LLOG Exploration Co. LLC, of Covington, Louisiana, US, has made several new hires, appointments, and promotions. James Pick joined the company as managing director, acquisitions and divestitures. He has more than 30 years of experience in the energy industry. Prior to joining LLOG, Mr Pick was the director of business planning and development for Eni Petroleum Co. Michael Altobelli was promoted to vice-president, land. Since 2007, Mr Altobelli has served as Gulf of Mexico deepwater land manager in LLOG’s Houston office. John Doughtie was promoted to vice-president, exploration, for LLOG’s Houston office. With more than 26 years of industry experience, he was president of Linder-Doughtie Energy prior to joining LLOG in 2002. Philip LeJeune was promoted to vice-president, planning and budgeting. Since joining LLOG in 1997, Mr LeJeune has held various positions in the marketing, production accounting, A&D, and planning departments.