BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

By 14gwei

  • Deepwater Horizon Explosion

    The oil rig Deepwater Horizon explodes, killing 11 people and causing a massive oil spill.
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    Oil Spill Disaster

  • Reports of Oil Leaking

    Reports are coming in that the well is leaking. It was thought of as only a minor leak.

  • BP to Construct Containment Domes

    After weeks of oil spilling, BP decides to use three containment domes to reduce the amount of oil spilling.

  • The Blame Game

    In a Senate hearing, BP, Haliburton, and Transocean all point fingers and blame each other for the oil spill. BP cites it was an incorrect cement job done by Haliburton and should not be held responsible for mistakes made by others.

  • "Top Kill" Fails

    BP's attempt of plugging the leak with mud, known as "top kill" fails to overcome the flow of oil.

  • President Obama Is Not Pleased

    A White house leak shows a frustrated President Obama exclaiming, "plug the damn hole".

  • BP Fits New Containment Domes

    For the first time since the beginning of the crisis, the flow of oil has been completely stopped.

  • Is The End Near?

    The White House announces the majority of the oil has been cleaned up. However, some critics are skeptical, claiming it is overly optimistic.

  • "Static Kill"

    Nicknamed "Static Kill", BP plans to deliver another crushing blow to the oil spill by pumping drilling mud and cemend to finally seal the well.

  • Aftermath of the Oil Spill

    The White House concludes that it was mainly BP's fault for the oil spill. It also faulted Transocean and Haliburton. Overall, it states the entire incident has been a gross negligence of safety.