Coastal Says Hello to Non-Executive Director

- Coastal Says Hello to Non-Executive Director

Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Coastal Energy Co.

Coastal announced the appointment of Andrew Cochran as Non-Executive Director of the Company effective from Thursday, July 21, 2011.

Randy Bartley, President & CEO of Coastal commented, "We are pleased to have Mr. Cochran join our Board of Directors. His extensive experience in the international energy industry will be a great asset as Coastal continues to grow as a company."

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EnQuest Welcomes Non-Executive Director

- EnQuest Welcomes Non-Executive Director

Tuesday, June 14, 2011
EnQuest plc

EnQuest announced the appointment of Clare Spottiswoode CBE as a Non-Executive Director with effect from July 1, 2011.

Clare has held a number of senior positions in the energy sector including most recently serving as a non-executive director of Tullow Oil PLC in addition to previous roles as Deputy Chairman of British Energy PLC and Director General of Ofgas. She is currently Chairman of Gas Strategies Consulting Ltd and EnergySolutions Inc and serves as a non-executive director at G4S plc and Ilika PLC. Clare is also a member of the Independent Commission on Banking for the UK Treasury.

James Buckee, Chairman of EnQuest, said, "I am delighted to welcome Clare to EnQuest as a Non-Executive Director. Clare's wealth of experience from both within and beyond the energy industry will make her an invaluable addition to the Board. I look forward to working with her as EnQuest continues to develop and execute its strategy."

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Beach Welcomes New Non-Executive Director

- Beach Welcomes New Non-Executive Director

Friday, May 27, 2011
Beach Energy Ltd.

Beach has appointed an additional Independent Non-Executive Director, Ms. Belinda Robinson, to its Board.

Ms. Robinson is the outgoing Chief Executive of the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA), a role she has held since July 2005. In her time at APPEA, Ms. Robinson has worked tirelessly to deliver the policy, regulatory and fiscal framework necessary to underpin the full growth potential of Australia's oil and gas industry. She is a regular public speaker on energy policy and the promotion of Australia's oil and gas industry. During her tenure, membership has more than doubled and the profile and influence of APPEA has led to it becoming one of Australia's preeminent national industry bodies. Testament to this achievement has been the success of the most recent APPEA conference, held in Perth, which recorded the largest delegate attendance in its history.

Having held a number of senior and senior executive positions within the federal Government, including almost a decade with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and as a former chief executive of the Australian Plantation Products & Paper Industry, Ms. Robinson brings to the Beach Board extensive knowledge and experience in public policy, government processes, change management and corporate governance. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, has completed the Company Director Diploma and is currently participating in the AICD's ASX 200 Chairman's Mentoring Program.

Ms. Robinson will join the existing Board of Mr. Robert Kennedy (Independent Non-Executive Chairman), Mr. Glenn Davis (Independent Non-Executive Deputy Chairman), Mr. Reg Nelson (Managing Director), Mr. Neville Alley (Independent Non-Executive Director), Mr. Franco Moretti (Independent Non-Executive Director) and Mr. John Butler (Independent Non-Executive Director).

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Hydra Energy Welcomes Non-Executive Chairman

- Hydra Energy Welcomes Non-Executive Chairman

Monday, May 16, 2011
Hydra Energy

Hydra Energy announced the appointment of Mr. Andy Rigg as Non-Executive Chairman with immediate effect.

Andy has over forty years of experience in the oil and gas and energy sectors working in geological and managerial executive positions and also in non-executive Board positions in such companies as Esso Australia, Santos, Ampolex, Anzon Australia and MEO Australia. His most recent roles were as Deputy Chairman of Mosaic Oil prior to that company's successfully implemented Scheme of Arrangement with AGL Energy Limited in 2010, and as Managing Director of Elk Petroleum Limited.

Paul Nimmo, Managing Director of Hydra Energy said, "I have known and worked with Andy for a number of years and am delighted that he is joining the Hydra Energy team. His experience, knowledge and network within the upstream industry together with his significant geological expertise will further enhance the capabilities and strategic input of the board, leading to the continued growth of Hydra Energy."

Hydra Energy is backed by Barclays Natural Resource Investments (BNRI), a division of Barclays Capital.

Meb Somani, Head of Oil & Gas Investments at BNRI said, "We are very pleased to have a person of Andy's caliber joining the Hydra team and we look forward to working closely with him, and the Hydra team, as it acquires its first assets."

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