Buccaneer fields questions from board
Since Buccaneer Alaska's Endeavour-Spirit of Independence jack-up rig has been docked in Homer, Cook Inlet RCAC's focus has been on ensuring the rig meets the highest safety, construction, and operational standards before being allowed to commence its Cook Inlet operations at the Cosmopolitan site. To that end, we have been in continuous contact with state and federal regulators, including the U. S. Coast Guard, Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, and the Alaska Departments of Environmental Conservation and Natural Resources. Last year, the Council requested Buccaneer Alaska deliver an overview of its Cook Inlet operations at our December 7th Board Meeting and to answer questions about the rig's structural integrity and its ability to respond to a blow-out scenario. Read more. |