Baker Hughes has appointed Belgacem Chariag as company vice president and president of eastern hemisphere operations based in Dubai.

Perth-based Central Petroleum has appointed Stewart Bayford as exploration manager.

Scorpion Offshore has appointed Christen Sveaas to its board.

Scottish-based coal seam gas specialist Composite Energy has appointed Malcolm Greener as managing director of drilling subsidiary Geometric Drilling.

Melbourne-based Cougar Energy has appointed Brad Glynne as general manager - corporate finance.

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