2026
Tullow Oil has appointed Roald Goethe as chair of the board. “It is an honor to be appointed as chair of Tullow. I look forward to supporting Ian, Richard, and the team and engaging with our key stakeholders as we
