The Federal Government Announces 2012-2017 Offshore Drilling Program Bizmology Then came April 20, 2010 and BP's Deepwater Horizon disaster, which changed everything. The massive oil spill prompted a government-imposed moratorium on deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico (which has only been slowly lifted over the past six … Interior Secretary Unveils New Program For More Offshore DrillingTalk Radio News Service Salazar announces proposed 2012-2017 OCS leasing programMarine Log
US government puts BP step closer to being allowed to drill up to 4 wells in … Washington Post (blog) The project would be the first new one drilled by BP in the Gulf since last year's Deepwater Horizon explosion that killed 11 workers and led to the worst offshore oil spill in US history. The company has a 46 percent stake in a well already approved … BP step closer to drilling new Gulf wellsThe Associated Press
US Government Report Blames BP, Fifth Largest Gas Producer in US, for … eNews Park Forest “Yesterday, the US government released a report in part faulting BP's cost cutting measures for the safety hazards that led to the Deepwater Horizon explosion last year. This is further proof we must shut down BP Atlantis, another disaster waiting to …
Government not slow-walking Gulf drilling permits, Chevron CEO says Houston Chronicle (blog) The agency and its director, Michael Bromwich, have been accused of intentionally trying to delay offshore oil and gas drilling in the wake of last year's Gulf oil spill. And many in industry have complained it is taking too long for the feds to vet … Chevron CEO: US Offshore Drilling Regulator Needs More FundingNASDAQ
Government paves way to sell oil and gas leases in central Gulf next year FuelFix (blog) The new study updates an older environmental impact statement that was conducted before last year's spill. Lars Herbst, the head of the ocean energy bureau's Gulf of Mexico region, said the study was necessary because of “potential changes to the … Feds restart process of selling Gulf leasesSan Antonio Express
Government reassurance over drilling Taranaki Daily News But with deepwater exploration drilling stained by BP's catastrophic Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico more than a year ago, the announcement was hardly met with glee. In New Plymouth yesterday Environment Minister Nick …
Government Oversight Committee Demands Economic Considerations for Gulf Safety … Huffington Post (blog) In the aftermath of the explosion aboard the Deepwater Horizon, Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar twice ordered a six month moratorium on deepwater drilling in US waters. The Secretary's orders effectively banned much of the economic … The Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill: A Year OnCaribbean Media Vision Embargo may block U.S. response to Cuban oil spillSan Antonio Express BP not keeping its promisesDaily Home Online Record-Searchlight –FuelFix (blog) –UK Human Rights Blog (blog) all 49 news articles »
Federal Court Rules Government Unduly Delayed Processing Deepwater Drilling … Gulf Coast Maritime Ensco Offshore Co. and others (Ensco) sought to compel administrative action on the permit applications after the government suspended deepwater drilling in the Gulf based on the disastrous Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Among the various claims asserted …
BP Oil Spill Fuels Government Contracting TheStreet.com Exactly one year ago, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig used by BP exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, ultimately leaking some 5 billion barrels of oil into the surrounding waters, harming the ecosystem and the businesses and residents making their living off … Deepwater Horizon and the Gulf oil spill – the key questions answeredThe Guardian Deepwater plus 1 Pass better rulesPolitico A year after the oil spill, the Cat Island ecosystem struggles to recovermsnbc.com (blog) NPR –The Associated Press –Deutsche Welle all 5,086 news articles »
BP gives updates of government claims SunHerald.com BP is providing a weekly update on government claims paid in each state on the Gulf Coast. The report covers payments to coastal states for damage due to the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico … Spirit of the Gulf CoastAtlanta Intown
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