Case study · Independent E&P Company

New GOM Regulatory Landscape Requires Organizational Changes

New regulatory organization with clear roles, responsibilities and processes

The challenge

Post Deepwater Horizon incident, multiple Notice to Lessees (NTL) required action in order to continue operations in the Gulf of Mexico

Regulatory department understaffed and skills gaps present

No visibility to Exploration Permit and Application Permit to Drill status

Successful outcome

  • New regulatory organization with clear roles, responsibilities and processes
  • SEMS Program with training material and corrective action plan after internal audit

How we did it

  • Redesigned key regulatory processes to facilitate compliance with new regulations
  • Designed processes and tools for management reporting
  • Assisted in design and implementation of new Safety & Environmental Management System (SEMS)
  • Assisted with development of Well Containment Plan for Application for Permit to Drill (APD)

Boxley Group competencies

  • Organizational Change Management
  • Organizational Design and Capability
  • Process Optimization