The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

In recent years, offshore companies have witnessed a marked uptick in the number of enforcement actions undertaken by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE). [1] BSEE has also begun to target offshore contractors, who, until recently, have not faced exposure to agency enforcement actions. See Island Operating Co.,

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DIC Oil Tools

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Crossover & Sub is used to describe a mechanical component with threaded connections. The term “crossover” comes from how the sub allows tools to transition or cross over between the larger bore of the BOP and the narrower bore of wellhead/casing strings. What is the importance of a Crossover Sub?

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The final rule additionally does not clarify the phrase “relatively permanent” in the rule, signaling that such decisions will likely be made on a case-by-case basis by the local Army Corps district.

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DIC Oil Tools

JULY 13, 2024

The sealing mechanism is achieved through the interference of smooth metal surfaces located at the front of the threaded area. Role of Plastic Thread Protectors: Oilfield plastic thread protectors serve a crucial role in protecting the threaded connections of pipes, drill bits, casing, and other equipment used in the oil and gas industry.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 24, 2018

Alleging that the lack of an exhaust mechanism made the vessel unseaworthy, the plaintiff sued the vessel owner for unseaworthiness, seeking punitive damages among other remedies. The defendant vessel owner moved to strike the plaintiff’s punitive damages claim, which the district court denied.

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