Little Black Book of Oil Spill Contractors

10th Edition

I would like to thank all our advertisers and supporters for making it possible. It’s a massive undertaking publishing these books – the 9th Edition covered 122 pages listing 1,200 oil spill clean up contractor locations in over 60 countries, we are now starting on the 10th Edition, slated for publication in 2027

We have started accepting reservations for advertisements, we give priority to current advertisers, after which we will do our best to accommodate everyone’s wishes. We will not need payment or artwork until closer to the publication date.  What you see on this website is what will be published.  Advertisers will receive a pdf of the new book to proof.

If you would like more information please contact  –  stewart@cleanupoil.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Little Black Book – what is it? The Little Black Book is a comprehensive directory of oil spill contractors in 50 countries. The 8th Edition was published in April 2019, the 9th in March of 2024. The directory has been in production since 2001.

How often is it published? Approximately every 3 years (there needs to be sufficient changes in the industry).

Who is eligible for a listing? Any organization that provides an emergency oil spill cleanup service – primarily focusing on gross oil removal, not remediation. Spill response management and some remediation contractors in non-coastal communities are sometimes included subject to the editors’ discretion.

Can suppliers be listed? Not currently. Suppliers and manufacturers are offered the opportunity to advertise

Is there a fee for updating existing listings? No

Are there any recurring fees for being listed? No

Is there a fee for being listed for the first time? Yes – there is a setup fee for each location, updates to existing listings are free.

Do advertisers have to pay setup fees? No

How are the LBB distributed? At oil spill conferences around the World – for example Clean Gulf, Interspill, International Oil Spill Conference, AMOP. Arrangements are made with the conference organizers to help distribute. They are also sold at a minimum cost on the internet.

How many copies are distributed? Approx 1500

When will it be published? Provisionally in 2027

What is the deadline for advertising and artwork? To be advised

What format is needed for the artwork? Press ready pdf.

What are the advertising options? We offer full page print adverts in the Little Black book. Advertisers get a logo on Cleanupoil.com that runs from the date of commitment until the next LBB (subject to availability)

How much does it cost to advertise? We can offer a standard page within the book (full page, full color) for $2,900.00 Discounts are available for members of oil spill associations. Prime pages eg Inside front cover are at a premium rate and offered to existing advertisers first. Prime pages may become available however they cannot be guaranteed.  CLICK HERE FOR RESERVATION FORM

Will advertisers receive free copies of the LBB? Yes

This directory has been in publication since 2001* and is the only directory dedicated to listing oil spill contractors world wide, the 9th Edition was published in 2024.