Tapped

Lucien Bouchard, the popular former premier of Quebec, has been tapped to chair the Quebec Oil and Gas Association (QOGA), which is leading the charge to expand exploration in the province’s Utica Shale basin. Bouchard, who was Quebec’s premier from 1996 to 2001, previously served as Canada’s Minister of the Environment and once was Head of the Official Opposition in the House of Commons. He will replace Andre Caille on Feb. 21 at QOGA’s general assembly. Quebec’s drilling industry is much smaller than its provincial counterparts; QOGA was established less than two years ago in April 2009.

Lucien Bouchard, the popular former premier of Quebec, has been tapped to chair the Quebec Oil and Gas Association (QOGA), which is leading the charge to expand exploration in the province’s Utica Shale basin.

New Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has tapped wind energy executive Tanuj “T.J.” Deora to head the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO). Deora replaces a former state legislator, Tom Plant.

America’s Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) has tapped Tom Hassenboehler as vice president of policy development and legislative affairs. He joins ANGA after nearly a decade on Capitol Hill, serving as minority counsel to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and as counsel on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Hassenboehler previously worked in the offices of former Reps. Billy Tauzin (R-LA) and Bob Riley (R-AL). “[His] knowledge of energy and environmental policy, coupled with his deep understanding of Congress and the many benefits of natural gas, will be a tremendous asset to ANGA’s efforts to promote greater utilization of this clean, domestic energy source,” said ANGA President Regina Hopper. Hassenboehler earned a bachelor’s degree and juris doctorate from Louisiana State University.

Joseph Martens, who was tapped by Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week to lead New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in 2010 suggested the state wait until a federal study had been completed on hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracking) impacts to health and the environment before implementing rules for Marcellus Shale drillers.

Joseph Martens, who was tapped by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday to lead New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), last year suggested the state wait until a federal study had been completed on hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracking) impacts to health and the environment before implementing rules for Marcellus Shale drillers.

Untapped unconventional gas plays still exist in pockets across North America, but domestic producers are branching out to test prospects in Europe, the Asian Pacific area, Africa and elsewhere to stake their claims in the next big shale plays.

Peter Tumminello, who has been acting president of Houston-based Sequent Energy Management since early March, has been tapped to take over the unit by the AGL Resources board of directors. Tumminello’s predecessor, Douglas N. Schantz, in March apparently drowned in the Mississippi River in New Orleans (see Daily GPI, March 11).”With this appointment of Pete, we expect Sequent to continue to grow its leadership position as a provider of asset management services to the wholesale gas industry in North America,” said AGL CEO John W. Somerhalder II. As president, Tumminello is to lead all aspects of Sequent’s operations, including natural gas asset management, supply and distribution, trading and producer services. He also would play a key role in developing and implementing long-term growth plans for Sequent and is to join AGL’s policy committee, which develops business goals for the organization. Tumminello, who joined Sequent’s executive management team in 2003, previously was executive vice president of business development and support. Tumminello also has worked for Green Mountain Energy Co., TPC Corp. and ARCO Oil and Gas Co.

Peter Tumminello, who has been acting president of Houston-based Sequent Energy Management since early March, has been tapped to take over the unit by the AGL Resources board of directors. Tumminello’s predecessor, Douglas N. Schantz, in March apparently drowned in the Mississippi River in New Orleans (see Daily GPI, March 11).”With this appointment of Pete, we expect Sequent to continue to grow its leadership position as a provider of asset management services to the wholesale gas industry in North America,” said AGL CEO John W. Somerhalder II. As president, Tumminello is to lead all aspects of Sequent’s operations, including natural gas asset management, supply and distribution, trading and producer services. He also would play a key role in developing and implementing long-term growth plans for Sequent and is to join AGL’s policy committee, which develops business goals for the organization. Tumminello, who joined Sequent’s executive management team in 2003, previously was executive vice president of business development and support. Tumminello also has worked for Green Mountain Energy Co., TPC Corp. and ARCO Oil and Gas Co.