Clean Gulf Associates six years later

Clean Gulf Associates, an organization representing approximately 60 oil and gas operators and 99% of the production in the U.S. portion of the gulf of Mexico, contiues to improve and add to its stockpile of equip,ent for containment and cleanup of oil spills. A separate cost Participation Area off the Texas coast was established over two years ago. Material and equipment are stockpiled and abailable at two bases on the Texas coast. Additions to the equipment stockpile include a versatile radio communication system designed for use during cleanup operations, and a new self-propelled skimmer for use in shallow water cleanup operations. During the past uear, approximately 50 training sessions on oil spill containment and cleanup with CGA equipment were held.