Oil Drilling News

GULF OIL DISASTER

Bird's Eye View: BP Can't Hide This

http://healthygulf.org/201012031563/blog/bps-oil-drilling-disaster-in-the-gulf-of-mexico/birds-eye-view-bp-cant-hide-this

BP Is Planning to Challenge Estimates of Oil Spill

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/04/science/earth/04bp.html

Oil industry urges Congress to reverse Obama administration's drilling rollback

http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/677-e2-wire/132147-oil-industry-urges-congress-to-roll-back-obamas-drilling-rollback

"American Petroleum Institute President Jack Gerard told reporters Monday he's hopeful Interior will change its mind, but also made clear he'll lobby Congress to mandate wider development. He slammed "unelected bureaucrats" for making what he called harmful decisions.  

Asked about seeking legislation that would require expanded leasing, Gerard replied, "We will pursue whatever avenues we think are in the best interests of the American people."

Explosion of Small Bayou Perot Oil Rig Raises Big Concerns about Offshore Oil Worker Safety, Texas Maritime Attorneys Say 

http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/10/12/p667845/explosion-of-small-bayou-perot-oil-rig-raises-big-concerns-about-offsho#ixzz17Lpe6JGi

U.S. unprepared for oil spill illness claims, panel says

http://www.nola.com/news/gulf-oil-spill/index.ssf/2010/12/us_unprepared_for_oil_spill_il.html