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A Conversation with Kinder Morgan's Tom Martin
An interview with Tom Martin, president of the Natural Gas Pipelines Group for Kinder Morgan, one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. Martin is responsible for all commercial and operational activities of a system that includes 70,000 miles of natural gas transmission pipelines and gathering lines, plus storage, treating and processing facilities.
SGA Chair Caron Lawhorn on a Mission to Raise Industry’s Voice
Southern Gas Association Chair Caron Lawhorn is on a mission to give the natural gas industry a bigger voice in the national conversation on energy efficiency and sustainability.
Gabriel L. Ellisor
Energy XXI Gulf Coast appointed Gabriel L. Ellisor as a member of its board.
Kevin Fox
Pipeline construction company WHC Energy Services unanimously elected Kevin Fox as CEO.
Jeremy Goebel, Chris R. Chandler
Plains All American (PAA) promoted Jeremy Goebel to the new role of senior group vice president in a succession-planning move. Chris R. Chandler replaces Goebel as senior vice president, Strategic Planning and Acquisitions, following more than 20 years at Phillips 66, most recently as general manager of Corporate Strategy.
Albert Johnson
Albert Johnson was named executive vice president of Business Development at Dallas-based JupiterMLP.
Mark W. Smith, Juan Pablo Tardio
Helmerich & Payne appointed Mark W. Smith as chief financial officer to succeed Juan Pablo Tardio upon his retirement on June 30.
Firat Sever
Civil engineer Firat Sever has been tabbed to head the expanding Pipeline Division at QuakeWrap.
Jonathan McKenzie, Ivor Ruste
Cenovus Energy appointed Jonathan McKenzie as the company’s next chief financial officer. He will replace Ivor Ruste who retired April 30.
Scott J. Preston
Hi-Crush Partners announced Scott J. Preston will assume the role of chief operating officer.
Pradeep Verma
Subsea services business Kreuz Subsea hired Pradeep Verma as chief commercial officer and Marek Kaminski as director of marine assets.
Michel Marchand, Scott Harris
Michel Marchand is the new vice president of Case Construction Equipment for North America, replacing Scott Harris who took a similar role at Case IH.
Bipin Vora
Honeywell UOP announced Bipin Vora will be inducted to the National Academy of Engineering at its annual ceremony in Washington in September.
Jan Van Niekerk
SpotSee logistics company hired Jan Van Niekerk as vice president of engineering and innovation.
Brian Tienzo, Graham Robjohns
Brian Tienzo will step down as chief financial officer (CFO) of Golar LNG Limited and take the position of CEO at Golar LNG Partners. Graham Robjohns will replace Tienzo as CFO.
Valerie M. Williams
WPX Energy announced Valerie M. Williams was elected to the company’s board of directors.
Kevin Allen, Brian Laing and Andy Neuberger
CRC-Evans Pipeline International, Inc. (CRC-Evans) announces the promotion of Kevin Allen to president, Onshore West, replacing Brian Laing who will move to a chief advisor role for the company. Replacing Allen in his former role of director of sales, Onshore West is Andy Neuberger, who comes to CRC-Evans with more than 19 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
Jon Peters: When Life Grabs You by the Baseballs
Jon Peters, a former high school baseball phenom, explains how lessons he learned during his playing days have helped him forge a successful career in the oil and gas industry.
API Elects New CEO
The American Petroleum Institute has elected Mike Sommers as its next President and CEO. Sommers will succeed Jack Gerard, who is stepping down in August.
Kimberly Harris Sees Future Shaped by Customer Needs as AGA Turns 100
Puget Sound Energy President & CEO Kimberly Harris this year brings her unique combination of environmental sensibility and unabashed love for the energy industry to the international stage as chair of the American Gas Association as it celebrates its 100th year and hosts the World Gas Conference.
Greg Henderson
Greg Henderson has been selected as the 2017-18 chairman of the American Public Gas Association (APGA).
Gavin Sherwood
Simmons Edeco appointed Gavin Sherwood to the position of base manager in Denmark.
Greg Staff
Greg Staff has been hired as vice president of Hanson Professional Services and will be responsible for business development for private industry clients in the crude oil, natural gas and petrochemical industries.
David Pursell
David Pursell has been named senior vice president of Planning and Energy Fundamentals at Apache Corporation.
Drew Lafleur
Pipeline software provider Technical Toolboxes appointed Drew Lafleur as chief technology officer.
Tad Bostick
Well-Sense appointed Tad Bostick as Western Hemisphere commercial director.
Michael B. Smith
At a recent meeting of the Society of Petroleum Engineers Hydraulic Fracturing Technical Conference, NSI Technologies President Michael B. Smith was honored with the 2018 Legend of Hydraulic Fracturing Award, presented in recognition of his significant contributions to the field over a lifetime of work.
Harry Quarls, David Geenberg and Michael Hanna
Harry Quarls, Penn Virginia’s executive chairman, retired from his position and also stepped down a director of the company. Additionally, Penn Virginia announced the expansion of its board from five to seven members and with the appointments of David Geenberg and Michael Hanna as new independent board members.
Mary Roley
The Society of Protective Coatings honored Carboline’s Mary Roley with the Women in Coating Impact Award recently at a ceremony in New Orleans.
John Hollowell and Kevin Nichols
John Hollowell retired as president and CEO of Shell Midstream. Kevin Nichols, vice president for Shell Pipeline Company, succeeded Hollowell.
- Phillips 66 to Shut LA Oil Refinery, Ending Major Gasoline Output Amid Supply Concerns
- FERC Sides with Williams in Texas-Louisiana Pipeline Dispute with Energy Transfer
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- Malaysia’s Oil Exports to China Surge Amid Broader Import Decline
- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Marathon Oil to Lay Off Over 500 Texas Workers Ahead of ConocoPhillips Merger
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
