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E&P Highlights: Jan. 6, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including company resignations and promotions and the acquisition of an oilfield service and supply company.
Talos Energy Zeroing in on New Skipper After Interim CEO Quits
Talos Energy said it has identified a finalist candidate to serve as the company’s permanent CEO starting end of first-quarter 2025.
Former IPAA Chair Steven Hinchman Dies at 66
During his time with IPAA, Steven Hinchman founded Scala Energy and became its president and CEO.
Vantage Drilling Names Williams Thomson as New COO
Thomson is currently Vantage’s chief commercial officer and CTO and has served the company since 2008.
Rising Phoenix Names Executive as New Director of Capital
Rising Phoenix Capital appointed Ben Fujihara, a tenured financial executive, to oversee the company’s capital strategy, investor relations and business development.
Natron Energy Appoints New CEO
Sodium ion battery technology company Natron Energy has appointed Wendell Brooks as the company’s new CEO to lead growth initiatives in 2025.
NOV Appoints Former Denbury CEO Chris Kendall to Board
NOV Inc. appointed former Denbury CEO Chris Kendall to its board, which has expanded to 11 directors.
Utica’s Encino Adds Former Marathon Director to Board
Brent J. Smolik, who most recently served on Marathon Oil’s board until its merger with ConocoPhillips, will join Encino Acquisition Partners as a director.
J. Douglas Schick Succeeds PEDEVCO Majority Owner Simon Kukes as CEO
Simon G. Kukes, who took over PEDEVCO in 2018, said the company has since worked toward entering joint development agreements in the Permian and Denver-Julesburg basins.
Devon CEO Muncrief to Retire, COO Gaspar to Take Top Job in March
Devon Energy President and CEO Rick Muncrief, who has led Devon during past four years, will retire March 1. The board named COO Clay Gaspar as his successor.