An United States based Nigerian, Uduak-Joe Ntuk has been appointed by the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom as the State Oil and Gas supervisor, to oversee the Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that DOGGR uses science and sound engineering practices to regulate the drilling, operation and permanent closure of energy resource wells.
A statement issued by the Governor stated that Ntuk had served as the Petroleum Administrator for the City of Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States of America.
It read, “In Los Angeles, he was responsible for oversight and policy of oil fields, gas storage facilities, petroleum refineries and pipeline franchise agreements.
“Prior to joining the city of Los Angeles, he had worked for several companies, including Tyco, General Electric and Chevron.
“Being a technical professional with both public and private sector energy experience, he provided technical advice to the Mayor, City Council, and various City Departments,” said the governor’s office.
