Posts Tagged ‘offshore drilling’
Updated Norwegian Regulations
Posted in Norway, Offshore Energy - General, Uncategorized, tagged Norway, offshore drilling, PSA, safety on January 5, 2011| Leave a Comment »
A Special Holiday Gift for the Offshore Energy Community
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged art, masterpiece, offshore drilling, Rig at Sunset on December 23, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Posted with the approval of the Rig at Sunset Foundation
As a holiday gift to our readers, BOE has obtained exclusive rights to post this picture of the masterpiece “Rig at Sunset,” the world’s most famous and artistically significant painting of an offshore drilling rig.
“Rig at Sunset” was painted 45 years ago by a US Geological Survey (USGS) employee who has chosen to remain anonymous. Initially, the masterpiece was presented to USGS (later MMS) engineers and scientists who had made important contributions to the offshore oil and gas program. Understandably, the intended recipients were so humbled by the magnificence of the painting that they could not accept it. As the painting grew in value and international prominence, framed copies were presented to retirees and the original painting was kept at an undisclosed location.
Great museums have an eye for artwork that is bold and unique, and curators soon lined up for an opportunity to exhibit “Rig at Sunset.” The masterpiece has now appeared at the world’s top art museums including the Louvre, the National Gallery, the Tate in London, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Norwegian Petroleum Museum in Stavanger, and the Jo Ann Rose Gallery at the Reston Community Center. While the permanent home of the painting is a well kept secret, it is rumored to be a maximum security facility in historic (and heavenly) Herndon, Virginia, the gateway to Dulles International Airport.
At a later date, BOE will explore the painting’s symbolism and artistic significance, but for now we just want you to appreciate its stunning beauty. Enjoy the holidays!
More on Shell’s “Zero Discharge” plans for the Beaufort
Posted in Alaska, tagged Alaska, Beaufort, cuttings, drilling, muds, offshore drilling, Shell, zero discharge on December 12, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Shell’s submission to the BOEMRE provides more details on discharge plans for their Beaufort Sea exploratory drilling, and confirms that all muds and cuttings generated in drilling below the 20″ casing will be transported out of the Beaufort for disposal. Shell also plans to transport gray water and sanitary wastes, bilge, and ballast water to approved discharge sites. This is about as close as you can get to true “zero discharge” when conducting exploratory drilling from a floating drilling unit.
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