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Ocean Minerals LLC (OML) is a privately-held deep ocean minerals exploration and development company, based in Houston, Texas. OML is focused on its critical minerals projects located in the Cook Islands.

OML was founded in 2016 by Dr. John Halkyard as a result of a US Army Research Lab (ARL) grant awarded to OML’s predecessor, which was aimed at identifying and studying rare earth element (REE) deposits on the seafloor. The result was the identification of a sizeable REE sediment source, as well as a large cobalt-rich polymetallic nodule field – both in the Cook Islands. As a direct result, OML was created to pursue these opportunities.

OML’s strategy is to leverage established and improved upon technologies as system development evolves and equipment selection and related development is finalized. Based on the existing inventory of deep-water drilling vessels, bulk material carriers, and other assets that are available for possible re-tooling and re-purposing to be used as nodule harvesting vessels and nodule storage vessels, OML has progressed several key partnerships, and expects further agreements on this front. OML anticipates commercial production as soon as 2026.

Industry News

Offshore North Carolina Moratorium Diminishes American Energy, Economic Outlook

For Immediate Release: Friday, September 25, 2020 Contact: Justin Williams, (202) 465-8464, jwilliams@nullnoia.org Offshore North Carolina Moratorium Diminishes American Energy, Economic Outlook Washington, D.C. - National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Erik Milito issued the following statement after President Trump announced the expansion of the Atlantic energy moratorium to include […] Read more »

OMSA-NOIA Offshore Wind Webinar Series Underscores Bright, Collaborative Outlook for American Offshore Wind

For Immediate Release: Friday, September 25, 2020 NOIA Contact: Justin Williams, (202) 465-8464, jwilliams@nullnoia.org OMSA Contact: Aaron Smith, (504) 528-9411, aaron.smith@nulloffshoremarine.org OMSA-NOIA Offshore Wind Webinar Series Underscores Bright, Collaborative Outlook for American Offshore Wind The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) and the Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) concluded a three-day […] Read more »

Oceaneering, Danos Win 2020 NOIA Safety in Seas Awards

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Contact: Justin Williams, (202) 465-8464, jwilliams@nullnoia.org Oceaneering, Danos Win 2020 NOIA Safety in Seas Awards Washington, D.C. - The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) is pleased to announce that Oceaneering and Danos are the winners of the 2020 NOIA Safety in Seas Awards […] Read more »

American Offshore Oil & Gas Production Strengthens the Environment, Benefits All Americans

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Contact: Justin Williams, (202) 465-8464, jwilliams@nullnoia.org American Offshore Oil & Gas Production Strengthens the Environment, Benefits All Americans Washington, D.C. – National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Erik Milito issued the following statement after President Trump announced an extension of the oil and […] Read more »

Offshore Energy Industry Releases Economic Impact Study of New Federal Offshore Wind Lease Auctions

Offshore Energy Industry Releases Economic Impact Study of New Federal Offshore Wind Lease Auctions Study finds 28 Gigawatts, $1.7 Billion in U.S. Treasury Revenue Achievable by 2022; Delivers $166 Billion in Offshore Wind Industry Investment and Supports 80,000 jobs annually by 2035 Washington, D.C. August 4, 2020 - The United States […] Read more »

Talos President & CEO Tim Duncan Approved as NOIA Vice Chairman

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Contact: Justin Williams, (202) 465-8464, jwilliams@nullnoia.org Talos President & CEO Tim Duncan Approved as NOIA Vice Chairman Washington, D.C. - Today, the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) Board of Directors approved Talos Energy founder, President and CEO Tim Duncan as the NOIA Vice […] Read more »