Knock-on effects of US drilling ban could be long-lasting

What longer-term implications could the moratorium on new drilling in the Gulf of Mexico have on production costs and supply amid uncertainty over new regulations asks Pauline McCallion

Oil rig in Iranian waters

The six-month US government ban on new drilling in the Gulf of Mexico could have various knock-on effects as operators try to cushion the blow of potential regulatory tightening, according to experts. The temporary ban imposed in May could be lifted in November 2010 with only a modest impact on supply, but the long-term regulatory burden remains unknown and could lengthen lead times, increase costs and change project economics, they say.

Kenneth Austin, senior credit officer at ratings agency

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