Obama cautiously expands offshore drilling in Alaska and Gulf of Mexico Washington Post (blog) The drilling plans are much narrower in scope than what the administration had said it would consider prior to the Gulf oil spill and what Republicans say is needed to create jobs. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Tuesday the government will hold 15 … Obama Offshore Oil Plan a Disaster for Wildlife, ClimateCenter for Biological Diversity (press release) Obama to expand drilling off Alaska, in GulfThe Associated Press Interior unveils scaled-back offshore drilling planThe Hill (blog)
Tourism numbers could hit record 5 million one year after oil spill al.com (blog) (Guy Busby/Press-Register) GULF SHORES, Alabama — After a 47 percent drop following the 2010 oil spill, Baldwin beach attendance are expected to hit a record 5 million visitors this year, tourism officials said Friday. “In the face of what happened … Cohesive Marketing Efforts Result in 0 Million Rebound for Alabama Beaches …MarketWatch (press release) Marketing efforts fueled by BP oil spill money lead to 0 million rebound in …The Birmingham News – al.com (blog)
Marketing efforts fueled by BP oil spill money lead to 0 million rebound in … The Birmingham News – al.com (blog) By Roy L. Williams — The Birmingham News BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — A marketing partnership between Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Bureau and the Alabama Tourism Department, fueled by BP oil spill money, helped Alabama's beach revenue this summer … Cohesive Marketing Efforts Result in 0 Million Rebound for Alabama Beaches …MarketWatch (press release)
House Republicans block attempt by Democrats to subpoena Gulf spill CEOs The Hill (blog) “Within a twenty four hour period, Republicans will vote to protect oil CEOs from testifying on a multi-billion dollar disaster where 11 men died, and then turn around and attack the White House and clean energy with politically-motivated onslaughts … 02/11/2011Swiss Transocean posts mn loss in 3rd quarterExpatica Switzerland Gulf of Mexico oil spill subpoena effort blockedBayoubuzz
Gulf oil spill: CEO's refuse congressional request to testify al.com (blog) By George Altman, Washington Bureau The top executives of BP PLC, Halliburton and Transocean all refused requests to appear before a congressional panel on Wednesday to discuss last year's Gulf oil spill. Rep. Edward Markey of Massachusetts, … Oil company CEOs reject invitations to testify on Gulf spillThe Hill (blog)
Oil company CEOs reject invitations to testify on Gulf spill The Hill (blog) Top executives at BP and several contractors blamed in a recent federal report for last year's massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill have declined invitations to testify before the House Natural Resources Committee …
Transocean Turns up the Heat on BP Wall Street Journal (blog) Transocean Ltd. filed a motion in federal court Tuesday to force BP PLC to indemnify it against damages related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. ctual dispute between the companies over whether the Switzerland-based Transocean should help pay … Transocean demands BP cover Gulf oil spill costsReuters Transocean: Contract shields it from spill costsBoston.com BP and Transocean want evidence of US government's role introduced in oil …The Louisiana Record MarketWatch all 166 news articles »
Transocean says it's shielded from having to pay for Gulf oil spill under … Washington Post (blog) NEW ORLEANS — Transocean Limited, the company that owned the drilling rig that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico last year, argued in court documents filed Tuesday that its contract with BP shields it from having to pay for the largest offshore spill in … Transocean demands BP cover Gulf oil spill costsReuters Transocean demands BP cover Gulf oil spill costsReuters UK Transocean Steps Up Legal Battle With BP Over Deepwater Horizon CostsWall Street Journal Oil & Gas Journal –UPI.com all 152 news articles »
Interior to extend nearly 1400 leases affected by post-spill drilling moratorium The Hill (blog) The Interior Department will extend nearly 1400 Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases that were affected by the moratorium on deepwater drilling put in place after last year's oil spill. … Danziger & De Llano, Continuing to Help Victims of the BP Oil Spill, Offers …PR Web (press release) BP has new practices, new standards and a resolve to drill safelyMississippi Press (blog)
BP has new practices, new standards and a resolve to drill safely Mississippi Press (blog) These steps include the implementation of new voluntary standards and practices in the Gulf of Mexico that exceed current regulatory requirements and strengthen the oversight of contractors. For example, our Oil Spill Response Plan will include …