Hugh Fraser International (HFI)
Dubai, UAE, and Aberdeen, UK, has announced the addition of well services specialist Tim Eley, and well support expert Ahmed Al Mashgari to its consultancy. The two will work for HFI's Ventures International support service.
Eley has more than 25 years of experience in senior positions for well service companies, including BJ, Baker Hughes, Transocean, Schlumberger, and PSL Energy Services.
Al Mashgari, a specialist in submersible pump systems, has held senior positions with Abu Dhabi Co. for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO), Schlumberger, and Wood Group during his 22-year career.
HFI's Ventures International identifies growth opportunities for oil and gas related firms, and provides a bridgehead for exporting North Sea skills and technologies to Middle East countries.
Hugh Fraser International is a legal and commercial consultancy that also offers expertise on joint ventures, Dubai real estate, executive employment contracts, technology licensing and protection, brands, trademarks, and dispute resolution.
Grant Prideco Inc.
Houston, has named Judson Wallace as vice-president of manufacturing operations for the company's Tubular Technology & Services Div.
Wallace has more than 25 years of experience at Baker Hughes Inc., where he most recently was director of manufacturing for several Baker Oil Tools' plants. He earned a BS degree in industrial engineering from the University of Houston.
Grant Prideco Inc. is a world leader in drill stem technology development, and drill pipe manufacturing, sales and service, as well as a leader in drill bit technology, and provider of high-performance engineered connections, and premium tubular products and services.
Miller & Lents Ltd.
Houston, has elected Carl D. Richard as senior vice-president and member of the board, Leslie A. Fallon as vice-president, and Stephen M. Hamburg as vice-president.
Miller & Lents Ltd. is an international oil and gas consulting firm, serving the industry for over 55 years. The company's staff of petroleum engineers, geologists, geophysicists, and petrophysicists have extensive experience in performing independent reserves estimates and certifications in major oil and gas basins throughout the world.