Rice’s Whales Heard in the Western Gulf of Mexico
stock assessments, observing whales on vessel-based visual surveys and leading acoustic studies to better understand Rice’s whale distribution, movement, and behavior,Rice’s whales face threats that contribute to their risk of extinction such as vessel strikes, noise from vessels and energy exploration, oil spills and other pollutants, including lingering effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, ingestion of and entanglement in marine debris, climate change and its effect on prey and entanglement in fishing gear.Rice’s whales are listed as an endangered species under the Endangered
Trump Requests $200.5 Mln for BSEE, $193.4 for BOEM
budget.“President Trump’s proposed FY 2020 budget supports BSEE in continuing its mission overseeing safe, environmentally sustainable and robust offshore energy production,” said BSEE Director Scott Angelle. “As the administration works to promote sustained domestic energy exploration and production, BSEE is continuing its ‘We Can Do It All’ approach by increasing safety and environmental stewardship while at the same time supporting robust energy production on the U.S. outer continental shelf.”“This administration calls for boosting domestic energy
Satellite Derived Bathymetry Aids Hydrocarbon Exploration
. Furthermore, the bathymetric data can be captured in all parts of the world, even where security restrictions limit operation of aircraft or ships.TCarta said its SDB products have become increasingly popular among environmental organizations and infrastructure development firms, but especially energy exploration and production companies.“Global energy companies are becoming one of the largest markets for TCarta SDB and other marine geospatial products,” Critchley said.Another TCarta product used extensively in offshore hydrocarbon exploration and production is the Global GIS Bathymetry
MG3 & Satellite Derived Bathymetry
TCarta and DHI to include existing clients in the development of the portal, and MG3 gladly served that role, offering its insights into how the online data should be packaged, formatted and delivered.Until then, the custom-produced bathymetry products were used mostly by government agencies, energy exploration companies, infrastructure engineering consultancies and other large organizations with interest in near-shore coastal areas. As TCarta generated products for customers operating in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf, it began to build an impressive archive of highly accurate Satellite Derived Bathymetry
Op/Ed: A Nail in the Coffin for US Offshore Exploration
for the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). In yet another ‘Black Friday’ announcement targeting the offshore oil and natural gas industry, the BOEM blanket denial of seismic survey permits is an unsurprising attempt to put another nail in the coffin of sensible energy exploration in the Atlantic. Not only does this decision conflict with BOEM’s own scientific conclusion that seismic surveys are environmentally safe, it is self-fulfilling rhetoric, basing its reasoning on President Obama’s recent withdrawal of 3.8 million acres in the north and mid-Atlantic
US Offshore Regulator to Unveil Tougher Environmental Safeguards
financial plans, Orr said. The agency already has met privately with dozens of oil-and-gas producers and insurers to lay out its new rules, which may permit additional forms of security previously not allowed, such as third-party guarantees and U.S. treasury notes, she said. Two energy exploration and production companies, Stone Energy and W&T Offshore, have been told by the agency that they no longer qualify for bonding exemptions for their Gulf of Mexico operations under the current rules. Both companies said in SEC filings that they are in discussions with the agency
Woods Hole Celebrates 30th Anniversary
focus area is supporting coastal communities, businesses, and transportation authorities adapting to increasing climate change vulnerabilities. New infrastructure improvements require defensible design criteria to withstand expected future increases in storm frequency and magnitude. Energy exploration and development is another important focus area for Woods Hole Group, including oceanographic monitoring for traditional offshore oil & gas operations, along with renewable sources of power. As energy production moves into deeper water, Woods Hole Group is applying new technologies
MTR100: Kongsberg Maritime
is a key driver to the success of Kongsberg Maritime. The Company is dedicated to providing innovative and reliable solutions for all customers and stakeholders that ensure optimal operation at sea and onshore. Market Segments Key markets are countries with large offshore, shipyard and energy exploration & production industries. In exploration the Company provides sophisticated underwater and positioning technology and systems for survey vessel operation. In field development, construction and offshore vessels are supported with innovative solutions for operation and specialist applications
Kongsberg Maritime
is a key driver to the success of Kongsberg Maritime. The company is dedicated to providing innovative and reliable solutions for all customers and stakeholders that ensure optimal operation at sea and onshore. Market Segments Key markets are countries with large offshore, shipyard and energy exploration & production industries. In exploration the company provides sophisticated underwater and positioning technology and systems for survey vessel operation. In field development, construction and offshore vessels are supported with innovative solutions for operation and specialist applications
February 2024
