EMOI to get new boss

Indonesian unit of US Energy giant Exxon Mobil Corp. will have a new boss starting next month.

Terry McPhail will replace outgoing ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia (EMOI) President Peter J. Coleman.

McPhail?s previous assignment was Esso Angola Managing Director.

EMOI has extensive upstream operations in Indonesia including gas fields in North Aceh, Cepu oil block in Java and deepwater exploration blocks in Makassar Strait. The company is currently in negotiation with Indonesian government to extend contract to operate Natuna D-Alpha giant gas block in Natuna Sea. (bernard)