Ophir names two regional directors

Ophir Energy, operator of the Fortuna FLNG project offshore Equatorial Guinea, said on Wednesday it named two regional directors.

The UK-listed oil and gas group appointed John Bell to the position of Director – Asia and Oliver Quinn to the position of Director – Africa and Global New Ventures.

“Both John and Oliver start their new roles with immediate effect, reporting directly to Chief Operating Officer Dr Bill Higgs, and will be responsible for maximising the value of the assets and growing Ophir’s footprint in their respective regions,” Ophir said in a statement.

John, who will be based in Bangkok, was previously General Manager of Ophir’s Thai business having joined Ophir as part of the acquisition of Salamander Energy in 2015. Oliver, who will be located in London, joined the company in 2013 and his most recent role was Director – New Business.