Bp and the deepwater horizon disaster of 2010 jerome dauvergne, phd, mrsc 7162012 2. This ruling has important practical consequences, even after. Deepwater horizon ruling puts focus on prevention blank. Sep 05, 2014 federal judge rules bp primary culprit in gulf oil spill bp says it will appeal the ruling that the companys reckless conduct and gross negligence caused the largest u. Coast guardgetty images oil giant bp has suffered a legal setback in its effort to limit how much the company will pay under a 2012. On april 20, 2010, the exploratory well transocean was drilling blew out. It stars mark wahlberg, kurt russell, john malkovich, gina rodriguez, dylan obrien, and kate hudson.
Bp welcomes us court of appeal ruling on gulf of mexico oil. A court ruling in march has also meant that bp wont have to face lawsuits by energy and. With a major oil spill or other disaster, responders, decisionmakers. Deepwater horizon is a 2016 american disaster film based on the deepwater horizon explosion and oil spill in the gulf of mexico. At the center of the debate is the agency formed to enforce offshore safety after deepwater horizon, the bureau of safety and environmental enforcement, and its director. National commission on the bp deepwater horizon oil spill in their report to the president. Also known by various other descriptions, such as bp oil spill, gulf oil disaster, macondo blowout, and so on. Dhsg final reportmarch 2011 university of california, berkeley.
Bp is found grossly negligent in deepwater horizon disaster wsj. The deepwater horizon was an offshore drilling rig owned by transocean and leased to bp. Us court rules in favour of bp over settlement claims. Pdf deepwater horizon disaster and influence on offshore. Court wont reopen settled bp oil spill case updated. Jan 16, 2015 latest judges ruling on bp oil spill is key to upcoming trial a federal judge in new orleans has ruled that bp dumped 3. Oct 03, 20 rethink on how deepwater horizon compensation claims are assessed could save company billions of dollars. The emergency disconnection system meant to allow separation of the deepwater horizon from the blowout preventer at the sea floor could not be activated. Bp welcomes us court of appeal ruling on gulf of mexico oil spill payouts.
Deepwater horizon an overview sciencedirect topics. Noaa was on the scene of the deepwater horizon oil spill from the. While bps successful installation of a mechanical cap on july 15th suggests that the flow of oil by the deepwater horizon oil well may have been contained, the legislative response to the oil spill is just beginning to surge. Bp and the deepwater horizon disaster of 2010 contents 1. The larger problems behind the deepwater horizon disaster.
Federal judge rules bp primary culprit in gulf oil spill. Claims against bps drilling fluids contractor mi llc were dismissed by u. Deepwater horizon court ruling closes the gap on responder. The damage to the well was one of the results of an explosion and fire aboard bps deepwater horizon platform located off the louisiana coast. Deepwater horizon, blowout, risk analysis, offshore, accidents aftermath. Mar 17, 2016 deepwater horizon court ruling closes the gap on responder immunity. On january 25, 2019, the texas supreme court decided the latest insurance appeal arising from the explosion of the deepwater horizon drilling rig and blowout of the macondo well on april 20, 2010. Noaa was on the scene of the deepwater horizon oil spill from the earliest moments of the crisis in april 2010. In re deepwater horizon 2015 supreme court of texas. Because during managing activities and especially during risk managing, decision factor is present.
If you are included in this settlement, you could receive money if you were harmed by the oil spill in one or more of the following categories. Deepwater horizon ruling keeps policyholders on toes law360. Deepwater horizon ruling puts focus on prevention by eric martin stamford, originally appeared in the september 12, 2014 edition of tradewinds. The deepwater horizon was a semisubmersible offshore drilling rig owned by transocean and under lease to bp from march 2008 to september 20. On january 25, 2019, the texas supreme court decided the latest insurance appeal arising from the explosion of the. In re oil spill by the oil rig deepwater horizon in the gulf 10 tort liability is defined as a liability that would be imposed by law in the absence of any contract or agreement. Dhsg final reportmarch 2011 university of california. Federal judge rules bp primary culprit in gulf oil spill bp says it will appeal the ruling that the companys reckless conduct and gross negligence caused the largest u. District judge carl barbier during the trial, and judge also ruled out punitive damages against cameron international, the manufacturer of the blowout preventer on the deepwater horizon rig.
Text of ruling blocking obamas 6 month deepwater drilling moratorium in the gulf. This is the complaint and summary judgement for deepwater horizon bp gulf of mexico oil spill. District judge carl barbier said profitdriven decisions on the rig were made in conscious disregard of known risks. September 2014 bp found grossly negligent for deepwater horizon spill ultimate liability for punitive damages still to be determined in the posttrial findings of fact and conclusions of law. In its latest deepwater horizon ruling, the texas supreme court clarifies the application of a joint venture scaling provision. Apr 14, 2016 new us oil drilling regulations aim to prevent another deepwater disaster. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. In its latest deepwater horizon ruling, the texas supreme. Oct 02, 20 bp leased the deepwater horizon drilling platform from transocean to drill its macondo prospect off the louisiana coast. Deepwater horizon court ruling closes the gap on responder immunity. Deepwater horizon was an ultra deepwater, dynamically positioned, semisubmersible offshore drilling rig owned by transocean. At transocean, we are closely monitoring and following guidance provided by the world health organization who and the centers for disease control and prevention cdc to protect and keep our workers offshore and onshore healthy and safe. There was a concern by many commentators that the courts ruling in in re deepwater horizon would lead to the overinclusion of limitations in outside contracts in insurance disputes. The deepwater horizon oil rig burned on april 21, 2010.
Mark wahlberg leads an allstar cast in this unforgettably powerful film inspired by a thrilling story of reallife heroes. The hydrocarbons reaching the surface ignited engulfing the deepwater horizon in flames. Deepwater horizon oil crisis leads to congressional action. Initial impressions from deepwater horizon ruling law360. Trial courts ruling was issued on september 4, 2014 bp was grossly negligent and engaged in. Initial impressions from deepwater horizon ruling september 8, 2014, 10.
In 2009, the deepwater horizon drilled the worlds deepest oil well at a total depth of approximately 35,055 feet in the gulf of mexico. After the initial explosion and during the ensuing fire, the platform sank, causing nearly five billion barrels of oil to spill into the gulf of mexico. Two days later, the rig sank, and oil began to gush from the well. The civil and criminal proceedings stemming from the explosion of deepwater horizon and the.
New us oil drilling regulations aim to prevent another deepwater disaster. The 6 crucial errors that led to the deepwater horizon explosion. Deepwater horizon was an ultradeepwater, dynamically positioned, semisubmersible offshore drilling rig owned by transocean. Selected issues for congress congressional research service 1 introduction on april 20, 2010, the deepwater horizon oil drilling rigunder contract to bp, the leaseholder of the tract approximately 50 miles offshore of louisianawas nearing completion of a deepwater oil well when an explosion occurred.
Latest judges ruling on bp oil spill is key to upcoming trial. Bp plc was grossly negligent in the 2010 deepwater horizon disaster, a federal judge ruled, handing down a decision that could cost the. That was the problem on deepwater horizon the federal commission that studied the accident and the federal judge who oversaw myriad lawsuits put the blame on bp for poor management. Peter berg directed it from a screenplay by matthew michael carnahan and matthew sand. Deepwater horizon is an intense and involving story, but its biggest flaw is perhaps being too steadfast in its mission. The deepwater horizon oil spill is also referred to as the bp oil spill, since bp. In situ burn in the gulf of mexico during the deepwater horizon oil spill.
The judge also held that transocean was not a responsible party under the act because it was the owner of the deepwater horizon oil rig, not the well. The 6 crucial errors that led to the deepwater horizon explosion its beyond wellknown by now that crucial mistakes and shoddy costcutting measures were instrumental in bringing about the. Learn from deepwater horizon experts like joel achenbach and scribd. In its latest deepwater horizon ruling the texas supreme. For the one hundred and twentysix people aboard the deepwater horizon offshore oil rig, april 20, 2010, began like any normal day. Home sectors consumer a mustknow guide to bp and the recent deepwater horizon ruling. Rethink on how deepwater horizon compensation claims are assessed could save company billions of dollars. Two and a half years ago the deepwater horizon oil rig spewed. Diver explorer query tool, which allows users to search, filter, and download data.
Fire boats battle flames from the deepwater horizon oil rig in the gulf of. Complaint for deepwater horizon bp gulf of mexico oil spill pdf 27 pp, 260 k deepwater ruling liability pdf 24 pp, 160 k. A mustknow guide to bp and the recent deepwater horizon ruling. Sep 16, 2014 deepwater horizon ruling puts focus on prevention by eric martin stamford, originally appeared in the september 12, 2014 edition of tradewinds. Sep 30, 2016 deepwater horizon is an intense and involving story, but its biggest flaw is perhaps being too steadfast in its mission. Professionalismbps response to the deepwater horizon spill. In deepwater horizon i, this court set aside the matching policy.
Bps decision to use only six centralizers in finishing the macondo well, rather than the twentyone centralizers. Bp plc adr bp shares slammed on ruling of gross negligence in gulf oil spill published on september 4, 2014 at 1. This ruling constitutes a new episode in the litigations following the. The resulting oil spill has been called the worst environmental disaster in u. Kirkland and covington act for bp as oil giant challenges. Supreme court rejects bps challenge to gulf oil spill.
Sep 08, 2014 initial impressions from deepwater horizon ruling september 8, 2014, 10. New us oil drilling regulations aim to prevent another. Oct 03, 20 news world americas deepwater horizon spill. On april 20, 2010, the rig exploded killing eleven. Seafood compensation program, individual economic loss, individual periodic vendor or festival vendor.
A mustknow guide to bp and the recent deepwater horizon. A little over nine years ago, a fire at the drilling rig deepwater horizon. Our scientists used data from satellites, aircraft, ships, buoys, and gliders to collect and provide missioncritical information to guide the emergency response to the spill, as well as the longterm assessment and restoration of the gulf coast. Deepwater horizon on april 4, 2016, a federal court in new orleans entered a consent decree resolving civil claims against bp arising from the april 20, 2010 macondo well blowout and the massive oil spill that followed in the gulf of mexico. Deepwater horizon oil spill coastal protection and. The deepwater horizon disaster is an example of what is now termed a normal accident, revealing structural flaws in our approach to risk analysis. Latest judges ruling on bp oil spill is key to upcoming trial a federal judge in new orleans has ruled that bp dumped 3. A federal judge, ruling on the clean water act suit in september 2014, found that bp was. Bps deepwater horizon oil well, located 5,000 feet below the oceans surface, leaked 5 million barrels 205.
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