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Rain From Gulf Storm Expected to Cause Flooding – New York Times
ABC News Rain From Gulf Storm Expected to Cause FloodingNew York TimesNEW ORLEANS — A slow-moving and soggy storm that has been dawdling in the Gulf of Mexico for days is expected to come ashore this weekend, bringing rainfall so heavy that officials say excessive flooding is all but inevitable in …Six years after... »
Gulf coast likely to see tropical storm soon – msnbc.com
Globe and Mail Gulf coast likely to see tropical storm soonmsnbc.comMIAMI — A low-pressure system pushing northwest through the Gulf of Mexico has a strong chance of becoming a tropical storm in the next two days and threatening US states on northern coast of the gulf, the National Hurricane Center said Thursday. …As hurricane... »
Scientists: Gulf health nearly at pre-spill level – The Associated Press
Reuters Scientists: Gulf health nearly at pre-spill levelThe Associated PressBAY JIMMY, La. (AP) — Scientists judge the overall health of the Gulf of Mexico as nearly back to normal one year after the BP oil spill, but with glaring blemishes that restrain their optimism about nature's resiliency, an Associated Press survey of …Push to... »
BP’s Gulf of Mexico drilling could resume in July – MarketWatch
The Guardian BP's Gulf of Mexico drilling could resume in JulyMarketWatchBy Kim Hjelmgaard, MarketWatch LONDON (MarketWatch) — BP PLC could be just a few months away from resuming drilling for oil in the Gulf of Mexico after reportedly asking to strike a deal with US regulators less than a year following the Deepwater …Transocean... »
Halliburton shares tumble on spill report – MarketWatch
The Guardian Halliburton shares tumble on spill reportMarketWatchNEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Halliburton Co. shares slumped nearly 15% Thursday after the presidential commission investigating BP PLC's blowout in the Gulf of Mexico said the oil-services company may share some of the blame for …Inquiry Puts Halliburton in a Familiar Hot SeatNew York TimesCement at BP... »
Spill panel presses BP on response plan – Washington Post
Los Angeles Times Spill panel presses BP on response planWashington PostThe two chairmen of the president's Oil Spill Commission, which is conducting an inquiry into the April 20 Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, expressed skepticism Monday about claims from BP and government officials …Even end of moratorium won't hasten drillingHouston ChronicleObama... »
BP leak just a bump in road for oil industry – Financial Times
The Hindu BP leak just a bump in road for oil industryFinancial TimesFor the people of the Gulf of Mexico region, the Deepwater Horizon disaster has been a nightmare of polluted coastlines and threatened livelihoods. For BP, the crisis has been shattering, putting the future of the company in …BP well in Gulf of... »
BP well in Gulf of Mexico declared dead – MarketWatch
Reuters BP well in Gulf of Mexico declared deadMarketWatchLOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Five months after it started spewing oil into the Gulf of Mexico, BP PLC's rogue Macondo oil well located a mile below the surface officially was declared dead Sunday. Retired Coast Guard Admiral. …BP's Well Declared `Effectively Dead' After Causing Biggest Offshore... »
‘Bottom kill’ complete, engineers test gulf well – Washington Post
CBC.ca 'Bottom kill' complete, engineers test gulf wellWashington PostAP Engineers were conducting tests Saturday on the cement injected into the bottom of BP's blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico, and an official declaration that the well has been permanently plugged was expected sometime Sunday, …With Gulf well almost dead, what lies ahead?CNNBP's blown-out... »
Drillers’ Gulf of Mexico outlook in regulatory fog – Reuters
Reuters Drillers' Gulf of Mexico outlook in regulatory fogReutersSAN FRANCISCO, Sept 15 (Reuters) – A drilling rebound in the Gulf of Mexico next year is vital to replace declining production there, but it will be done at higher cost and with greater regulatory uncertainty, executives said on …Hayward admits 'lack of rigour' in Gulf... »