PPR Capital Management in Wayne, PA, has appointed Heather Crowell as chief marketing officer. A seasoned real estate and investor relations executive, Crowell’s expertise is set to bolster the firm’s marketing strategy and investor engagement efforts.

National Fuel Gas Co. plans to acquire CenterPoint Energy’s Ohio natural gas utility business in a $2.62 billion deal. The transaction, conducted on a cash-free, debt-free basis, includes a dedicated workforce that operates approximately 5,900 units.