People
Pierce & O’Neill, LLP, founders Jesse Pierce and Jack O’Neill have been named among the nation’s top energy and natural resources litigation attorneys in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Energy Lawyers listing. The list identifies top-tier attorneys who navigate the evolving energy landscape, from traditional oil and gas litigation to cutting-edge issues in renewables, regulatory matters and environmental disputes.
Paradigm appointed Scott Ingram as the Norway director to expand the deployment of its technologies into the Norwegian markets. He brings over 28 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in various management and leadership roles in wireline operations. Based in Norway, Ingram has built a career that spans Europe, the U.S., the Middle East and the Far East.
AET, an owner and operator of maritime transportation assets and s, has appointed Nick Potter as president & CEO. He also assumed the role of vice president, Petroleum & Products at MISC Group. Potter brings over 35 years of experience in the maritime and energy sectors, having led commercial, technical, and operational teams positions as head of shipping and maritime for Asia, Pacific, and the Middle East at Shell, and global head of Maritime at BG Group.
NDT Global appointed Muthu Chandrasekaran as senior vice president of Global Sales, effective Jan 1. Muthu will spearhead global sales strategies and business development initiatives, focusing on expanding NDT Global’s footprint in critical markets.
Business
Belzona, a repair composite and protective coatings company, appointed Southey Contracting Limitada (SCL) as an authorized distributor in Angola. The Company operates across multiple industries, including oil and gas, power generation, petrochemical, mining, marine and energy – offering a range of services.
Hylan, which full-service turnkey utility construction services, is expanding its capabilities with the launch of its new Pipeline Division. This expansion is designed to meet a broader range of infrastructure needs, supporting the evolving demands of the energy, utility and transportation sectors.
Bowman acquired UP Engineering, enhancing it capabilities in pipeline infrastructure, facility engineering and regulatory compliance. The company said the move is designed to adapt to shifts driven by regulatory changes and market fluctuations.
Schneider Electric, a digital transformation of energy management and automation company, has launched a new Innovation Center in Houston. The 10,500-square-foot facility was part of Schneide’s previously announced $2 billion incremental capacity investment for the 2024-2027 period.
McElroy, the design and manufacture of thermoplastic fusion equipment, launched three new micro-websites in Mexico, Peru and Chile. On these new sites, users can find information about McElroy equipment available for sale or find service options in their regions.
Associations
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) created a nonprofit philanthropic organization focused on workforce development and changes to AMPP’s governance system that allow greater focus on emerging and global opportunities. As part of the transition, the responsibilities of the former AMPP Global Center Board are porting to the main AMPP Board. The first chair of the 2025 AMPP Board will be Juan Caballero, owner/managing director, NAINSO), Panama City, Panama.