13 Aug 2025
🌊Offshore Downhole Commingling Regulatory Updates Overview
Offshore Downhole Commingling Regulatory Updates
Summary
The Department of the Interior (DOI or Department), through the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), is revising the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) downhole commingling regulations consistent with the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBB). These administrative revisions update the regulations to ensure consistency with the OBBB when BSEE reviews a request for downhole commingling.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Safety and Environmental Enforcement Bureau
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulatory updates on downhole commingling allow offshore operators to optimize hydrocarbon production while ensuring compliance with safety standards. This impacts operational costs and regulatory compliance, crucial for financial planning in the oil and gas sector.
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