BOEM Proposed Rule Change – Financial Assurance for Offshore Oil & Gas May 1, 2026The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has proposed a significant revision to its offshore financial assurance framework, effectively reversing key elements of the 2024 Final Rule. The proposed changes are designed to reduce capital constraints on operators while maintaining taxpayer protection through structural safeguards such as joint and several liability.For offshore operators, this represents a meaningful shift: less required collateral, greater reliance on credit quality and predecessor strength, and increased flexibility in how financial assurance obligations are satisfied.VIEW REPORTCAC is now part of The Baldwin GroupThe Baldwin Group and CAC are stronger together. Together we deliver more specialization, more capabilities, and deeper expertise to our clients. To view Baldwin’s comprehensive 2026 State of the Market & Outlook view here.Recommended for youQ1 2026 Private Equity State of the Market ReportPrivate EquityAs market conditions continue to evolve, our Q1 2026 Private Equity State of the Market report highlights the key trends,… – March 24, 2026 Read moreD&O Crypto 2026 OutlookFinancial Lines2025 was a landmark year for U.S. digital asset regulation — but a paradigm shift in Washington has not eliminated… – March 19, 2026 Read moreCyber Disruption on the Rise: Key Takeaways for OrganizationsProfessional & Cyber SolutionsLast week, a US based medical device company experienced a cyber incident that prompted precautionary measures across portions of its… – March 18, 2026 Read more
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