Hurricane Katrina was one of the deadliest and costliest hurricanes in US history, killing over 1,800 people and causing $108 billion in damage. Forming in late August 2005, Katrina devastated areas along the northern Gulf Coast like New Orleans through powerful winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surge. The hurricane displaced many residents, destroyed homes and infrastructure, and caused widespread environmental damage through coastal erosion and oil spills. The federal, state, and local disaster response to Katrina was massive but also revealed issues with emergency preparedness and coordination.
On 20 April 2010, the semi-submersible exploratory offshore drilling rig Deepwater Horizon exploded after a blowout; it sank two days later, killing 11 people. This blowout in the Macondo Prospect field in the Gulf of Mexico resulted in a partially capped oil well one mile below the surface of the water. Experts estimate the gusher to be flowing at 35,000 to 60,000 barrels per day (5,600 to 9,500 m3/d) of oil.
Exxon Valdez Crisis Communication Analysis Project finLJames Nichols
This document analyzes Exxon's crisis communication response to the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska. It uses Fink's four stage crisis model to evaluate Exxon's actions. The prodromal phase included prior large oil spills that should have served as warning signs. Exxon's emergency response plans had shortcomings, as the remoteness of the site hampered rapid response. The document examines key publics, decision theory, and actions taken in the prodromal and acute phases of the crisis.
Globalization has led to increased environmental impacts from oil demand and extraction. Ocean shipping and oil spills from tanker accidents have damaged coastal and marine environments. The Castillo de Bellver spill in 1983 released 50-60,000 tonnes of oil off South Africa, though winds dispersed the spill and environmental effects were minimal. The 1989 Exxon Valdez spill in Alaska released 11 million gallons of oil, fouling over 1,000 miles of coastline and killing hundreds of thousands of animals. Long-term effects from buried oil remain. In the Niger Delta, Shell has admitted to over 550 spills in 2014 alone, compared to an average of just 10 spills per year across Europe. The human costs of pollution in the
Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill (B. P. Oil Spill)Syed Ali Roshan
This presentation contains information about the massive tragedy that took place near the Gulf of Mexico, which took the lives of 11 crew members.
Let me know in the comments if you want me to upload a video of myself presenting this presentation.
The Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico 1,500 meters below the surface and 66 km off the coast of Louisiana, killing 11 workers. Over the next 36 hours, the rig burned and eventually sank, leaving a damaged wellhead that was leaking oil into the Gulf. For months, oil gushed from the wellhead at an estimated rate of up to 40,000 barrels per day, spreading across 1,500 square km of the Gulf and reaching the coasts of Louisiana, Florida, and elsewhere in the Gulf region due to ocean currents. The well was finally capped on July 15, over 80 days after the initial explosion.
The document summarizes information about the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. It provides background on the location and stakeholders involved. It then describes the causes of the spill, including failures in safety systems and issues with cementing and pressure testing. It discusses impacts on fisheries, marine species, seabirds, invertebrates, corals and ecosystems. Finally, it outlines remedial measures taken, including containment booms, dispersants, controlled burns, and skimming operations.
Hurricane Katrina was one of the deadliest and costliest hurricanes in US history, killing over 1,800 people and causing $108 billion in damage. Forming in late August 2005, Katrina devastated areas along the northern Gulf Coast like New Orleans through powerful winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surge. The hurricane displaced many residents, destroyed homes and infrastructure, and caused widespread environmental damage through coastal erosion and oil spills. The federal, state, and local disaster response to Katrina was massive but also revealed issues with emergency preparedness and coordination.
On 20 April 2010, the semi-submersible exploratory offshore drilling rig Deepwater Horizon exploded after a blowout; it sank two days later, killing 11 people. This blowout in the Macondo Prospect field in the Gulf of Mexico resulted in a partially capped oil well one mile below the surface of the water. Experts estimate the gusher to be flowing at 35,000 to 60,000 barrels per day (5,600 to 9,500 m3/d) of oil.
Exxon Valdez Crisis Communication Analysis Project finLJames Nichols
This document analyzes Exxon's crisis communication response to the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska. It uses Fink's four stage crisis model to evaluate Exxon's actions. The prodromal phase included prior large oil spills that should have served as warning signs. Exxon's emergency response plans had shortcomings, as the remoteness of the site hampered rapid response. The document examines key publics, decision theory, and actions taken in the prodromal and acute phases of the crisis.
Globalization has led to increased environmental impacts from oil demand and extraction. Ocean shipping and oil spills from tanker accidents have damaged coastal and marine environments. The Castillo de Bellver spill in 1983 released 50-60,000 tonnes of oil off South Africa, though winds dispersed the spill and environmental effects were minimal. The 1989 Exxon Valdez spill in Alaska released 11 million gallons of oil, fouling over 1,000 miles of coastline and killing hundreds of thousands of animals. Long-term effects from buried oil remain. In the Niger Delta, Shell has admitted to over 550 spills in 2014 alone, compared to an average of just 10 spills per year across Europe. The human costs of pollution in the
Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill (B. P. Oil Spill)Syed Ali Roshan
This presentation contains information about the massive tragedy that took place near the Gulf of Mexico, which took the lives of 11 crew members.
Let me know in the comments if you want me to upload a video of myself presenting this presentation.
The Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico 1,500 meters below the surface and 66 km off the coast of Louisiana, killing 11 workers. Over the next 36 hours, the rig burned and eventually sank, leaving a damaged wellhead that was leaking oil into the Gulf. For months, oil gushed from the wellhead at an estimated rate of up to 40,000 barrels per day, spreading across 1,500 square km of the Gulf and reaching the coasts of Louisiana, Florida, and elsewhere in the Gulf region due to ocean currents. The well was finally capped on July 15, over 80 days after the initial explosion.
The document summarizes information about the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. It provides background on the location and stakeholders involved. It then describes the causes of the spill, including failures in safety systems and issues with cementing and pressure testing. It discusses impacts on fisheries, marine species, seabirds, invertebrates, corals and ecosystems. Finally, it outlines remedial measures taken, including containment booms, dispersants, controlled burns, and skimming operations.
The Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 was one of the worst ecological disasters in history. The oil tanker struck a reef in Alaska's Prince William Sound, spilling nearly 42 million gallons of crude oil. The spill killed thousands of sea otters, birds, and other wildlife and devastated the local fishing industry. Over 25 years later, oil remained on some beaches, demonstrating the long-term damage to the ecosystem. The spill highlights the need for stringent safety measures and environmental protections to prevent such technological disasters.
The Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 released 11 million gallons of oil into Alaska's Prince William Sound. It was caused by improper navigation and possible alcohol impairment of the vessel's captain. Cleanup efforts included controlled burns, booms, skimmers, and dispersants. The spill caused extensive ecological damage, killing an estimated 250,000 seabirds, 2,800 sea otters, and other wildlife. It also had major economic impacts through lost tourism and fishing. Exxon was found liable for $5 billion in punitive damages in litigation over the spill. The spill highlighted the need for improved oil spill prevention, response, and regulations.
The document summarizes the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster that occurred in 2010. It describes how the Deepwater Horizon oil rig was drilling the Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico when an explosion killed 11 crew members and led to the largest marine oil spill in history. The summary identifies several key failures that contributed to the disaster, including a lost circulation event during drilling, the decision to use a long string casing instead of a liner, installing only 6 centralizers instead of the recommended 21, and not fully circulating drilling mud prior to the cementing process. The document concludes by discussing the aftermath of the spill and recommendations to prevent future disasters.
This National Wildlife Federation report details how 14 Gulf wildlife species are faring in the wake of BP's 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster in the Gulf. Since the tragedy, NWF has closely monitored the harm done to wildlife and important habitats in the Gulf and along the coast. Though the full impacts of the oil spill remain unknown, this summarizes what we know so far, and what restoration still needs to be done. http://www.nwf.org/fouryearslater
This document discusses the impacts of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill on various wildlife species in the Gulf of Mexico. It notes that bottlenose dolphins examined near oiled areas were found to be severely ill, and over 650 dolphins have stranded in the spill area, more than four times the historical average. Atlantic bluefin tuna breeding was also impacted during its April-May season when the spill occurred. The document expresses concerns about long-term health impacts to dolphins and other species from oil exposure and contamination of coastal wetlands critical for juvenile wildlife. It calls for restoration of wetlands and enforcement of laws to aid recovery of affected species.
The Exxon Valdez oil tanker ran aground on Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska on March 24, 1989, spilling nearly 42 million liters of crude oil. The spill contaminated over 1,300 miles of shoreline and killed thousands of sea otters, birds, and other wildlife. It was one of the largest oil spills in U.S. history and caused widespread environmental and economic damage to the region. The spill highlighted the need for improved oil tanker safety regulations and oil spill response plans.
The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred in 1989 when an oil tanker struck a reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska, spilling approximately 11 million gallons of crude oil. Nearly 20 years later, scientists found the effects were still lasting far longer than expected, with some Arctic shoreline habitats estimated to take up to 30 years to recover. While Exxon Mobil denied long-term ecological impacts, other studies concluded the contamination could produce chronic low-level exposure and decrease the wilderness character of the affected areas.
The 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill resulted from an explosion on an offshore drilling rig that killed 11 workers. The ruptured well spilled millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf over months, threatening wildlife.
Clean Water Act, Oil Spills Comparison AnimatedAfonte4
The document discusses the implications of major oil spills like the Exxon Valdez and BP Deepwater Horizon for water regulation and recommendations for future countermeasures. It summarizes the evolution of federal water pollution control laws since the Industrial Revolution including the Clean Water Act. It then analyzes the differences between the Exxon Valdez and BP spills and their lingering environmental impacts. Finally, it recommends technological and regulatory countermeasures like improved blowout preventers and showing adequate financial responsibility for oil producers.
Deepwater horizon oil spill | Gulf of mexico oil spill | The BP oil spillGaurav Singh Rajput
The document summarizes the Deepwater Horizon oil spill which occurred in 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico. It provides background on the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling rig, describes how an explosion killed 11 workers and ignited a fire on the rig, and details the consequences of the sinking rig including the massive oil spill it caused and environmental damage. It also discusses attempts to stop the leak, the casualties and rescue efforts, and investigations into the cause of the initial explosion.
Philippe kunz – global operation – george kastner emba london - dickens cohort, This case try to explain the miss-function and give some theoretical advice
Risk Management Plan - Deepwater Oil Rig DeploymentDeborah Obasogie
This document presents a risk management plan for deploying a deepwater oil rig. It identifies sources of construction project risk and systems to address risk, including technology, people, and management planning processes. A catastrophic failure fault tree depicts risks associated with the BP oil spill that killed 11 workers. Two smaller risk fault trees analyze well integrity failure and well control failure. The plan discusses risk identification, responsibilities, assessment, response, mitigation, contingency planning, and tracking/reporting processes. It aims to decrease probability and impact of risks through analysis and preparedness.
The BP oil spill occurred in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010 when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig experienced a blowout and explosion. The blowout preventers failed to activate to control the oil and gas surge from the well. Over 1 million pounds of black carbon pollution was released into the atmosphere from controlled burns of the spilled oil. The spill had devastating impacts on the Gulf's biosphere that may last for decades by changing the ability of the hydrosphere to support some forms of life. BP's response was criticized for not acting quickly enough to contain the spill and limit environmental damage, though they did provide some compensation to affected residents and businesses.
The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred on March 24, 1989 in Prince William Sound, Alaska. An Exxon Valdez oil tanker bound for Long Beach, California hit Bligh Reef and spilled over 40 million liters of crude oil, devastating local ecosystems and wildlife. It remains one of the most destructive human-caused environmental disasters in history. The Gulf of Mexico oil spill began with an explosion on an offshore drilling rig on April 20, 2010, spilling millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf over months and surpassing the Exxon Valdez spill in scope.
Oil spill program black rev3 06 29-2010 md_kleinMichael Klein
The document summarizes the BP oil spill that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. It describes how there was an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig that killed 11 workers, causing the rig to sink and the oil well to start leaking crude oil uncontrollably. Efforts over several months to contain the spill, including using booms, dispersants, burning the oil, and various capping methods, had mixed success in reducing the flow of oil estimated at 35,000 to 60,000 barrels per day. The document also discusses the complex Gulf of Mexico currents that helped spread the oil slick and potential environmental impacts.
The document summarizes two major oil spills: the Exxon Valdez spill of 1989 and the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The Exxon Valdez spill released over 10 million gallons of crude oil into Prince William Sound, Alaska, killing hundreds of thousands of seabirds, sea otters, and other wildlife. Decades later the area has only partially recovered. The Deepwater Horizon spill resulted from an oil rig explosion off the Gulf Coast that killed 11 workers. It released an even larger amount of oil and also threatened hundreds of species, coastal wetlands, and fisheries in the Gulf region.
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill severely impacted fishing industries in the Gulf of Mexico, with the menhaden fishery experiencing a third reduction and shrimp catches falling by 70%. Tourism along the Gulf coast sharply declined by 21-28% in some areas. The spill threatened endangered species through oil slicks, tar balls, and underwater oil plumes disrupting deep sea ecosystems. The full environmental damage may take decades to understand. BP was required to pay $75 million initially for response and restoration due to the spill.
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: A Study of Behavioural Decision MakingJerome Dauvergne
This report analyses the genesis of the Deepwater Horizon disaster from a behavioural decision making perspective. In order to write this original paper I borrowed from the investigative work of the environmental journalist Abrahm Lustgarten, and from concepts developed by behavioural finance and emotional finance academics such as the Canadian Hersh Shefrin, the American John Nofsinger, and the Britons Richard Taffler and David Tuckett.
I hope you'll enjoy the read!
An oil spill is the releasing of liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment through human activity, polluting both marine and coastal waters from tankers, rigs, and wells. Oil spills have negative effects like destroying habitats, causing air and water pollution, and harming wildlife through inhalation or contact with their feathers or skin. Some of the largest oil spills in history included the Torrey Canyon, Sea Star, Odyssey, and M/T Haven spills, totaling over 150 million gallons spilled. Methods to remedy oil spills include using booms, skimmers, pads, spreading chemicals, adding bacteria, and manual labor with shovels.
The document summarizes major oil spills that have occurred in the Gulf of Mexico, including the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill, the 1979 Ixtoc-1 spill, and the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill. It notes that the Deepwater Horizon spill released an estimated 5.5 million barrels of oil and impacted over 500 miles of shoreline. The Gulf of Mexico provides 12% of US oil and 25% of US natural gas production. It also supports major fisheries and coastal wetlands vital for fish and wildlife. The long term impacts of the Deepwater Horizon spill remain unknown.
Effect of Hydrocarbons extraction on flora faunasatyamYadav50
1. The 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill in California released an estimated 3 million gallons of crude oil into the ocean, creating a 35-mile oil slick along the coastline that killed thousands of birds, fish, and sea mammals.
2. The spill drew intense media coverage and turned public opinion strongly against offshore drilling in California. It led to significant new conservation efforts in the state.
3. While some marine life like fish populations recovered, the spill had immediate environmental effects including the death of at least 3,686 birds and some sea lions and elephant seals. Intertidal organisms like barnacles suffered 80-90% mortality in some areas.
The document discusses two case studies of environmental disasters - the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and the Gulf Oil Spill. It provides details on the causes and impacts of each disaster, as well as the campaigns that arose in response. The Bhopal Gas Tragedy in 1984 exposed thousands in India to toxic gases, killing many. It spurred campaigns to increase awareness and support victims. The 2010 Gulf Oil Spill damaged wildlife for years after the spill through oil and dispersants. Campaigns helped clean up beaches and study the spill's long-term effects. Both disasters showed the need for greater precautions, response efforts, and public participation in environmental protection.
The Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 was one of the worst ecological disasters in history. The oil tanker struck a reef in Alaska's Prince William Sound, spilling nearly 42 million gallons of crude oil. The spill killed thousands of sea otters, birds, and other wildlife and devastated the local fishing industry. Over 25 years later, oil remained on some beaches, demonstrating the long-term damage to the ecosystem. The spill highlights the need for stringent safety measures and environmental protections to prevent such technological disasters.
The Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 released 11 million gallons of oil into Alaska's Prince William Sound. It was caused by improper navigation and possible alcohol impairment of the vessel's captain. Cleanup efforts included controlled burns, booms, skimmers, and dispersants. The spill caused extensive ecological damage, killing an estimated 250,000 seabirds, 2,800 sea otters, and other wildlife. It also had major economic impacts through lost tourism and fishing. Exxon was found liable for $5 billion in punitive damages in litigation over the spill. The spill highlighted the need for improved oil spill prevention, response, and regulations.
The document summarizes the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster that occurred in 2010. It describes how the Deepwater Horizon oil rig was drilling the Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico when an explosion killed 11 crew members and led to the largest marine oil spill in history. The summary identifies several key failures that contributed to the disaster, including a lost circulation event during drilling, the decision to use a long string casing instead of a liner, installing only 6 centralizers instead of the recommended 21, and not fully circulating drilling mud prior to the cementing process. The document concludes by discussing the aftermath of the spill and recommendations to prevent future disasters.
This National Wildlife Federation report details how 14 Gulf wildlife species are faring in the wake of BP's 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster in the Gulf. Since the tragedy, NWF has closely monitored the harm done to wildlife and important habitats in the Gulf and along the coast. Though the full impacts of the oil spill remain unknown, this summarizes what we know so far, and what restoration still needs to be done. http://www.nwf.org/fouryearslater
This document discusses the impacts of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill on various wildlife species in the Gulf of Mexico. It notes that bottlenose dolphins examined near oiled areas were found to be severely ill, and over 650 dolphins have stranded in the spill area, more than four times the historical average. Atlantic bluefin tuna breeding was also impacted during its April-May season when the spill occurred. The document expresses concerns about long-term health impacts to dolphins and other species from oil exposure and contamination of coastal wetlands critical for juvenile wildlife. It calls for restoration of wetlands and enforcement of laws to aid recovery of affected species.
The Exxon Valdez oil tanker ran aground on Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska on March 24, 1989, spilling nearly 42 million liters of crude oil. The spill contaminated over 1,300 miles of shoreline and killed thousands of sea otters, birds, and other wildlife. It was one of the largest oil spills in U.S. history and caused widespread environmental and economic damage to the region. The spill highlighted the need for improved oil tanker safety regulations and oil spill response plans.
The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred in 1989 when an oil tanker struck a reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska, spilling approximately 11 million gallons of crude oil. Nearly 20 years later, scientists found the effects were still lasting far longer than expected, with some Arctic shoreline habitats estimated to take up to 30 years to recover. While Exxon Mobil denied long-term ecological impacts, other studies concluded the contamination could produce chronic low-level exposure and decrease the wilderness character of the affected areas.
The 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill resulted from an explosion on an offshore drilling rig that killed 11 workers. The ruptured well spilled millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf over months, threatening wildlife.
Clean Water Act, Oil Spills Comparison AnimatedAfonte4
The document discusses the implications of major oil spills like the Exxon Valdez and BP Deepwater Horizon for water regulation and recommendations for future countermeasures. It summarizes the evolution of federal water pollution control laws since the Industrial Revolution including the Clean Water Act. It then analyzes the differences between the Exxon Valdez and BP spills and their lingering environmental impacts. Finally, it recommends technological and regulatory countermeasures like improved blowout preventers and showing adequate financial responsibility for oil producers.
Deepwater horizon oil spill | Gulf of mexico oil spill | The BP oil spillGaurav Singh Rajput
The document summarizes the Deepwater Horizon oil spill which occurred in 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico. It provides background on the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling rig, describes how an explosion killed 11 workers and ignited a fire on the rig, and details the consequences of the sinking rig including the massive oil spill it caused and environmental damage. It also discusses attempts to stop the leak, the casualties and rescue efforts, and investigations into the cause of the initial explosion.
Philippe kunz – global operation – george kastner emba london - dickens cohort, This case try to explain the miss-function and give some theoretical advice
Risk Management Plan - Deepwater Oil Rig DeploymentDeborah Obasogie
This document presents a risk management plan for deploying a deepwater oil rig. It identifies sources of construction project risk and systems to address risk, including technology, people, and management planning processes. A catastrophic failure fault tree depicts risks associated with the BP oil spill that killed 11 workers. Two smaller risk fault trees analyze well integrity failure and well control failure. The plan discusses risk identification, responsibilities, assessment, response, mitigation, contingency planning, and tracking/reporting processes. It aims to decrease probability and impact of risks through analysis and preparedness.
The BP oil spill occurred in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010 when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig experienced a blowout and explosion. The blowout preventers failed to activate to control the oil and gas surge from the well. Over 1 million pounds of black carbon pollution was released into the atmosphere from controlled burns of the spilled oil. The spill had devastating impacts on the Gulf's biosphere that may last for decades by changing the ability of the hydrosphere to support some forms of life. BP's response was criticized for not acting quickly enough to contain the spill and limit environmental damage, though they did provide some compensation to affected residents and businesses.
The Exxon Valdez oil spill occurred on March 24, 1989 in Prince William Sound, Alaska. An Exxon Valdez oil tanker bound for Long Beach, California hit Bligh Reef and spilled over 40 million liters of crude oil, devastating local ecosystems and wildlife. It remains one of the most destructive human-caused environmental disasters in history. The Gulf of Mexico oil spill began with an explosion on an offshore drilling rig on April 20, 2010, spilling millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf over months and surpassing the Exxon Valdez spill in scope.
Oil spill program black rev3 06 29-2010 md_kleinMichael Klein
The document summarizes the BP oil spill that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. It describes how there was an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig that killed 11 workers, causing the rig to sink and the oil well to start leaking crude oil uncontrollably. Efforts over several months to contain the spill, including using booms, dispersants, burning the oil, and various capping methods, had mixed success in reducing the flow of oil estimated at 35,000 to 60,000 barrels per day. The document also discusses the complex Gulf of Mexico currents that helped spread the oil slick and potential environmental impacts.
The document summarizes two major oil spills: the Exxon Valdez spill of 1989 and the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The Exxon Valdez spill released over 10 million gallons of crude oil into Prince William Sound, Alaska, killing hundreds of thousands of seabirds, sea otters, and other wildlife. Decades later the area has only partially recovered. The Deepwater Horizon spill resulted from an oil rig explosion off the Gulf Coast that killed 11 workers. It released an even larger amount of oil and also threatened hundreds of species, coastal wetlands, and fisheries in the Gulf region.
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill severely impacted fishing industries in the Gulf of Mexico, with the menhaden fishery experiencing a third reduction and shrimp catches falling by 70%. Tourism along the Gulf coast sharply declined by 21-28% in some areas. The spill threatened endangered species through oil slicks, tar balls, and underwater oil plumes disrupting deep sea ecosystems. The full environmental damage may take decades to understand. BP was required to pay $75 million initially for response and restoration due to the spill.
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: A Study of Behavioural Decision MakingJerome Dauvergne
This report analyses the genesis of the Deepwater Horizon disaster from a behavioural decision making perspective. In order to write this original paper I borrowed from the investigative work of the environmental journalist Abrahm Lustgarten, and from concepts developed by behavioural finance and emotional finance academics such as the Canadian Hersh Shefrin, the American John Nofsinger, and the Britons Richard Taffler and David Tuckett.
I hope you'll enjoy the read!
An oil spill is the releasing of liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment through human activity, polluting both marine and coastal waters from tankers, rigs, and wells. Oil spills have negative effects like destroying habitats, causing air and water pollution, and harming wildlife through inhalation or contact with their feathers or skin. Some of the largest oil spills in history included the Torrey Canyon, Sea Star, Odyssey, and M/T Haven spills, totaling over 150 million gallons spilled. Methods to remedy oil spills include using booms, skimmers, pads, spreading chemicals, adding bacteria, and manual labor with shovels.
The document summarizes major oil spills that have occurred in the Gulf of Mexico, including the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill, the 1979 Ixtoc-1 spill, and the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill. It notes that the Deepwater Horizon spill released an estimated 5.5 million barrels of oil and impacted over 500 miles of shoreline. The Gulf of Mexico provides 12% of US oil and 25% of US natural gas production. It also supports major fisheries and coastal wetlands vital for fish and wildlife. The long term impacts of the Deepwater Horizon spill remain unknown.
Effect of Hydrocarbons extraction on flora faunasatyamYadav50
1. The 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill in California released an estimated 3 million gallons of crude oil into the ocean, creating a 35-mile oil slick along the coastline that killed thousands of birds, fish, and sea mammals.
2. The spill drew intense media coverage and turned public opinion strongly against offshore drilling in California. It led to significant new conservation efforts in the state.
3. While some marine life like fish populations recovered, the spill had immediate environmental effects including the death of at least 3,686 birds and some sea lions and elephant seals. Intertidal organisms like barnacles suffered 80-90% mortality in some areas.
The document discusses two case studies of environmental disasters - the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and the Gulf Oil Spill. It provides details on the causes and impacts of each disaster, as well as the campaigns that arose in response. The Bhopal Gas Tragedy in 1984 exposed thousands in India to toxic gases, killing many. It spurred campaigns to increase awareness and support victims. The 2010 Gulf Oil Spill damaged wildlife for years after the spill through oil and dispersants. Campaigns helped clean up beaches and study the spill's long-term effects. Both disasters showed the need for greater precautions, response efforts, and public participation in environmental protection.
Unit 7 section 2 lesson 4 the environmental movementMrsSmithGHS
The environmental movement arose in response to growing public awareness and concern about pollution and its effects on human and ecological health. Events like the publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring in 1962, the 1969 Cuyahoga River fire, and the first Earth Day in 1970 mobilized many Americans around environmental issues. This led to landmark legislation like the Clean Air and Water Acts in the 1970s to regulate industry and protect the environment, establishing the EPA to enforce these laws. However, environmental regulation remained controversial as it pitted environmental and health concerns against economic interests.
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Oil and gas industry can be a dirty business since drilling projects operate 24 hrs. They
can cause disruptions to wildlife, human health, and water pollution among others. The accident
that occurred in 2010 in the gulf in Mexico is show how dangerous oil and gas drilling can be
hazardous to the environment. British petroleum, among the biggest Deep-water drilling old
companies in the world, has triggered some environmental disasters during its extractions. On
April 20, 2010, the accident triggered the worst environmental disaster in America history. There
were a gas release and explosion that occurred on the Deepwater Horizons oil rig. The explosion
killed about 11 workers, 17 were injured and about 205 million gallons of oil dumped into the
Gulf of Mexico.
British Petroleum is more focused on saving production cost and undertaking
unnecessary risk, rather than taking into consideration activities that are not only safe and
environmentally friendly for the company but also the surrounding environment. After the
Deepwater Horizon disaster in 2010, the U.S government came up with a set of laws and
regulation to control oil drilling activities and ensure that the environment is protected. The new
rules tightened control on blowout preventers, industry-standard equipment which is the last line
of protection that seeks to stop explosions on the undersea oil and gas. The rules also had tougher
requirements on designing underwater wells and ensuring the wells had lining coats and finally
monitoring of subsea drilling and spill containment. The new regulation would also oversee
annual assessments by outside organization of the mechanical integrity of blowout preventers.
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BP G U L F O F M E X I C O O I L S P I L L I S S U E Sjenkan04
The document discusses the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, including issues around using foreign oil skimming ships to help with cleanup efforts due to the Jones Act. It provides updates on containment and cleanup efforts over time, including deployment of booms, oil recovered, and plans to install a new cap on the leaking well. Relief well drilling progressed with temporary delays due to weather.
Examining the Factors Affecting Preparation and Responses to the Deepwater Ho...Tom McLean
The document discusses the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. It notes that 4.9 million barrels of oil spilled over 87 days, with 30% ending up on the seafloor and damaging coral reefs and plantlife. This was the worst oil spill in U.S. history. The U.S. consumes around 6.87 billion barrels of oil per year and receives 13% of its foreign oil from Saudi Arabia. In response to the spill, BP spent $40 billion on cleanup efforts and new U.S. legislation implemented stricter drilling practices.
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Did BP respond in a manner that was appropriate with the oil spill to stockholders or did they
take a stakeholder view?
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Ans:- BP will take stakeholder view because they are the owner, so stakeholders are needed to
give their view in oil spill.
The BP oil spill released 4.9 million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico and caused a grave
amount of damage to the surrounding areas both environmentally and economically. The states
most impacted were Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, and Florida. The main stakeholders
in relation to the spill were the environment, wildlife, fisherman, the oil industry, and tourist-
driven businesses and communities. Directly following the spill, BP set up The Gulf Coast
Claims Facility (GCCF) which was later deemed not independent and later replaced by a court
supervised settlement program which took the subjectivity of the eligibility out of the equation.
Three years after the oil spill, BP announces that the compensation fund was running low but
they would continue to pay the settlements from their profits. Yet BP attempts to stem the flow
of incoming claims using several methods, including suing the court appointed administrator and
appealing claims. In January 2013, BP pleads guilty to 11 counts of felony manslaughter, one
count of felony obstruction of Congress, and violations of the Clear Water and Migratory Bird
Treaty Acts. BP was sentenced to pay $4 billion in fines and penalties. The Deepwater Horizon
Oil Spill has shown that the regulation for spill prevention and response are not sufficient. As the
oil companies will act in the best interest of themselves, it is the duty of the government to set
regulation in place in the interest of the health and safety of its citizens. The government needs to
act to create tighter controls on oil companies to decrease the likelihood of a repeat occurrence.
Stakeholder theory simply states that the stakeholders of a company are not just its direct owners
but that stakeholders are any person, group or entity that a corporation has “benefited or
burdened by its actions and those who benefit or burden the firm with their actions” (Steiner,
2012; Miles, 2012). The first stakeholders impacted by the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill were the
workmen on the rig itself. When the rig exploded 126 people were on the platform, only 115
were evacuated (Cleveland, 2010). After a three day search covering 5,200 miles, the Coast
Guard called off the rescue operation stating that the period for “reasonable expectations of
survival” had passed. Sadly, the 11 presumed dead members of the crew would not be the only
ones impacted by this tragedy. Other major stakeholders include, the environment, the Gulf
fishing industry, and tourist-dependent businesses and communities.
The environment is always a stakeholder in oil spills. The environmental impact of an oil spill on
sea organisms and their ecosystems has been well-documented. The Oil Pollution Act of 1990
mandates that a N.
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Did BP respond to the oil spill in a manner that was appropriate to stockholders or did they take
a stakeholder view?
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Ans:- BP will take stakeholder view because they are the owner, so stakeholders are needed to
give their view in oil spill.
The BP oil spill released 4.9 million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico and caused a grave
amount of damage to the surrounding areas both environmentally and economically. The states
most impacted were Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, and Florida. The main stakeholders
in relation to the spill were the environment, wildlife, fisherman, the oil industry, and tourist-
driven businesses and communities. Directly following the spill, BP set up The Gulf Coast
Claims Facility (GCCF) which was later deemed not independent and later replaced by a court
supervised settlement program which took the subjectivity of the eligibility out of the equation.
Three years after the oil spill, BP announces that the compensation fund was running low but
they would continue to pay the settlements from their profits. Yet BP attempts to stem the flow
of incoming claims using several methods, including suing the court appointed administrator and
appealing claims. In January 2013, BP pleads guilty to 11 counts of felony manslaughter, one
count of felony obstruction of Congress, and violations of the Clear Water and Migratory Bird
Treaty Acts. BP was sentenced to pay $4 billion in fines and penalties. The Deepwater Horizon
Oil Spill has shown that the regulation for spill prevention and response are not sufficient. As the
oil companies will act in the best interest of themselves, it is the duty of the government to set
regulation in place in the interest of the health and safety of its citizens. The government needs to
act to create tighter controls on oil companies to decrease the likelihood of a repeat occurrence.
Stakeholder theory simply states that the stakeholders of a company are not just its direct owners
but that stakeholders are any person, group or entity that a corporation has “benefited or
burdened by its actions and those who benefit or burden the firm with their actions” (Steiner,
2012; Miles, 2012). The first stakeholders impacted by the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill were the
workmen on the rig itself. When the rig exploded 126 people were on the platform, only 115
were evacuated (Cleveland, 2010). After a three day search covering 5,200 miles, the Coast
Guard called off the rescue operation stating that the period for “reasonable expectations of
survival” had passed. Sadly, the 11 presumed dead members of the crew would not be the only
ones impacted by this tragedy. Other major stakeholders include, the environment, the Gulf
fishing industry, and tourist-dependent businesses and communities.
The environment is always a stakeholder in oil spills. The environmental impact of an oil spill on
sea organisms and their ecosystems has been well-documented. The Oil Pollution Act of 1990
mandates that a Nat.
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The Love Canal environmental disaster occurred in 1978 in Niagara Falls, New York. From 1920-1952, chemical company Hooker Chemical buried over 21,000 tons of toxic waste in the Love Canal, which was later developed into a neighborhood. In the late 1970s, residents began complaining of health issues and chemicals surfacing from the ground. This led to the discovery of the chemical dump and mandatory evacuation of hundreds of families from 1978-1980. Long term health effects persisted in the community and the disaster spurred legislation like Superfund to hold polluters accountable for cleanup.
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3. In 1969, a blow-out occurred
near the coast of south California.
An off shore drilling rig
The oil erupted below the oil rig.
Reached to the surface in forms of bubbles
3 million gallons (11356235.35 liters) was lost.
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5.
Santa Barbara Cannel
Near the city of Santa Barbara
Southern California
5 miles from US coast
Pacific Ocean
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7. Union Oil
Oil Company Of California. Petroleum Explorer And Marketer.
Richfield Oil Company
Ventura Oil Fields
Also Philips, continental and Cities Service Oil Company
Owned By Greek Energy
Companies and Stakeholders
8.
The spill was the major headline in many morning newspapers
The earth day, to address people about environmental issues.
Environmentalist found change in balance in ecosystem of the area.
NGOs, citizens and
environmentalists response
9. Platform Alpha
There was a pressure difference between extraction of the
pipe and pumping of drilling mud.
Pressure significantly increased.
Thus the casing of the upper part of well was damaged.
Cause of Incident
10.
Natural gas burst
Blowing out all of the drilling mud
split the casing
caused cracks to form in the seafloor surrounding
the well.
“3 million gallons of crude oil spewed from drilling-
induced cracks in the channel floor.”
continued
11. Attempted to screw a blowout preventer, failed due to very high
pressure.
evacuated
Last resort,
Dropping the drill pipe into the hole and then crushing the top of
the well pipe from the sides with “blind rams”, colliding together
with large force.
Method failed.
Immediate response
12.
After day five workers killed well A-21
more leaks were discovered
Union oil tried to cap the leaks
Still there were leaks
Further attempts to control
13.
Then they decided to speed up the rate of extraction of oil in their five
wells to lower the pressure.
It failed.
Union oil tried to cement the cracks but failed again.
Leak was diminished but it never stopped (6 months)
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16.
Marine mammals and fish were poisoned and killed
Seabirds died
Seals and dolphins were poisoned
Kelp forests were devastated
Oil muted the sound of waves on the beach
Smell of petroleum
Environmental Impact
17.
Federal government began leasing oil drilling rights beyond the state controlled
boundary.
Government cased the oil companies
Government helped to control the problem
Aided in clearing of oil
President Nixon came to see the spill
Governments reaction
18.
All commercial fishing suspended
Subsistence fishers could not fish
Government and Private individuals filed class-action lawsuits against the Union Oil.
tourism and local business revenues decline.
Santa Barbara received 4 million USD in 1974
Owners of properties that were effect got funds to cover up damages.
Economical Impact
19.
It was the Spark, “The blowout was the spark that brought the
environmental issue to the nation’s attention,” said Arent Schuyler
Other countries also became precautious.
Global Impact
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