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BP Announces Giant Oil Discovery in the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico

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BP announced a giant oil discovery at its Tiber Prospect in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico (GOM). The well, located in Keathley Canyon block 102, approximately 250 miles (400 kilometers) south east of Houston, is in 4,132 feet (1,259 metres) of water. BP advances in drilling depth and reach.

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BP announces significant resource extension of Mad Dog Field in deepwater Gulf Of Mexico; total hydrocarbons estimated at up to 4B barrels of oil equivalent

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BP announced today the drilling of a successful appraisal well in a previously untested northern segment of the Mad Dog field in the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico. in about 4,500 feet (1,371 meters) of water. BP is one of the largest producers of oil and gas in the US Gulf of Mexico with net production of more than 250,000 boed.

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Satellite study shows drought-stricken Colorado River Basin states depleting their groundwater

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A new satellite study finds more than 75% of the water loss in the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin since late 2004 came from underground resources. The extent of groundwater loss may pose a greater threat to the water supply of the western United States than previously thought. This is a lot of water to lose.

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DOE reports show major potential for wave and tidal energy production near US coasts

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These new wave and tidal resource assessments, combined with ongoing analyses of the technologies and other resource assessments, show that water power, including conventional hydropower and wave, tidal, and other water power resources, can potentially provide 15% of our nation’s electricity by 2030.

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First oil from ultra-deepwater Jack/St. Malo project in US Gulf of Mexico

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Malo project in the Lower Tertiary trend, US Gulf of Mexico. Malo fields are among the largest in the Gulf of Mexico. Malo fields are located within 25 miles (40 km) of each other in approximately 7,000 feet (2,100 m) of water in the Walker Ridge area, approximately 280 miles (450 km) south of New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Dept. of Interior proposes more stringent regulations for offshore oil and gas well equipment

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BOP equipment and systems have increased in complexity as the water depth for offshore wells has increased and the industry develops reservoirs with pressures greater than 15,000 pounds per square inch (psi) or temperatures greater than 350 ? 6A, ANSI/API Spec. 16A, API Spec. 16C, API Spec. 16D, ANSI/API Spec. 17D, and API Spec.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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Writing a grant to fund the expansion of 15 Level 2 community chargers within the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Growing up in Sunland Park, New Mexico, Jonathan learned early the value of education, the strength of our community, and the power of investing in the future. What type of leadership makes you thrive?