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Can Arctic Drilling Be Done Safely?
BY CLARE FORAN August 18, 2014 The Interior Department is putting the finishing touches on new safety standards for oil-drilling operations off the northern coast of Alaska. National Journal's Ben Geman writes: "On Friday Interior's offshore safety branch sent the proposal to the White House […]
Administration studies Arctic requirements
Posted on August 17, 2014 at 9:10 pm by Jennifer A. Dlouhy, WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is closer than ever to imposing the first minimum standards for oil and gas activity in U.S. Arctic waters, as Shell pursues permits that could allow it […]
NOIA Applauds Passage of HR 4899 Supporting More Offshore Energy
For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 26, 2014 Contact: Nicolette Nye, (202) 465-8463, nicolette@nullnoia.org NOIA Applauds Passage of HR 4899 Supporting More Offshore Energy Development Washington, D.C. – National Ocean Industries Association President Randall Luthi today issued the following statement applauding passage of HR 4899: […]
NOIA Statement: The Next Five Year Plan
For Immediate Release: Friday, June 13, 2014 Contact: Nicolette Nye, (202) 465-8463, nicolette@nullnoia.org Statement of NOIA President Randall Luthi on the Next 5-Year OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program Washington, D.C. – National Ocean Industries Association President Randall Luthi today issued the following statement regarding […]
NOIA Elects Chairman John T. Rynd and Vice Chair Cindy B. Taylor
For Immediate Release: Thursday, April 10, 2014 Contact: Nicolette Nye, (202) 465-8463 or (703) 732-0801, nicolette@nullnoia.org NOIA Elects Chairman John T. Rynd and Vice Chair Cindy B. Taylor Washington, D.C. - The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) Board of Directors has elected John T. Rynd […]
Danos Wins NOIA Safety in Seas – Culture of Safety Award
For Immediate Release: Thursday, April 10, 2014 NOIA Contact: Nicolette Nye, (202) 465-8463 or (703) 732-0801, nicolette@nullnoia.org Danos Contact: Nicole Williams, (985) 693-3313, Nicole.Williams@nulldanos.com Danos Wins NOIA Safety in Seas (SIS) Culture of Safety Award Washingt
Gulf of Mexico rig count hits 4-year high
The number of rigs drilling in the US Gulf of Mexico hit a four-year high this week, according to data from Houston-based oilfield services giant Baker Hughes. read more
Opinion – Unlock energy potential for Virginia and nation, Randall Luthi
With bipartisan passage of the Offshore Energy and Jobs Act, Doc Hastings and the U.S. House of Representatives charted a course for safely developing American oil and natural gas from our oceans. We can provide new jobs, increase state and federal treasuries and enhance our […]
Transocean sets new offshore water depth drilling record
Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN) reports that the ultra-deepwater drillship Dhirubhai Deepwater KG1 has set a new world record for the deepest water depth by an offshore drilling rig. read more
Court rejects SEC rule on oil company payments
Posted on July 2, 2013 at 11:22 am by Jennifer A. Dlouhy in featured, General, Legal issues A federal judge handed the oil industry a big win on Tuesday, when he tossed out a new financial disclosure rule that would require companies to reveal what they pay foreign governments in exchange […]
