Tuesday, November 5, 2024

American University News

KCA Deutag Names Elkhoury CEO

Drilling and engineering contractor KCA Deutag has appointed a new chief executive Joseph Elkhoury, as ­current boss Norrie McKay prepares to retire. McKay will remain with the group in an advisory capacity until December 31, 2019, working closely with Joseph to ensure a smooth transition. Elkhoury brings to the role 26 years…

Moyo, Austin Join Chevron Board

Chevron Corporation announced that Dr. Dambisa Moyo and Dr. Wanda Austin have been elected to Chevron's board of directors. Dr. Moyo's appointment is effective October 11, 2016; she will serve on the company's Audit Committee. Dr. Austin's appointment is effective December 1, 2016; she will serve on the company's Board Nominating and Governance Committee and Public Policy Committee. "Dr. Moyo and Dr.

Colonial, Shippers to Face off over Pipeline Congestion

Executives from Colonial Pipeline, which runs the main fuel artery for the U.S. Atlantic Coast, will be questioned by customers and regulators on Wednesday after worsening congestion spawned secondary markets for space on the system, driving up costs for wholesale diesel and gasoline buyers. Refiners, retailers and trading…

Few Funds Ready To Follow Stanford's Lead On Fossil Fuel Stocks

Few if any of the big U.S. pension or college endowment funds appear ready to follow in Stanford University's footsteps and pull their money out of shares of coal miners or other fossil fuel producers. Officials from the pension systems for California's public employees and schoolteachers and New York public employees, the three largest U.S.