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Friday, June 11th, 2010
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:03:00 GMT

UPDATE 3-BP blames contractors for US oil spill - Reuters

conducted by BP's head of safety, Mark ... This meant gas vented onto the rig floor, rather than being diverted toward the sea, where it would have been much less likely to cause a blast. The oil company, Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:29:00 GMT

BP Blames Contractors For Oil Spill - Post Chronicle

conducted by BP's head of safety, Mark ... This meant gas vented onto the rig floor, rather than being diverted toward the sea, where it would have been much less likely to cause a blast. The oil company, Read more

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:53:00 GMT

Mariner Energy Among Many Smaller Oil Companies - msnbc.com

... oil platform that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, about 90 miles south of Vermillion Bay, is owned by a company called Mariner Energy. When talking about oil and gas companies, there are majors like Shell ... Read more

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:40:00 GMT

More sophisticated rigs reach deeper still for oil - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

... currents and mudslides play havoc with delicate equipment and the pipelines that bring oil and gas back to ... say safety concerns are overblown. Chris Smith, a senior manager at Royal Dutch Shell in charge of ... Read more

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:59:00 GMT

Risk-Taking Rises to New Levels as Oil Rigs in Gulf Drill Deeper - New York Times

... currents and mudslides play havoc with delicate equipment and the pipelines that bring oil and gas back to ... say safety concerns are overblown. Chris Smith, a senior manager at Royal Dutch Shell in charge of ... Read more

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:11:00 GMT

BP investigation of Gulf of Mexico oil spill finds several areas of fault - New Orleans Times-Picayune

... oil and natural gas, with seawater. The seawater was too light to ... chief executive officer of Citizens for Affordable Energy and a former Royal Dutch Shell executive, said in an interview with Peter Cook ... Read more

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:12:00 GMT

TOP Oil Market News: Oil Rises a Second Day; Refining Margins May Worsen - Bloomberg

... important news affecting the oil ... natural gas project in Queensland, aims to sell at least 15 percent of the venture before committing to the first phase later this year. BP Gulf Rig Workers Confused By Safety Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:29:00 GMT

NSU Receives $1.6 Million Grant to Train Oil Rig Workers to Prepare for Spills - EHS Today

... oil industry workers and others in related industries to better prepare for and respond to oil spills and hazardous materials events. Simple Solutions for Office Hazards What OSHA Expects: The Electrical Safety ... Read more

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:20:00 GMT

Oil Boom Under Way In North Dakota - NPR News

... oil industry's technologies are controversial. Hydraulic fracturing has come under increasing scrutiny, especially in the more populous Northeastern U.S., where it's used to drill for natural gas ... about safety Read more

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:47:00 GMT

Salazar still not sure if Shell can drill offshore in Alaska's Arctic - Alaska Dispatch

and with Shell ... offshore oil and gas activity will be allowed, Salazar said. Are the regulations for oil well blowout preventers, cementing and casing strict enough to ensure drilling and workplace safety? Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:09:46 -0700

BP blames contractors for oil spill

BP attempted to place much of the blame for the rig blast that led to the United States' worst-ever oil spill on its contractors, Transocean and Halliburton. Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:45:25 -0700

BP blames contractors for US oil spill

BP blames contractors for US oil spill Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:52:06 -0700

Drilling Moratorium Discussed In Houston

Leaders in the oil and gas industry supplied the federal government with reams of information Tuesday during a panel hearing in Houston. Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:59:32 -0700

Transocean UK boss clashes with MPs

Oil chiefs insist that Britain's oil rig safety regime in the North Sea does not need to be overhauled The UK head of Transocean, the operator of the Deepwater Horizon rig in the Gulf of Mexico, has clashed angrily with MPs in the first British hearing into what lessons can be learned from the disaster. Paul King, who is in charge of the drilling rig operator's sizeable North Sea operations ... Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:15:52 -0700

NSU Receives $1.6 Million Grant to Train Oil Rig Workers to Prepare for Spills

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) recently received a $1.6 million federal grant to help train oil industry workers and others in related industries to better prepare for and respond to oil spills and hazardous materials events. Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:37:29 -0700

State of emergency extended for Christchurch

Christchurch will remain under a state of emergency until at least Wednesday, after yesterday's 5. Read more

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:55:14 -0700

'Bad actors' make rest of industry look bad, energy firms and others say

As the U.S. oil and gas industry seeks to fend off new federal regulation of hydraulic fracturing, a two-word phrase increasingly crops up in the national conversation on the issue. Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:35:49 -0700

Canterbury braces for aftershocks to continue for days

It has been a fifth night of tremors for people in Canterbury following Saturday's devastating earthquake and aftershocks are expected to continue Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:55:18 -0700

Salazar raises concerns about allowing Arctic drilling

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said his department will decide in the coming months whether to permit Royal Dutch Shell to ex - More -  Read more

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:33:48 -0700

Planet Ark

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said on Friday he cannot predict whether Royal Dutch Shell, which has invested $3.5 billion in an offshore Arctic oil-development program, will be allowed to drill the five wells it plans next year in Alaska's Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Read more

2010-08-27T17:47:21.000Z
THIS IS NOT WHAT TO DO.
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2010-08-27T11:33:57.000Z
Pat O'Donnell speaks to two Government Ministers about his fear for his own safety following the attack on Willie Corduff. Last night Pat O'Donnell was held at gunpoint while his trawler was sunk. He was lucky to survive.
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Time: 04:11 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T19:59:20.000Z
An engineer from Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company describes the importance of safety on a deep-water oil production facility offshore Nigeria.
From: Shell
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Time: 01:30 More in Science & Technology
2010-09-04T05:36:22.000Z
Curtis Lohr describes the innovative mooring system that allows the spar to move over wells on the ocean floor.
From: Shell
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Time: 03:06 More in Science & Technology
2010-08-23T13:07:53.000Z
Sheep have a special comment to make regarding saving my freaking planet and killing the well. First of all lets establish my experience in the oilfield, or shell I say the experience the guy with his fist up my but has. I have 17 years of experience working the Canadian oilfields and have worked on some of the sourest wells and Blowouts in Canada, all having H2S. An extremely poisonous gas from wells that also produce condensate, natural gas, oil or sulfur. I was an H2S Safety Consultant . My job was to provide breathing apprentice and supervise worker working on drilling and Service Rig that have encountered H2S in the Gas or oil. Cow was a oilfield firefighter and has also been on a number of blowouts, but he's not here right now. To perform my Job I had to be knowledgeable in all aspect of drilling and work over procedure to anticipate possible danger to personal and equipment and have some knowledge on well control procedures.
From: eelli2945
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Time: 05:19 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T10:53:22.000Z
Shell to sea activists fight multinational domination
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Time: 07:10 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T07:41:14.000Z
A Brief demo of Oil Rig Health and Safety Simulation
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Time: 01:32 More in Gaming
2010-08-25T15:59:30.000Z
BP will leave the cap on the oil well while it vacates the area for a number of days to avoid the coming tropical storm. What could possibly go wrong? One expert warns that increasing pressure might have an unintended danger: Bill Gale, a California engineer and industrial explosion expert who is a member of the Deepwater Horizon Study Group, said... that gas hydrate crystals could be plugging any holes in the underground portion of the well, and they could get dislodged as pressure builds. (Gale was formerly Chief Loss Prevention Engineer for Bechtel in San Francisco, obtained his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Masters in Civil Engineering and PhD in Fire Safety Engineering Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Gale is a registered professional engineer in both mechanical engineering and fire protection engineering, and has more than forty years of industrial loss prevention, process safety management, and fire protection/fire safety engineering experience.) In other words, there may have been a destruction of a portion of the steel well casing which was temporarily plugged by methane hydrate crystals. Leaving the well cap may slowly raise the pressure in the well to the point where the hydrate crystals are dislodged, in which case the well might really start leaking. Sound farfetched? Maybe. But remember that the "top hat" containment dome failed because it got plugged up with methane hydrate crystals. And remember that there's a lot of <b>...</b>
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Time: 10:25 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T17:33:06.000Z
Shell companies in Nigeria generate billions of dollars of income for the government, create jobs and provide energy for the country. They also spend millions of dollars a year on community development. In the Niger Delta, where most of Nigerias oil is produced, poverty and violence are serious problems, making it one of the most difficult places where Shell companies do business.
From: Shell
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Time: 09:55 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T06:55:39.000Z
Shell companies in Nigeria generate billions of dollars of income for the government, create jobs and provide energy for the country. They also spend millions of dollars a year on community development. In the Niger Delta, where most of Nigerias oil is produced, poverty and violence are serious problems, making it one of the most difficult places where Shell companies do business. (please watch part 1 of this documentary first at www.youtube.com
From: Shell
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Time: 05:27 More in News & Politics
2010-08-26T21:16:21.000Z
Who is stealing the Albanian Petroleum ? To many people dont know that Albania is 1 of 3 riches states of the Europe concerning Petroleum and Gas Oil, after Norwegia and Great Britain! The Albanian Patos Marinze fields are the largest onshore oilfields in continental Europe with reserves of approximately 1 Bn Bbls of 8º to 10º API oil. Today Albania is full of foreign enterprises and corporations like: Occidental Petroleum OXY (USA), Bankers Petroleum (Canada), Manas Petroleum Corporation (Suisse), Enel and Italo-Romenian Company (Italy), Shell (Holand), INA Naftaplin (Croatia), Premier Oil and Anglo Petroleum Limited (UK), ÖMV (Austria), Coparex Netherlands BV, Coparex (France), Fountain Oil (Norwegian), Kitari Oil (Australian) Enterprise and Clyde Petroleum, Angchutz, MOL etc. They extract petroleum and gas oil from Albanian soil for export at a lower price than the official international markets. How could happen that a country like Albania, whose natural resources are the much largest in hole Europe although not evident to all, is not capable to exit its political and economic impasse? Where does that petroleum end? Who does stay hidden behind this traffic, managing through shamefully ways the richness of Albania and leaving it in poorness? Why do either TVs or newspapers or books not deal with this matter? Why arent there people, and not even amongst Albanian politicians, talking about the most astounding steal perpetuated for 18 years? Who does take advantage from <b>...</b>
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Time: 02:47 More in News & Politics
2010-08-19T10:25:22.000Z
Four Dublin Shell to Sea campaigners chained themselves to the stairwells inside Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources as an action in solidarity with Pat ODonnell. The four members of Shell to Sea are draped in chains and locked together in order to symbolise the ongoing imprisonment of Erris fisherman and prominent Mayo Shell to Sea campaigner Pat ODonnell. Last February, Mr. ODonnell (52) was sentenced to serve seven months in prison on the spurious grounds of obstructing a Garda in the course of his duty. Speaking from inside the building, Dublin Shell to Sea spokesperson, Caoimhe Kerins said: Pat ODonnell is a brave and honourable man who has simply stood up for the health and safety rights of his community and for the rights of the people of Ireland to benefit economically and socially from our vast oil and gas resources.
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Time: 03:21 More in Nonprofits & Activism
2010-08-25T04:30:48.000Z
Shell To Sea protester at Glengad, being thrown off the Van Oord ship Rasenden Bol by Shell Security. He hit his back on a protruding bit of metal on the way down and was injured.
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Time: 00:44 More in People & Blogs
2010-09-07T08:02:04.000Z
WASHINGTON, JUN 17, 2010 -- Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) today participated in the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations' hearing with Tony Hayward, the CEO of BP. Stearns questioned Hayward about the vague answers given throughout the hearing, "You just continue to say that I just can't answer that question," said Stearns. Stearns then asked if BP engaged in reckless behavior causing this oil blow out, "Would it be appropriate to say that its because of BP's reckless behavior that this occurred, yes or no?" Hayward eventually responded, "There is no evidence of reckless behavior." Stearns then pointed out that at a hearing two days previously, the top executives from BP's major competitors -- Exxon Mobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Shell --- agreed that BP was reckless in proceeding after finding inconsistent well pressure test readings. They also agreed with Stearns that BP failed to follow industry safety standards. Stearns also cited Halliburton's warning that the well could have a severe gas flow problem if these safety recommendations were not followed, which BP rejected, and the exchange of BP emails discussing these recommendations that further underscored their reckless behavior. Stearns also asked, "Has anyone in BP been fired because of this incident, anybody?" "No, so far," responded Hayward, "Our investigation is ongoing." Stearns expressed astonishment that no one has been held accountable at BP for the loss of life or the massive economic and <b>...</b>
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Time: 05:26 More in News & Politics
2010-08-24T05:41:34.000Z
BP will leave the cap on the oil well while it vacates the area for a number of days to avoid the coming tropical storm. What could possibly go wrong? One expert warns that increasing pressure might have an unintended danger: Bill Gale, a California engineer and industrial explosion expert who is a member of the Deepwater Horizon Study Group, said... that gas hydrate crystals could be plugging any holes in the underground portion of the well, and they could get dislodged as pressure builds. (Gale was formerly Chief Loss Prevention Engineer for Bechtel in San Francisco, obtained his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Masters in Civil Engineering and PhD in Fire Safety Engineering Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Gale is a registered professional engineer in both mechanical engineering and fire protection engineering, and has more than forty years of industrial loss prevention, process safety management, and fire protection/fire safety engineering experience.) In other words, there may have been a destruction of a portion of the steel well casing which was temporarily plugged by methane hydrate crystals. Leaving the well cap may slowly raise the pressure in the well to the point where the hydrate crystals are dislodged, in which case the well might really start leaking. Sound farfetched? Maybe. But remember that the "top hat" containment dome failed because it got plugged up with methane hydrate crystals. And remember that there's a lot of <b>...</b>
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Time: 10:36 More in News & Politics
2010-09-01T01:52:33.000Z
BP will leave the cap on the oil well while it vacates the area for a number of days to avoid the coming tropical storm. What could possibly go wrong? One expert warns that increasing pressure might have an unintended danger: Bill Gale, a California engineer and industrial explosion expert who is a member of the Deepwater Horizon Study Group, said... that gas hydrate crystals could be plugging any holes in the underground portion of the well, and they could get dislodged as pressure builds. (Gale was formerly Chief Loss Prevention Engineer for Bechtel in San Francisco, obtained his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Masters in Civil Engineering and PhD in Fire Safety Engineering Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Gale is a registered professional engineer in both mechanical engineering and fire protection engineering, and has more than forty years of industrial loss prevention, process safety management, and fire protection/fire safety engineering experience.) In other words, there may have been a destruction of a portion of the steel well casing which was temporarily plugged by methane hydrate crystals. Leaving the well cap may slowly raise the pressure in the well to the point where the hydrate crystals are dislodged, in which case the well might really start leaking. Sound farfetched? Maybe. But remember that the "top hat" containment dome failed because it got plugged up with methane hydrate crystals. And remember that there's a lot of <b>...</b>
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Time: 10:13 More in Education
2010-08-30T20:53:11.000Z
Spill Green HS is an ideal remediation solution for oil spills on land, rocks, shoreline, roadways, runways, flight decks of ships, gas stations, pipelines, refineries and home heating oil spills. Bi-product is non-leaching, non-flammable, non-corrosive and may be left on site or in-situ. HS improves worker safety, cuts costs of remediation & protects the environment at moment of clean up. www.spillgreen.com
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Time: 03:05 More in Science & Technology
2010-08-27T11:35:38.000Z
This panel discussion, moderated by Jonathan Fahey, Associate Editor at Forbes, featured Joel Makower, Executive Editor and co-founder of Green World Media publications, and Libby Cheney, VP Safety, Environment and Sustainable Development for Shell Upstream Americas, discussing what it will take to get us from "here" to a sustainable energy future. This discussion took place on June 9, 2010 in New York City at the World Innovation Forum with more than 50 luncheon attendees.
From: Shell
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Time: 47:26 More in Science & Technology
2010-08-26T09:00:45.000Z
WASHINGTON -- A federal judge struck down the Obama administration's six-month ban on deepwater oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico as rash and heavy-handed Tuesday, saying the government simply assumed that because one rig exploded, the others pose an imminent danger, too. The White House promised an immediate appeal. Later Tuesday, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said in a statement that within the next few days he will issue a new order imposing a moratorium that will eliminate any doubt it is needed and appropriate. The Interior Department had imposed the moratorium last month in the wake of the BP disaster, halting approval of any new permits for deepwater projects and suspending drilling on 33 exploratory wells. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said President Barack Obama believes that until investigations can determine why the spill happened, continued deepwater drilling exposes workers and the environment to "a danger that the president does not believe we can afford." Several companies that ferry people and supplies and provide other services to offshore rigs argued that the moratorium was arbitrarily imposed after the April 20 explosion that killed 11 workers and blew out a well 5000 feet underwater. It has spewed anywhere from 67 million to 127 million gallons of oil. US District Judge Martin Feldman, who was appointed by President Ronald Reagan and has owned stock in a number of petroleum-related companies, sided with the plaintiffs. "If some drilling <b>...</b>
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Time: 02:34 More in News & Politics
2010-07-30T07:21:13.000Z
Construction of the world's largest gas to liquids (GTL) plant, Pearl GTL in Qatar, is a major step towards meeting the world's growing demand for cleaner energy. Discover the project and the people involved The plant, a joint development by Qatar Petroleum and Shell, will process about three billion barrels-of-oil-equivalent over its lifetime from the world's largest single non-associated gas field, the North Field, which stretches from Qatar's coast out into the Gulf. The North Field contains more than 900 trillion cubic feet of gas, about 15% of worldwide gas resources.* Pearl GTL will produce cleaner-burning diesel and kerosene, base oils for top-tier lubricants, a chemical feedstock called naphtha, which is used to make plastics, and normal paraffin, which is used to produce detergents. It will produce enough fuel to fill over 160000 cars a day and enough synthetic base oil each year to make lubricants for more than 225 million cars.
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Time: 00:06 More in Travel & Events
2010-08-14T16:45:35.000Z
Established in 1982 in Dartmouth, Survival Systems is in the business of saving lives. The company has achieved a highly regarded international reputation for consistent, high-quality safety training programs, products, and services. The development of these training programs and products is based on the belief that truly realistic training leads to greater safety in the workplace an dan increased ability to survive an emergency. Survival Systems has been exporting its expertise world wide for 17 years. Its competitive advantage in the export market comes with the company's commitment to the best quality machines and products and by consistently delivering results 24/7 through worldwide technical support and the ability to meet or exceed the client's expectations. Ninety per cent of Survival Systems' sales are generated through exports. International clients include all branches of the US Military, Australian Army & Nancy, German Navy, and other powerful foreign militaries. As well, international oil and gas operators; such as Global Santa Fe Drilling, CHC Helicopters, and Shell; send staff for training to commercial clients that use Survival Systems' simulators. Survival Systems' continued exploration of safety issues and its ongoing enhancement of services and products will ensure its profile remains at the forefront of the safety training industry.
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Time: 02:59 More in Education
2010-09-07T03:01:59.000Z
Another Aderonn Airsoft Review. This is a more indept review of how to make my homemade airsoft grenade launcher. this part is all about the materials you will need to make the launcher. Enjoy The material list is as follows: electrical tape hot glue or epoxy caulking gun (made of plastic if possible) 1 1/2 inch pvc pipe hook and eylet narrow hinge spray paint pin (plastic or metal bolt or a golf tee) front grip (optional)
From: aderonn
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2010-09-07T20:22:17.000Z
Another Aderonn Airsoft Review. This is a more indept review of how to make my homemade airsoft grenade launcher. this part is the steps to putting the grenade launcher together. I hope this helps everyone whose going to make one. Enjoy The material list is as follows: electrical tape hot glue or epoxy caulking gun (made of plastic if possible) 1 1/2 inch pvc pipe hook and eylet narrow hinge spray paint pin (plastic or metal bolt or a golf tee) front grip (optional)
From: aderonn
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Time: 08:58 More in Sports
2010-08-01T10:47:03.000Z
This consolidated operations building was planned to future additions to the central area for a future commercial production facility, as well as expand its offices to address the need for such future increased operations. Growth of the structure is telescopic: it was designed to allow access to the maintenance area, warehouse, and conference areas while being able to expand in many directions over time independent of other departments. Mimicing the trees of northern region, the exterior shell is designed as a modular panelized system to aid in reducing costs and reflecting the environment around it. The interiors also share this idea, with many examples of local imagery embedded into the architecture. Separation of interior & exterior personnel through good plan organization and wayfinding, and designing proper accesses and materials/finishes to the Permitting, Control and other indoor spaces will help the facility remain clean and minimize the 24/7 operation wear and tear.
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Time: 02:24 More in Science & Technology
2010-08-28T04:54:57.000Z
Google Tech Talk February 17, 2010 ABSTRACT Presented by Ambassador Charles Ries. What are the challenges and benefits of economic development in a country like Iraq? What is the shape of today's economy in Iraq and how does a country prosper during a transition from war to economic development? Ambassador Charles Ries will provide a view from the front-lines of Iraq's past and present economic development, as well as a perspective on what we can expect to see in Iraq's future. As the most recent Minister for Economic Affairs and Coordinator for Economic Transition in Iraq at the US Embassy in Baghdad, Ries is an authority on the challenges and benefits of economic development. About the Speaker: Ambassador Charles Ries is a senior fellow at RAND. He most recently served as the Minister for Economic Affairs and Coordinator for Economic Transition in Iraq at the US Embassy in Baghdad. Before that, he was US Ambassador to Greece and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs. In earlier state department assignments, Ries was the Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs at the US Embassy in London and Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs at the US Mission to the EU. He served as Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative for North American Affairs and as a member of the NAFTA negotiating team.
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shell gas oil safety

Friday, June 11th, 2010
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:03:00 GMT

UPDATE 3-BP blames contractors for US oil spill - Reuters

conducted by BP's head of safety, Mark ... This meant gas vented onto the rig floor, rather than being diverted toward the sea, where it would have been much less likely to cause a blast. The oil company, Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:29:00 GMT

BP Blames Contractors For Oil Spill - Post Chronicle

conducted by BP's head of safety, Mark ... This meant gas vented onto the rig floor, rather than being diverted toward the sea, where it would have been much less likely to cause a blast. The oil company, Read more

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:53:00 GMT

Mariner Energy Among Many Smaller Oil Companies - msnbc.com

... oil platform that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, about 90 miles south of Vermillion Bay, is owned by a company called Mariner Energy. When talking about oil and gas companies, there are majors like Shell ... Read more

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:40:00 GMT

More sophisticated rigs reach deeper still for oil - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

... currents and mudslides play havoc with delicate equipment and the pipelines that bring oil and gas back to ... say safety concerns are overblown. Chris Smith, a senior manager at Royal Dutch Shell in charge of ... Read more

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:59:00 GMT

Risk-Taking Rises to New Levels as Oil Rigs in Gulf Drill Deeper - New York Times

... currents and mudslides play havoc with delicate equipment and the pipelines that bring oil and gas back to ... say safety concerns are overblown. Chris Smith, a senior manager at Royal Dutch Shell in charge of ... Read more

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:11:00 GMT

BP investigation of Gulf of Mexico oil spill finds several areas of fault - New Orleans Times-Picayune

... oil and natural gas, with seawater. The seawater was too light to ... chief executive officer of Citizens for Affordable Energy and a former Royal Dutch Shell executive, said in an interview with Peter Cook ... Read more

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:12:00 GMT

TOP Oil Market News: Oil Rises a Second Day; Refining Margins May Worsen - Bloomberg

... important news affecting the oil ... natural gas project in Queensland, aims to sell at least 15 percent of the venture before committing to the first phase later this year. BP Gulf Rig Workers Confused By Safety Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:29:00 GMT

NSU Receives $1.6 Million Grant to Train Oil Rig Workers to Prepare for Spills - EHS Today

... oil industry workers and others in related industries to better prepare for and respond to oil spills and hazardous materials events. Simple Solutions for Office Hazards What OSHA Expects: The Electrical Safety ... Read more

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:20:00 GMT

Oil Boom Under Way In North Dakota - NPR News

... oil industry's technologies are controversial. Hydraulic fracturing has come under increasing scrutiny, especially in the more populous Northeastern U.S., where it's used to drill for natural gas ... about safety Read more

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:47:00 GMT

Salazar still not sure if Shell can drill offshore in Alaska's Arctic - Alaska Dispatch

and with Shell ... offshore oil and gas activity will be allowed, Salazar said. Are the regulations for oil well blowout preventers, cementing and casing strict enough to ensure drilling and workplace safety? Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:09:46 -0700

BP blames contractors for oil spill

BP attempted to place much of the blame for the rig blast that led to the United States' worst-ever oil spill on its contractors, Transocean and Halliburton. Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:45:25 -0700

BP blames contractors for US oil spill

BP blames contractors for US oil spill Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:52:06 -0700

Drilling Moratorium Discussed In Houston

Leaders in the oil and gas industry supplied the federal government with reams of information Tuesday during a panel hearing in Houston. Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:59:32 -0700

Transocean UK boss clashes with MPs

Oil chiefs insist that Britain's oil rig safety regime in the North Sea does not need to be overhauled The UK head of Transocean, the operator of the Deepwater Horizon rig in the Gulf of Mexico, has clashed angrily with MPs in the first British hearing into what lessons can be learned from the disaster. Paul King, who is in charge of the drilling rig operator's sizeable North Sea operations ... Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:15:52 -0700

NSU Receives $1.6 Million Grant to Train Oil Rig Workers to Prepare for Spills

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) recently received a $1.6 million federal grant to help train oil industry workers and others in related industries to better prepare for and respond to oil spills and hazardous materials events. Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:37:29 -0700

State of emergency extended for Christchurch

Christchurch will remain under a state of emergency until at least Wednesday, after yesterday's 5. Read more

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:55:14 -0700

'Bad actors' make rest of industry look bad, energy firms and others say

As the U.S. oil and gas industry seeks to fend off new federal regulation of hydraulic fracturing, a two-word phrase increasingly crops up in the national conversation on the issue. Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:35:49 -0700

Canterbury braces for aftershocks to continue for days

It has been a fifth night of tremors for people in Canterbury following Saturday's devastating earthquake and aftershocks are expected to continue Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:55:18 -0700

Salazar raises concerns about allowing Arctic drilling

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said his department will decide in the coming months whether to permit Royal Dutch Shell to ex - More -  Read more

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:33:48 -0700

Planet Ark

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said on Friday he cannot predict whether Royal Dutch Shell, which has invested $3.5 billion in an offshore Arctic oil-development program, will be allowed to drill the five wells it plans next year in Alaska's Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Read more

2010-08-27T17:47:21.000Z
THIS IS NOT WHAT TO DO.
Views: 6742
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Time: 01:51 More in Autos & Vehicles
2010-08-27T11:33:57.000Z
Pat O'Donnell speaks to two Government Ministers about his fear for his own safety following the attack on Willie Corduff. Last night Pat O'Donnell was held at gunpoint while his trawler was sunk. He was lucky to survive.
Views: 2021
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Time: 04:11 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T19:59:20.000Z
An engineer from Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company describes the importance of safety on a deep-water oil production facility offshore Nigeria.
From: Shell
Views: 717
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Time: 01:30 More in Science & Technology
2010-09-04T05:36:22.000Z
Curtis Lohr describes the innovative mooring system that allows the spar to move over wells on the ocean floor.
From: Shell
Views: 1835
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2010-08-23T13:07:53.000Z
Sheep have a special comment to make regarding saving my freaking planet and killing the well. First of all lets establish my experience in the oilfield, or shell I say the experience the guy with his fist up my but has. I have 17 years of experience working the Canadian oilfields and have worked on some of the sourest wells and Blowouts in Canada, all having H2S. An extremely poisonous gas from wells that also produce condensate, natural gas, oil or sulfur. I was an H2S Safety Consultant . My job was to provide breathing apprentice and supervise worker working on drilling and Service Rig that have encountered H2S in the Gas or oil. Cow was a oilfield firefighter and has also been on a number of blowouts, but he's not here right now. To perform my Job I had to be knowledgeable in all aspect of drilling and work over procedure to anticipate possible danger to personal and equipment and have some knowledge on well control procedures.
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2010-08-27T10:53:22.000Z
Shell to sea activists fight multinational domination
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2010-08-27T07:41:14.000Z
A Brief demo of Oil Rig Health and Safety Simulation
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2010-08-25T15:59:30.000Z
BP will leave the cap on the oil well while it vacates the area for a number of days to avoid the coming tropical storm. What could possibly go wrong? One expert warns that increasing pressure might have an unintended danger: Bill Gale, a California engineer and industrial explosion expert who is a member of the Deepwater Horizon Study Group, said... that gas hydrate crystals could be plugging any holes in the underground portion of the well, and they could get dislodged as pressure builds. (Gale was formerly Chief Loss Prevention Engineer for Bechtel in San Francisco, obtained his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Masters in Civil Engineering and PhD in Fire Safety Engineering Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Gale is a registered professional engineer in both mechanical engineering and fire protection engineering, and has more than forty years of industrial loss prevention, process safety management, and fire protection/fire safety engineering experience.) In other words, there may have been a destruction of a portion of the steel well casing which was temporarily plugged by methane hydrate crystals. Leaving the well cap may slowly raise the pressure in the well to the point where the hydrate crystals are dislodged, in which case the well might really start leaking. Sound farfetched? Maybe. But remember that the "top hat" containment dome failed because it got plugged up with methane hydrate crystals. And remember that there's a lot of <b>...</b>
Views: 283
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2010-08-27T17:33:06.000Z
Shell companies in Nigeria generate billions of dollars of income for the government, create jobs and provide energy for the country. They also spend millions of dollars a year on community development. In the Niger Delta, where most of Nigerias oil is produced, poverty and violence are serious problems, making it one of the most difficult places where Shell companies do business.
From: Shell
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2010-08-27T06:55:39.000Z
Shell companies in Nigeria generate billions of dollars of income for the government, create jobs and provide energy for the country. They also spend millions of dollars a year on community development. In the Niger Delta, where most of Nigerias oil is produced, poverty and violence are serious problems, making it one of the most difficult places where Shell companies do business. (please watch part 1 of this documentary first at www.youtube.com
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2010-08-26T21:16:21.000Z
Who is stealing the Albanian Petroleum ? To many people dont know that Albania is 1 of 3 riches states of the Europe concerning Petroleum and Gas Oil, after Norwegia and Great Britain! The Albanian Patos Marinze fields are the largest onshore oilfields in continental Europe with reserves of approximately 1 Bn Bbls of 8º to 10º API oil. Today Albania is full of foreign enterprises and corporations like: Occidental Petroleum OXY (USA), Bankers Petroleum (Canada), Manas Petroleum Corporation (Suisse), Enel and Italo-Romenian Company (Italy), Shell (Holand), INA Naftaplin (Croatia), Premier Oil and Anglo Petroleum Limited (UK), ÖMV (Austria), Coparex Netherlands BV, Coparex (France), Fountain Oil (Norwegian), Kitari Oil (Australian) Enterprise and Clyde Petroleum, Angchutz, MOL etc. They extract petroleum and gas oil from Albanian soil for export at a lower price than the official international markets. How could happen that a country like Albania, whose natural resources are the much largest in hole Europe although not evident to all, is not capable to exit its political and economic impasse? Where does that petroleum end? Who does stay hidden behind this traffic, managing through shamefully ways the richness of Albania and leaving it in poorness? Why do either TVs or newspapers or books not deal with this matter? Why arent there people, and not even amongst Albanian politicians, talking about the most astounding steal perpetuated for 18 years? Who does take advantage from <b>...</b>
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2010-08-19T10:25:22.000Z
Four Dublin Shell to Sea campaigners chained themselves to the stairwells inside Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources as an action in solidarity with Pat ODonnell. The four members of Shell to Sea are draped in chains and locked together in order to symbolise the ongoing imprisonment of Erris fisherman and prominent Mayo Shell to Sea campaigner Pat ODonnell. Last February, Mr. ODonnell (52) was sentenced to serve seven months in prison on the spurious grounds of obstructing a Garda in the course of his duty. Speaking from inside the building, Dublin Shell to Sea spokesperson, Caoimhe Kerins said: Pat ODonnell is a brave and honourable man who has simply stood up for the health and safety rights of his community and for the rights of the people of Ireland to benefit economically and socially from our vast oil and gas resources.
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2010-08-25T04:30:48.000Z
Shell To Sea protester at Glengad, being thrown off the Van Oord ship Rasenden Bol by Shell Security. He hit his back on a protruding bit of metal on the way down and was injured.
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2010-09-07T08:02:04.000Z
WASHINGTON, JUN 17, 2010 -- Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) today participated in the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations' hearing with Tony Hayward, the CEO of BP. Stearns questioned Hayward about the vague answers given throughout the hearing, "You just continue to say that I just can't answer that question," said Stearns. Stearns then asked if BP engaged in reckless behavior causing this oil blow out, "Would it be appropriate to say that its because of BP's reckless behavior that this occurred, yes or no?" Hayward eventually responded, "There is no evidence of reckless behavior." Stearns then pointed out that at a hearing two days previously, the top executives from BP's major competitors -- Exxon Mobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Shell --- agreed that BP was reckless in proceeding after finding inconsistent well pressure test readings. They also agreed with Stearns that BP failed to follow industry safety standards. Stearns also cited Halliburton's warning that the well could have a severe gas flow problem if these safety recommendations were not followed, which BP rejected, and the exchange of BP emails discussing these recommendations that further underscored their reckless behavior. Stearns also asked, "Has anyone in BP been fired because of this incident, anybody?" "No, so far," responded Hayward, "Our investigation is ongoing." Stearns expressed astonishment that no one has been held accountable at BP for the loss of life or the massive economic and <b>...</b>
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2010-08-24T05:41:34.000Z
BP will leave the cap on the oil well while it vacates the area for a number of days to avoid the coming tropical storm. What could possibly go wrong? One expert warns that increasing pressure might have an unintended danger: Bill Gale, a California engineer and industrial explosion expert who is a member of the Deepwater Horizon Study Group, said... that gas hydrate crystals could be plugging any holes in the underground portion of the well, and they could get dislodged as pressure builds. (Gale was formerly Chief Loss Prevention Engineer for Bechtel in San Francisco, obtained his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Masters in Civil Engineering and PhD in Fire Safety Engineering Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Gale is a registered professional engineer in both mechanical engineering and fire protection engineering, and has more than forty years of industrial loss prevention, process safety management, and fire protection/fire safety engineering experience.) In other words, there may have been a destruction of a portion of the steel well casing which was temporarily plugged by methane hydrate crystals. Leaving the well cap may slowly raise the pressure in the well to the point where the hydrate crystals are dislodged, in which case the well might really start leaking. Sound farfetched? Maybe. But remember that the "top hat" containment dome failed because it got plugged up with methane hydrate crystals. And remember that there's a lot of <b>...</b>
Views: 262
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Time: 10:36 More in News & Politics
2010-09-01T01:52:33.000Z
BP will leave the cap on the oil well while it vacates the area for a number of days to avoid the coming tropical storm. What could possibly go wrong? One expert warns that increasing pressure might have an unintended danger: Bill Gale, a California engineer and industrial explosion expert who is a member of the Deepwater Horizon Study Group, said... that gas hydrate crystals could be plugging any holes in the underground portion of the well, and they could get dislodged as pressure builds. (Gale was formerly Chief Loss Prevention Engineer for Bechtel in San Francisco, obtained his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Masters in Civil Engineering and PhD in Fire Safety Engineering Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Gale is a registered professional engineer in both mechanical engineering and fire protection engineering, and has more than forty years of industrial loss prevention, process safety management, and fire protection/fire safety engineering experience.) In other words, there may have been a destruction of a portion of the steel well casing which was temporarily plugged by methane hydrate crystals. Leaving the well cap may slowly raise the pressure in the well to the point where the hydrate crystals are dislodged, in which case the well might really start leaking. Sound farfetched? Maybe. But remember that the "top hat" containment dome failed because it got plugged up with methane hydrate crystals. And remember that there's a lot of <b>...</b>
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Time: 10:13 More in Education
2010-08-30T20:53:11.000Z
Spill Green HS is an ideal remediation solution for oil spills on land, rocks, shoreline, roadways, runways, flight decks of ships, gas stations, pipelines, refineries and home heating oil spills. Bi-product is non-leaching, non-flammable, non-corrosive and may be left on site or in-situ. HS improves worker safety, cuts costs of remediation & protects the environment at moment of clean up. www.spillgreen.com
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2010-08-27T11:35:38.000Z
This panel discussion, moderated by Jonathan Fahey, Associate Editor at Forbes, featured Joel Makower, Executive Editor and co-founder of Green World Media publications, and Libby Cheney, VP Safety, Environment and Sustainable Development for Shell Upstream Americas, discussing what it will take to get us from "here" to a sustainable energy future. This discussion took place on June 9, 2010 in New York City at the World Innovation Forum with more than 50 luncheon attendees.
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2010-08-26T09:00:45.000Z
WASHINGTON -- A federal judge struck down the Obama administration's six-month ban on deepwater oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico as rash and heavy-handed Tuesday, saying the government simply assumed that because one rig exploded, the others pose an imminent danger, too. The White House promised an immediate appeal. Later Tuesday, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said in a statement that within the next few days he will issue a new order imposing a moratorium that will eliminate any doubt it is needed and appropriate. The Interior Department had imposed the moratorium last month in the wake of the BP disaster, halting approval of any new permits for deepwater projects and suspending drilling on 33 exploratory wells. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said President Barack Obama believes that until investigations can determine why the spill happened, continued deepwater drilling exposes workers and the environment to "a danger that the president does not believe we can afford." Several companies that ferry people and supplies and provide other services to offshore rigs argued that the moratorium was arbitrarily imposed after the April 20 explosion that killed 11 workers and blew out a well 5000 feet underwater. It has spewed anywhere from 67 million to 127 million gallons of oil. US District Judge Martin Feldman, who was appointed by President Ronald Reagan and has owned stock in a number of petroleum-related companies, sided with the plaintiffs. "If some drilling <b>...</b>
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2010-07-30T07:21:13.000Z
Construction of the world's largest gas to liquids (GTL) plant, Pearl GTL in Qatar, is a major step towards meeting the world's growing demand for cleaner energy. Discover the project and the people involved The plant, a joint development by Qatar Petroleum and Shell, will process about three billion barrels-of-oil-equivalent over its lifetime from the world's largest single non-associated gas field, the North Field, which stretches from Qatar's coast out into the Gulf. The North Field contains more than 900 trillion cubic feet of gas, about 15% of worldwide gas resources.* Pearl GTL will produce cleaner-burning diesel and kerosene, base oils for top-tier lubricants, a chemical feedstock called naphtha, which is used to make plastics, and normal paraffin, which is used to produce detergents. It will produce enough fuel to fill over 160000 cars a day and enough synthetic base oil each year to make lubricants for more than 225 million cars.
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Time: 00:06 More in Travel & Events
2010-08-14T16:45:35.000Z
Established in 1982 in Dartmouth, Survival Systems is in the business of saving lives. The company has achieved a highly regarded international reputation for consistent, high-quality safety training programs, products, and services. The development of these training programs and products is based on the belief that truly realistic training leads to greater safety in the workplace an dan increased ability to survive an emergency. Survival Systems has been exporting its expertise world wide for 17 years. Its competitive advantage in the export market comes with the company's commitment to the best quality machines and products and by consistently delivering results 24/7 through worldwide technical support and the ability to meet or exceed the client's expectations. Ninety per cent of Survival Systems' sales are generated through exports. International clients include all branches of the US Military, Australian Army & Nancy, German Navy, and other powerful foreign militaries. As well, international oil and gas operators; such as Global Santa Fe Drilling, CHC Helicopters, and Shell; send staff for training to commercial clients that use Survival Systems' simulators. Survival Systems' continued exploration of safety issues and its ongoing enhancement of services and products will ensure its profile remains at the forefront of the safety training industry.
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2010-09-07T03:01:59.000Z
Another Aderonn Airsoft Review. This is a more indept review of how to make my homemade airsoft grenade launcher. this part is all about the materials you will need to make the launcher. Enjoy The material list is as follows: electrical tape hot glue or epoxy caulking gun (made of plastic if possible) 1 1/2 inch pvc pipe hook and eylet narrow hinge spray paint pin (plastic or metal bolt or a golf tee) front grip (optional)
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2010-09-07T20:22:17.000Z
Another Aderonn Airsoft Review. This is a more indept review of how to make my homemade airsoft grenade launcher. this part is the steps to putting the grenade launcher together. I hope this helps everyone whose going to make one. Enjoy The material list is as follows: electrical tape hot glue or epoxy caulking gun (made of plastic if possible) 1 1/2 inch pvc pipe hook and eylet narrow hinge spray paint pin (plastic or metal bolt or a golf tee) front grip (optional)
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2010-08-01T10:47:03.000Z
This consolidated operations building was planned to future additions to the central area for a future commercial production facility, as well as expand its offices to address the need for such future increased operations. Growth of the structure is telescopic: it was designed to allow access to the maintenance area, warehouse, and conference areas while being able to expand in many directions over time independent of other departments. Mimicing the trees of northern region, the exterior shell is designed as a modular panelized system to aid in reducing costs and reflecting the environment around it. The interiors also share this idea, with many examples of local imagery embedded into the architecture. Separation of interior & exterior personnel through good plan organization and wayfinding, and designing proper accesses and materials/finishes to the Permitting, Control and other indoor spaces will help the facility remain clean and minimize the 24/7 operation wear and tear.
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2010-08-28T04:54:57.000Z
Google Tech Talk February 17, 2010 ABSTRACT Presented by Ambassador Charles Ries. What are the challenges and benefits of economic development in a country like Iraq? What is the shape of today's economy in Iraq and how does a country prosper during a transition from war to economic development? Ambassador Charles Ries will provide a view from the front-lines of Iraq's past and present economic development, as well as a perspective on what we can expect to see in Iraq's future. As the most recent Minister for Economic Affairs and Coordinator for Economic Transition in Iraq at the US Embassy in Baghdad, Ries is an authority on the challenges and benefits of economic development. About the Speaker: Ambassador Charles Ries is a senior fellow at RAND. He most recently served as the Minister for Economic Affairs and Coordinator for Economic Transition in Iraq at the US Embassy in Baghdad. Before that, he was US Ambassador to Greece and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs. In earlier state department assignments, Ries was the Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs at the US Embassy in London and Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs at the US Mission to the EU. He served as Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative for North American Affairs and as a member of the NAFTA negotiating team.
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Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:03:00 GMT

UPDATE 3-BP blames contractors for US oil spill - Reuters

conducted by BP's head of safety, Mark ... This meant gas vented onto the rig floor, rather than being diverted toward the sea, where it would have been much less likely to cause a blast. The oil company, Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:29:00 GMT

BP Blames Contractors For Oil Spill - Post Chronicle

conducted by BP's head of safety, Mark ... This meant gas vented onto the rig floor, rather than being diverted toward the sea, where it would have been much less likely to cause a blast. The oil company, Read more

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:53:00 GMT

Mariner Energy Among Many Smaller Oil Companies - msnbc.com

... oil platform that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, about 90 miles south of Vermillion Bay, is owned by a company called Mariner Energy. When talking about oil and gas companies, there are majors like Shell ... Read more

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:40:00 GMT

More sophisticated rigs reach deeper still for oil - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

... currents and mudslides play havoc with delicate equipment and the pipelines that bring oil and gas back to ... say safety concerns are overblown. Chris Smith, a senior manager at Royal Dutch Shell in charge of ... Read more

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:59:00 GMT

Risk-Taking Rises to New Levels as Oil Rigs in Gulf Drill Deeper - New York Times

... currents and mudslides play havoc with delicate equipment and the pipelines that bring oil and gas back to ... say safety concerns are overblown. Chris Smith, a senior manager at Royal Dutch Shell in charge of ... Read more

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:11:00 GMT

BP investigation of Gulf of Mexico oil spill finds several areas of fault - New Orleans Times-Picayune

... oil and natural gas, with seawater. The seawater was too light to ... chief executive officer of Citizens for Affordable Energy and a former Royal Dutch Shell executive, said in an interview with Peter Cook ... Read more

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:12:00 GMT

TOP Oil Market News: Oil Rises a Second Day; Refining Margins May Worsen - Bloomberg

... important news affecting the oil ... natural gas project in Queensland, aims to sell at least 15 percent of the venture before committing to the first phase later this year. BP Gulf Rig Workers Confused By Safety Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:29:00 GMT

NSU Receives $1.6 Million Grant to Train Oil Rig Workers to Prepare for Spills - EHS Today

... oil industry workers and others in related industries to better prepare for and respond to oil spills and hazardous materials events. Simple Solutions for Office Hazards What OSHA Expects: The Electrical Safety ... Read more

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:20:00 GMT

Oil Boom Under Way In North Dakota - NPR News

... oil industry's technologies are controversial. Hydraulic fracturing has come under increasing scrutiny, especially in the more populous Northeastern U.S., where it's used to drill for natural gas ... about safety Read more

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:47:00 GMT

Salazar still not sure if Shell can drill offshore in Alaska's Arctic - Alaska Dispatch

and with Shell ... offshore oil and gas activity will be allowed, Salazar said. Are the regulations for oil well blowout preventers, cementing and casing strict enough to ensure drilling and workplace safety? Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:09:46 -0700

BP blames contractors for oil spill

BP attempted to place much of the blame for the rig blast that led to the United States' worst-ever oil spill on its contractors, Transocean and Halliburton. Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:45:25 -0700

BP blames contractors for US oil spill

BP blames contractors for US oil spill Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:52:06 -0700

Drilling Moratorium Discussed In Houston

Leaders in the oil and gas industry supplied the federal government with reams of information Tuesday during a panel hearing in Houston. Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:59:32 -0700

Transocean UK boss clashes with MPs

Oil chiefs insist that Britain's oil rig safety regime in the North Sea does not need to be overhauled The UK head of Transocean, the operator of the Deepwater Horizon rig in the Gulf of Mexico, has clashed angrily with MPs in the first British hearing into what lessons can be learned from the disaster. Paul King, who is in charge of the drilling rig operator's sizeable North Sea operations ... Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:15:52 -0700

NSU Receives $1.6 Million Grant to Train Oil Rig Workers to Prepare for Spills

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) recently received a $1.6 million federal grant to help train oil industry workers and others in related industries to better prepare for and respond to oil spills and hazardous materials events. Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:37:29 -0700

State of emergency extended for Christchurch

Christchurch will remain under a state of emergency until at least Wednesday, after yesterday's 5. Read more

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:55:14 -0700

'Bad actors' make rest of industry look bad, energy firms and others say

As the U.S. oil and gas industry seeks to fend off new federal regulation of hydraulic fracturing, a two-word phrase increasingly crops up in the national conversation on the issue. Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:35:49 -0700

Canterbury braces for aftershocks to continue for days

It has been a fifth night of tremors for people in Canterbury following Saturday's devastating earthquake and aftershocks are expected to continue Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:55:18 -0700

Salazar raises concerns about allowing Arctic drilling

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said his department will decide in the coming months whether to permit Royal Dutch Shell to ex - More -  Read more

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:33:48 -0700

Planet Ark

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said on Friday he cannot predict whether Royal Dutch Shell, which has invested $3.5 billion in an offshore Arctic oil-development program, will be allowed to drill the five wells it plans next year in Alaska's Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Read more

2010-08-27T17:47:21.000Z
THIS IS NOT WHAT TO DO.
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Time: 01:51 More in Autos & Vehicles
2010-08-27T11:33:57.000Z
Pat O'Donnell speaks to two Government Ministers about his fear for his own safety following the attack on Willie Corduff. Last night Pat O'Donnell was held at gunpoint while his trawler was sunk. He was lucky to survive.
Views: 2021
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Time: 04:11 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T19:59:20.000Z
An engineer from Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company describes the importance of safety on a deep-water oil production facility offshore Nigeria.
From: Shell
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Time: 01:30 More in Science & Technology
2010-09-04T05:36:22.000Z
Curtis Lohr describes the innovative mooring system that allows the spar to move over wells on the ocean floor.
From: Shell
Views: 1835
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Time: 03:06 More in Science & Technology
2010-08-23T13:07:53.000Z
Sheep have a special comment to make regarding saving my freaking planet and killing the well. First of all lets establish my experience in the oilfield, or shell I say the experience the guy with his fist up my but has. I have 17 years of experience working the Canadian oilfields and have worked on some of the sourest wells and Blowouts in Canada, all having H2S. An extremely poisonous gas from wells that also produce condensate, natural gas, oil or sulfur. I was an H2S Safety Consultant . My job was to provide breathing apprentice and supervise worker working on drilling and Service Rig that have encountered H2S in the Gas or oil. Cow was a oilfield firefighter and has also been on a number of blowouts, but he's not here right now. To perform my Job I had to be knowledgeable in all aspect of drilling and work over procedure to anticipate possible danger to personal and equipment and have some knowledge on well control procedures.
From: eelli2945
Views: 442
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Time: 05:19 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T10:53:22.000Z
Shell to sea activists fight multinational domination
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50 ratings
Time: 07:10 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T07:41:14.000Z
A Brief demo of Oil Rig Health and Safety Simulation
Views: 974
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Time: 01:32 More in Gaming
2010-08-25T15:59:30.000Z
BP will leave the cap on the oil well while it vacates the area for a number of days to avoid the coming tropical storm. What could possibly go wrong? One expert warns that increasing pressure might have an unintended danger: Bill Gale, a California engineer and industrial explosion expert who is a member of the Deepwater Horizon Study Group, said... that gas hydrate crystals could be plugging any holes in the underground portion of the well, and they could get dislodged as pressure builds. (Gale was formerly Chief Loss Prevention Engineer for Bechtel in San Francisco, obtained his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Masters in Civil Engineering and PhD in Fire Safety Engineering Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Gale is a registered professional engineer in both mechanical engineering and fire protection engineering, and has more than forty years of industrial loss prevention, process safety management, and fire protection/fire safety engineering experience.) In other words, there may have been a destruction of a portion of the steel well casing which was temporarily plugged by methane hydrate crystals. Leaving the well cap may slowly raise the pressure in the well to the point where the hydrate crystals are dislodged, in which case the well might really start leaking. Sound farfetched? Maybe. But remember that the "top hat" containment dome failed because it got plugged up with methane hydrate crystals. And remember that there's a lot of <b>...</b>
Views: 283
8 ratings
Time: 10:25 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T17:33:06.000Z
Shell companies in Nigeria generate billions of dollars of income for the government, create jobs and provide energy for the country. They also spend millions of dollars a year on community development. In the Niger Delta, where most of Nigerias oil is produced, poverty and violence are serious problems, making it one of the most difficult places where Shell companies do business.
From: Shell
Views: 872
5 ratings
Time: 09:55 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T06:55:39.000Z
Shell companies in Nigeria generate billions of dollars of income for the government, create jobs and provide energy for the country. They also spend millions of dollars a year on community development. In the Niger Delta, where most of Nigerias oil is produced, poverty and violence are serious problems, making it one of the most difficult places where Shell companies do business. (please watch part 1 of this documentary first at www.youtube.com
From: Shell
Views: 399
1 ratings
Time: 05:27 More in News & Politics
2010-08-26T21:16:21.000Z
Who is stealing the Albanian Petroleum ? To many people dont know that Albania is 1 of 3 riches states of the Europe concerning Petroleum and Gas Oil, after Norwegia and Great Britain! The Albanian Patos Marinze fields are the largest onshore oilfields in continental Europe with reserves of approximately 1 Bn Bbls of 8º to 10º API oil. Today Albania is full of foreign enterprises and corporations like: Occidental Petroleum OXY (USA), Bankers Petroleum (Canada), Manas Petroleum Corporation (Suisse), Enel and Italo-Romenian Company (Italy), Shell (Holand), INA Naftaplin (Croatia), Premier Oil and Anglo Petroleum Limited (UK), ÖMV (Austria), Coparex Netherlands BV, Coparex (France), Fountain Oil (Norwegian), Kitari Oil (Australian) Enterprise and Clyde Petroleum, Angchutz, MOL etc. They extract petroleum and gas oil from Albanian soil for export at a lower price than the official international markets. How could happen that a country like Albania, whose natural resources are the much largest in hole Europe although not evident to all, is not capable to exit its political and economic impasse? Where does that petroleum end? Who does stay hidden behind this traffic, managing through shamefully ways the richness of Albania and leaving it in poorness? Why do either TVs or newspapers or books not deal with this matter? Why arent there people, and not even amongst Albanian politicians, talking about the most astounding steal perpetuated for 18 years? Who does take advantage from <b>...</b>
Views: 747
4 ratings
Time: 02:47 More in News & Politics
2010-08-19T10:25:22.000Z
Four Dublin Shell to Sea campaigners chained themselves to the stairwells inside Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources as an action in solidarity with Pat ODonnell. The four members of Shell to Sea are draped in chains and locked together in order to symbolise the ongoing imprisonment of Erris fisherman and prominent Mayo Shell to Sea campaigner Pat ODonnell. Last February, Mr. ODonnell (52) was sentenced to serve seven months in prison on the spurious grounds of obstructing a Garda in the course of his duty. Speaking from inside the building, Dublin Shell to Sea spokesperson, Caoimhe Kerins said: Pat ODonnell is a brave and honourable man who has simply stood up for the health and safety rights of his community and for the rights of the people of Ireland to benefit economically and socially from our vast oil and gas resources.
Views: 93
2 ratings
Time: 03:21 More in Nonprofits & Activism
2010-08-25T04:30:48.000Z
Shell To Sea protester at Glengad, being thrown off the Van Oord ship Rasenden Bol by Shell Security. He hit his back on a protruding bit of metal on the way down and was injured.
Views: 3896
6 ratings
Time: 00:44 More in People & Blogs
2010-09-07T08:02:04.000Z
WASHINGTON, JUN 17, 2010 -- Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) today participated in the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations' hearing with Tony Hayward, the CEO of BP. Stearns questioned Hayward about the vague answers given throughout the hearing, "You just continue to say that I just can't answer that question," said Stearns. Stearns then asked if BP engaged in reckless behavior causing this oil blow out, "Would it be appropriate to say that its because of BP's reckless behavior that this occurred, yes or no?" Hayward eventually responded, "There is no evidence of reckless behavior." Stearns then pointed out that at a hearing two days previously, the top executives from BP's major competitors -- Exxon Mobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Shell --- agreed that BP was reckless in proceeding after finding inconsistent well pressure test readings. They also agreed with Stearns that BP failed to follow industry safety standards. Stearns also cited Halliburton's warning that the well could have a severe gas flow problem if these safety recommendations were not followed, which BP rejected, and the exchange of BP emails discussing these recommendations that further underscored their reckless behavior. Stearns also asked, "Has anyone in BP been fired because of this incident, anybody?" "No, so far," responded Hayward, "Our investigation is ongoing." Stearns expressed astonishment that no one has been held accountable at BP for the loss of life or the massive economic and <b>...</b>
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2010-08-24T05:41:34.000Z
BP will leave the cap on the oil well while it vacates the area for a number of days to avoid the coming tropical storm. What could possibly go wrong? One expert warns that increasing pressure might have an unintended danger: Bill Gale, a California engineer and industrial explosion expert who is a member of the Deepwater Horizon Study Group, said... that gas hydrate crystals could be plugging any holes in the underground portion of the well, and they could get dislodged as pressure builds. (Gale was formerly Chief Loss Prevention Engineer for Bechtel in San Francisco, obtained his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Masters in Civil Engineering and PhD in Fire Safety Engineering Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Gale is a registered professional engineer in both mechanical engineering and fire protection engineering, and has more than forty years of industrial loss prevention, process safety management, and fire protection/fire safety engineering experience.) In other words, there may have been a destruction of a portion of the steel well casing which was temporarily plugged by methane hydrate crystals. Leaving the well cap may slowly raise the pressure in the well to the point where the hydrate crystals are dislodged, in which case the well might really start leaking. Sound farfetched? Maybe. But remember that the "top hat" containment dome failed because it got plugged up with methane hydrate crystals. And remember that there's a lot of <b>...</b>
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2010-09-01T01:52:33.000Z
BP will leave the cap on the oil well while it vacates the area for a number of days to avoid the coming tropical storm. What could possibly go wrong? One expert warns that increasing pressure might have an unintended danger: Bill Gale, a California engineer and industrial explosion expert who is a member of the Deepwater Horizon Study Group, said... that gas hydrate crystals could be plugging any holes in the underground portion of the well, and they could get dislodged as pressure builds. (Gale was formerly Chief Loss Prevention Engineer for Bechtel in San Francisco, obtained his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Masters in Civil Engineering and PhD in Fire Safety Engineering Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Gale is a registered professional engineer in both mechanical engineering and fire protection engineering, and has more than forty years of industrial loss prevention, process safety management, and fire protection/fire safety engineering experience.) In other words, there may have been a destruction of a portion of the steel well casing which was temporarily plugged by methane hydrate crystals. Leaving the well cap may slowly raise the pressure in the well to the point where the hydrate crystals are dislodged, in which case the well might really start leaking. Sound farfetched? Maybe. But remember that the "top hat" containment dome failed because it got plugged up with methane hydrate crystals. And remember that there's a lot of <b>...</b>
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Time: 10:13 More in Education
2010-08-30T20:53:11.000Z
Spill Green HS is an ideal remediation solution for oil spills on land, rocks, shoreline, roadways, runways, flight decks of ships, gas stations, pipelines, refineries and home heating oil spills. Bi-product is non-leaching, non-flammable, non-corrosive and may be left on site or in-situ. HS improves worker safety, cuts costs of remediation & protects the environment at moment of clean up. www.spillgreen.com
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2010-08-27T11:35:38.000Z
This panel discussion, moderated by Jonathan Fahey, Associate Editor at Forbes, featured Joel Makower, Executive Editor and co-founder of Green World Media publications, and Libby Cheney, VP Safety, Environment and Sustainable Development for Shell Upstream Americas, discussing what it will take to get us from "here" to a sustainable energy future. This discussion took place on June 9, 2010 in New York City at the World Innovation Forum with more than 50 luncheon attendees.
From: Shell
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2010-08-26T09:00:45.000Z
WASHINGTON -- A federal judge struck down the Obama administration's six-month ban on deepwater oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico as rash and heavy-handed Tuesday, saying the government simply assumed that because one rig exploded, the others pose an imminent danger, too. The White House promised an immediate appeal. Later Tuesday, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said in a statement that within the next few days he will issue a new order imposing a moratorium that will eliminate any doubt it is needed and appropriate. The Interior Department had imposed the moratorium last month in the wake of the BP disaster, halting approval of any new permits for deepwater projects and suspending drilling on 33 exploratory wells. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said President Barack Obama believes that until investigations can determine why the spill happened, continued deepwater drilling exposes workers and the environment to "a danger that the president does not believe we can afford." Several companies that ferry people and supplies and provide other services to offshore rigs argued that the moratorium was arbitrarily imposed after the April 20 explosion that killed 11 workers and blew out a well 5000 feet underwater. It has spewed anywhere from 67 million to 127 million gallons of oil. US District Judge Martin Feldman, who was appointed by President Ronald Reagan and has owned stock in a number of petroleum-related companies, sided with the plaintiffs. "If some drilling <b>...</b>
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Time: 02:34 More in News & Politics
2010-07-30T07:21:13.000Z
Construction of the world's largest gas to liquids (GTL) plant, Pearl GTL in Qatar, is a major step towards meeting the world's growing demand for cleaner energy. Discover the project and the people involved The plant, a joint development by Qatar Petroleum and Shell, will process about three billion barrels-of-oil-equivalent over its lifetime from the world's largest single non-associated gas field, the North Field, which stretches from Qatar's coast out into the Gulf. The North Field contains more than 900 trillion cubic feet of gas, about 15% of worldwide gas resources.* Pearl GTL will produce cleaner-burning diesel and kerosene, base oils for top-tier lubricants, a chemical feedstock called naphtha, which is used to make plastics, and normal paraffin, which is used to produce detergents. It will produce enough fuel to fill over 160000 cars a day and enough synthetic base oil each year to make lubricants for more than 225 million cars.
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Time: 00:06 More in Travel & Events
2010-08-14T16:45:35.000Z
Established in 1982 in Dartmouth, Survival Systems is in the business of saving lives. The company has achieved a highly regarded international reputation for consistent, high-quality safety training programs, products, and services. The development of these training programs and products is based on the belief that truly realistic training leads to greater safety in the workplace an dan increased ability to survive an emergency. Survival Systems has been exporting its expertise world wide for 17 years. Its competitive advantage in the export market comes with the company's commitment to the best quality machines and products and by consistently delivering results 24/7 through worldwide technical support and the ability to meet or exceed the client's expectations. Ninety per cent of Survival Systems' sales are generated through exports. International clients include all branches of the US Military, Australian Army & Nancy, German Navy, and other powerful foreign militaries. As well, international oil and gas operators; such as Global Santa Fe Drilling, CHC Helicopters, and Shell; send staff for training to commercial clients that use Survival Systems' simulators. Survival Systems' continued exploration of safety issues and its ongoing enhancement of services and products will ensure its profile remains at the forefront of the safety training industry.
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Time: 02:59 More in Education
2010-09-07T03:01:59.000Z
Another Aderonn Airsoft Review. This is a more indept review of how to make my homemade airsoft grenade launcher. this part is all about the materials you will need to make the launcher. Enjoy The material list is as follows: electrical tape hot glue or epoxy caulking gun (made of plastic if possible) 1 1/2 inch pvc pipe hook and eylet narrow hinge spray paint pin (plastic or metal bolt or a golf tee) front grip (optional)
From: aderonn
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2010-09-07T20:22:17.000Z
Another Aderonn Airsoft Review. This is a more indept review of how to make my homemade airsoft grenade launcher. this part is the steps to putting the grenade launcher together. I hope this helps everyone whose going to make one. Enjoy The material list is as follows: electrical tape hot glue or epoxy caulking gun (made of plastic if possible) 1 1/2 inch pvc pipe hook and eylet narrow hinge spray paint pin (plastic or metal bolt or a golf tee) front grip (optional)
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2010-08-01T10:47:03.000Z
This consolidated operations building was planned to future additions to the central area for a future commercial production facility, as well as expand its offices to address the need for such future increased operations. Growth of the structure is telescopic: it was designed to allow access to the maintenance area, warehouse, and conference areas while being able to expand in many directions over time independent of other departments. Mimicing the trees of northern region, the exterior shell is designed as a modular panelized system to aid in reducing costs and reflecting the environment around it. The interiors also share this idea, with many examples of local imagery embedded into the architecture. Separation of interior & exterior personnel through good plan organization and wayfinding, and designing proper accesses and materials/finishes to the Permitting, Control and other indoor spaces will help the facility remain clean and minimize the 24/7 operation wear and tear.
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2010-08-28T04:54:57.000Z
Google Tech Talk February 17, 2010 ABSTRACT Presented by Ambassador Charles Ries. What are the challenges and benefits of economic development in a country like Iraq? What is the shape of today's economy in Iraq and how does a country prosper during a transition from war to economic development? Ambassador Charles Ries will provide a view from the front-lines of Iraq's past and present economic development, as well as a perspective on what we can expect to see in Iraq's future. As the most recent Minister for Economic Affairs and Coordinator for Economic Transition in Iraq at the US Embassy in Baghdad, Ries is an authority on the challenges and benefits of economic development. About the Speaker: Ambassador Charles Ries is a senior fellow at RAND. He most recently served as the Minister for Economic Affairs and Coordinator for Economic Transition in Iraq at the US Embassy in Baghdad. Before that, he was US Ambassador to Greece and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs. In earlier state department assignments, Ries was the Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs at the US Embassy in London and Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs at the US Mission to the EU. He served as Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative for North American Affairs and as a member of the NAFTA negotiating team.
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Thursday, June 10th, 2010
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:03:00 GMT

UPDATE 3-BP blames contractors for US oil spill - Reuters

conducted by BP's head of safety, Mark ... This meant gas vented onto the rig floor, rather than being diverted toward the sea, where it would have been much less likely to cause a blast. The oil company, Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:29:00 GMT

BP Blames Contractors For Oil Spill - Post Chronicle

conducted by BP's head of safety, Mark ... This meant gas vented onto the rig floor, rather than being diverted toward the sea, where it would have been much less likely to cause a blast. The oil company, Read more

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:53:00 GMT

Mariner Energy Among Many Smaller Oil Companies - msnbc.com

... oil platform that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, about 90 miles south of Vermillion Bay, is owned by a company called Mariner Energy. When talking about oil and gas companies, there are majors like Shell ... Read more

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:40:00 GMT

More sophisticated rigs reach deeper still for oil - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

... currents and mudslides play havoc with delicate equipment and the pipelines that bring oil and gas back to ... say safety concerns are overblown. Chris Smith, a senior manager at Royal Dutch Shell in charge of ... Read more

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:59:00 GMT

Risk-Taking Rises to New Levels as Oil Rigs in Gulf Drill Deeper - New York Times

... currents and mudslides play havoc with delicate equipment and the pipelines that bring oil and gas back to ... say safety concerns are overblown. Chris Smith, a senior manager at Royal Dutch Shell in charge of ... Read more

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:11:00 GMT

BP investigation of Gulf of Mexico oil spill finds several areas of fault - New Orleans Times-Picayune

... oil and natural gas, with seawater. The seawater was too light to ... chief executive officer of Citizens for Affordable Energy and a former Royal Dutch Shell executive, said in an interview with Peter Cook ... Read more

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:12:00 GMT

TOP Oil Market News: Oil Rises a Second Day; Refining Margins May Worsen - Bloomberg

... important news affecting the oil ... natural gas project in Queensland, aims to sell at least 15 percent of the venture before committing to the first phase later this year. BP Gulf Rig Workers Confused By Safety Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:29:00 GMT

NSU Receives $1.6 Million Grant to Train Oil Rig Workers to Prepare for Spills - EHS Today

... oil industry workers and others in related industries to better prepare for and respond to oil spills and hazardous materials events. Simple Solutions for Office Hazards What OSHA Expects: The Electrical Safety ... Read more

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:20:00 GMT

Oil Boom Under Way In North Dakota - NPR News

... oil industry's technologies are controversial. Hydraulic fracturing has come under increasing scrutiny, especially in the more populous Northeastern U.S., where it's used to drill for natural gas ... about safety Read more

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:47:00 GMT

Salazar still not sure if Shell can drill offshore in Alaska's Arctic - Alaska Dispatch

and with Shell ... offshore oil and gas activity will be allowed, Salazar said. Are the regulations for oil well blowout preventers, cementing and casing strict enough to ensure drilling and workplace safety? Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:09:46 -0700

BP blames contractors for oil spill

BP attempted to place much of the blame for the rig blast that led to the United States' worst-ever oil spill on its contractors, Transocean and Halliburton. Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:45:25 -0700

BP blames contractors for US oil spill

BP blames contractors for US oil spill Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:52:06 -0700

Drilling Moratorium Discussed In Houston

Leaders in the oil and gas industry supplied the federal government with reams of information Tuesday during a panel hearing in Houston. Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:59:32 -0700

Transocean UK boss clashes with MPs

Oil chiefs insist that Britain's oil rig safety regime in the North Sea does not need to be overhauled The UK head of Transocean, the operator of the Deepwater Horizon rig in the Gulf of Mexico, has clashed angrily with MPs in the first British hearing into what lessons can be learned from the disaster. Paul King, who is in charge of the drilling rig operator's sizeable North Sea operations ... Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:15:52 -0700

NSU Receives $1.6 Million Grant to Train Oil Rig Workers to Prepare for Spills

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) recently received a $1.6 million federal grant to help train oil industry workers and others in related industries to better prepare for and respond to oil spills and hazardous materials events. Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:37:29 -0700

State of emergency extended for Christchurch

Christchurch will remain under a state of emergency until at least Wednesday, after yesterday's 5. Read more

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:55:14 -0700

'Bad actors' make rest of industry look bad, energy firms and others say

As the U.S. oil and gas industry seeks to fend off new federal regulation of hydraulic fracturing, a two-word phrase increasingly crops up in the national conversation on the issue. Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:35:49 -0700

Canterbury braces for aftershocks to continue for days

It has been a fifth night of tremors for people in Canterbury following Saturday's devastating earthquake and aftershocks are expected to continue Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:55:18 -0700

Salazar raises concerns about allowing Arctic drilling

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said his department will decide in the coming months whether to permit Royal Dutch Shell to ex - More -  Read more

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:33:48 -0700

Planet Ark

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said on Friday he cannot predict whether Royal Dutch Shell, which has invested $3.5 billion in an offshore Arctic oil-development program, will be allowed to drill the five wells it plans next year in Alaska's Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Read more

2010-08-27T17:47:21.000Z
THIS IS NOT WHAT TO DO.
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Time: 01:51 More in Autos & Vehicles
2010-08-27T11:33:57.000Z
Pat O'Donnell speaks to two Government Ministers about his fear for his own safety following the attack on Willie Corduff. Last night Pat O'Donnell was held at gunpoint while his trawler was sunk. He was lucky to survive.
Views: 2021
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Time: 04:11 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T19:59:20.000Z
An engineer from Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company describes the importance of safety on a deep-water oil production facility offshore Nigeria.
From: Shell
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Time: 01:30 More in Science & Technology
2010-09-04T05:36:22.000Z
Curtis Lohr describes the innovative mooring system that allows the spar to move over wells on the ocean floor.
From: Shell
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Time: 03:06 More in Science & Technology
2010-08-23T13:07:53.000Z
Sheep have a special comment to make regarding saving my freaking planet and killing the well. First of all lets establish my experience in the oilfield, or shell I say the experience the guy with his fist up my but has. I have 17 years of experience working the Canadian oilfields and have worked on some of the sourest wells and Blowouts in Canada, all having H2S. An extremely poisonous gas from wells that also produce condensate, natural gas, oil or sulfur. I was an H2S Safety Consultant . My job was to provide breathing apprentice and supervise worker working on drilling and Service Rig that have encountered H2S in the Gas or oil. Cow was a oilfield firefighter and has also been on a number of blowouts, but he's not here right now. To perform my Job I had to be knowledgeable in all aspect of drilling and work over procedure to anticipate possible danger to personal and equipment and have some knowledge on well control procedures.
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Time: 05:19 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T10:53:22.000Z
Shell to sea activists fight multinational domination
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Time: 07:10 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T07:41:14.000Z
A Brief demo of Oil Rig Health and Safety Simulation
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Time: 01:32 More in Gaming
2010-08-25T15:59:30.000Z
BP will leave the cap on the oil well while it vacates the area for a number of days to avoid the coming tropical storm. What could possibly go wrong? One expert warns that increasing pressure might have an unintended danger: Bill Gale, a California engineer and industrial explosion expert who is a member of the Deepwater Horizon Study Group, said... that gas hydrate crystals could be plugging any holes in the underground portion of the well, and they could get dislodged as pressure builds. (Gale was formerly Chief Loss Prevention Engineer for Bechtel in San Francisco, obtained his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Masters in Civil Engineering and PhD in Fire Safety Engineering Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Gale is a registered professional engineer in both mechanical engineering and fire protection engineering, and has more than forty years of industrial loss prevention, process safety management, and fire protection/fire safety engineering experience.) In other words, there may have been a destruction of a portion of the steel well casing which was temporarily plugged by methane hydrate crystals. Leaving the well cap may slowly raise the pressure in the well to the point where the hydrate crystals are dislodged, in which case the well might really start leaking. Sound farfetched? Maybe. But remember that the "top hat" containment dome failed because it got plugged up with methane hydrate crystals. And remember that there's a lot of <b>...</b>
Views: 283
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Time: 10:25 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T17:33:06.000Z
Shell companies in Nigeria generate billions of dollars of income for the government, create jobs and provide energy for the country. They also spend millions of dollars a year on community development. In the Niger Delta, where most of Nigerias oil is produced, poverty and violence are serious problems, making it one of the most difficult places where Shell companies do business.
From: Shell
Views: 872
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Time: 09:55 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T06:55:39.000Z
Shell companies in Nigeria generate billions of dollars of income for the government, create jobs and provide energy for the country. They also spend millions of dollars a year on community development. In the Niger Delta, where most of Nigerias oil is produced, poverty and violence are serious problems, making it one of the most difficult places where Shell companies do business. (please watch part 1 of this documentary first at www.youtube.com
From: Shell
Views: 399
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Time: 05:27 More in News & Politics
2010-08-26T21:16:21.000Z
Who is stealing the Albanian Petroleum ? To many people dont know that Albania is 1 of 3 riches states of the Europe concerning Petroleum and Gas Oil, after Norwegia and Great Britain! The Albanian Patos Marinze fields are the largest onshore oilfields in continental Europe with reserves of approximately 1 Bn Bbls of 8º to 10º API oil. Today Albania is full of foreign enterprises and corporations like: Occidental Petroleum OXY (USA), Bankers Petroleum (Canada), Manas Petroleum Corporation (Suisse), Enel and Italo-Romenian Company (Italy), Shell (Holand), INA Naftaplin (Croatia), Premier Oil and Anglo Petroleum Limited (UK), ÖMV (Austria), Coparex Netherlands BV, Coparex (France), Fountain Oil (Norwegian), Kitari Oil (Australian) Enterprise and Clyde Petroleum, Angchutz, MOL etc. They extract petroleum and gas oil from Albanian soil for export at a lower price than the official international markets. How could happen that a country like Albania, whose natural resources are the much largest in hole Europe although not evident to all, is not capable to exit its political and economic impasse? Where does that petroleum end? Who does stay hidden behind this traffic, managing through shamefully ways the richness of Albania and leaving it in poorness? Why do either TVs or newspapers or books not deal with this matter? Why arent there people, and not even amongst Albanian politicians, talking about the most astounding steal perpetuated for 18 years? Who does take advantage from <b>...</b>
Views: 747
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Time: 02:47 More in News & Politics
2010-08-19T10:25:22.000Z
Four Dublin Shell to Sea campaigners chained themselves to the stairwells inside Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources as an action in solidarity with Pat ODonnell. The four members of Shell to Sea are draped in chains and locked together in order to symbolise the ongoing imprisonment of Erris fisherman and prominent Mayo Shell to Sea campaigner Pat ODonnell. Last February, Mr. ODonnell (52) was sentenced to serve seven months in prison on the spurious grounds of obstructing a Garda in the course of his duty. Speaking from inside the building, Dublin Shell to Sea spokesperson, Caoimhe Kerins said: Pat ODonnell is a brave and honourable man who has simply stood up for the health and safety rights of his community and for the rights of the people of Ireland to benefit economically and socially from our vast oil and gas resources.
Views: 93
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Time: 03:21 More in Nonprofits & Activism
2010-08-25T04:30:48.000Z
Shell To Sea protester at Glengad, being thrown off the Van Oord ship Rasenden Bol by Shell Security. He hit his back on a protruding bit of metal on the way down and was injured.
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Time: 00:44 More in People & Blogs
2010-09-07T08:02:04.000Z
WASHINGTON, JUN 17, 2010 -- Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) today participated in the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations' hearing with Tony Hayward, the CEO of BP. Stearns questioned Hayward about the vague answers given throughout the hearing, "You just continue to say that I just can't answer that question," said Stearns. Stearns then asked if BP engaged in reckless behavior causing this oil blow out, "Would it be appropriate to say that its because of BP's reckless behavior that this occurred, yes or no?" Hayward eventually responded, "There is no evidence of reckless behavior." Stearns then pointed out that at a hearing two days previously, the top executives from BP's major competitors -- Exxon Mobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Shell --- agreed that BP was reckless in proceeding after finding inconsistent well pressure test readings. They also agreed with Stearns that BP failed to follow industry safety standards. Stearns also cited Halliburton's warning that the well could have a severe gas flow problem if these safety recommendations were not followed, which BP rejected, and the exchange of BP emails discussing these recommendations that further underscored their reckless behavior. Stearns also asked, "Has anyone in BP been fired because of this incident, anybody?" "No, so far," responded Hayward, "Our investigation is ongoing." Stearns expressed astonishment that no one has been held accountable at BP for the loss of life or the massive economic and <b>...</b>
Views: 1978
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Time: 05:26 More in News & Politics
2010-08-24T05:41:34.000Z
BP will leave the cap on the oil well while it vacates the area for a number of days to avoid the coming tropical storm. What could possibly go wrong? One expert warns that increasing pressure might have an unintended danger: Bill Gale, a California engineer and industrial explosion expert who is a member of the Deepwater Horizon Study Group, said... that gas hydrate crystals could be plugging any holes in the underground portion of the well, and they could get dislodged as pressure builds. (Gale was formerly Chief Loss Prevention Engineer for Bechtel in San Francisco, obtained his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Masters in Civil Engineering and PhD in Fire Safety Engineering Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Gale is a registered professional engineer in both mechanical engineering and fire protection engineering, and has more than forty years of industrial loss prevention, process safety management, and fire protection/fire safety engineering experience.) In other words, there may have been a destruction of a portion of the steel well casing which was temporarily plugged by methane hydrate crystals. Leaving the well cap may slowly raise the pressure in the well to the point where the hydrate crystals are dislodged, in which case the well might really start leaking. Sound farfetched? Maybe. But remember that the "top hat" containment dome failed because it got plugged up with methane hydrate crystals. And remember that there's a lot of <b>...</b>
Views: 262
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Time: 10:36 More in News & Politics
2010-09-01T01:52:33.000Z
BP will leave the cap on the oil well while it vacates the area for a number of days to avoid the coming tropical storm. What could possibly go wrong? One expert warns that increasing pressure might have an unintended danger: Bill Gale, a California engineer and industrial explosion expert who is a member of the Deepwater Horizon Study Group, said... that gas hydrate crystals could be plugging any holes in the underground portion of the well, and they could get dislodged as pressure builds. (Gale was formerly Chief Loss Prevention Engineer for Bechtel in San Francisco, obtained his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Masters in Civil Engineering and PhD in Fire Safety Engineering Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Gale is a registered professional engineer in both mechanical engineering and fire protection engineering, and has more than forty years of industrial loss prevention, process safety management, and fire protection/fire safety engineering experience.) In other words, there may have been a destruction of a portion of the steel well casing which was temporarily plugged by methane hydrate crystals. Leaving the well cap may slowly raise the pressure in the well to the point where the hydrate crystals are dislodged, in which case the well might really start leaking. Sound farfetched? Maybe. But remember that the "top hat" containment dome failed because it got plugged up with methane hydrate crystals. And remember that there's a lot of <b>...</b>
Views: 4143
36 ratings
Time: 10:13 More in Education
2010-08-30T20:53:11.000Z
Spill Green HS is an ideal remediation solution for oil spills on land, rocks, shoreline, roadways, runways, flight decks of ships, gas stations, pipelines, refineries and home heating oil spills. Bi-product is non-leaching, non-flammable, non-corrosive and may be left on site or in-situ. HS improves worker safety, cuts costs of remediation & protects the environment at moment of clean up. www.spillgreen.com
Views: 6
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Time: 03:05 More in Science & Technology
2010-08-27T11:35:38.000Z
This panel discussion, moderated by Jonathan Fahey, Associate Editor at Forbes, featured Joel Makower, Executive Editor and co-founder of Green World Media publications, and Libby Cheney, VP Safety, Environment and Sustainable Development for Shell Upstream Americas, discussing what it will take to get us from "here" to a sustainable energy future. This discussion took place on June 9, 2010 in New York City at the World Innovation Forum with more than 50 luncheon attendees.
From: Shell
Views: 520
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Time: 47:26 More in Science & Technology
2010-08-26T09:00:45.000Z
WASHINGTON -- A federal judge struck down the Obama administration's six-month ban on deepwater oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico as rash and heavy-handed Tuesday, saying the government simply assumed that because one rig exploded, the others pose an imminent danger, too. The White House promised an immediate appeal. Later Tuesday, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said in a statement that within the next few days he will issue a new order imposing a moratorium that will eliminate any doubt it is needed and appropriate. The Interior Department had imposed the moratorium last month in the wake of the BP disaster, halting approval of any new permits for deepwater projects and suspending drilling on 33 exploratory wells. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said President Barack Obama believes that until investigations can determine why the spill happened, continued deepwater drilling exposes workers and the environment to "a danger that the president does not believe we can afford." Several companies that ferry people and supplies and provide other services to offshore rigs argued that the moratorium was arbitrarily imposed after the April 20 explosion that killed 11 workers and blew out a well 5000 feet underwater. It has spewed anywhere from 67 million to 127 million gallons of oil. US District Judge Martin Feldman, who was appointed by President Ronald Reagan and has owned stock in a number of petroleum-related companies, sided with the plaintiffs. "If some drilling <b>...</b>
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Time: 02:34 More in News & Politics
2010-07-30T07:21:13.000Z
Construction of the world's largest gas to liquids (GTL) plant, Pearl GTL in Qatar, is a major step towards meeting the world's growing demand for cleaner energy. Discover the project and the people involved The plant, a joint development by Qatar Petroleum and Shell, will process about three billion barrels-of-oil-equivalent over its lifetime from the world's largest single non-associated gas field, the North Field, which stretches from Qatar's coast out into the Gulf. The North Field contains more than 900 trillion cubic feet of gas, about 15% of worldwide gas resources.* Pearl GTL will produce cleaner-burning diesel and kerosene, base oils for top-tier lubricants, a chemical feedstock called naphtha, which is used to make plastics, and normal paraffin, which is used to produce detergents. It will produce enough fuel to fill over 160000 cars a day and enough synthetic base oil each year to make lubricants for more than 225 million cars.
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Time: 00:06 More in Travel & Events
2010-08-14T16:45:35.000Z
Established in 1982 in Dartmouth, Survival Systems is in the business of saving lives. The company has achieved a highly regarded international reputation for consistent, high-quality safety training programs, products, and services. The development of these training programs and products is based on the belief that truly realistic training leads to greater safety in the workplace an dan increased ability to survive an emergency. Survival Systems has been exporting its expertise world wide for 17 years. Its competitive advantage in the export market comes with the company's commitment to the best quality machines and products and by consistently delivering results 24/7 through worldwide technical support and the ability to meet or exceed the client's expectations. Ninety per cent of Survival Systems' sales are generated through exports. International clients include all branches of the US Military, Australian Army & Nancy, German Navy, and other powerful foreign militaries. As well, international oil and gas operators; such as Global Santa Fe Drilling, CHC Helicopters, and Shell; send staff for training to commercial clients that use Survival Systems' simulators. Survival Systems' continued exploration of safety issues and its ongoing enhancement of services and products will ensure its profile remains at the forefront of the safety training industry.
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Time: 02:59 More in Education
2010-09-07T03:01:59.000Z
Another Aderonn Airsoft Review. This is a more indept review of how to make my homemade airsoft grenade launcher. this part is all about the materials you will need to make the launcher. Enjoy The material list is as follows: electrical tape hot glue or epoxy caulking gun (made of plastic if possible) 1 1/2 inch pvc pipe hook and eylet narrow hinge spray paint pin (plastic or metal bolt or a golf tee) front grip (optional)
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Time: 07:31 More in Sports
2010-09-07T20:22:17.000Z
Another Aderonn Airsoft Review. This is a more indept review of how to make my homemade airsoft grenade launcher. this part is the steps to putting the grenade launcher together. I hope this helps everyone whose going to make one. Enjoy The material list is as follows: electrical tape hot glue or epoxy caulking gun (made of plastic if possible) 1 1/2 inch pvc pipe hook and eylet narrow hinge spray paint pin (plastic or metal bolt or a golf tee) front grip (optional)
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Time: 08:58 More in Sports
2010-08-01T10:47:03.000Z
This consolidated operations building was planned to future additions to the central area for a future commercial production facility, as well as expand its offices to address the need for such future increased operations. Growth of the structure is telescopic: it was designed to allow access to the maintenance area, warehouse, and conference areas while being able to expand in many directions over time independent of other departments. Mimicing the trees of northern region, the exterior shell is designed as a modular panelized system to aid in reducing costs and reflecting the environment around it. The interiors also share this idea, with many examples of local imagery embedded into the architecture. Separation of interior & exterior personnel through good plan organization and wayfinding, and designing proper accesses and materials/finishes to the Permitting, Control and other indoor spaces will help the facility remain clean and minimize the 24/7 operation wear and tear.
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Time: 02:24 More in Science & Technology
2010-08-28T04:54:57.000Z
Google Tech Talk February 17, 2010 ABSTRACT Presented by Ambassador Charles Ries. What are the challenges and benefits of economic development in a country like Iraq? What is the shape of today's economy in Iraq and how does a country prosper during a transition from war to economic development? Ambassador Charles Ries will provide a view from the front-lines of Iraq's past and present economic development, as well as a perspective on what we can expect to see in Iraq's future. As the most recent Minister for Economic Affairs and Coordinator for Economic Transition in Iraq at the US Embassy in Baghdad, Ries is an authority on the challenges and benefits of economic development. About the Speaker: Ambassador Charles Ries is a senior fellow at RAND. He most recently served as the Minister for Economic Affairs and Coordinator for Economic Transition in Iraq at the US Embassy in Baghdad. Before that, he was US Ambassador to Greece and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs. In earlier state department assignments, Ries was the Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs at the US Embassy in London and Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs at the US Mission to the EU. He served as Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative for North American Affairs and as a member of the NAFTA negotiating team.
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Thursday, June 10th, 2010
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:03:00 GMT

UPDATE 3-BP blames contractors for US oil spill - Reuters

conducted by BP's head of safety, Mark ... This meant gas vented onto the rig floor, rather than being diverted toward the sea, where it would have been much less likely to cause a blast. The oil company, Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:29:00 GMT

BP Blames Contractors For Oil Spill - Post Chronicle

conducted by BP's head of safety, Mark ... This meant gas vented onto the rig floor, rather than being diverted toward the sea, where it would have been much less likely to cause a blast. The oil company, Read more

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:53:00 GMT

Mariner Energy Among Many Smaller Oil Companies - msnbc.com

... oil platform that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, about 90 miles south of Vermillion Bay, is owned by a company called Mariner Energy. When talking about oil and gas companies, there are majors like Shell ... Read more

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:40:00 GMT

More sophisticated rigs reach deeper still for oil - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

... currents and mudslides play havoc with delicate equipment and the pipelines that bring oil and gas back to ... say safety concerns are overblown. Chris Smith, a senior manager at Royal Dutch Shell in charge of ... Read more

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:59:00 GMT

Risk-Taking Rises to New Levels as Oil Rigs in Gulf Drill Deeper - New York Times

... currents and mudslides play havoc with delicate equipment and the pipelines that bring oil and gas back to ... say safety concerns are overblown. Chris Smith, a senior manager at Royal Dutch Shell in charge of ... Read more

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:11:00 GMT

BP investigation of Gulf of Mexico oil spill finds several areas of fault - New Orleans Times-Picayune

... oil and natural gas, with seawater. The seawater was too light to ... chief executive officer of Citizens for Affordable Energy and a former Royal Dutch Shell executive, said in an interview with Peter Cook ... Read more

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:12:00 GMT

TOP Oil Market News: Oil Rises a Second Day; Refining Margins May Worsen - Bloomberg

... important news affecting the oil ... natural gas project in Queensland, aims to sell at least 15 percent of the venture before committing to the first phase later this year. BP Gulf Rig Workers Confused By Safety Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:29:00 GMT

NSU Receives $1.6 Million Grant to Train Oil Rig Workers to Prepare for Spills - EHS Today

... oil industry workers and others in related industries to better prepare for and respond to oil spills and hazardous materials events. Simple Solutions for Office Hazards What OSHA Expects: The Electrical Safety ... Read more

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:20:00 GMT

Oil Boom Under Way In North Dakota - NPR News

... oil industry's technologies are controversial. Hydraulic fracturing has come under increasing scrutiny, especially in the more populous Northeastern U.S., where it's used to drill for natural gas ... about safety Read more

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:47:00 GMT

Salazar still not sure if Shell can drill offshore in Alaska's Arctic - Alaska Dispatch

and with Shell ... offshore oil and gas activity will be allowed, Salazar said. Are the regulations for oil well blowout preventers, cementing and casing strict enough to ensure drilling and workplace safety? Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:09:46 -0700

BP blames contractors for oil spill

BP attempted to place much of the blame for the rig blast that led to the United States' worst-ever oil spill on its contractors, Transocean and Halliburton. Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:45:25 -0700

BP blames contractors for US oil spill

BP blames contractors for US oil spill Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:52:06 -0700

Drilling Moratorium Discussed In Houston

Leaders in the oil and gas industry supplied the federal government with reams of information Tuesday during a panel hearing in Houston. Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:59:32 -0700

Transocean UK boss clashes with MPs

Oil chiefs insist that Britain's oil rig safety regime in the North Sea does not need to be overhauled The UK head of Transocean, the operator of the Deepwater Horizon rig in the Gulf of Mexico, has clashed angrily with MPs in the first British hearing into what lessons can be learned from the disaster. Paul King, who is in charge of the drilling rig operator's sizeable North Sea operations ... Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:15:52 -0700

NSU Receives $1.6 Million Grant to Train Oil Rig Workers to Prepare for Spills

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) recently received a $1.6 million federal grant to help train oil industry workers and others in related industries to better prepare for and respond to oil spills and hazardous materials events. Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:37:29 -0700

State of emergency extended for Christchurch

Christchurch will remain under a state of emergency until at least Wednesday, after yesterday's 5. Read more

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:55:14 -0700

'Bad actors' make rest of industry look bad, energy firms and others say

As the U.S. oil and gas industry seeks to fend off new federal regulation of hydraulic fracturing, a two-word phrase increasingly crops up in the national conversation on the issue. Read more

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:35:49 -0700

Canterbury braces for aftershocks to continue for days

It has been a fifth night of tremors for people in Canterbury following Saturday's devastating earthquake and aftershocks are expected to continue Read more

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:55:18 -0700

Salazar raises concerns about allowing Arctic drilling

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said his department will decide in the coming months whether to permit Royal Dutch Shell to ex - More -  Read more

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:33:48 -0700

Planet Ark

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said on Friday he cannot predict whether Royal Dutch Shell, which has invested $3.5 billion in an offshore Arctic oil-development program, will be allowed to drill the five wells it plans next year in Alaska's Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Read more

2010-08-27T17:47:21.000Z
THIS IS NOT WHAT TO DO.
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Time: 01:51 More in Autos & Vehicles
2010-08-27T11:33:57.000Z
Pat O'Donnell speaks to two Government Ministers about his fear for his own safety following the attack on Willie Corduff. Last night Pat O'Donnell was held at gunpoint while his trawler was sunk. He was lucky to survive.
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Time: 04:11 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T19:59:20.000Z
An engineer from Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company describes the importance of safety on a deep-water oil production facility offshore Nigeria.
From: Shell
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Time: 01:30 More in Science & Technology
2010-09-04T05:36:22.000Z
Curtis Lohr describes the innovative mooring system that allows the spar to move over wells on the ocean floor.
From: Shell
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Time: 03:06 More in Science & Technology
2010-08-23T13:07:53.000Z
Sheep have a special comment to make regarding saving my freaking planet and killing the well. First of all lets establish my experience in the oilfield, or shell I say the experience the guy with his fist up my but has. I have 17 years of experience working the Canadian oilfields and have worked on some of the sourest wells and Blowouts in Canada, all having H2S. An extremely poisonous gas from wells that also produce condensate, natural gas, oil or sulfur. I was an H2S Safety Consultant . My job was to provide breathing apprentice and supervise worker working on drilling and Service Rig that have encountered H2S in the Gas or oil. Cow was a oilfield firefighter and has also been on a number of blowouts, but he's not here right now. To perform my Job I had to be knowledgeable in all aspect of drilling and work over procedure to anticipate possible danger to personal and equipment and have some knowledge on well control procedures.
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Time: 05:19 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T10:53:22.000Z
Shell to sea activists fight multinational domination
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Time: 07:10 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T07:41:14.000Z
A Brief demo of Oil Rig Health and Safety Simulation
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Time: 01:32 More in Gaming
2010-08-25T15:59:30.000Z
BP will leave the cap on the oil well while it vacates the area for a number of days to avoid the coming tropical storm. What could possibly go wrong? One expert warns that increasing pressure might have an unintended danger: Bill Gale, a California engineer and industrial explosion expert who is a member of the Deepwater Horizon Study Group, said... that gas hydrate crystals could be plugging any holes in the underground portion of the well, and they could get dislodged as pressure builds. (Gale was formerly Chief Loss Prevention Engineer for Bechtel in San Francisco, obtained his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Masters in Civil Engineering and PhD in Fire Safety Engineering Science from the University of California, Berkeley. Gale is a registered professional engineer in both mechanical engineering and fire protection engineering, and has more than forty years of industrial loss prevention, process safety management, and fire protection/fire safety engineering experience.) In other words, there may have been a destruction of a portion of the steel well casing which was temporarily plugged by methane hydrate crystals. Leaving the well cap may slowly raise the pressure in the well to the point where the hydrate crystals are dislodged, in which case the well might really start leaking. Sound farfetched? Maybe. But remember that the "top hat" containment dome failed because it got plugged up with methane hydrate crystals. And remember that there's a lot of <b>...</b>
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Time: 10:25 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T17:33:06.000Z
Shell companies in Nigeria generate billions of dollars of income for the government, create jobs and provide energy for the country. They also spend millions of dollars a year on community development. In the Niger Delta, where most of Nigerias oil is produced, poverty and violence are serious problems, making it one of the most difficult places where Shell companies do business.
From: Shell
Views: 872
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Time: 09:55 More in News & Politics
2010-08-27T06:55:39.000Z
Shell companies in Nigeria generate billions of dollars of income for the government, create jobs and provide energy for the country. They also spend millions of dollars a year on community development. In the Niger Delta, where most of Nigerias oil is produced, poverty and violence are serious problems, making it one of the most difficult places where Shell companies do business. (please watch part 1 of this documentary first at www.youtube.com
From: Shell
Views: 399
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Time: 05:27 More in News & Politics
2010-08-26T21:16:21.000Z