Deepwater Gulf of Mexico Operators

Shell, BP, and Anadarko are the big hitters in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.

Deepwater Statistics

DEEPWATER STATISTICS Current Deepwater* Activity *Deepwater defined as a minimum water depth of 3,000 ft. (914 m).

Number of rigs drilling in deepwater worldwide: 126 Number of deepwater rigs/vessels under construction: 79 (As of 8/20/2011) Total Deepwater Prospects with Drilling/WO Activity Gulf of Mexico 27 Offshore West Africa 29 North Sea 9 Offshore Brazil 50 Asia- Southeast 13 Offshore Australia 5

Salt Provinces Gulf of Mexico

Deepwater Drilling: Floaters Day Rates

Witnesses say Gulf drilling ban was a harsh blow | Business | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

Witnesses say Gulf drilling ban was a harsh blow Business Chron.com - Houston Chronicle: "Witnesses say Gulf drilling ban was a harsh blow
Mississippi governor says process leaving 'a lasting impact'"

Deepwater Horizon BP Blowout

Scenes from the past...what a difference a year makes. Remember those that didn't make it off the rig.

Worldwide Deepwater Discoveries

Notes by Presenter: Twenty seven countries made oil and gas discoveries in DW and UDW. Brazilian DW discovery volume is off chart. Other countries made significant additions including the US, Australia, Angola, India, Ghana, Nigeria, Israel. In some of these countries, deepwater discoveries were made in known before plays (US, Australia, Angola, Nigeria, and China). In nine countries, new deep-water plays were established. Also, there is third category of countries which joined Deepwater Club, another words, Deepwaterdiscoveries were made in these countries for the first time.

Talking about the companies who made these successful exploration efforts:
In top 20 list we see absolute leader Petrobras and his lucky partner in Brazil BG…..Not a big surprise to see super majors Shell, BP, Exxon Mobil, Chevron and big independents Anadarko, Hess, ConocoPhillips, National Oil Companies Sonangol, ONGC, Satoil, European Eni, Total

Remote Sensing: Gulf Of Mexico

I wish I had this map in 1990. Thunderhorse Field production is larger than most states.

‘Spillionaires’ are the new rich after BP oil spill payouts - The Washington Post

‘Spillionaires’ are the new rich after BP oil spill payouts - The Washington Post: "Spillionaires’ are the new rich after BP oil spill payouts"
No kidding!

More Jobs Americans Won't Do. Unfortunately.

More Jobs Americans Won't Do. Unfortunately.

And we thought the administration was not a supporter of the oil and gas industry. Deep water subsalt plays are good policy for Brazil because Petrobras would like to become a major player in the energy world. How does the Gulf of Mexico fit into this plan?

ATP Oil & Gas Wins Deep-Water Drilling Permit; Shares Surge - Bloomberg

ATP Oil & Gas Wins Deep-Water Drilling Permit; Shares Surge - Bloomberg: "ATP Oil & Gas Wins Deep-Water Drilling Permit; Shares Surge
By Katarzyna Klimasinska - Mar 18, 2011 2:49 PM MT
ATP Oil & Gas Corp. won a U.S. permit to drill in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the third company cleared to resume work halted last year after BP Plc (BP/)’s oil spill. The company surged in New York trading."

Gaining momentum!

Palin: Obama hostile to energy production « Hot Air

Palin: Obama hostile to energy production « Hot Air: "Palin: Obama hostile to energy production
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posted at 12:55 pm on March 16, 2011 by Ed Morrissey"

It's interesting that the administration actually believes it has an energy policy... or something!