Establishing fire protection measures remains critical for industry growth.
Operator also announced it is expanding its helicopter fleet by 15 through contracts with Bell and Leonardo, with the first two helicopters slated for delivery in about a year.
Equinor employee died following the helicopter accident, the cause of which has not been reported.
Poole will assist W&T to build upon their safety and environmental record, according to the company.
Exxon Mobil, KCA Deutag to conduct audit following near-miss projectile and dropped object in May.
Decommissioning activities are expected to reach nearly $100 billion through 2030, but planning early can minimize the outlay.