Jacques de Boisseson has been appointed general director of Total E&P Russia, succeeding Pierre Nerguararian.

Bernie Wolford appointed senior vice president - operations of US driller Noble Corp.

Rig owner Seadrill’s chief financial officer Esa Ikaheimonen will step down in the second half of the year.

TransCanada has appointed Rick Waugh as an independent director, effective 1 February.

Seismic contractor SeaBird Exploration has appointed Dag Reynolds as new chief executive.