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The Onward O&G Update - 11/11/2024 President Donald Trump's dominating win will see him return to the White House in January. For those working in the oil and gas industry, Trump’s return to office signals a potential shift towards policies that favor production growth, reduced regulatory hurdles, and expanded drilling. However, the good may come with downsides. While rolling back regulation allows us to "Drill, Baby Drill", it also has the potential to flood the market, bringing down Oil Prices. Last time he was in office, Oil Prices averaged $51 a barrel. We will all need to keep a close watch on OPEC and the ongoing wars around the world. Either way, expect Operators to be doing a balancing act between exploratory drilling and maintaining current production levels. The good news...we can all expect much lower gas prices at the pump! In September 2024, a Crane nearly Struck a Helicopter as it made it's final approach to the Helideck. Before landing, the helicopter pilot visually confirmed that a nearby crane was securely stowed and stationary. As the helicopter neared touchdown, the crane operator raised the boom, bringing it alarmingly close to the landing area. The Helicopter was 10 feet from touchdown when the pilot noticed and executed a go-around maneuver to avoid collision. HSAC RP 163 states that Cranes with the ability to impact or interfere with the helideck or helicopter approach should be cradled or pointed away from the helideck, powered down, and the operators must exit the cab. All should be verified by a trained HLO prior to giving the pilot the "green-deck" to land. The incident in covered in BSEE Safety Alert 491 and can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gYna8Y8a Firewater Pumps are critical safety equipment on a facility. The Pumps must have enough fuel/power to run for 30 mins during a platform shut-in. They must be inspected and operated according to API RP 14G, Section 7.2. This includes weekly, monthly, and annual testing. "Weekly testing" can be interpreted in many ways, but with Fire Water Pumps, weekly run test should not exceed 7 days. And documentation of each test/inspection should included date, time, results, and any maintenance performed, must be maintained for a period of 2 years. The AADE's 20th Annual National Fin, Feather, Fur, Food Festival (F5) is happening this Thursday in Humble, Texas. Tickets at the gate are $55 and gives you all access to great food, great drinks, and great entertainment. We hope to see you there! Thanks for reading our weekly update. If you found any of this information helpful, please give us a thumbs up and check out our page. Our goal is to provide important/relevant information to our fellow Oil and Gas Professionals. Let us know if you have any questions, comments, or topics you would like for us to share next week. #OilandGas #GulfofMexico #WeeklyUpdate #CrewOnward

This Thanksgiving, we at are grateful for our incredible team, valued clients, and supportive partners who make everything we do possible. Thank you for your trust and collaboration—it’s what drives us forward every day. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful, safe, and meaningful holiday. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us! 🦃🍂

On this Veterans Day, we express our deepest gratitude to the courageous men and women who have served our country. Their sacrifices and dedication ensure our freedoms and safety, and we are forever grateful. Today and everyday, we honor their bravery, resilience, and unwavering commitment to protecting our nation. Thank you to all veterans for your service. Your contributions will always be remembered and respected. #VeteransDay

For those of us in Oil & Gas, this election carries more weight than usual. The outcome today will impact our industry tomorrow—from regulatory decisions to energy innovation and job creation. By voting, we help guide the direction of our work, our communities, and the broader energy landscape. Let’s make sure we’re heard where it matters. Get out and vote!

Onward O&G Update - 11/4/2024 Urgent Alert - 3M issues a "STOP Use and Recall/Replace" on select 3m DBI-SALA Sealed-Block SRLs produced from January 2022 to October 2024. While there have yet to be any reports of injuries, 3M has determined that in the event of a fall, these devices may not lock up as designed which could expose the worker to serious injury or death. Please don't look past this one...One rig we spoke with had 40+ SRLs in use that were impacted by the recall. You can find the details here: https://lnkd.in/g3pKBDYF Industry News - Report indicate that Marathon Oil's pending $22.5 billion merger with ConocoPhillips will result in significant layoffs as the Houston oil giants consolidate their staffs. It's projected that 100's of workers in the Houston area will loose their jobs. See the story we are reading here: https://lnkd.in/gv-KVgaD BSEE October Recap - For the Month of October, BSEE Inspected 160 facilities and Issued 86 INCs in The Gulf of Mexico. The 0.54 Inc to Inspection ratio is significantly higher than September's 0.14 ratio. In October, BSEE also released Safety Alert 490 related to Helideck Condition Notifications. If you haven't reviewed it with your HLOs and field teams, please take the time to do so soon. You can find S.A. 490 here: https://lnkd.in/gT4FzZtP Industry Event - Health & Safety Council (HASC) will host a golf tournament in League City, Tx on Monday November 11th. Details can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gT4FzZtP About Us: Onward Consulting specializes in Gulf of Mexico Safety, Compliance & Regulation, and Logistics and Material Management. We offer more than just skilled personnel to support offshore operations, we also offer top-notch, personalized training to empower your teams. Our training programs are designed to ensure your personnel are equipped to meet safety and compliance standards, adapt to regulatory shifts, and operate efficiently. By delivering both expert personnel and tailored training, we help offshore teams achieve their goals in the most demanding environments. www.crewonward.com Thanks for reading our weekly update. If you found any of this information helpful, please give us a thumbs up and check out our page. Our goal is to provide important/relevant information to our fellow Oil and Gas Professionals. Let us know if you have any questions, comments, or topics you would like for us to share next week. #OilandGas #GulfofMexico #WeeklyUpdate #CrewOnward

Don’t let safety hazards come back to haunt you...Stay prepared, stay safe, and avoid any unexpected scares! Happy Halloween from all of us at ONWARD Consulting! #HappyHalloween2024 #WhoYouGonnaCall #CrewOnward

Having proper eye protection based on your work scope is so important. Never look past the warning signs, especially when it comes to PPE! #eyesafety #funny #HSE #crewonward

This BSEE Incident of Non-Compliance most likely would be a P-429 or P-451. Both the Inlet and the Outlet valves around the PSV appear to be in the the Open position. However, neither are Locked/Sealed Open. We often find these types of P-INCs after annual PSV testing. Usually as a result of someone moving to quickly to the next PSV test and forgetting to "lock" it back. So, if annual testing on your facility was recently completed, keep an eye out for this! While we recommend color coded locking car seals, correcting this can be as simple as securing a plastic cable tie around the valve and valve handle to prevent it from being accidently closed. For reference: BSEE P-429 states - Is each stop valve between a PSV and a pressure vessel locked or sealed in the open position when an authorized person is not stationed at the pressure vessel, as required in the ASME boiler and pressure vessel code, section viii, appendix m? BSEE P-451 states -  Is each required PSV designed, installed, and maintained in accordance with applicable provisions of sections I, IV, and VIII of the ASME boiler and pressure vessel code and set at a pressure no higher than the maximum allowable working pressure? Both of which tie back to 30 CFR 250.851(a)(3)(i). https://lnkd.in/g5TztRF7

Onward O&G Update - 10/28/2024 BSEE Related: Last week BSEE completed 35 Facility Inspections and issued 9 Warning and 6 Component Shut-in Incidents of Non-Compliance. The company with the most Facilities Inspected this week (5) was Shell Offshore Inc. and they passed with Zero INCs. Kudos to them. You can find the breakdown here: https://lnkd.in/gAm3xG2G Industry News: Earlier this year climate activist filled a lawsuit against the federal government, claiming the current endangered species risk assessment regulation for oil and gas operations, aka "the biological opinion", was inadequate and a new one was needed. In August, District Judge Deborah Boardman ruled in their favor requiring the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to issue a new one by December 20th. A timeline that arguably is not realistic and without it has the potential to halt all operations in the US Gulf of Mexico. Thankfully, last week Judge Boardman extended the deadline to May 21, 2025, giving the NMFS another 5 months. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eHb6hG9d Rig Count: The GOM Rig count drops again, losing 2 more rigs bringing the total down to 14. One year ago we were at 22 rigs. While it seems to be an alarming trend, it's common during election years and word of mouth going around is that regardless of the outcome of the election, operators are planning to pick up additional rigs in 2025. Industry Event(s): Our Favorite event of the year is right around the corner! The AADE National Fin, Feather, Fur, Food Festival, known as the F5 is happening in less than 3 weeks. On Thursday, November 14th, nearly 100 cook teams will gather in Humble, Tx to compete in what may be the biggest industry event of the year. The evening will be filled with fabulous food, great fun and fellowship, and of course, some adult beverages! Tickets are $45 in advance or $55 at the door. You can buy tickets and get more info here: https://lnkd.in/gmYJVTyd About Us: At Onward Consulting, our core focus is providing personnel and direction to help our clients and their teams achieve their goals. With our extensive experience in the Gulf of Mexico, we excel in supporting offshore operations through tailored services in compliance, safety, and logistics. Our team’s hands-on approach ensures that even as regulatory landscapes shift, we help you stay efficient, compliant, and ready for any challenge. Thanks for reading our weekly update. Our goal is to provide important/relevant information to our fellow Oil and Gas Professionals. If you want to see our future updates, please share and follow our page. And let us know if you have any questions, comments, or topics you would like for us to share week.

It was a beautiful day at Koasati Pines for the AADE Lafayette Chapter Annual Golf Classic. After last night’s Tournament Social, teams were bright eyed and bushy tailed this morning and our buddies at Swire Energy Services made sure everyone on the course was well fed!