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bp Appoints Carol Howle as Deputy Chief Executive Officer
May 22, 2026
bp has appointed Carol Howle as deputy chief executive officer, effective immediately. Howle will continue to lead supply, trading and shipping (ST&S) and in her new role will also oversee the company’s ongoing portfolio review and strategy development. To support
Occidental Appoints Richard Jackson as President and CEO as Vicki Hollub Retires
May 19, 2026
Occidental’s board of directors, as part of its management succession planning, has named senior vice president and chief operating officer Richard Jackson to succeed Vicki Hollub as president and chief executive officer upon her retirement. Hollub will retire effective June
Senate Confirms Steve Pearce as Bureau of Land Management Director
May 19, 2026
Former southern New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce, 78, was confirmed Monday as the first Senate-confirmed director of the Bureau of Land Management under President Donald Trump. The final confirmation vote took place on the U.S. Senate floor in Washington, although
Chevron Promotes Amit Ghai to Controller
May 8, 2026
Chevron Corporation has appointed Amit R. Ghai as controller of Chevron, effective March 1, 2026. Ghai will succeed Alana Knowles, in anticipation of her expected retirement from Chevron in April 2026, after 38 years of service. “Over the course of
Woodside Energy Appoints Liz Westcott as CEO and and Managing Director
April 17, 2026
The board of Woodside Energy has appointed Elizabeth (Liz) Westcott as chief executive officer and managing director. “I am delighted with the appointment of Liz as Woodside’s next CEO and managing director. Liz’s proven track record of outstanding strategic leadership
Happy New Year!
December 30, 2025
As we reflect on this past year, we are grateful for all those who helped shape our business in the most significant way. This is an exciting industry to be a part of as this administration puts mining and oil
Wishing You a Merry Christmas!
December 23, 2025
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus this week we are humbled by his sacrifices made throughout his journey. This week many in our industry will be taking the week off to enjoy much needed time with family and friends
Plug Power Names Jose Luis Crespo as President and CEO
December 18, 2025
Plug Power has appointed Jose Luis Crespo as president and chief executive officer. Crespo assumes roll as president October 10 and will assume roll as CEO in March 2026. Crespo will succeed Andy Marsh as CEO. Andy Marsh will continue
CNX Resources Promotes Everett Good to Chief Financial Officer
November 5, 2025
CNX Resources has appointed Everett Good, the company’s current vice president of Finance and Treasury, to serve as chief financial officer, effective January 1, 2026. Good will succeed Alan Shepard who will assume the roles of president and chief executive
IPAA Appoints Edith Naegele as President and Chief Executive Officer
September 24, 2025
The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) board of directors has appointed Edith Naegele as the association’s new president and chief executive officer, effective September 22, 2025. The IPAA has more than 5,000 members who produce and develop oil and
