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)
Oil drilling in Cuban waters stirs unease in Florida The Republic Still, the Deepwater Horizon spill in the northern Gulf of Mexico was a wakeup call to deepwater drilling's inherent risks, said Whittle, with the Environmental Defense Fund. With friendlier countries, such as Mexico and Canada, the US has detailed … Front & Center: Former governor & senator Bob Graham on Cuba's offshore …Orlando Sentinel
Marcellus drilling can be eyed online Martinsburg Journal … River area of the American West once oil and gas companies began creating numerous drilling sites; and they showed their images of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, which proved there were more gallons being spilled that previously thought. … Experts: More Gulf oil spilling than thought, Frack, drill citizen spies neededExaminer.com
Pace of offshore drilling approvals picks up San Francisco Chronicle Analysts said the October statistics should inspire confidence in the rebound of the offshore drilling industry following last year's Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The pace of permit approvals "should justifiably bolster bullishness about a return to … Gulf spill still affecting environment, industriesHouma Courier Gulf oil spill: CEOs refuse congressional request to testifyal.com (blog) Scientists and policy makers discuss long-term impact of gulf oil spillABC2 News The Hill (blog) –World Socialist Web Site –Between The Lines all 65 news articles »
Still Collecting Lawsuits, Oil Giant Resumes Drilling Motley Fool This is a great time to check in to see how BP is doing in the aftermath of the disaster. BP has maintained a continuous presence in the Gulf as a partner on several wells, but this is the first time the company will be an operator of a well since the … BP wins permission to drill in the deepwater Gulf of MexicoBizmology Feds issue record number of deep-water drilling permits in OctoberFuelFix (blog) Sen. Bill Nelson helped lift veil on BP gulf oil spillTampabay.com PR Web (press release) –Bizjournals.com –CSPnet.com all 39 news articles »
Still Collecting Lawsuits, Oil Giant Resumes Drilling Motley Fool This is a great time to check in to see how BP is doing in the aftermath of the disaster. BP has maintained a continuous presence in the Gulf as a partner on several wells, but this is the first time the company will be an operator of a well since the … BP wins permission to drill in the deepwater Gulf of MexicoBizmology Feds issue record number of deep-water drilling permits in OctoberFuelFix (blog) Sen. Bill Nelson helped lift veil on BP gulf oil spillTampabay.com PR Web (press release) –Bizjournals.com –CSPnet.com all 39 news articles »
Kenneth Feinberg urges BP to pay oil firms' claims from drilling moratorium NOLA.com The claims are neither fish nor fowl: They aren't directly tied to the Gulf oil spill, so they are ineligible for payment under Feinberg's Gulf Coast Claims Facility. They are also not eligible for payment under a 0 million fund BP set up to … Long criminal record results in rare prison sentence for oil claims fraudal.com (blog) This Week in Washington: Mr. Feinberg Comes to Capitol HillCanada Views
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)
It's time to get drilling permits back on track The Daily Advertiser Even with its return, the overall status of Gulf permitting is still significantly below normal levels. GNO Inc.'s report dated Oct. 11, found that deepwater permit issuance lags behind the monthly average held in the year prior to the oil spill. … Major Victory for Seacor in Connection with Deepwater Horizon Rig ExplosionThe Maritime Executive BP Sneaks Back Into The Gulf Of MexicoCare2.com (blog) BP returns to the GulfLondon Review of Books (subscription) (blog)
BP wins approval for new deep-water drilling in Gulf of Mexico MiamiHerald.com WASHINGTON — BP won approval from the Interior Department to drill its first exploratory oil well in the Gulf of Mexico since the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion touched off the country's worst offshore environmental disaster. … BP Gets First Gulf Permit Since SpillWall Street Journal BP wins first Gulf of Mexico deepwater drilling permit since Deepwater Horizon…NOLA.com BP to resume drilling in Gulf of MexicoCNN Washington Post all 890 news articles »