CSignum Promotes Reyes to Chief Commercial Officer
, Texas.Reyes is an offshore expert with over 20 years of experience across the energy industry value chain and has held a variety of commercial and technical roles focused on subsea infrastructure, asset economics, regulatory policy and corporate strategy. On August 5, she was honored by the Society of Petroleum Engineers-Gulf Coast Section in their annual SPE-GCS Awards and Scholarships Banquet for her work providing E&P and A&D careerists with industry knowledge sharing and professional development opportunities.“Molly has a strong commercial background serving ocean industries and inspires
Borets US Names Lekic as CEO
of business development focusing on U.S. growth opportunities. Lekic received a degree in mining engineering from the University of Leeds, UK, and a master’s degree in business administration from Colorado State University at Fort Collins, Colo., U.S. He is an active member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers
Kondapi Named Subsea Director at Texas A&M
provide a program so that students truly understand the technical details of subsea engineering and the practical skills required for the industry. The college of engineering currently offers a masters of engineering with an emphasis in subsea engineering. Kondapi is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and a founding member of the Upstream Engineering and Flow Assurance Forum of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Kondapi received his Ph.D. from Tennessee Technological University and Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Andhra University, all
Nigeria Energy Sector Closing the Gender Gap
place in this male-dominated field. Since 2010, federal initiatives, such as the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act, have paved the way for Nigeria's energy industry to shift ownership from international oil companies to domestic investors. Organizations, such as the Society of Petroleum Engineers Nigeria Council, are working to empower Nigerian women to move away from traditional low-capital businesses toward the energy industry's leadership positions. Several female entrepreneurs in particular are working tirelessly to increase women's stake in the industry. At the helm of
Students to Compete for SPE Energy Apprentice 2014
Around 66 students from universities across Scotland will compete to be named the 2014 Energy Apprentice in a competition organized and hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Young Professional Aberdeen Section Committee. Sponsored by Total, the event will provide students with a unique opportunity to test their oil and gas knowledge and experience situations similar to those encountered in a graduate employment interview. Students will be challenged throughout four rounds which will include technical questions, team building challenges, fast paced interviews and ‘stand-up’/pu
Sound Oil Promotes Italy MD to its Board
and reservoir engineering. He has managed large teams in complex operations in sensitive onshore and offshore environments and has worked in Italy, Venezuela, Nigeria, Indonesia, UK and Congo. Luca holds a Degree in Geology from Milan University and is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). Simon Davies, Sound Oil's Chairman, commented, "Luca is a core part of the Sound Oil team and has made a significant contribution to the development of our exciting Italian portfolio. I am delighted that he is joining the Board."
SPE Aberdeen Names Lowdon Chairman
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Aberdeen Section has appointed Ross Lowdon as Chairman. He takes over from Anthony Onukwu and will hold the chairmanship until September 2015. Beginning his career as a hydrographic surveyor, Lowdon has more than 20 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry and is currently the head of the surveying domain for Schlumberger Drilling & Measurement, globally. He holds a degree in land economy from The University of Aberdeen and an MSc in Drilling and Well Engineering from Robert Gordon University. Lowdon said, “The positive changes
RMSpumptools Appoints Boeri VP of Sales
Boeri as vice president of global sales. One of the industry’s leading names in electrical connectors, Boeri will head up the Aberdeenshire-based company’s Electrical Penetrator division. With over 30 years’ experience in the industry and long-standing membership of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, he is a prominent figure within the sector. Commenting on his appointment, Mr Boeri explains: "The move to RMSpumptools was driven by two main factors - technology and flexibility. As the challenges in oil production increase, so the technology needs to stay one step ahead.
Australia Job Seekers Meet Employers at AOG Perth Conference
worth of gas investment on the drawing board. A mix of presentations and networking opportunities are on offer with speakers from Curtin University, Woodside, Subsea 7, Technip, Schlumberger, CB&I, Engineers Australia, the University of Western Australia, Wood Group Kenny, New Latitude and the Society for Petroleum Engineers. Deloitte, Partner – Human Capital, Julie Harrison, speaking at an earlier conference session identified the need for employers to align their workforce plan to the business strategy to enable future capability requirements necessary for growth. “The identification
