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Chevron Names Gustavson CFO as Oil Giant Eyes CEO SuccessionChevron appointed New Energies president Jeff Gustavson as CFO, replacing Eimear Bonner who will oversee oil, gas, and refining operations. Both executives are viewed as potential successors to CEO Mike Wirth.
Ukraine's state oil and gas company Naftogaz is evaluating the purchase of five gas-turbine compressor units from Siemens Energy to upgrade infrastructure. The potential deal is part of a €6.6 billion cooperation agreement signed during German Chancellor Merz's visit.
Chevron CFO Eimear Bonner will become president of its oil, products and gas business, succeeded by Jeff Gustavson as CFO effective January 1, as part of broader leadership changes ahead of CEO succession.
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel stated Eurozone inflation remains high despite energy costs not yet impacting wages. He warned that low gas storage, refining capacity loss, and fertiliser shortages threaten future price stability.
Carlsberg agreed to acquire PepsiCo's bottlers in Georgia and Armenia from Revery, expanding their partnership to 17 markets. Analysts view the deal as a strategic signal of closer ties rather than an immediate revenue impact.
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd. appointed Izwan Ismail as its new managing director and CEO effective Jan. 1, 2027. Ismail succeeds Mazuin Ismail and brings experience leading the group's technology and digital ecosystem transformation.
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments from ExxonMobil and Suncor to block a Colorado climate damage lawsuit. A decision could affect nearly 60 similar cases filed by state and local governments against fossil fuel firms.
Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser stated that replenishing global crude and fuel stockpiles may take two years amid supply squeezes and conflict impacts. Approximately 3 billion barrels of supply were lost, further straining the already stressed storage system.
Brazilian assets rallied after Senator Flavio Bolsonaro led the presidential election first round, boosting stocks and currency amid expectations of pro-market reforms. Pulpmaker Suzano fell while retailers and lenders gained significantly.
Baker Hughes signed agreements with PDVSA and partners to develop natural gas and LNG infrastructure in Venezuela, covering upstream to commercialization, subject to US sanctions and regulatory approvals.
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