Oil Spill Prevention and Response

Industry & Government Changes Post Macondo - A presentation by Executive Director, Center for Offshore Safety, Charlie Williams, to Oil Spill Commission Action. April 2012

This report discusses some of these challenges and describes how the challenges of oil spill response in Arctic conditions have been met through research, technology development and experimentation to develop effective techniques for dealing with spills.

In response to the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) incident, the U.S. oil and natural gas industry launched a comprehensive review of offshore safety.  Four Joint Industry Task Forces (JITFs) were assembled to focus on critical areas of GOM offshore activity:  the Joint Industry Offshore Operating Procedures Task Force, the Joint Industry Offshore Equipment Task Force, the Joint Industry Subsea Well Control and Containment Task Force, and the Joint Industry Oil Spill Preparedness and Response Task Force.

New Directions in Drilling Aid Environmental Conservation

We follow and constantly improve best practices for safe offshore operations, including training, operational procedures, regulations,industry standards and technology. We remain committed to continually improving our strong safety record, and we take seriously our role in finding and producing energy for American consumers.

The oil and natural gas production industry has an outstanding record on environmental stewardship in the Gulf of Mexico.

New Directions in Drilling Aid Environmental Conservation

An innovative approach to dismantling out-of-service offshore oil and natural gas production platforms is creating new, thriving habitats for marine life while saving the industry money.

Total petroleum industry spillage has decreased consistently over the last 40 years.