Whistleblower: BP Risks More Massive Catastrophes in Gulf
Friday 30 April 2010
by: Jason Leopold, t r u t h o u t | Report
A former contractor who worked for BP claims the oil conglomerate broke federal laws and violated its own internal procedures by failing to maintain crucial safety and engineering documents related to one of the firms other deepwater production projects in the Gulf of Mexico, according to internal emails and other documents obtained by Truthout.
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Wait a minute- are you really suggesting that Big Oil LIES? That they cut corners to protect profits? That they didn't fully disclose the truth, marginalized regulators and told tall tall tales to Congress? Really? I find this difficult to believe. Then again, we're talking about the same company that was responsible for and failed to take responsibility for the Exxon Valdez-and hasn't paid a dime even 19 years later in damages, fines or reparations.
What I love is the completely reactionary actions that have been taken which are always prefaced with "Now remember, they don't know if this will work…." or "This has never been tried before…" or "They weren't ready for anything like this…" Really? You never thought that one of these offshore platforms might break or in this case (explode)? Did you think the oil was going to just stop flowing. Seriously?
Tim what are you talking about?BP isn't Exxon.Drilling in Gulf 4000 wells blowouts 18.Also a drilling rig isn't the same as production platform but I bet you knew that.Arm chair driller.
The name on the side of the ship was Exxon. The operation was all BP. You're right, a drilling rig isn't the same as a production platform. While hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil pour uncontrolled into the Gulf and make it to the shore, we're splitting hairs over what the equipment is.
Since BP was so well prepared, the Navy is now laying out collection booms. BP didn't have an emergency contingency plan for the spill, but they did have one for lawsuits resulting from a spill. That's why they sent an army of lawyers into the area to get fishermen to sign confidentiality agreements and limiting them to the amount of damages they could claim. Isn't that like the insurance company getting you to sign the claim while the house is still on fire? Let's see what the damage is, first, then we'll be happy to send the bill to BP.
Drill Right or not at all. Use your real name or shut up.
Big Oil will be most happy to use the crooked Texas Courts! It's the cheapest way out of the pickle. Just pass a few of those "white envelopes" and the deed is done! Works all the time.