Challenger Energy announced the appointment of highly regarded resources industry executive Bill Bloking to the board as a Non-Executive Director.
Mr. Bloking, who has 40 years' experience in oil and gas and has held senior positions with BHP Billiton Petroleum, Exxon and Esso, has been serving as an adviser to the company. Among his current industry roles are Chairman of Nido Petroleum and Managing Director of mineral sands company Gunson Resources. Mr. Bloking replaces Paul Bilston, who is standing down as a Director due to increasing board commitments with other companies. Mr. Bilston will continue to provide technical support to the company as the company works towards securing an exploration license and a farm-in partner for its Cranemere shale gas project in South Africa's Karoo Basin.