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BP promoted Lamar McKay to deputy group chief executive. McKay’s responsibilities will include strategy and long-term planning, safety and operational risk management, technology, and corporate governance. He had previously served as the company’s upstream chief executive since 2013 and has been on its executive team since 2008, a year before his appointment as chairm…

The amount of data within industry continues to grow. Information management is a significant challenge, but it provides an opportunity for improved project performance.

Samir Brikho stepped down from his position as chief executive officer (CEO) at Amec Foster Wheeler. Brikho had been Amec’s CEO since 2006, overseeing the company’s USD 3 billion acquisition of Foster Wheeler in 2014. Prior to joining Amec, he served as chief executive at ABB Lummus Global, head of the power systems division at the ABB Group, and was a member of the S…

In maturing oil wells, oil production is often restricted as reservoir pressure depletes. Two case studies highlight the application of two-screw multiphase pump systems in to extend well life.

Many of the platforms in the North Sea are late in life, operating long past their initial design expectations due to costly life-extension work. Decommissioning has moved slowly, but the low price environment is likely to accelerate the trend.

Todd Story joined STV as vice president and operations manager in its energy services division, where he will oversee operations in Denver and Bismarck, North Dakota. Story has more than 20 years of experience in technical management, project management, operations, and business development. He holds a BS in civil engineering from the University of Colorado.

Why do we as an industry do so poorly in executing large capital projects? Oil and gas is not alone. The many reasons for failure of megaprojects fall into five broad categories.

The main drivers for sizing gas scrubbers have been performance requirements, process conditions, and project specifications. However, optimizing cost, delivery times, and weight is not the same as improving scrubber performance.

MPG Pipeline Contractors hired Neal Jinkerson as a project manager. Jinkerson has nearly 50 years of pipeline experience, having worked for Henkels & McCoy for much of his career. He holds a BBA in US business history from the University of California-Berkeley and a BBA in construction management from the University of Denver.

Jeramie Pinter has joined MPG Pipeline Contractors as a project manager. Pinter has more than 10 years of project management experience. He came to MPG from PSC/Sprint Pipeline Services. He holds a BBA in finance from the University of Houston.

Borets appointed David Langley as North American health, safety, and environment (HSE) manager. Langley, who will be based in Houston, will be responsible for developing and implementing new HSE policies and programs within the company. Langley has received accreditation as a certified safety professional by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and as a certifi…

Panelists at CERAWeek discussed the numerous steps their companies are taking to achieve large-scale permanent, in addition to cyclical, capex reductions on major projects.