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How do you conserve water and oil?
First step, get BP out of the oil drilling business.
Why were bp drilling for oil in the gulf of Mexico?
BP was drilling for oil in the Gulf of Mexico because the region is rich in oil reserves, making it an attractive location for oil exploration and production. The Gulf of Mexico has long been considered a major source of oil for the United States, and companies like BP seek to extract oil from this area to meet energy demands.
What is the BP oil spill?
The BP oil spill can refer to either the BP oil spill of March 2, 2006 in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. BP oil spill of April 20, 2010 in the Macondo Prospect oil field in the Gulf of Mexico, on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig.
Who was doing the drilling when the oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico?
British Petroleum employees were involved in the drilling when the oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010. The drilling was part of BP operations off the coastal United States of America. But the platform that became involved in the original, explosive event didn't belong to BP. It was being leased.
How will the BP oil spill stop leaking?
BP is drilling two relief wells. The wells are intended to intersect the blown out well. Heavy mud will be pumped down at least one of the relief well and will overcome the oil coming out. This will stop the spill. Cement will be pumped down the well so oil will never again flow out of the well.
Is BP to blame for the gulf oil spill?
The accident investigations are still ongoing. However, BP was ultimately in charge of the drilling of the well, so it bears primary responsibility. BP has never denied that they were at fault, but has also said that others, primarily the owner of the drilling rig, Transocean, also made judgment errors which contributed to the accident.
How long has bp been drilling for oil in the gulf of Mexico?
since 1940 for 70 years
What caused the BP Oil leak?
The BP oil leak in 2010 was caused by a well blowout on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig, which was due to a combination of human error, equipment failure, and a lack of proper safety measures. This resulted in a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Will bp keep drilling?
BP will continue exploratory drilling, including deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, Angola, Brazil and China.
Are you allowed to drill for oil in the Arctic Circle?
Yes, there are several oil drilling sites currently in the Artic Circle. Several belong to BP.
What is a bp oil spill in the gulf of Mexico?
The BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was from the Transocean Deepwater Horizon oil drilling rig that exploded and spilled 42,000 gallons of oil into the ocean every day. It finally ended on July 15, 2010.
Which oil company spilled the oil in the gulf of Mexico?
Primary responsibility is BP as they are the operator of the drilling operations. All decisions by Transocean are at the direction of the operator.
