Wood Mackenzie Appoints Zhou as Head of Power, Renewables Business

Xizhou Zhou most recently led the global power and renewables division at S&P Global’s commodity insights business and the Asia Pacific gas, power and renewables business.

New Non-executive Director Tony O’Neill Appointed to Woodside Board

Anthony (Tony) O’Neill, who has extensive experience in the global mining industry, is joining Woodside’s board of directors. 

International Battery Metals Names New CEO

Iris Jancik will succeed Garry Flowers as IBAT CEO when she takes the helm in mid-August.

Enverus Names Manuj Nikhanj as New CEO

Enverus President Manuj Nikhanj will take over as CEO of the top energy analytics firm on July 1, succeeding Jeff Hughes, who will continue as executive chairman.

Randolph Bell Joins JERA Americas as VP of Government, Regulatory Affairs

Randolph Bell will lead government engagement teams for JERA Americas at the local, state and federal level while focusing on energy markets.

Berntsen Joins Xcel as Executive VP, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer

Rob Berntsen is assuming the role from Amanda Rome, who had been in the position on an interim basis.

Kimbell Royalty's Board Member Ben Fortson Passes Away

Ben Fortson had more than 60 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and was with Kimbell Royalty Partners from its IPO in 2017 into 2024.

Akin Energy Practice Adds Midstream Specialist as Partner

Trent Bridges, who served as vice president and assistant general counsel for Magellan Midstream Partners, has represented clients in a range of energy transactions, infrastructure development projects and investments, with a particular emphasis on the midstream industry.

Petrobras CEO Prates to Step Down

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has requested that Petrobras CEO Jean Paul Prates resign following a dispute over dividend payments.

ProPetro Adds Exxon Designee Volkov to Board

Alex Volkov is currently the transition executive tasked with planning the integration of Pioneer Natural Resources and Exxon Mobil.