Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Jan. 31, 2025)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including two more solar farms in Texas.

Bridger Photonics Announces New CEO to Support Company Growth

Bridger Photonics announced Ben Little as the company’s new CEO in support of the growth Bridger has experienced with the growing market adoption of its methane detection solutions.

Matador Appoints Paul W. Harvey to Board

Harvey holds over 40 years of investment experience and is currently the private wealth adviser at Dallas-based Vaquero Private Wealth.

Michael Hillebrand Appointed Chairman of IPAA

Oil and gas executive Michael Hillebrand has been appointed chairman of the Independent Petroleum Association of America’s board of directors for a two-year term.

Ovintiv Names Terri King as Independent Board Member

Ovintiv Inc. has named former ConocoPhillips Chief Commercial Officer Terri King as a new independent member of its board of directors effective Jan. 31.

Shell Adds Two Members to Executive Committee

Shell has named Andrew Smith and Machteld de Haan as members of its executive committee, effective April. 1.

Liberty Energy Appoints Arjun Murti to Board

Arjun Murti has over 30 years of experience as an equity research advisor.

Berry Announces Jeff Magids as New CFO

Jeff Magids was appointed as Berry Corp.’s new CFO on Jan. 21 in replacement of Mike Helm, effective immediately.

Opportune Adds Jade Wang as Principal in Oil, Gas Practice

Jade Wang will focus on growing advisory firm Opportune’s service lines in upstream, midstream and energy components.

Chevron Names Laura Lane as VP, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

Laura Lane will succeed Al Williams in overseeing Chevron Corp.’s government affairs, communication and social investment activities.