Noble Energy Awarded First Deepwater Drilling Permit Since Gulf Spill

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This permit represents a significant milestone for us and for the offshore oil and gas industry, and is an important step toward safely developing deepwater energy supplies offshore," said BOEMRE Director Michael R. Bromwich. "This permit was issued for one simple reason: the operator successfully demonstrated that it can drill its deepwater well safely and that it is capable of containing a subsea blowout if it were to occur.