Watson: Global accords can tackle more than climate change

US policies could do a better job recognizing that the world’s developing countries have needs and priorities beyond controlling greenhouse gas emissions, Chevron Corp. Chief Executive Officer John S. Watson told a Washington audience. Source: News


Restore USGS emphasis on mineral resources, GOP senators urge Trump

Four Republican US senators asked President Donald J. Trump to refocus the US Geological Survey on its primary mission, which they said is to assess US mineral reserves, and to nominate an economic geologist as the US Department of the Interior agency’s next director. Source: News


Van Riet appointed EVP, CFO of Swift Energy

Gleeson Van Riet has joined Swift Energy Co., Houston, as executive vice-president and chief financial officer. He succeeds Alton Heckaman, who announced his retirement in August 2016. Source: News