Hrudey to take role of APEGA president

Steve E. Hrudey will become president of the Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) at its 2016 annual general meeting in Edmonton on Apr. 22. Source: News


Petrobras launches voluntary termination program

Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) has created a voluntary termination program, open to all employees regardless of age and tenure, in an effort to “optimize productivity and reduce costs,” the Brazilian state-owned firm said. Source: News


Petrobras outlines new executive structure

The board of Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) has approved an executive structure as part of a new administrative structure outlined in January. Source: News


Nguer selected as Total president, marketing and services

Momar Nguer has been appointed president, marketing and services, and member of the executive committee of Total SA. He has served as senior vice-president, Africa and Middle East, marketing and services, since December 2011. Source: News


California regulators approve restart of ExxonMobil’s Torrance refinery

California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) has approved an order that will allow ExxonMobil Corp. to restart the fluid catalytic cracker (FCC) at its 155,000-b/d refinery at Torrance, Calif., which has been shuttered since an explosion and ensuing fire struck the unit in February 2015. Source: News


Congressmen express concerns over BSEE offshore well control rule

Two US House Republicans expressed concern over the US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s offshore well control rule and recommended an additional 180 days for comments to address problems in the regulations. Source: News