IADC and fellow associations recently submitted comments on the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program calling for more leasing, exploration, and development of U.S. offshore oil and natural gas resources in all OCS planning areas. This action was taken in response to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) request for information and comments.
The following associations were involved in the submission:
- American Petroleum Institute (API)
- National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA)
- Offshore Operators Committee (OOC)
- Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA)
- U.S. Oil and Gas Association (USOGA)
- American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC)
- International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)
- EnerGeo Alliance
- Energy Workforce and Technology Council
- Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA)
The comments and an accompanying letter were both submitted to Kelly Hammerle, National Program Manager with BOEM. The letter, which was signed by additional associations and organizations, had a total of 117 signees.
IADC is committed to continuously advocating for its Members. The Association will continue to encourage fair and sensible regulatory reform and provide the drilling contractor perspective where it is helpful and necessary.
