Dealing with the ever-changing ice cover in Arctic waters is one of the most challenging issues for any human activity there, particularly with ice management. Whether the task is moving vessels...
Arctic Team
A unique pool of arctic experts
Endeavor Management’s Arctic Team was assembled to provide assistance to companies considering O&G exploration and production in the Arctic Offshore Continental Shelf (OCS). The Team incorporates experienced technical professionals, with many years of Arctic OCS Design and Operational Expertise.
Whatever your requirement, whether review and critique of company plans or project support for specific tasking, Endeavor Management’s Arctic Team stands ready to assist.
Arctic Team
Our team members have worked in the international oil and gas markets for operators, governmental agencies and service companies.
Endeavor’s Arctic advisors will provide you with support and expertise to:
- Oil spill response planning
- High Latitude Service
- Ice Management
- Icebreaker design review and selection
- Regulatory compliance and standards review
- Stakeholder relations with native near coastal communities
- Regulatory compliance, approval and oversight
- Vessel and equipment design and operation
- Operations and logistics
- Emergency response, policy, and procedures
- Exploration and production concepts in open water and year round operation
- Pipeline installation support; onshore, beach crossings and offshore
- 3rd party guidance, oversight, and overview services including:
- Review, critique and recommended improvements
- Evaluations for effectiveness of internal oversight and monitoring of Arctic OCS projects and programs
- Support in engagement with regulators
Case Studies
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Major IOC for Arctic Personnel for Ice Mgmt
Endeavor Management’s Offshore Arctic Team supported multiple projects for the Shell Exploration and Production Company’s Alaska Venture during the period 2013 to 2015. Consultative services included Personnel for Arctic Ice Management.
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First IOP for Endeavor's Offshore Arctic Team
Endeavor Management’s Arctic Team supported multiple projects for the Shell Exploration and Production Company’s Alaska Venture during the period 2013 to 2015. Advisory services included drafting an Integrated Operations Plan (IOP) as required...
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Endeavor Management Arctic Team Advises Shell
Shell has appointed Endeavor Management’s Arctic Team to provide advisory services in preparation for the potential resumption of Shell’s Chukchi Sea drilling campaign.
Resources
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Ice Management
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Offshore Arctic Exploration and Development
A Team Approach To successfully explore and develop offshore oil and gas resources, finding, developing, and renewing the personnel resources for Arctic exploration and development operations...
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Arctic Oil Spill Containment and Cleanup
With any Arctic drilling, the possibility of an arctic oil spill in the highly remote regions offshore of Alaska increases. This has become a key focal point for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and...
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Major IOC for Arctic Personnel for Ice Mgmt
Endeavor Management’s Offshore Arctic Team supported multiple projects for the Shell Exploration and Production Company’s Alaska Venture during the period 2013 to 2015. Consultative services included Personnel for Arctic Ice Management.
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First IOP for Endeavor's Offshore Arctic Team
Endeavor Management’s Arctic Team supported multiple projects for the Shell Exploration and Production Company’s Alaska Venture during the period 2013 to 2015. Advisory services included drafting an Integrated Operations Plan (IOP) as required...
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Introduction to the Arctic Advisory Team
The arctic environment is high risk/reward. To meet our clients’ needs, Endeavor has assembled a very experienced team to support arctic assessment, strategy and operational activities.
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Arctic Exploration and Production - A Team Approach
Finding, developing, and renewing the personnel resources for Arctic operations to successfully exploring and developing offshore oil and gas resources depends on identifying individuals who...
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Overcoming Risk in Arctic Production
The oil & gas industry needs to rebuild its offshore, arctic capability to operate effectively at high latitudes. Great rewards are generally preceded by great risks. As the world price for...
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Offshore Arctic Exploration and Production Opportunities
Great rewards are generally preceded by great risks. This is especially true with arctic oil. As the world price for crude oil fluctuates, Arctic OCS waters“black gold” beckons producers to...
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Ice Endangers Offshore Arctic Operations
Ice management is a complex and critical component of any oil and gas program envisioned for Arctic OCS waters. A successful ice management program must be carefully constructed to reflect...
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The Ticking Timeline in Arctic
The oil and gas industry is preparing for re-entry into US Arctic waters in 2015. The reentry date is elusive and not within industry’s control. If drilling resumes in 2015, loss of experience...
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Mind the Gap: America's Lost Offshore Arctic Experience
With little activity on the US Arctic Outer Continental Shelf in recent decades, one of the big challenges for operators is the offshore Arctic knowledge gap as experienced personnel have left...
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Arctic Advisory Team Overview
Endeavor Management has gathered a team of 12 senior professionals to bring years of experience and invaluable advice to companies who are involved in or plan to be involved in the development of...
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Endeavor Management Arctic Team Advises Shell
Shell has appointed Endeavor Management’s Arctic Team to provide advisory services in preparation for the potential resumption of Shell’s Chukchi Sea drilling campaign.
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Overcoming Risks Producing Incident-free Arctic Oil
The industry needs to rebuild its Arctic capability to operate effectively at high latitudes. Arctic conditions can be daunting with sea-ice as one of the most pervasive challenges. Source: U. S. Coast Guard. Great rewards are generally...
Team Members
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E. Kurt Albaugh
Consultant
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Bruce Crager BS, MBA
President - Energy Advisory Group
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Mark Danaczko MSc
Senior Advisor
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Dave Edwards PhD
Senior Advisor - Construction and Installation Team Lead
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Jeffrey M. Garrett BS
Senior Advisor
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C. Tracy Harris
Senior Consultant - Construction & Installation Team Lead Team Lead
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William T. (Bill) Hughes MBA
Senior Consultant - Operational Excellence Team Lead
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Peter G. Noble
Executive Advisor
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Daniel K. Oliver BS
Advisor
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Frank M. Paskewich PE
Advisor
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Timothy E. Ritz
Operations Advisor
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George Rodenbusch PhD
Senior Advisor
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Malcolm Sharples PhD
Executive Consultant
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Joseph White
Project Advisor