Plains Midstream Canada to acquire Empress NGL business

Plains Midstream Canada ULC has entered into a definitive agreement to pay $200 million (Can.) in cash to acquire the ownership interests held by Westcoast Energy Inc. in Spectra Energy Corp.’s Canadian natural gas liquids business. Source: News

Richards to become Chevron’s treasurer

Randolph S. Richards has been appointed Chevron Corp.’s corporate vice-president and treasurer, effective May 1. Source: News

Gassco tabs new management team

Norwegian state-owned Gassco AS selected a new management team, which took over Mar. 29. Source: News

Hrudey to take role of APEGA president

Steve E. Hrudey will become president of the Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) at its 2016 annual general meeting in Edmonton on Apr. 22. Source: News

Petrobras launches voluntary termination program

Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) has created a voluntary termination program, open to all employees regardless of age and tenure, in an effort to “optimize productivity and reduce costs,” the Brazilian state-owned firm said. Source: News

Petrobras outlines new executive structure

The board of Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) has approved an executive structure as part of a new administrative structure outlined in January. Source: News

Nguer selected as Total president, marketing and services

Momar Nguer has been appointed president, marketing and services, and member of the executive committee of Total SA. He has served as senior vice-president, Africa and Middle East, marketing and services, since December 2011. Source: News