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Commander Thad Allen Delays BP’s Relief Well Efforts

August 15, 2010

All efforts to permanently “plug the hole” in the Gulf have been stopped by BP. No new drilling, no bottom-kill procedure, nothing until a complete appraisal of complications have been brought to the table. Leader in the Gulf crisis, Commander Allen has stated to the press, “The risk right now is the 1,000 barrels, and [...]

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OSHA Levies BP Oil Largest Penalty For Texas City Explosion

August 13, 2010
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In 2005, A major explosion took place at BP Oils Texas City plant, just 40 miles Southeast of Houston. After years of red tape BP has agreed to pay a record penalty of $50.6 million in fines for OSHA work safely violations. Even know this fine does not even skim the surface of the dollars [...]

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