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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.

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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.


What type of mining causes sinkholes?

When oil is removed or leaked into the ocean, water fills in the void left by the escaping oil and sludge, it implodes upon it's self. I believe very strongly that the BP oil leak caused various changes in our Gulf of Mexico, we will probably be seeing a lot more of these sink holes appearing in the lands surrounding the Gulf. We will never really know the extent of damages caused by the BP leak, we are just starting to see the changes it has made, killing wildlife, probably mutating some, causing sinkholes to and gradually causing earthquakes along the Mississippi River from the Gulf on Up to the Great Lakes, any Ecologist reading this please give me some input and your point of views. Thank you, and may God have mercy on us and our planet.


How do you take out oil from the ground or the seabed?

Well, isn't that a happy little question! To take out oil from the ground or seabed, we use a process called drilling. It's like using a straw to suck up a milkshake, but on a much bigger scale. We have special equipment and techniques to carefully extract the oil while taking care of the environment around us. Just like painting a beautiful landscape, it's all about being gentle and mindful of the world we live in.


Who supplies oil to the UK?

BP(British Petroleum for one) ,


Does BP have ethanol?

Yes, BP does offer ethanol-blended fuels at some of its gas stations. BP sells gasoline that contains up to 10% ethanol (E10) at certain locations.

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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 long has bp been drilling for oil in the gulf of Mexico?

since 1940 for 70 years


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.


Will bp keep drilling?

BP will continue exploratory drilling, including deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, Angola, Brazil and China.


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.


Is there oil in the Gulf of Mexico?

Of course. Haven't you heard about the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico?


What gulf is the BP oil spill located in?

The Gulf of Mexico.


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.


What is the BP do?

fail to drill oil in the gulf of Mexico


What is the bp?

fail to drill oil in the Gulf of Mexico


Where is the oil leak on the Gulf of Mexico coming from?

The oil company BP had an oil spill on its rig in the gulf.


What zone of the ocean is the BP oil leak?

this oil leak is in the Gulf of Mexico