Abstract
The paper examined the regulation of assets, platform, and wellhead integrity in the oil and gas industry, drawing critical lessons from the 2010 Macondo oil spill disaster. The incident, which resulted in massive environmental and economic damage, underscored systemic failures in risk management, regulatory oversight, and integrity assurance of key Infrastructure. A doctrinal legal research methodology was employed, analyzing existing regulatory frameworks, industry standards, and judicial findings post-Macondo. Challenges encountered included fragmented international standards, inconsistent enforcement mechanisms, and limited transparency in private sector compliance data. Findings revealed that regulatory gaps, combined with cost-cutting practices and insufficient safety culture, significantly contributed to the catastrophe. The paper concluded that maintaining the integrity of oil and gas assets, platforms, and wellheads requires a unified, risk-based regulatory approach, robust enforcement, and continuous monitoring.
Alagoa Minabai David & Igeiwari Fullpower Christopher, pp 162 – 170
