MMS SAFE Awards Luncheon
1200–1400, Thursday, 7 May, Room 302, Reliant Center, Level 2
For the first time, the Minerals Management Service (MMS) will present the national SAFE awards at an OTC luncheon. These prestigious awards have been presented annually since 1983, making it the longest continuous federal awards programs of its kind.
SAFE awards recognize outstanding safety and pollution prevention performance by the offshore oil and gas industry in four categories: drilling contractor, production contractor, high-activity operator, and moderate-activity operator. The selections are based solely on objective performance criteria—inspection and incident data normalized for exposure levels—and specific input from MMS district and regional offices.
MMS will also present the Offshore Leadership Awards to outstanding individuals whose exceptional performance has raised the bar for safety achievement, improved environmental protection, enhanced resource recovery and conservation, or inspired innovation and outstanding performance by others. Tickets are USD 60 each. Purchase a ticket to this event.
The 2009 SAFE categories and finalists (in alphabetical order) are:
High OCS Activity Anadarko Petroleum Corp. BP Corp North America Inc. Devon Energy Production Co. Exxon Mobil Corporation |
Moderate OCS Activity Badger Oil Corporation BHP Billiton Petroleum Inc. Hunt Petroleum (AEC) Inc. Noble Energy Inc. |
Drilling Contractor Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. Ensco International Co. Noble Drilling Corp. Transocean |
Production Contractor Baker Energy Inc. C&D Production Specialist Co. Danos & Curole Marine Contractors Inc. |
Offshore Leadership Award Recipients
Wayne Broussard, PSN/Grasso for the effective use of his outstanding “Now You Know” newsletter to improve safety and environmental performance.
A.J. Guiteau, Diamond Offshore Drilling for providing valuable insights into the “science” associated with proper test development, proper test formulation, and accepted test analysis techniques for well control and productionsafety training programs.
George Hagerman, Virginia Tech Advanced Research Institute for demonstrating outstanding dedication to the emerging renewable energy program by providing comprehensive, accurate, valuable, and educational information on offshore alternative energy technologies.
Ann Jochens, Texas A&M University for demonstrating exceptional leadership and a proactive approach in bringing federal agencies together to obtain and compile information about the biology and behavior of whales.
Paul Landry, Apache Corporation for excellent leadership and outstanding dedication in developing training programs to promote safe operations and regulatory compliance on offshore platforms.
Darryl Luoma, BP Exploration (Alaska) for outstanding leadership in the innovative and visionary approach to developing the use of extended reach drilling technology for the Liberty Development Project.
Alan Romine and John Seeger, InterACT PMTI; Chris Brooks, Merit Energy Company; and William (Billy) Poe, Explosive Service International for outstanding commitment and dedication to better understanding the extent and impact of ocean noise on the OCS.
Harlan King; Virgil Russell, BP America; and Al Gonsoulin, PHI for their outstanding dedication and leadership in promoting improved medical care and evacuation capabilities for offshore facilities.
For more information on these awards, visit www.mms.gov/awards, or contact Deborah O'Brien (+1.703.787.1579) or Bud Danenberger.
