Hurricane Avoidance and Well Control Rules

Frederick Brink
Deputy Regional Supervisor, District Field Operations, BSEE

April 9, 2024

Noon – 1 PM CST     11:30 AM  Lunch served 
Petroleum Club of Lafayette -  111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 

Biography                                       
Mr. Frederick Brink is currently the Deputy Regional Supervisor for District Field Operations for the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Office, U.S. Department of the Interior, in New Orleans, Louisiana.  

In his capacity as Deputy Regional Supervisor, Mr. Brink assists the Regional Supervisor in overseeing and supporting Production Operations and Well Operations at the five BSEE District Offices along the gulf coast, as well as the District Operations Support section, whose offices ensure safe and environmentally responsible oil and gas operations throughout the Gulf of Mexico OCS Region.

Most recently, Mr. Brink served as the Chief of the Well Operations Support Section in District Field Operations. In this role he assisted the district offices by providing guidance on technical reviews for permit activities, reviewing existing and new gulf region district office policies, and managing various other offshore enforcement initiatives. 

Mr. Brink started his Federal career at Minerals Management Service (MMS – BSEE’s predecessor) in 2009 as a field engineer in the Lafayette District Office. He was appointed to Chief of Well Operations Support Section in May, 2014, and was promoted to Deputy Regional Supervisor for District Field Operations in 2020.

Mr. Brink received a BS degree in petroleum engineering from Louisiana State University in 2009.

Meal headcount DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3RD.

NOTE:  If registered after April 3rd, The Petroleum Club may not have enough prepared food for you to have lunch.  Registration is required to attend the event.

Recommended guidelines regarding COVID-19 will be followed.  Lunch served ~11:30 AM.   Anyone with an interest in this subject is very welcome to attend.
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*Note Pricing Details 
SPE Members: 
$25 if paid by Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
$30 if registered by April 3, 2024 and select Pay at Door. 
          Note the email invoice will show $25, but $30 will be charged at the door.
$30 if no pre-registration.
If you use a Petroleum Club Membership to pay, please register and choose Pay at Door.  Your Petroleum Club account will be charged $30.

NON-SPE Members: 
$35 if paid by Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
$40 if registered by April 3, 2024 and select Pay at Door. 
          Note the email invoice will show $35, but $40 will be charged at the door.
$40 if no pre-registration.
For Petroleum Club Membership to pay, please register and choose Pay at Door. Your Petroleum Club account will be charged $40.

Students/Faculty: First ten (10) are free; >10 then $10 / $15 at the door. Students/Faculty must email David Boucher for lunch vouchers by Wednesday, April 3rd, and there is no need to register on the SPE website.

Members in Transition (looking for work)  $0 in-person if pre-registered by April 3, 2024.  Join us to network and keep your industry knowledge current at no cost if you are not currently employed.  AND Please email David Boucher 

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To receive a Continuing Education Credit Certificate by email, please email requesting one by April 9 or sign the roster at the meeting.  You will be emailed after our meeting. Monthly Meeting = 1 CEU.

For questions:  speevangelinesection@gmail.com or Heather Hodges or 337-849-3914.