Gulf Oil Dispersants Health Problems
Have You Been Exposed to Gulf Oil Dispersants? Concerns are growing that the dispersants BP is applying to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill could be making people sick. The dispersants used by BP, called Corexit, were banned in Britain a decade ago because of their toxicity. Yet BP has been using more Corexit dispersants for this … [Read more...] about Gulf Oil Dispersants Health Problems
BP Oil Spill Moratorium Claims Lawsuit
BP Oil Spill Moratorium Claims. BP is refusing to pay oil spill moratorium claims filed by thousands of oilfied workers and oilfied services companies that are economically dependant on offshore drilling in the shallow-water Gulf of Mexico. These claimants suffered severe economic losses because of the months-long Gulf of Mexico … [Read more...] about BP Oil Spill Moratorium Claims Lawsuit
Disabled Carnival Triumph Still Floating in Gulf of Mexico
Carnival Cruise Passengers Worsening Conditions. It will not be until Thursday when a crippled Carnival Cruise Lines vessel in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to reach Mobile, Ala. Until then, according to an ABC News report, passengers are dealing with worsening conditions that are frustrating and threatening to sicken many on … [Read more...] about Disabled Carnival Triumph Still Floating in Gulf of Mexico
Thousands stranded at sea: Carnival Triumph being tugged to Ala., arrival not expected until Thursday
A Carnival Cruises cruise ship, the Carnival Triumph, is currently being towed slowly toward a port in Mobile, Ala., after a fire in the engine room on Sunday cut power to the ship and set it adrift aimlessly in the Gulf of Mexico. According to several reports gathered from incoming text messages sent by passengers stranded on the … [Read more...] about Thousands stranded at sea: Carnival Triumph being tugged to Ala., arrival not expected until Thursday
BP Oil Spill Could Have Long-Term Impacts on Wildlife
BP Oil Spill On Gulf of Mexico. A group of scientists says the long-term affects of the BP oil spill on Gulf of Mexico wildlife are not yet apparent, and that the federal government needs remain on guard for signs of collapse of species in the future. The scientists, a total of 40 from academia, government agencies and nonprofit … [Read more...] about BP Oil Spill Could Have Long-Term Impacts on Wildlife
BP Unprepared for Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
CEO Of BP Admitted That The Company Was Unprepared For Disaster. The former CEO of BP PLC has admitted the oil giant was unprepared for a disaster like the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster. In an interview with the BBC, Tony Hayward said his company’s contingency plans were inadequate and “we were making it up day to day.” The BP … [Read more...] about BP Unprepared for Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
BP Announces Restructuring to rebuild trust after oil spill
Major Revamp Due To Oil Spill Starts. In the wake of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, BP has announced a major management shake-up. Among the changes announced yesterday is the removal of Andy Inglis from his position as Head of Drilling. Much of the fault for the oil spill has fallen on BP’s drilling team. The April 20 explosion … [Read more...] about BP Announces Restructuring to rebuild trust after oil spill
Government Orders Idle Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Wells Capped
Permanently Plug Wells In The Gulf of Mexico. In the wake of the BP oil spill, the federal government has ordered oil and gas companies to permanently plug wells in the Gulf of Mexico that have been idle for more than five years, and to dismantle any unused oil platforms. Up until this point, producers often waited years … [Read more...] about Government Orders Idle Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Wells Capped
Government Caps Idle Gulf Wells
BP Permanently Plug Wells In The Gulf of Mexico. In the wake of the BP oil spill, the federal government has ordered oil and gas companies to permanently plug wells in the Gulf of Mexico that have been idle for more than five years, and to dismantle any unused oil platforms. Up until this point, producers often waited years after the … [Read more...] about Government Caps Idle Gulf Wells
September Slated for Final Kill of BP Oil Spill
BP Oil Spill In Gulf Of Mexico. It now looks like BP’s blown well in the Gulf of Mexico won’t be completely killed until September. BP engineers are conducting a series of tests in preparation for a procedure called a bottom kill to ensure the well can withstand the pressure from the operation. No oil has leaked from the well … [Read more...] about September Slated for Final Kill of BP Oil Spill
