In August 2010, the RFF Center for Energy Economics and Policy responded to a request from the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling to conduct research to inform the commission’s work. As a result, RFF researchers identified key recommendations to improve the safety of future operations and shape U.S. regulatory practices as the benchmark for deepwater oil drilling.
This panel will explore some of the key recommendations resulting from RFF’s research on the risks of deepwater drilling. How can incentives be strengthened for industry to invest more in safety culture? How can policymakers adapt the regulatory environment to the risks of deepwater drilling? How can industry and government prepare for the risk of a future catastrophic spill? Read More
