After Macondo people are more conscious about the risks that exist and are looking for technology to help. The workforce culture has changed a lot and hazards are being indentified. We as a company train for hazard identification. After Piper Alpha…
The energy industry really rose to the challenge following Macondo, including with investments made in Helix Containment Solutions and Marine Well Containment. In 2011, we refocused the Department of Energy research and development program towards environmental stability and safety…
A key learning post-Macondo is how effective the industry is when it collaborates. The creation and support of new organizations like the Center for Offshore Safety demonstrates the commitment, capacity, and capability of the industry to continuously enhance safety and environmental protection…
There’s been a much greater focus on well integrity since Macondo. However, well integrity is still viewed as a reactive process, with an increased focus on well monitoring and problems dealt with only after occurring. There is a real need…
The complexity of well design and drilling requires teams of talented individuals, yet individual decisions can make or break a well. We have learned that any individual on the team can be liable for the well and that we need even stronger…
Chesapeake Energy Corp. chose Robert Douglas Lawler, Anadarko’s senior vice president of international and deepwater operations, to replace Aubrey McClendon. Svein Arild Killingland joins Norwegian Energy Co. (Noreco) as its CEO, succeeding Einar Gjelsvik…
Last month, Christopher J. Wiernicki, President and CEO of ABS added the title of chairman to his credentials after the boards of both ABS and ABS Group of Companies announced the dual appointments. He replaces former chairman Robert D. Somerville…
When Norway first attended the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, 40 years ago, it was at the beginning of a long journey. Building on its seafaring heritage, the country has developed a strong base for oilfield technology. It’s now leading the way into new territories…
Marathon Oil Corp. announced that CEO, Clarence Cazalot Jr., will retire at the end of this year and will be replaced by Exxon Mobil Corp. executive, Lee Tillman. Cazalot will continue to serve as executive chairman until December 31…
As the 25th anniversary of the UK North Sea Piper Alpha disaster approaches, GL Noble Denton looks at regulatory best practice. The 25-year anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster provides an important opportunity to stop and reflect…
ThoughtStream: Opinion Rosneft is the largest subsoil licenseholder in the Russian offshore. Total estimated recoverable resources under these licenses exceed 275 billion boe. The exploration program includes drilling 96 wells. I hope that the representatives of Halliburton…
COLLOQUY: Editor's Column Beginning this month, we recognize the 25th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster. The Piper Alpha production platform was operated by Occidental Petroleum (Caledonia) Ltd. in the UK sector of the North Sea…
Christophe Barnini has been appointed as Senior Vice President, group communications for CGG. Barnini will report to Jean-Georges Malcor, CEO of CGG, and has become a permanent member of CGG’s management committee. This appointment took effect on 15th May 2013…
Bruce A. McCullough was selected to succeed Thomas K. Sneed (pictured) as VP and CIO of Marathon Oil, beginning June 17, 2013. McCullough joins Marathon Oil from Anadarko Petroleum Corp. where he is currently the director of Global Business Systems…
Chevron Corporation announced Jeff Shellebarger as the new president of Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company, beginning August 1, 2013. Shellebarger will succeed Gary Luquette, who will retire after working with the company for 35 years…
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