Regulatory body approves drilling along Arctic shelf
The BSEE has approved a request for oil drilling in the Arctic, the first go-ahead in more than two years.
High demand, low supply may send oil prices higher this winter
Oil and gas management professionals have been hard at work over the last few months, aiming to produce more supply after one of the busier hurricane seasons in recent memory.
Oil rig blast sends 7 workers to hospital
On Sunday night at approximately 7 p.m. local time in the city of Kenner, an oil rig went up in flames, due to an apparent explosion that remains under investigation
Nuclear reactors shut down in Florida due to Irma
At least two of Florida’s four nuclear plants ceased operational services in the days preceding Hurricane Irma’s arrival, necessitating commercial diver services.
Refineries slowly returning to normal in wake of Harvey
Oil and gas projects after Hurricane Harvey are up and running again, though they remain far from operating at full capacity.
Hurricane forecasters double down on storm predictions
Climatologists remain confident that this has the potential to be a highly active season, a potential harbinger of additional job opportunities for commercial divers.
More ROV options brings classification changes
Remotely operated vehicle technology will only continue to develop, and as a result, the International Marine Contractors Association has updated its ROV classification system.
Young people wrongly perceiving oil and gas industry
Despite signs the oil and gas industry is fine, few young people see themselves entering the profession when they come of age, a new poll suggests.