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Innovation Takes Center Stage at 40Geo's 2024 gomXchange Summit HWCG attended the 2024 gomXchange Summit, hosted by 40Geo, LLC at Woodside Energy's Houston office. The event featured various industry innovators, contributors, and subject matter experts who engaged in a remarkable exchange of ideas. A highlight was Jodi Harney from CSA Ocean Sciences Inc., who comprehensively demonstrated CSA's cutting-edge technologies and capabilities. The gomXchange Summit, organized by 40Geo (Miles Roden and Keith Fraley), has once again established itself as the premier gathering for geospatial technology enthusiasts and professionals. This year's event attracted an impressive lineup of speakers and participants, all eager to share their insights and learn from industry pioneers. As the Summit progressed, it became increasingly clear that the geospatial industry was experiencing unprecedented growth and innovation. HWCG takes great pride in our partnerships with CSA Oceanic Sciences and 40Geo, which enhance our consortium's response efforts through their expertise, technology, and service offerings. For more information on CSA, contact jharney@conshelf.com. For more information on 40Geo, contact miles.roden@40geo.com. Miles Roden Travis Warden, CSP Jodi Harney Keith Fraley Craig Castille

More innovative solutions coming from HWCG and it's partners! Lance Williams (near left side of photo) with Next Energy Solutions, LLC provides an overview of the operation of HWCG’s ROV Ram Actuator Pump Skid during an SIT performed at Gulf Freight Management in Houston.  The ROV Ram Actuator Pump Skid is one of two built for functioning the rams of HWCG’s Ram Capping Stack during a spill response. One of the skids will be maintained in a state of readiness at Next Energy’s shop in Tomball and the other is available for use as a rental in the US GOM. The ROV Ram Actuator Pump Skid is an innovative design that includes universal mounts which allows it to be deployed by Schilling, Perry and Oceaneering ROVs. The system is capable of delivering 50+ gpm at 3,000-psi and is outfitted with two (2) 50-gallon fluid reservoirs. The SIT was attended by HWCG Members Beacon Offshore Energy and W&T Offshore as well as three of HWCG’s Response Providers. For more information about Next Energy Solutions, please visit https://lnkd.in/gMYwZZWv. Next Energy Solutions can also be reached at 346-336-8040 or sales@nextenergysolutions.net. Erik Bristol Craig Castille Travis Warden, CSP Gram Hall (Next Energy) Lance Williams (Next Energy) Nate Wilson Steve Scanio, P.E. Mitch Guinn Allen Cowart

AET Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence! Last week, HWCG had the honor of attending and celebrating the 30th anniversary of our trusted and valued Response Provider, American Eagle Tankers (“AET”). The event was filled with friendly conversation and storytelling amongst several accomplished and esteemed industry leaders. AET President and CEO Zahid Osman delivered an inspiring commencement speech that instilled confidence and reassurance in the future of our maritime industry. HWCG greatly appreciates the service and economic benefit that AET provides to our US economy, and, more importantly, we value the reliability and value they bring to our consortium members. HWCG congratulates AET on this remarkable milestone and looks forward to celebrating many more with them. Zahid Osman mitush chaudhary David Boudreaux Allison Glover Travis Warden, CSP Craig Castille Mitch Guinn

Deputy Assistant Secretary, Kati Kovacs visits Gulf Freight Management! On September 23rd, our Chairman Joe Leimkuhler and HWCG Staff had the pleasure of hosting Kathryn "Kati" Kovacs, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management at the U.S. Department of the Interior, at Gulf Freight Management (GFM), the storage location for HWCG’s source control and containment equipment located within the Port of Houston. We showcased our Capping Stacks and other ancillary equipment to Kati and her talented staff, including Bryan Domangue, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region Director at BSEE, and Wes James, Assistant Director of Staff at BSEE. HWCG explained the operation of our capping stacks, top hat assembly, mudline dispersant equipment, and various adapter spools to accommodate virtually any mandrel profile application in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The HWCG Consortium values the frequent engagement and collaboration we have with our regulators and believes mutual understanding and alignment are critical for the future of our industry. Travis Warden, CSP, Craig Castille, Mitch Guinn, Michael Higgins, Joe Leimkuhler, and Steve Scanio, P.E.

HWCG’s management is pleased to inform you that the West Vela drillship is qualified for flow and capture operations and HWCG has received an acceptance letter from BSEE. Kudos to Steve Scanio and Adam Hunt who have spear headed this effort with PTS and several contractors. This work was accomplished just in time for the Q4000’s departure from the GOM. The West Vela will be a back-up vessel to the Q5000.   We have several upcoming activities and projects which may be of interest to you or members of your team.     HWCG will be scheduling a Systems Integration Test (SIT) that will entail installing the RCS onto the Open Water Landing System (OWLS) winch frame and landing the RCS onto the lower frame. The RCS|OWLS SIT will occur at GFM in Houston later this year once the SIT plans are finalized and all equipment is ready for the demonstration. HWCG will provide at least two weeks’ notice to allow members confirm attendance.   Seahorse is finalizing revisions to the SSDI nozzle mounts for the mudline dispersant kit and HWCG will schedule the SIT and demonstration once the mounts are confirmed to be sufficient for the operation. We’ll ensure the schedule allows for a least two weeks’ notice to members to confirm attendance. This activity will also occur at GFM in Houston.   HWCG is finalizing plans for to test the SilCam 6000 cameras which measure oil, gas and particle size distribution for water column monitoring. FEED work has been completed and final integration is progressing. The SilCam – ROV integration and test will be performed in late Q4-2024 or early Q1-2025 based on facility schedule. Preliminary work has been completed, and we will coordinate with Apex, CSA and Sintef to schedule the test date. Members will be provided ample notice to schedule attendance.   HWCG has begun the Front-End Engineering & Design (FEED) work to develop concepts for a hydromechanical dispersion system that could eliminate or significantly reduce the need for subsea dispersants. We envision a scaled test of the concept to be done at Ohmsett in New Jersey where the SilCams will also be used to measure PSD for effectiveness. Fabrication will commence once the concept is selected and sanctioned by the Steering Committee.   We have secured funding from the Steering Committee to provide access to a Trendsetter owned 15k Trident IRS next year, which can be utilized by members for typical well intervention or abandonment operations and can also be used in a response for flow and capture, well kill and intervention operations.   Most recently the Steering Committee approved funding for a Static Offset Flowline to be used during flow and capture on shallow water wells or for wells having dry trees on floating facilities where vertical access is not available. This project is expected to be completed in late 2025.

Notice: Transition of Emergency Hotline Services to IMR (Integrity Management & Response) In our ongoing commitment to enhancing service quality and ensuring that consortium members have access to the highest standards of resources, HWCG is transitioning its emergency hotline services from ChemTel/VelocityEHS to our reliable partner, Integrity Management and Response (IMR). Established in 2020 through a collaboration between J. Connor Consulting, Inc. (JCC) and Deep Sea Development Services Inc. (DSDS), IMR is highly respected for its extensive experience in source control solutions. Effective Wednesday, August 28, 2024, HWCG’s new emergency activation number will be 1-866-578-7253. When contacting this number, an operator will request specific information to determine whether the call concerns an emergency or a drill. The operator will then identify the Well Containment Provider as “HWCG” and gather any additional pertinent details needed to initiate a response. As we continue to explore opportunities to enhance our already proven and trusted response model, we are excited to expand upon our partnership with IMR to provide best-in-class services to our consortium members. For further information, please reach out to Travis Warden, CSP, Response Preparedness and Compliance Manager.

🚀 Exciting News from HWCG! 🚀  We’re thrilled to announce that HWCG Members have approved a new agreement with Trendsetter Engineering, Inc. to upgrade an existing 6-3/8 inch, 15k Trident Open Water Intervention Riser System (OWIRS) for dedicated operations in the US Gulf of Mexico (GOM) for a period of 5-years. This upgrade, set for delivery in early Q2 2025, will enhance the system’s capabilities with: 🔹 Operations in water depths up to 10,000-ft   🔹 Redundant MUX controls   🔹 Improved barrier functionality   🔹 Conversion of the Trident LRP into a compact, lightweight 15k capping stack    This state-of-the-art system will be available for routine subsea well interventions or abandonments in the US GOM. It will also be on-demand for HWCG members in the event of a subsea blowout, ensuring additional redundancy for critical response modes: well capping, flowback, well kill, and well intervention. Our Technical Director, Mitch Guinn, and Project Manager, Erik Bristol, have worked closely with HWCG members and Trendsetter to tailor this upgraded system for routine operations and source control response, ensuring seamless integration with our existing capping stacks. As HWCG Managing Director, Craig T. Castille, highlights, “HWCG is committed to providing its members with access to superb technology from extremely capable service providers. The Trident OWIRS system and our agreement with Trendsetter are emblematic of HWCG’s strategy to utilize equipment which is routinely operated in the US GOM. This strategy reduces operational risks during a response by improving worker confidence through repetition.” Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to advance our capabilities and provide top-notch technology for our members. For more details, visit HWCG and Trendsetter Engineering. #HWCG #TrendsetterEngineering #Deepwater #GulfOfMexico #SubseaInnovation #SourceControl 

🎉 We've made a big change and moved to a new office earlier this year! It's been an exciting journey, and we're thrilled to announce that we've finally settled into our new space and proudly showing off the amazing posters of our Ram Capping Stack, Valve Capping Stack, and Response Schedule. Stop by and learn more about HWCG – we love visitors! We’re always READY to ASSIST, RESPOND or VISIT! 🏢 #NewOffice #ExcitingChanges #MakingItOurOwn

Today, HWCG had the privilege and opportunity to host and showcase its state-of-the-art source control equipment to top leadership at the US Department of the Interior. HWCG Technical Director Mitch Guinn, with the HWCG team listed below, provided an overview of the functions and capabilities of our ram and valve capping stack units to BSEE Director Kevin Sligh Sr., BSEE GoM OCS Regional Director Bryan Domangue and their teams. HWCG values its relationships with industry regulators, peers, and advocates to support the development of clean, safe, reliable offshore energy resources and to maintain the ability to respond to any well incident quickly and safely within the US GoM. (Picture Left to Right) Nate Wilson, Maintenance Engineer (HWCG) Mitch Guinn, Technical Director (HWCG) Travis Annatoyn, Deputy Solicitor for Energy and Mineral Resources (US DOI) Kevin Sligh Sr., Director- Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (US DOI) Winnie Stachelberg, Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator (US DOI) Phillip Burton, Senior Advisor for Infrastructure Equity (US DOI) Bryan Domangue, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region Director (BSEE) Amy Pellegrin, Houma District Manager (BSEE) Ty Kelley, Inspection Operations Coordinator (BSEE) Erik Bristol, Project Manager (HWCG) Travis Warden, Response Preparedness & Compliance Manager (HWCG)

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