Gulf of Mexico Region
BSEE works to promote safety, protect the environment and conserve resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement. In this effort it is supported by three regional offices: New Orleans, La.; Camarillo, Calif.; and Anchorage, Alaska.
These regional offices are responsible for reviewing Applications for Permit to Drill to ensure all of the recently implemented enhanced safety requirements are met, and for conducting inspections of drilling rigs and production platforms using multi-person, multi-disciplinary inspection teams.
BSEE inspectors issue Incidents of Non-Compliance and have the authority to fine companies through civil penalties for regulatory infractions. Regional and field operations personnel also investigate accidents and incidents that result injuries and/or pollution.
The Gulf of Mexico Region currently oversees approximately 3,400 offshore oil and natural gas facilities accounting for nearly 30 percent of the nation's domestic oil production and about 11 percent of domestic natural gas production.
Contact Info:
1201 Elmwood Park Blvd
New Orleans LA 70123-2394
Main Switchboard: 504-736-0557
Public Information Office: 1-800-200-4853
Media Inquiries: 504-736-2485