Related Sites

Federal Government

Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Department of the Interior

Administers 261 million surface acres of U.S. public lands, located primarily in 12 Western states. The BLM mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Independent regulatory agency within the Department of Energy that regulates the transmission and sale of natural gas for resale in interstate commerce; regulates the transmission of oil by pipeline in interstate commerce; oversees environmental matters related to natural gas, oil, electricity, and hydroelectric projects; and approves site choices as well as abandonment of interstate pipeline facilities. Also regulates transmission and wholesale sale of electricity in interstate commerce; licenses and inspects private, municipal, and state hydroelectric projects; and administers accounting and financial reporting regulations and conduct of jurisdictional companies.

FedWorld

Online locator service for a comprehensive inventory of information disseminated by the Federal Government.

Minerals Management Service (MMS) Environmental Division

Directly supports all MMS activities (regulatory, resource evaluation, and leasing programs) that manage the nation's Outer Continental Shelf energy and non-energy mineral resources.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service

Provides timely access to global environmental data from satellites and other sources. Acquires and manages U.S. operational environmental satellites, provides data and information services, and conducts related research.

National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), U.S. Department of Energy

National laboratory for the development of advanced technologies related to fossil energy resources.

National Response Center (NRC)

Sole federal point of contact for reporting oil and chemical spills.

Naval Sea Systems Command

SUPSALV Oil Spill Countermeasures Research and Development Program addresses all aspects of oil and hazardous spill response from planning and training to recovery and cleanup.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Oil spill program. Reporting, preventing, preparing for, and responding to oil spills. Laws and regulations.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 6

Encompasses an ecologically, demographically, and economically diverse region including Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, as well as 66 Native American tribes. Uses the community outreach approach to improve and preserve the quality of the environment and to protect human health.

State Government

Alaska Division of Environmental Conservation (ADEC)

Division of Spill Prevention and Response, whose mission is to prevent, respond to, and ensure the cleanup of unauthorized discharges of oil and hazardous substances.

Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission

Prevents waste, encourages conservation, and protects the correlative rights of ownership associated with the production of oil, natural gas, brine, and associated products, regulating such activities through enforcement of existing rules, regulations, and laws of the State of Arkansas.

Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)

Strives to protect Arkansas' priceless natural resources - its air, water and land - from the threat of pollution.

California Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR)

Department of Fish and Game

Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC)

Represents the governors of 37 oil and gas producing states in the United States. IOGCC serves as the governors' collective voice on oil and gas issues and advocates states' rights to govern the petroleum resources within their borders.

Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC)

Regulates, enforces the laws, and supervises the activities associated with the exploration and production of oil and gas, the storage and dispensing of petroleum-based fuels, the establishment of rates and services of public utilities, and the operation of intrastate transportation.

Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality

Works to eliminate the effects of unintended consequences of historic development, to prevent new adverse environmental impacts, and to provide significant input into national decision-making, while enhancing both the environment and the economy of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB)

Privatized state agency, created by independent Oklahoma oilmen, whose purpose is to environmentally restore orphaned and abandoned well sites and to educate Oklahomans about the petroleum industry. Funded by voluntary assessment on all oil and gas sold in the state.

Oklahoma Marginal Well Commission (MWC)

Created by the Oklahoma Legislature with mandates to help Oklahoma oil and gas producers in the management of marginally producing oil and gas wells. The MWC works to extend the productive life of stripper wells.

Railroad Commission of Texas (TRC)

Main goals are environmental protection and individual property rights. Areas of jurisdiction include alternate fuel research, oil and gas, surface mining, and rails. Most Texas environmental regulations are issued by either the Railroad Commission or the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.

Texas Automated Buoy System

Real time oceanographic data supporting oil spill prevention and response.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

Protects the state's human and natural resources, consistent with sustainable economic development. Goals include clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste, with emphasis on pollution prevention.

Texas General Land Office

Oil spill prevention and response program.

Oil & Gas Associations & Organizations

American Association of Petroleum Geologists

An international organization for geoscientists that fosters scientific research, advances the science of geology, promotes technology, and inspires high professional conduct. Provides publications, conferences, and educational opportunities to geoscientists and disseminates current geological information.

American Association of Professional Landmen

Promotes the highest standards of performance for all land professionals, to advance their stature and to encourage sound stewardship of energy and mineral resources.

American Petroleum Institute (API)

Oil Spill Prevention and Response. Many links to environmental resources.

Ground Water Protection Council

A national association of state ground water and underground injection control agencies, whose mission is to promote the protection and conservation of ground water resources for all beneficial uses, recognizing ground water as a critical component of the ecosystem. Provides a forum for stakeholder communication and research to improve governments' role in the protection and conservation of ground water.

Independent Petroleum Association of America

A national trade association that represents independent oil and natural gas producers in the U.S., serving as an informed voice for the exploration and production segment of the industry and as an advocate of members' views before the U.S. Congress, the Administration, and federal agencies. Provides economic and statistical information about the industry and develops investment symposia and other member opportunities.

Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association

Established to improve the market for Kansas crude oil and to promote the welfare of and improved economic conditions for the Kansas independent oil industry. Provides oil and gas information and educational and statistical material to members, aids and protects the industry in legislative and market sectors, and publicizes industry events.

Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association

Represents all sectors of the oil and gas industry operating in Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico. Links to State and Federal Agencies.

Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association of Oklahoma

Non-profit association composed of companies from every segment of the petroleum industry that work cooperatively to resolve mutual problems and provide a unified voice for the advancement and improvement of the oil and gas industry within the State of Oklahoma and throughout the United States. Activities include support for legislative and regulatory measures designed to promote a strong and vital petroleum industry.

National Association of Royalty Owners

A national, non-profit trade association that promotes the rights, responsibilities, and definitions of citizens who own the natural resources in the U.S.

Oklahoma Geological Survey

A state agency for research and public service that investigates the land, water, mineral, and energy resources of Oklahoma and disseminates the results of investigations to promote the wise use of Oklahoma's natural resources consistent with sound environmental practices.

Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association (OIPA)

Politically proactive and legislatively effective oil and natural gas industry association. Represents the interests of the Oklahoma independent oil and natural gas producers/operators at the Oklahoma Legislature and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Continues an aggressive course of action supporting proactive legislation and fighting unreasonable, anti-industry legislation and regulations.

Petroleum Technology Transfer Council (PTTC)

An industry-directed, not-for-profit organization created to transfer exploration and production technology to U.S. independent producers, consultants, companies, and other industry participants, and to accelerate the application of profitable technologies.

Site Specific Remediation Planner, Conservation Division, Kansas Corporation Commission

Website devoted to design of an effective and economic remediation plan for Kansas brine scar locations caused by the historic production of oil and gas.

Society of Petroleum Engineers

An international organization for petroleum engineers and related professionals that provides the means for collection, dissemination, and exchange of technical information concerning the development of oil and gas resources, subsurface fluid flow, and production of other materials through wellbores for the public benefit.

Texas Alliance of Energy Producers

Created in 2000 with the merger of the North Texas Oil & Gas Association and the West Central Texas Oil & Gas Association. One of the largest oil and gas trade associations in the U.S., bringing together members in 233 cities and 17 states for the purpose of protecting the oil and gas industry.

Education

Continuing Engineering and Science Education, The University of Tulsa

Offers engineering and science education in non-credit technical, non-technical, and cross-disciplinary programs, including seminars, short courses, institutes, certificate programs, and conferences. Develops customized programs in a range of subject areas.

National Spill Control School (Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi)

Provides training in oil spill response, and hazardous materials/hazardous waste training conforming to 29 CFR 1910.120.

Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program

A non-profit educational program to facilitate educational programs for the oil and gas industry. Encourages oil and gas education curricula, promotes public awareness of the industry, provides public education on safety, conducts public relations on behalf of the industry, and demonstrates the importance and economic value of the industry in Ohio.

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Oklahoma State University

Provides access to University research that seeks to improve the quality of life for Oklahoma residents. Programs focus on increasing opportunities for agricultural enterprises; natural resources and environmental management; food, nutrition, health, and safety education; and youth, family, and community development.

Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute

Works to identify and develop techniques, equipment, and materials for dealing with oil spills in the Arctic and subarctic marine environment.

Texas Engineering and Extension Services (TEEX) (Texas A&M University)

Center for marine training and safety. Areas include: inland marine industry; offshore oil and gas industry; ocean-going maritime industry; spill prevention and control; radar, navigation, and shiphandling simulation; general maritime operations; and safety.

Resources

Oil Advisers - Oil Properties for Sale

Provides a comprehensive range of services to maximize the value of oil & gas assets and assist in their sale.

Environmental Aspects of Produced Water Salt Releases in Onshore and Coastal Petroleum-Producing Areas of the Conterminous U.S. - A Bibliography

This bibliography cites papers that describe the effects of produced-water salt releases from oil and gas production operations, techniques for detecting these effects, remediation of soils and ground water, and geochemical data relevant to understanding natural ground waters in producing areas. It does not include studies of CBM produced waters.

Drilling Waste Management Information System (DWMIS)

A website developed by Argonne National Laboratory which contains 3 functional modules: (1) a technology description module; (2) a regulatory module; (3) a technology identification module

Sarkeys Energy Center, University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma Sarkeys Energy Center includes six interdisciplinary institutes and a special institute which focuses on the Western Hemisphere. All the institutes involve faculty from the colleges of Atmospheric & Geographic Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Law, Business and Engineering. Focusing on the energy-related strengths of the university, the institutes develop technology and programs that advance the energy industry in the state and throughout the world and provide significant, "real world" research and education opportunities for students.

Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC)

Independent, non-profit, national spill response company dedicated to rapid response. Formed in response to Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Funded by Marine Preservation Association (MPA), whose membership consists of companies engaged in petroleum exploration and production, refining and marketing, and transportation and shipping.

NORM Technology Connection

Provides access to current information about service companies that can help oil and gas operators address all aspects of NORM management issues. Also provides access to applicable regulations and to contacts in state regulatory agencies.

Petroleum Abstracts, The University of Tulsa

The world's leading source of information about published scientific and technical knowledge, concepts, and practices relating to oil and gas exploration, production, transportation, and storage. Provides comprehensive, focused coverage of information published worldwide in journals, conference proceedings, patents and patent gazettes, government documents and reports, dissertations, books, and maps.

Petroleum Environmental Research Forum (PERF)

Research and development joint venture. Forum for collection, exchange, and analysis of research information relating to the development of technology for health, environment and safety, waste reduction, and system security in the petroleum industry. Links to many environmental sites.

Produced Water Management Information System (PWMIS)

A website developed by Argonne National Laboratory in partnership with the National Energy Technology Laboratory through funding provided by the DOE Office of Fossil Energy's Oil and Natural Gas Program. PWMIS contains 3 functional modules: (1) a technology description module, which provides basic information about practices that are currently employed to manage produced water. Users can click on any of the 25 listed technologies to access separate fact sheets describing each technology (with references); (2) a regulatory module, which identifies and summarizes existing state and federal regulations or guidelines on produced water management. Users can click on EPA, BLM, MMS or on any state to be sent to pages that offer more information about each agency's requirements. Hot links in the agency summary take the readers directly to the agency websites; (3) a technology identification module, in which users are asked to answer a series of questions. The replies to these questions lead users through a decision tree, resulting in a suggested subset of water management options that would make the most sense for a given geographical or environmental setting.

Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research,Inc.

Private, non-profit wildlife rehabilitation organization (Newark, Delaware). Professional care for injured, ill, oiled, and orphaned wild birds.

USA Oilfield

USA Oilfield provides critical information for the Oil & Gas Operator. Our search engine allows you to search a selected region for specific services. We provide a quick and extensive listing of the service companies located in your area of interest. It is our goal to eventually include all oil and gas producing states.

WhatOilJobs.com

Find job opportunities in the global oil and gas industries. More than 100 new jobs are posted each business day. The site offers resume posting and email alerts.

Worldwideworker.com

Free internet jobsite for the global oil and gas industry. Visitors can leave their CV or apply directly for one of the open jobs.

Resourcepersonnel.com

Specializes in supplying professionals for field development teams to the upstream oil & gas industry worldwide.

Oilfieldjobsok.com

A clearinghouse for skilled labor jobs.

Job Search Board

Assists job candidates in making their next career move. Company is based in Perth Western Australia, but operates globally.

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