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The Palmetto Policy Forum released a report on September 17 touting the huge potential of oil and gas development for South Carolina. Key Report Findings Include: At peak peak production in 2035, capital investment could reach $2.7 billion annually with up to nearly 46,000 new […]

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 Contact:  Nicolette Nye, (202) 465-8463, nicolette@nullnoia.org   Western Gulf Sale 238 Shows Commitment of Both Government and Industry to U.S. Economy and Energy Security Washington, D.C. – National Ocean Industries Association President Randall Luthi issued this statement following Western Gulf […]

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 […]

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 […]

Posted on July 23, 2014 at 12:58 pm by Rhiannon Meyers in Exploration, General, Natural gas, Offshore, Politics/Policy Americans overwhelmingly want the U.S. to produce more domestic oil and natural gas, but few believe the federal government is doing enough to encourage such activity, according […]

For Immediate Release: Friday, July 18, 2014 Contact:  Robert Myers, (202) 465-8464, rmyers@nullnoia.org NOIA Urges Swift Science-Based Atlantic Seismic Survey Permits Washington, D.C. – Jeff Vorberger, Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs at the National Ocean Industries Association, today issued the following statement regarding the Interior […]

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:   […]

HOUSTON — Noble Energy Inc. will acquire 50 percent of BP’s interest in 17 Gulf of Mexico exploration leases, the Houston-based oil and gas announced Monday. Noble Energy’s announcement did not say how much the company will pay for its stake in the leases, and […]

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 […]

For Immediate Release: Thursday, May 29, 2014 Contact:  Robert Myers, (202) 465-8464 or (786) 256-1611, rmyers@nullnoia.org  Obama’s “All-of-the-Above” Energy Strategy Doesn’t Go Far Enough  Washington, D.C. –Announcing  its “All-of-the-Above” energy strategy today, the Obama Administration rightfully celebrates the United States’ new position as the largest […]