Bill Bush | 202.682.8069 | bushw@api.org
WASHINGTON, April 21, 2010 – The American Petroleum Institute is deeply concerned about the rig accident in the Gulf of Mexico today, and our thoughts and prayers are with the workers and their families. API will continue its efforts working on behalf of its members and the industry to continuously assess and improve the safety of industry operations. It issued the following statement regarding the industry’s commitment to offshore safety:
“The U.S. offshore oil and natural gas industry considers safety its top priority. The industry is committed to a goal of zero fatalities, zero injuries and zero incidents, and every incident is both one too many and a powerful incentive to improve training, operational procedures, regulations, industry standards and technology. The industry follows and constantly improves best practices for safe offshore operations and works closely with the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Minerals Management Service to help ensure a strong focus on safety. API has produced more than 40 standards related to drilling equipment and offshore operations, all contributing to a safer offshore working environment.”
Updated: April 21, 2010