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Blowout Preventer Valves | Oil & Gas | Keystone Energy

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Anyone who wants to be well-versed in oil drilling must understand the crucial role of the blowout preventer (BOP). One of the most critical components in a drilling rigs safety system is the blowout preventer (BOP). This device controls pressure and prevents dangerous blowouts during drilling operations.

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DOI Promulgates a New Final Rule for Increased Safety Measures on the OCS

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In response, the Secretary of the Interior drafted a report entitled, “Increased Safety Measures for Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf,” which recommended a number of actions to increase safety. The specific informational change regarding decommissioning discussed in this blog is only a glimpse into the new final rule.