Maurel & Prom: New CEO

Maurel & Prom has named former Total executive Olivier de Langavant to replace Michel Hochard as chief executive. De Langavant, a former managing director of Total E&P Angola who was most recently a member of the Total Group Management Committee, takes over with effect from 1 November. Earlier this year, M&P acquired the 20% stakes in Angola blocks 3/05 and 3/05A previously owned by Angola Japan Oil Company, and the company is considering buying Colombia-focused Amerisur Resources.