A petroleumengineer by training, Bloomquist has more than 40 years’ industry experience, theexplorer said.

Charuk stepped down as chief executive, president anddirector after eight years with the company, the explorer said without specifying a reason.

The departure comes weeks after the minnow was hit by USsupermajor ExxonMobil’s decision to exit all activities in Indonesian coal-bedmethane, including three blocks that were a key part of the Calgary company’sportfolio.

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