Offshore Technology

Tayvis Dunnahoe, senior drilling editor, E&P, reports from Offshore Northern Seas in Stavanger. International operators are still working in the North Sea, but independents are moving in.

With BP poised to close the first chapter in a three-month saga, analyst Neil Dingmann says, “Now, we move to the fallout from the disaster.”

Gov. Rick Perry said, "Once again, the Obama administration has demonstrated a flagrant disregard for the rights and economies of states and the well-being of those whose jobs depend upon a safe and vibrant energy industry, many of whom live in Texas."

BP will conduct additional well integrity tests following its recent two-pronged static kill procedure.

Industry pundits hope lag time will lead to more rational rules.

As clean-up costs continue to soar, the company is divesting billions of dollars in assets.

According to the presidents of IPAA and API, the new CLEAR bill passed by the House of Representatives on Friday will not resolve the issues with offshore drilling. Instead it will continue to put the nation’s economy at risk.