Justin Williams, Author at NOIA

2011 NOIA Fall Meeting

July 26, 2011 by Justin Williams

2011 NOIA Fall Meeting

October 13 - 15, 2011

The Broadmoor

Colorado Springs, CO

Presentations

Program

NOIA Praises Passage of H.R. 2021

June 24, 2011 by Justin Williams

For Immediate Release: Contact: Nicolette Nye

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 (202) 347-6900

NOIA Praises Passage of H.R. 2021

National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Randall Luthi today issued the following in response to the House of Representative’s passage of H.R. 2021.

“The passage of HR 2021, the Jobs and Permitting Act of 2011 is a key to opening the door to American energy security and jobs, not only in the near future but in 2021 as well. This bill, along with others passed earlier by the House of Representatives is setting a firm foundation for our future. It is my hope the Senate will take up and pass this legislation in the near future.”

“Offshore oil and gas is the great untapped home grown source of reliable, reasonably priced energy for the United States. We cannot go to the pump without feeling the pain induced by having to rely upon foreign sources for over 50% of our oil. For some reason, we remain content to look to the Middle East or South America to buy oil and gas that we could produce at home. Other countries, including Cuba, are actively searching their offshore lands for oil and gas and we consumers will be actively searching our wallets to pay for foreign oil.”

“The passage of HR 2021 will help change that flow of foreign oil. In Alaska, it is estimated that 27.9 billion barrels of oil and 122 trillion cubic feet of gas could be developed offshore. But we have to allow exploration before we know the true potential. Right now the oil and gas industry provides approximately 9.2 million jobs. Jobs estimated to be created with offshore energy in Alaska could be 50,000 or more.”

“It’s time to move forward, to move forward safely and with purpose. The bipartisan passage of HR 2021 will be an asset to this nation, our economy and put us on the path to energy reliability and job security now.”

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NOIA is the only national trade association representing all segments of the offshore industry with an interest in the exploration and production of both traditional and renewable energy resources on the nation’s outer continental shelf. The NOIA membership comprises more than 250 companies engaged in business activities ranging from producing to drilling, engineering to marine and air transport, offshore construction to equipment manufacture and supply, telecommunications to finance and insurance.

NOIA Questions Misguided Efforts of Environmental Coalition

June 10, 2011 by Justin Williams

For Immediate Release: Contact: Nicolette Nye

Thursday, June 9, 2011 (202) 347-6900

NOIA Questions Misguided Efforts of Environmental Coalition

Washington, D.C. – National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Randall Luthi today issued the following statement questioning efforts by an environmental coalition to block the safe development of offshore oil and natural gas in the Gulf of Mexico:

“The last two days could hardly have provided a more stark contrast when it comes to America’s energy future. Yesterday, a major new discovery was announced in the Gulf of Mexico with the promise of new home grown oil and gas that would increase our energy security and provide jobs. Today, we see a joint effort by several environmental groups to use the courts to prohibit oil and gas development in one of the only two offshore areas open in the United States for exploration and development.

“Since the Macondo well accident, the entire offshore energy industry has worked tirelessly to assure that all exploration and development is done in accordance with new federal safety rules and additional safety reviews put in place by industry.

“Yet, the Plaintiff environmental groups are in an all out sprint to prevent the nation from safely realizing the potential of these vast domestic oil and gas resources off our Gulf Coast. These are the same types of artificial roadblocks we have seen in Alaska.

“With unemployment and gas prices remaining high, we stand at a crossroads. We strongly encourage policymakers in Congress and the administration to proactively stand in opposition to these misguided efforts to obstruct the safe exploration and development of our offshore oil and gas and stand up for energy reliability and affordability while providing jobs to America.”

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NOIA is the only national trade association representing all segments of the offshore industry with an interest in the safe exploration and production of both traditional and renewable energy resources on the nation’s outer continental shelf. The NOIA membership comprises more than 270 companies engaged in business activities ranging from producing to drilling, engineering to marine and air transport, offshore construction to equipment manufacture and supply, telecommunications to finance and insurance.

NOIA Welcomes Improvements to Offshore Oil and Gas Permit Review Process

June 3, 2011 by Justin Williams

For Immediate Release: Contact: Nicolette Nye

Friday, June 3, 2011 (202) 347-6900

NOIA Welcomes Improvements to Offshore Oil and Gas Permit Review Process

Washington, D.C. – National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Randall Luthi today issued the following statement on changes implemented by BOEMRE to improve the efficiency of the offshore oil and gas permit review process:

“Today’s announcement is very welcome news because much of the permitting process has been confusing and frustrating to our members, particularly in the last year. This is a great example of what can happen when industry and the regulators communicate their frustrations and suggestions with one another. Our member companies will use this new guidance to make their applications as thorough as possible, and we also stand ready to assist in making additional suggestions for further streamlining and improvements, if needed.”

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National Ocean Industries Association Comments on the Recent Energy Debate in Washington, DC

May 19, 2011 by Justin Williams

For Immediate Release: Contact: Nicolette Nye

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 (202) 347-6900

National Ocean Industries Association Comments on the Recent Energy Debate in Washington, DC

Washington, D.C. – National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Randall Luthi today issued the following statement on the recent energy legislation in Washington DC:

“With a USA Today/Gallup poll this week indicating more than 85% of Americans are concerned about prices at the pump and our nation’s continued reliance upon foreign sources of oil, it is no surprise that oil and gas issues continue to dominate the agenda in Washington, from recent House action, to a speech from the President, to the Senate floor.

“NOIA appreciates the President’s acknowledgement in his speech Saturday that new oil and gas production has a key role to play in our nation’s energy future. And while efforts to build upon the recently passed legislation in the House fell short this week in the Senate, we believe we have not seen the last of the opportunities to take strong pro-production, pro-jobs actions in the Congress this year. NOIA continues to urge the Congress and the Administration to stand together to take actions that would increase domestic offshore oil and gas production, reduce our reliance upon foreign sources of energy, and add the critically needed jobs that would enrich our economy.”

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NOIA is the only national trade association representing all segments of the offshore industry with an interest in the exploration and production of both traditional and renewable energy resources on the nation’s outer continental shelf. The NOIA membership comprises more than 270 companies engaged in business activities ranging from producing to drilling, engineering to marine and air transport, offshore construction to equipment manufacture and supply, telecommunications to finance and insurance.