WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010.  Chairman Boxer, Ranking Member Inhofe, and members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify about EPA’s role in responding to the BP Deepwater Horizon rig explosion. As we all know, efforts by BP to stop the oil release continue. While there is no perfect[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010.  This morning, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, chaired by U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), received a call from a senior official with British Petroleum (BP) indicating that BP has agreed to comply with a request made by Senator Boxer and Senator Bill Nelson[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010.  As the Committee with primary jurisdiction over offshore oil and gas drilling, the House Natural Resources Committee, led by Chairman Nick J. Rahall (D-WV), will hold a seven-part oversight hearing series to investigate the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and examine the future of America’s offshore[Read More…]

GULF COAST–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010.  BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico. Subsea Source Control and Containment Subsea efforts continue to focus on progressing options to stop the flow of oil from the well through interventions via[Read More…]

LOUISIANA–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010.  “Media reports related to the research work conducted aboard the R/V Pelican included information that was misleading, premature and, in some cases, inaccurate. Yesterday the independent scientists clarified three important points: 1. No definitive conclusions have been reached by this research team about the composition of the[Read More…]

GULF COAST–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010.  BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico. Subsea Source Control and Containment Subsea efforts continue to focus on progressing options to stop the flow of oil from the well through interventions via[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2010. PAST 24 HOURS Secretaries Napolitano and Salazar Seek Clarification of BP’s Redress Intentions Secretary Napolitano and Secretary Salazar sent a letter to BP CEO Tony Hayward publicly holding BP’s feet to fire. As the President said yesterday, this administration is committed to ensuring that those affected[Read More…]

HOUSTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2010.  Tony Hayward, BP Group Chief Executive, today said: “We absolutely understand and share President Obama’s sense of urgency over the length of time this complex task is taking. We want to thank the President and his administration for their ongoing engagement in this effort. “BP – working[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2010 – 12:13 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  I just finished meeting with some of my Cabinet and administration officials about the ongoing efforts to stop the BP oil spill.  And I wanted to give the American people an update on these efforts, but I[Read More…]

GULF COAST–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2010, 7 PM Update PAST 24 HOURS Secretary Salazar Announces First Steps in MMS Restructuring As the federal government continues its relentless response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill and investigates the cause of the explosion and oil spill, Secretary Salazar directed Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management[Read More…]