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that the best way to serve markets during this opportunities and the appointment of Matt financial officer and announced that William
energy evolution is through an all-of-the- Steele as chief executive officer of the company “Bill” Buese will be transitioning from the
above energy mix. Pipelines continue to be the effective immediately. chief financial officer role effective April 3,
safest and most cost-efficient mode of long- Jonathan Barrett, Battalion’s Chairman 2023. In addition, on March 1, 2023, Matthew
haul transportation for liquid fuels.” of the Board commented, “Matt brings to Rucker joined the Gulfport leadership team as
The Southern California hub, which Battalion extensive E&P experience including senior vice president, operations.
provides a throughput of up to 20,000 barrels capital allocation, operations and internal John Reinhart, Gulfport’s CEO
per day (bpd) of blended diesel across the value creation. I am pleased to welcome Matt commented, “We are very pleased to welcome
two inland destination truck racks, has to the company and the board. His executive Michael to Gulfport. He brings over 20
been delivering RD to San Diego since the and board experience will allow us to thrive years of experience as a seasoned financial
beginning of February 2023, with deliveries to in the next phase of Battalion. I would also leader with deep expertise in the oil and gas
Colton recently commencing. The Southern like to thank Rich for his contributions to the industry and we look forward to his future
California hub connects marine supplies of company. Under his leadership, Battalion has contributions to our organisation.”
RD coming into the Ports of Los Angeles and achieved numerous objectives that set the “I am very excited to join the Gulfport
Long Beach to the Los Angeles market via the company up for success as it focuses on its team during this transformational time
truck rack at SFPP’s Carson Terminal and to organic value creation opportunities.” for both the company as well as the energy
KMI’s SFPP pipeline system for delivery to the Mr. Steele is a seasoned executive who has industry,” said Hodges. “I look forward to
Inland Empire and San Diego areas. founded and managed numerous businesses helping advance the company’s strategic
The Northern California hub, which in the energy industry. He was most recently direction as part of the leadership team
provides a throughput in aggregate of 21,000 the CEO of Bruin E&P Partners, a Bakken and consistently focusing on delivering
bpd of RD via the SFPP northern pipeline focused E&P company. During the last meaningful long-term value to our
system from the San Francisco Bay area decade, he has served as CEO of Ursa shareholders.”
to KMI’s Bradshaw, Fresno and San Jose Resources and Bruin E&P. He serves on Mr. Hodges joins Gulfport with more than
terminals, is now commencing movement the boards of Bruin Management, Bowline a decade of experience in financial leadership
of RD to those markets. KMI capitalised Energy, Carbon Path and the honours college roles for oil and gas companies operating
on existing infrastructure for the Northern and advisory board at the University of in the Appalachian Basin. Most recently,
California hub, with potential capacity Houston. Mr. Hodges served as senior vice president,
expansions available in subsequent phases. BATTALION OIL, April 03, 2023 finance and accounting at Leon Capital
KINDER MORGAN, April 3, 2023 Group. Prior to joining Leon Capital, he was
Gulfport Energy names the executive vice president and chief financial
officer for Montage Resources Corporation
Michael Hodges chief Company in November 2020. From 2012
MOVES until its merger with Southwestern Energy
Battalion announces financial officer and until joining Montage Resources in 2018, Mr.
Hodges served as the chief financial officer
appointment of new CEO announces leadership team for three upstream energy companies focused
on near-term value creation through the
and director changes acquisition and early-stage development of oil
and natural gas resources.
Battalion Oil today announced the resignation Gulfport Energy today named Michael GULFPORT ENERGY, April 3, 2023
of Richard Little who plans to pursue other Hodges executive vice president and chief

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