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    About Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE)

    The US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) works to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve resources offshore through regulatory oversight and enforcement.

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    Renewable Energy

    BSEE conducts first offshore wind turbine inspection

    June 12, 2024
    Bureau says that its team evaluated South Fork’s risk analysis, safety procedures, and controls.
    Photo 17496211 © Robert Cocquyt | Dreamstime.com
    US & Gulf of Mexico

    BSEE panel releases investigation report on fatality on Eugene Island platform

    Nov. 22, 2023
    Agency releases its report on a May 15, 2021, incident on a Fieldwood Energy platform.
    Photo 105244223 © Katrin May | Dreamstime.com
    Shallow Water Platform System Dreamstime M 105244223
    Decommissioning

    BSEE announces $3 million for decommissioning efforts offshore Texas

    June 8, 2023
    Funding to specifically support service contracts in the Matagorda Island lease area.
    Courtesy BSEE
    Bsee Capping Stack Drill
    US & Gulf of Mexico

    BSEE oversees two successful capping stack drills in the Gulf of Mexico

    May 24, 2023
    Drills were mobilized by Beacon Offshore Energy and Chevron.
    Courtesy BOEM
    Fieldwood Katmai
    US & Gulf of Mexico

    BSEE panel releases investigation report on flowline jumper failure

    March 11, 2023
    BSEE has issued report on incident that released nearly 480 barrels of oil into the Green Canyon area.
    Courtesy Pacific Drilling
    The drillship Pacific Khamsin
    Courtesy BSEE
    Bsee And Louisiana Collaborate To Improve Oil Spill Prevention And Response
    US & Gulf of Mexico

    BSEE, state of Louisiana collaborate to improve oil spill prevention, response

    Sept. 23, 2022
    The agreement updates and replaces a memorandum of understanding between the agencies from 1994.
    Photo 94146855 © Shane Adams | Dreamstime.com
    Oil Rig Gulf Of Mexico Dreamstime M 94146855
    US & Gulf of Mexico

    BSEE conducts unannounced oil spill response exercise

    June 2, 2022
    Exercise requires Equinor to respond to a simulated discharge.
    Courtesy BSEE
    Kevin M. Sligh Sr., Director, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement.
    People on the move

    Kevin Sligh selected as new BSEE director

    March 25, 2022
    Sligh will oversee BSEE’s efforts to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve offshore resources through regulatory oversight and enforcement.