Archive | Legislative & Regulatory Affairs
Tax systems can tip the scales on brownfields
Posted on 04 February 2010 in 2010, January/February, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, Offshore Operations, Opinion
Critical D&C issues with Nick Walker, Talisman Energy. There are a number of issues. We are, I hope, progressing out of recession. Oil prices have recovered somewhat, but gas prices still haven’t, and I think the latter will stay low in Europe…
Chukchi Sea drilling plan gets conditional OK
Posted on 08 December 2009 in Global Market Trends, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, News, Regional Market Trends
The US Minerals Management Service (MMS) has conditionally approved Shell Gulf of Mexico’s plan to drill three exploratory, information-gathering wells…
Drilling Ahead: Cashing in on the enviro agenda, Greenbacks for green drilling?
Posted on 12 November 2009 in 2009, Departments, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, November/December, Opinion
Even as environmental agendas delay well permitting and cause other headaches, new opportunities may loom for “green” drilling. Two areas in particular present…
Four receive Exemplary Service Awards at IADC Annual General Meeting
Posted on 11 November 2009 in IADC, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, News, Personalities
IADC president Dr Lee Hunt presented Exemplary Service Awards to four distinguished industry veterans at the IADC Annual General Meeting, 8-10 November…
News Cuttings
Posted on 10 November 2009 in 2009, IADC, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, News, November/December
IADC president Dr Lee Hunt (right) presents a commemorative gift to Jens Hoffmark, Maersk Drilling USA vice president business development, at a meeting of the…
Wirelines
Posted on 10 November 2009 in 2009, IADC, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, November/December
The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP) has formally replied to European Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalg’s invitation for input on…
IMO MODU Code update nears completion, formal adoption; IADC set to provide companion document in early 2010
Posted on 10 November 2009 in 2009, IADC, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, November/December, Rig Design, Rig Equipment
After a nearly five-year effort, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is expected to adopt an updated version of the IMO MODU Code next month…
Annual General Meeting Special: Government affairs, operations push forward around the globe
Posted on 10 November 2009 in 2009, IADC, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, November/December
Throughout 2009, IADC has continued to work closely with other industry organizations to press for a wider and more flexible five-year Outer Continental Shelf…
From the chairman: It’s time to push forward on environmental performance; benchmarking will be 1st step
Posted on 10 November 2009 in 2009, HSE & Training, IADC, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, November/December, Opinion
As 2009 chairman of IADC, the time is approaching when I begin to take stock of the year that has almost passed. While it is premature to write a close-out report…
Wirelines
Posted on 03 November 2009 in 2009, IADC, July/August, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs
The MMS has issued three Notice to Lessees and Operators (NTL) providing guidance for the 2009 hurricane season. All took effect 1 June.
Recent News
31 August 2010
Pride dedicates Deep Ocean Clarion drillship
Pride International, Inc. on 25 Aug dedicated the second of its four new deepwater drillships, the Deep Ocean Clarion at Samsung Heavy Industries...
31 August 2010
Approval delays, dispute on flow calculations stall shallow-water drilling permits
The staff of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEM) is being strained to...
31 August 2010
WellCAP designed to advance competency, BOEM officials told
IADC’s internationally recognized well-control training programs are designed to develop competency, IADC Director-Accreditation & Certification...
31 August 2010
Quote of the week
“There is no advantage to the moratorium for anyone.” IADC President Lee Hunt, in an interview on CNBC Power Lunch, 25 August, 2010
31 August 2010
DC numbers
89: percentage of working Americans in industries with higher injury rates than oil and gas extraction. Only commercial banking, insurance carriers and certified public accountants fare better...
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