The chief executive of C&J Energy has died.
The news was announced by the company board, which said it would be meeting to discuss a succession plan following the death of Joshua E Comstock.
The 46-year-old’s cause of death has yet to be determined.
Chief financial officer Randy McMullen said:”It is with great sadness that we announce today the passing of my friend and colleague, Josh Comstock.”
C&J provides well completion and construction services to the oil and gas industry.