Simone Sebastian
Simone is assistant editor for FuelFix.com. She's an award-winning reporter who has covered energy for the Houston Chronicle and education for the San Francisco Chronicle, among other major newspapers. You can follower her on Twitter, @SimonesNews. Contact her at 713-362-6145 or simone.sebastian@chron.com.
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Texas chemical engineers banking $140,000, as salaries rise
While the median salary for chemical engineers has risen 9 percent since 2011, the gender pay gap persists, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers has found in its most recent salary survey. More »
14 ways to slim your power bill this summer
Summer hasn’t started yet, but the heat has. Here are some lesser-known tips for conserving electricity and shaving dollars off of your utility bill. More »
Energy company hopes video game will help fill long list of job openings
Set in either the freezing waters of the North Sea or the blazing heat of Qatar, players of “Quest for Oil” must explore rock, secure licenses, and reach their production target faster than their opponents. More »
Marathon Oil chief information officer retires, new exec named
Leadership changes also were announced this week at Chevron and at Marathon Petroleum. More »
Feds: Texans at greatest risk for summer power problems
While Texas’ grid operator says the state’s power infrastructure is ready for the summer heat, warnings from the feds sound more perilous. More »
Reality show seeks to capture oil field workers in good light
A Houston-based producer feels reality TV hasn’t done the oil patch justice. So he’s developing his a show to challenge the negative roughneck stereotype. More »
Women fill nearly half of new oil industry jobs
Women scored nearly half of all new oil industry jobs during the first quarter of this year, according to Paul Caplan, president of Rigzone. It could signal a major turning point for an industry in which men make up about 80 percent of the workforce. More »
Report: Cyber security becoming top concern for energy industry
Cyberattacks and other IT security issues have become a top industry concern for the first time in the history of Ernst & Young’s recurring survey of energy executives, ranking No. 9 on the list of most important industry concerns of 2013. More »
Anadarko names Jim Kleckner to executive role
Anadarko has named James J. Kleckner executive vice president of international and deep-water operations. He succeeds Doug Lawler, who was tapped to be the next CEO of Chesapeake Energy Corp. earlier this month. More »
Moniz: ‘This is the crucial decade’ to develop renewable energy
Though it produces lower carbon emissions than other fossil fuels, natural gas should be viewed as a bridge to a more renewable energy-driven economy, Moniz said. More »
EnerVest acquires Anadarko Basin properties in $438M deal
Houston-based EnerVest will buy Laredo Petroleum Holdings’ interests in the Anadarko Basin for $438 million in cash. More »
CenterPoint heads north to assist in deadly tornado’s aftermath
CenterPoint Energy, the Houston-based power distribution company, is sending crews to Oklahoma to help restore electricity to homes and businesses rocked by Monday’s devastating tornado. More »
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