Indonesia names Sumarso director general

Luluk Sumarso was named Indonesias director general of Oil and Gas, effective July 5, succeeding Iin Arifin Takhyan, who was appointed vice-president director of state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina in March. Sumarso previously served as secretary-general at the energy ministry and also as director-general for electricity and energy utilization. (July 7, 2006)