Industry News

Op-Ed: Once again, siding with greens over job creation

Philadelphia Inquirer | May 13, 2016 | Dan Kish President Obama just had a change of heart on offshore energy development. Last year, the president put forward a blueprint to expand oil and gas exploration off the Atlantic Coast. This month, he shelved the plan. […]

The Surge Profiles NOIA President Randall Luthi

The Surge | May 11, 2016 | Jesus Jimenez Have you ever wondered how energy from the bottom of the ocean floor gets to your gas station? Probably not, since you don’t have to. But Randall Luthi makes everything offshore his business– as president of […]

Sally Jewell: ‘Keep it in the ground’ protests ‘naïve’

The Desert Sun | May 6, 2016 | Sammy Roth President Barack Obama's Interior secretary had some sharp words for the "keep it in the ground" movement Thursday. Environmental groups have increasingly urged the federal government to stop issuing new leases for coal, oil and gas extraction on public […]

Oil didn’t cause the Fort McMurray fire — it helped save people’s lives

Financial Post | May 5, 2016 | Kevin Libin There are countless stories of human heroism to be found in this week’s mass evacuation of 88,000 people from Fort McMurray safely, without any reported injuries or deaths. But there’s one hero that will go unsung, […]

‘Keep it in the Ground’: Not the Energy Plan We Need

RealClearEnergy | May 5, 2016 | David Holt America’s energy revolution has resulted in record-low oil and gas prices, which have allowed us to keep warm for less, use energy-intensive electronics like smartphones, drive more than ever, and better provide for our families. For many, […]

Pferdehirt appointed CEO of FMC Technologies

Oil & Gas Journal | May 10, 2016 | OGJ Editors Douglas J. Pferdehirt has been named president and chief executive officer of FMC Technologies Inc. effective Sept. 1. Pferdehirt will succeed John T. Gremp, who will continue to serve as chairman until he retires […]

Extension of Proposed Air Quality Rule Comment Period Appreciated, but Likely Insufficient

For Immediate Release: Friday, May 6, 2016 Contact:  Nicolette Nye, (202) 465-8463, nicolette@nullnoia.org Extension of Proposed Air Quality Rule Comment Period Appreciated, but Likely Insufficient Washington, D.C. – NOIA President Randall Luthi issued the following statement after being notified today that the comment period on BOEM’s proposed air […]

Removing Mid-Atlantic from offshore leasing will have consequences

Daily Reflector | May 5, 2016 | John Brodman The Obama administration’s decision to remove the Mid-Atlantic region from its offshore oil and gas program was not unexpected but it will have consequences, and the issue is certain to return. While the McCrory administration works toward […]

Houma Today: Oil and gas are too important to ignore

Houma Today | May 1, 2016 | Houma Today Editorial Board The oil and gas industry is a powerful cog in south Louisiana economic engine. But it is also a strong component of the U.S. economy and a large factor in our nation’s energy strategy. […]

Ensuring U.S. offshore energy production is the safest in the world

The Advertiser | April 27, 2016 | Randall Luthi, Barry Russell, Nikki Martin The U.S. oil and natural gas industry is made up of a wide array of companies and individuals. From small to large exploration and production companies to geologists and engineers, the oil […]
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