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For Immediate Release: Friday, May 27, 2016 Contact:  Justin Williams, (202) 465-8464, jwilliams@nullnoia.org NOIA Applauds Final EA on Offshore Fracking in California Washington, D.C. – NOIA President Randall Luthi issued the following statement following today’s release of BOEM and BSEE’s report on offshore fracking: “Today’s final environmental assessment (EA) report […]

The Hill | May 24, 2016 | Randall Luthi Emboldened by the Obama Administration’s anti-oil and gas leasing decisions, extreme environmental groups have gained traction with the “Keep it in the Ground” campaign, demanding policies that would stop the extraction of fossil fuels from federal […]

Offshore Support Journal | May 5, 2016 Not long ago, the idea of exploring for oil on the Atlantic coast of the US seemed on the cards, and Atlantic states stood to benefit hugely from demand for products and services. Now, even Time magazine has […]

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 | 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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]