31-08-2013, 02:20 PM
Pretoria - Acting Minister of Energy Dipuo Peters has expressed sadness at the death of petroleum company BP’s CEO, Gerard Derbesy.
According to reports, Derbesy collapsed while playing tennis on Wednesday.
He became BP Southern Africa's CEO on 1September 2011. In 2012 he was elected as the Chairman of the South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA).
“Mr Derbesy will be remembered for his passion and dedication to his work which earned him the admiration and adoration of many in the energy sector.
“His death creates a huge void as we still had hopes of engaging him and tapping into his wealth of knowledge and expertise at many levels as a partner in government, as we push back the frontiers of energy poverty in our country and our continent,†said Peters in a statement.
On behalf of the South African government, the acting minister extended wishes of strength and courage to his wife and children and the BP management and staff worldwide. – SAnews.gov.za
According to reports, Derbesy collapsed while playing tennis on Wednesday.
He became BP Southern Africa's CEO on 1September 2011. In 2012 he was elected as the Chairman of the South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA).
“Mr Derbesy will be remembered for his passion and dedication to his work which earned him the admiration and adoration of many in the energy sector.
“His death creates a huge void as we still had hopes of engaging him and tapping into his wealth of knowledge and expertise at many levels as a partner in government, as we push back the frontiers of energy poverty in our country and our continent,†said Peters in a statement.
On behalf of the South African government, the acting minister extended wishes of strength and courage to his wife and children and the BP management and staff worldwide. – SAnews.gov.za