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FMC Technologies announces executive management changes

FMC Technologies has announced that Bill Schumann, executive VP and CFO, has chosen to retire from the company after 30 years of service, effective Aug. 31, 2012.

Otto Energy appoints CEO

Otto Energy has appointed Gregor McNab as CEO.

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PD&MS Energy has appointed Dave MacKay as CEO, and Simon Rio as managing director.

BG Group chairman to step down in 2012

Sir Robert Wilson has announced his intention to stand down as chairman of BG Group at the conclusion of the company’s Annual General Meeting in May 2012.

TAQA appoints CEO

The Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. (TAQA) has appointed Carl Sheldon as CEO.

Dril-Quip announces management changes

Dril-Quip, Inc. announced that J. Mike Walker has retired and is stepping down from his positions as chairman of the board, CEO, and as a board member.

BDO Natural Resources adds assurance partner

BDO USA has appointed Mike Grubbs as assurance partner in the Natural Resources industry practice.

ACE Winches appoints COO

ACE Winches has appointed Graeme Wood as COO.

AUMA appoints managing director

AUMA has appointed Paul Hopkins as managing director of AUMA Actuators Ltd.

UTEC Survey appoints general manager

UTEC Survey has appointed Gordon Lyall as general manager for the Middle East and Caspian region.

Badger Explorer ASA appoints CEO

Badger Explorer ASA has appointed David Blacklaw as CEO.

International Pipeline and Offshore Contractors Association elect board of directors

At the 45th Annual International Pipeline and Offshore Contractors Association Convention in Beijing Sept. 12-16, the association elected its board of directors for 2011 to 2012.

Company News

Wärtsilä Hamworthy lands Petrobras flare gas recovery contract

Wärtsilä Hamworthy has won a contract to supply its flare gas recovery packages to four FPSO units under construction for Petrobras.

RWE Dea contracts AGR for reservoir assistance

RWE Dea has awarded AGR a frame agreement to provide reservoir services.

Cairn completes Agora acquisition

Cairn Energy has completed the acquisition of Agora Oil & Gas AS.

GE to open new training facility in Houston

GE Energy (NYSE: GE) has invested $10 million for the development of a new oil and gas training facility in Houston.

SapuraClough acquires Helix shares in Sapura Helix joint venture

SapuraClough Offshore has acquired the shares of Helix in the Sapura Helix JV (formerly known as Clough Helix JV).

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