Suspension of LMRP Cap Containment Operations
This morning at approximately 0845 CDT a discharge of liquids was observed from a diverter valve on the drillship Discoverer Enterprise, which is on station at the MC252 wellsite.
BP To Donate Net Revenue From MC252 Well Leak To National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Today BP announced that it will donate the net revenue it receives from the sale of oil recovered from the MC252 spill to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF).
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response
BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico.
BP Claim Payments Exceed $100 Million; 31,000 checks issued in seven weeks
BP said today that it has paid $104 million to residents along the Gulf Coast for claims filed as a result of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. BP has issued more than 31,000 checks in the past seven weeks.
BP Emphasizes that Disagreement With Other Parties Will Not Diminish Its Promise to Clean Up the Spill and Pay Legitimate Claims
Today BP reiterated its pledge to clean up the oil and gas spill in the Gulf of Mexico and to pay all legitimate claims arising from the spill, even though another party already is disputing its responsibility for costs...
BP Establishes $20 Billion Claims Fund for Deepwater Horizon Spill and Outlines Dividend Decisions
Following a meeting with the President of the United States, the BP Board announces an agreed package of measures to meet its obligations as a responsible party arising from the Deepwater Horizon spill.
Additional Oil and Gas Containment System Begins Operation
BP announced today that oil and gas is flowing through a second containment system attached to the Deepwater Horizon rig's failed blow out preventer (BOP).
Three Gulf Research Institutions to Receive First Round of $500 Million Funding
BP today announced significant progress in its half-billion dollar pledge to the Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GRI). Three research institutions in the Gulf region will receive a total of $25 million in fast-track funding...
Temporary Shut-Down on the Discoverer Enterprise
At approximately 9:30 am CDT, a small fire was observed at the top of the derrick on the Discoverer Enterprise. The fire was quickly extinguished. The preliminary view is that the fire was caused by a lightning strike.
BP Announces Accelerated Payments of Commercial Large Loss Claims
BP today announced that it has approved initial payments toward 90% of commercial large loss claims that have been filed as a result of financial losses of the Deepwater Horizon incident and spill. Using an accelerated process BP...
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response
BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico.
BP Annouces Second Block Grant of $25 Million to the State of Florida
Today BP announced it is providing the State of Florida with an additional $25 million grant to continue implementation of the State's Area Contingency Plan.
BP Annouces Second Block Grant of $25 Million to the State of Alabama
Today BP announced it is providing the State of Alabama with an additional $25 million grant to continue implementation of the State's Area Contingency Plan.
BP Annouces Second Block Grant of $25 Million to the State of Mississippi
Today BP announced it is providing the State of Mississippi with an additional $25 million grant to continue implementation of the State's Area Contingency Plan.
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response
BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico.
BP to Donate Net Revenue From MC252 Well Leak to Protect and Rehabilitate Wildlife in Gulf States
As part of its commitment to restore the environment and habitats in the Gulf Coast region, BP today announced that it will donate the net revenue from oil recovered from the MC252 spill to create a new wildlife fund to create,...
BP Announces First Payment on Barrier Islands Project for State of Louisiana
Company to begin funding construction of six berms immediately
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response
BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico.
BP to Pay a Second Month of Loss of Income Claims
BP said today it will be sending a second advance payment during June to individuals and businesses along the Gulf Coast to compensate for the loss of income or net profit due to the cleanup of the Deepwater Horizon Incident in...
Chairman and CEO Give Assurance that BP will Meet its Obligations in Gulf Of Mexico
BP's Chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg and Group Chief Executive Tony Hayward told shareholders today that the company's response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is their top priority, along with rebuilding trust and confidence in BP...
BP Establishes $360 Million Escrow Account to Immediately Fund Approved Louisiana Barrier Islands Construction
BP today announced that is has established a $360 million escrow account to fund immediately the construction of six sections of Louisiana barrier islands approved by the U.S. government.
BP Agrees to Fund Construction of Six Sections of Louisiana Barrier Islands
BP today announced that it supports the U.S. government's decision to proceed with the construction of six sections of the Louisiana barrier islands proposal. The company will fund the estimated $360 million it will cost to...
BP Sets Out Enhancements to LMRP Containment Strategy to Keep Oil Out of Gulf
BP announced today that, after extensive consultation with National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen and other members of the Federal government, it plans to further enhance the lower marine riser package ("LMRP")...
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response
BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico. This follows an announcement on May 29 to move to the next step in the subsea operations.
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
BP started the "top kill" operations to stop the flow of oil from the MC252 well in the Gulf of Mexico at 1300 CDT on May 26, 2010.