Houston Subsea Systems Institute Gets its Leader. Welcome…

What’s the Subsea Systems Institute? collaboration between the University of Houston, Rice University and  NASA Johnson Space Center

Why did it form? established in the aftermath of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill

What are the Subsea Systems Institute’s goals?

• developing new tools, policies and training 
• to produce oil and gas from deep-water reservoirs
• in a safe and environmentally friendly manner

Who is its leader? Bill Maddock

What is Bill Maddock’s background?

• He’s an expert in offshore operations and engineering​
• A marine and offshore engineer with 30+ years of experience in offshore structures, marine operations and ice sciences.
• Formerly of BP America, where he coordinated engineering and technology for development in the Arctic, coordinated Arctic engineering and technology capability within the company and participation with the executive in the development of arctic policy.

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