U.S. Cites BP Five More Times for Gulf Spill Fox Business The US offshore drilling safety agency on Wednesday issued five more citations against BP for its oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico last year. The new citations come on top of seven "incidents of noncompliance" that the Bureau of Safety and Environmental … BP cited for additional oil spill offensesNOLA.com US cites BP 5 more times for Gulf spillReuters UK BP cited for 5 more alleged violations related to blown-out well that led to …Washington Post (blog) The Associated Press all 77 news articles »
U.S. to seek more fines in Gulf oil spill Houma Courier WASHINGTON – The federal government will seek new penalties against BP, Transocean and Halliburton for alleged safety and environmental violations in connection with the 2010 Gulf oil spill, an Obama administration official said Monday. … Michael Bromwich says his oil industry savvy 'could fit in a thimble' when he …NOLA.com BP faces more penalties over Gulf disasterBayoubuzz Companies will face new spill allegationsHouston Chronicle Forbes –Upstream Online –Huffington Post all 224 news articles »
Transocean Can't Blame U.S. for Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill, Judge Rules Bloomberg Transocean Ltd. (RIG) can't blame the US government for partial fault in the 2010 blowout of BP Plc (BP/)'s Macondo Well in the Gulf of Mexico and subsequent oil spill, a judge said. Transocean filed a claim against the US in February, contending the … Judge Says Transocean Can't Sue U.S. Government Over Gulf Spill (RIG)Financial News Network Online Judge Rules Twice Against BP Regarding Gulf Oil SpillBayoubuzz Why the Gulf Still Needs YouCare2.com 1888 Press Release (press release) all 12 news articles »
Post-spill U.S. oil, gas auction scheduled UPI.com 14, the US government said. Washington in October 2010 lifted a moratorium on drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. The ban was enacted after an explosion at a BP oil rig in April 2010 killed 11 rig workers and led to a massive oil spill. … RIDM 2011: Film on Gulf Oil Spill is clumsy and disappointingMontreal Gazette (blog) Gulf of Mexico Oil &Gas Lease Sale AnnouncedMarineLink First Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Lease Sale Approved Since BP Explosion, SpillCenter for Biological Diversity (press release) Sarasota Herald-Tribune –Houston Chronicle (blog) –MiamiHerald.com all 474 news articles »
U.S. to impose sanctions on BP, Gulf spill contractors Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The US offshore drilling regulator on Wednesday formally issued sanctions against BP and the major contractors involved in the 2010 explosion on the Deepwater Horizon rig that killed 11 workers and spewed more … Transocean says there's no sign of new oil leak at Deepwater Horizon disaster siteWashington Post Transocean Sued by US Agency Over Gulf-Rig Blast SubpoenasBusinessWeek US Acts to Fine BP and Top Contractors for Gulf Oil SpillNew York Times Wall Street Journal (blog) –Houston Chronicle all 784 news articles »
U.S. to hold first Gulf lease sale since Deepwater Horizon spill CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — The US government said on Friday it would hold its first oil and natural gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico since the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill last year. The proposed sale, scheduled for mid-December in … Oil and gas lease sale in Gulf of Mexico would be first since Deepwater…Washington Post US to Offer Oil Leases in the GulfNew York Times Gulf of Mexico oil lease sales resumeFinancial Times AFP –USA Today (blog) –MarineLink all 1,126 news articles »
Deepwater Horizon Study Offers New Insight U.S. News & World Report (ISNS)—Two months after the deadly explosion of the Deepwater Horizon drilling platform in April 2010, a scientific team had a unique opportunity to gain some knowledge from the disaster. Working from a ship directly … Scientists analyze and explain the chemical makeup of Gulf plumePhysOrg.com Where did the Gulf's spilt oil and gas go?New Scientist
Sierra Club Can't Join U.S. Lawsuit Seeking BP Spill Damages, Judge Says Bloomberg More than 4.1 million barrels of crude oil gushed from a subsea well off the Louisiana coast, after the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded and sank in April of last year. BP, as owner of the offshore lease, is legally responsible for civil fines … BP control of Gulf cleanup money interfering with scientific integrity of …Climate Science Watch Gov. Robert Bentley's legal adviser gives Congress an upbeat assessment of oil …al.com (blog) BP / Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Recovery Efforts in Mississippi Receive Boost …MMD Newswire (press release) The Hill (blog) –The Republic all 164 news articles »
Senate Democrats: OK for Cuba to drill in Gulf but not U.S. Examiner.com It also would require lease sales off the coasts of Alaska and Virginia that the Interior Department had canceled following last year's oil spill. In addition, it would require the Interior Department to approve or deny offshore drilling permit … Senate blocks GOP bid to speed offshore drillingPalm Beach Post Senate blocks bill repealing B in oil tax breaksBusinessWeek
BHP deepwater exploration plan OKed for U.S. gulf MarketWatch The US government had instituted a six-month ban on deep-water drilling after the explosion of Transocean Ltd.'s (NYSE:RIG) Deepwater Horizon, which was being leased by BP PLC (BP, BP.LN), killing 11 and unleashing the largest offshore oil spill in US … US approves BHP's deep-water Gulf of Mexico exploration planThe Australian BOEMRE announces the approval of an Initial Exploration PlanKATC Lafayette News BHP given green light to drill in Gulf of MexicoSydney Morning Herald Finance News Network all 17 news articles »
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