Obituaries

Texas Oil Billionaire William ‘Tex’ Moncrief Jr. Dies at 101

Moncrief, a Texas wildcatter who helped build a father-son venture into a multi-billion-dollar business over more than 70 years in the oil and gas industry, has died at age 101. 

December 30, 2021

In Memoriam: Thank You, Steve Toon

Oil and Gas Investor pays tribute to late editor-in-chief Steve Toon, who suddenly passed away in October.

November 5, 2021

Steve Toon, Investor Editor-in-Chief, Dies Suddenly

Steve Toon assumed the lead editorial role at Oil and Gas Investor magazine in 2016 after building an impressive industry following as OGI’s resident A&D expert. 

October 25, 2021

Chevron Mourns Passing of Former Texaco Chairman Alfred DeCrane

Alfred C. DeCrane Jr. served as chairman and CEO of Texaco prior to its merger with Chevron in 2001.

September 27, 2021

Former Saudi Oil Minister Yamani, Face of 1973 Oil Embargo, Dies

Known for his elegant manner and trademark goatee, Sheikh Zaki Yamani’s 24-year tenure running the oil affairs of the world’s biggest producer made him a global celebrity during the inflationary “oil shocks” of the 1970s.

February 23, 2021

In Memoriam: Oil Industry Legend David L. Bole

Throughout his 50-year career in the oil and gas industry, David L. Bole was best known as a tireless networker and business builder.

June 1, 2020

On the Move

Check out the latest new hires, appointments and promotions as well as new company office and facility openings. 

June 1, 2020

In Memoriam: Joe Foster, 1934-2020

Remembering the wildcatter who formed Newfield Exploration Co. and was a leader of the American oil and gas industry for more than 60 years.

June 1, 2020

Newfield Exploration Founder Joe B. Foster Passes Away

By the time he retired from Newfield Exploration in 2000, Foster had built the E&P company into a thriving multibillion-dollar business.

May 11, 2020

Long-time Energy Banker Evvy Goyanes Passes Away

Everardo “Evvy” Goyanes passed away on March 30 after a battle with cancer, according to a company release from Plains All American, where Goyanes had served on the board since the late 1990s.

April 6, 2020