OOC — Oil & Gas Glossary

Abbreviation for Offshore Operators Committee, a group of more than 85 oil and gas producers who operate in the Gulf or Mexico. OOC was formed in the 1950s. It interacts with various governmental organizations, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Minerals Management Service (MMS), to keep regulations up to date and economically sound. Many rules about discharge of

Detailed Explanation

mud and cuttings into Gulf waters have been developed jointly by OOC and the EPA.