Scott Sloan to assume post of BP Russia presidentApril 6, 2012 - 12:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Scott Sloan is to take up the post of President of BP Russia, replacing Jeremy Huck who will take up a post in the British company's London headquarters, Huck told Prime news agency on Friday, April 6. Sloan, formerly Huck's deputy, currently holds the post of chief financial officer in BP Russia, Huck said. BP considers Russia as one of the key assets in the company's global portfolio. Russian-British joint venture TNK-BP is the company's largest business in Russia. The British company is also exploring offshore Sakhalin island in partnership with the Russian oil major Rosneft, RIA Novosti reported. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |