Former Unocal Alaska head named president of company’s Spirit Energy 76 oil and gas operations

John Donohue, formerly head of Unocal Corp.’s Alaska operations, has been named head of the company’s Lower 48 oil and gas operations, Spirit Energy 76. Marty Miller, formerly vice president of new ventures and president of Unocal International Energy Ventures Ltd., has been named the new head of agricultural products, which includes the company’s Alaska oil and gas business.

Roger Beach, Unocal’s chairman and chief executive officer, said in a March 3 statement that Unocal has reorganized its top management structure. The company will now be lead by a four-person management committee, chaired by Beach. The committee will set strategic direction and investment priorities for the company.

In addition to Beach, the committee includes John Imle Jr., who has been elected vice chairman of the board of directors; Timothy Ling, appointed executive vice president, North American energy operations in addition to his position as chief financial officer; and Charles “Chuck” Williamson, who has been appointed executive vice president international energy operations.

Donohue reports to Ling.

“Unocal’s total reserve base plus resource potential is more than 8 billion barrels crude oil equivalent, five times our current size,” Beach said. “This new organization will put the right people in the right positions, enabling Unocal to realize that potential at the highest possible investment returns. It’s also a key element in our program to reduce cash costs by $150 to $200 million per year.”