Gulf Coast Oil Spill

BP's 'Static Kill' Holding Back Oil Flow
Aug. 4, 2010
Nearly four months after the worst accidental oil leak in history began in the Gulf of Mexico, BP is claiming a victory in its effort to plug its blown-out oil well.
BP Starts 'Static Kill': Beginning of the End for Gulf Oil Well?
Aug. 3, 2010
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid hit a stumbling block in an effort to pass a bill that would have lifted an oil spill liability cap. Judy Woodruff speaks with Washington Post reporter Joel Achenbach about the latest on efforts to permanently seal the Gulf oil well.
BP Could Be Fined Billions for Largest Oil Accident in History
Aug. 3, 2010
A federal task force of scientists released a new estimate that more than 200 million gallons of oil have spewed into the Gulf since late April -- the largest accidental oil spill in history. It could also mean BP could be fined billions if cited for gross negligence or willful misconduct.
BP Begins 'Static Kill' Attempt
Aug. 3, 2010
BP began the static kill attempt of the Gulf oil well at 4 p.m. ET Tuesday, according to a statement by the company.
The Oil Spill Put in Perspective
Aug. 3, 2010
With the government's latest estimate of the Gulf oil leak, we try to put the new numbers in perspective to get a better grasp of the magnitude. For example, how many years would it take to spill 205.8 million gallons of water from the average backyard garden hose at full pressure?
New Estimate Puts Gulf Oil Leak at 205 Million Gallons
Aug. 2, 2010
After weeks of calculating and revising, the group of scientists appointed by the government to estimate the size of the Gulf of Mexico oil leak have released new figures that, if correct, will make the leak the world's largest accidental spill.
As BP Looks to Start Static Kill, a Firsthand Look at Discoverer Enterprise Ship
Aug. 2, 2010
In the middle of the Gulf of Mexico, crews are confident that they are close to finally killing the oil well that's been gushing for months. Tom Bearden reports from a ship that has played a key role in the effort to contain the oil.
Going Aboard the Drillship Discoverer Enterprise in the Gulf
Aug. 2, 2010
For months, the eyes of the world were focused on the images of the Gulg oil leak coming from the drillship Discoverer Enterprise. On Saturday, the NewsHour was part of the first media tour of the ship.
Monday: BP Set for 'Static Kill' on Well
Aug. 2, 2010
BP is poised to begin a new procedure as early as Monday to plug its broken well in the Gulf of Mexico.
From Gulf Oil Well to Landfill: The Journey of a Tarball
July 30, 2010
Tarballs, the marble-like bits of oil that have been washing up on Gulf of Mexico beaches since May, have become one of the most visible byproducts of the oil disaster -- they've hit every Gulf Coast state. But the sticky gobs of weathered oil aren't new -- they have been a nuisance since the 1950s.
Timeline: The Oil Spill at 100 Days
July 29, 2010
As the Deepwater Horizon oil leak surpasses the 100-day mark, here is a timeline of some key events from the past few months with links to NewsHour coverage.
100 Days Into Oil Disaster, What's in the Gulf Waters?
July 28, 2010
The oil has stopped gushing from the BP's damaged Gulf of Mexico well -- at least for now -- but the damages are apparent along the beaches and marshlands. However, little oil can be seen on the water. Jim Lehrer speaks with a professor about dispersants and water quality in the Gulf.
Feinberg: Indirect Oil Claims Will Be Tougher to Resolve
July 27, 2010
Kenneth Feinberg, who was chosen to administer the $20 billion fund established by BP to settle near-term oil disaster claims, faces both skepticism from Gulf Coast residents and a daunting task in deciding which direct and indirect claims to approve. Tom Bearden reports from Alabama.
Risk Analyst: Oil Liability Tough to Tally, But BP Will Likely Survive
July 27, 2010
Soon-to-be CEO of BP, Bob Dudley, is set to take over for Tony Hayward on Oct. 1. Gwen Ifill speaks with Holly Pattenden of Business Monitor International in London about the leadership switch, the company's liability in the oil disaster and prospects for survival.
BP Finalizes Leadership Shakeup, Replacing Hayward With Dudley
July 27, 2010
BP confirmed that Bob Dudley will take over as CEO of the embattled oil giant in October and announced a $17 billion loss in earnings, saying it paid out at least $32 billion for compensation and cleanup of the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster.
Coast Guard Photos of Newest Oil Leak
July 27, 2010
Earlier Tuesday, a barge collided with an abandoned oil well in Barataria Bay, La., just north of an area already hit by oil from the Deepwater Horizon leak. The 20-foot gusher of oil and natural gas is reportedly hampering efforts to move oil-cleaning equipment through the bay.
Wildlife Suffer as Oil Spill Spreads
July 27, 2010
AP Photographer Gerald Herbert, a New Orleans native, has been documenting the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico.
Tuesday: BP's Hayward Exits as CEO as Company Reports $17B Loss
July 27, 2010
After days of speculation, BP made it official early Tuesday: embattled CEO Tony Hayward will step down from his post and be replaced by American Robert Dudley.
BP Could Begin Final Oil Well Kill Procedure Next Week
July 26, 2010
BP could begin taking the final steps to try to kill its blown-out oil well in the Gulf of Mexico as soon as next week, Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen said Monday.
Despite Skeptics, Feinberg Enthusiastic to Put $20B Oil Disaster Fund to Work
July 25, 2010
At 7 a.m. Saturday, Kenneth Feinberg stood in front of a standing-room only crowd at the municipal building in Bayou La Batre, Ala., and told people "I am your lawyer." He didn't get much of a reaction.
Crews Return to Kill Oil Well as Tropical Storm Bonnie Fizzles
July 24, 2010
With Tropical Storm Bonnie downgraded to a tropical depression, a drilling rig and ships associated with the effort to kill the leaking Gulf of Mexico oil well reversed course Saturday when the weather forecast improved.
Fear of Oil Damage Heightens as Storm 'Bonnie' Approaches the Gulf
July 23, 2010
Although Tropical Depression Bonnie isn't expected to do much harm on land, many along the Gulf Coast worry that high winds could intensify damage that has already been done by the oil leak. Spencer Michel reports from Louisiana.
Scientist Studies Oil Dispersant's Effects, Methane in the Gulf
July 23, 2010
David Valentine, a geochemist at the University of California-Santa Barbara, discusses how dispersant might interact with bacteria that usually break down oil there. Valentine also believes scientists could study dissolved methane to measure how much oil has leaked.
Along Gulf Coast, Effects of Chemicals in Oil Dispersant Questioned
July 22, 2010
Some are questioning whether the dispersants being used to break apart the oil that has leaked into the Gulf are harmful to wildlife and plants. Spencer Michels reports from Buras, Louisana.
Tropical Storm Bonnie Threatens to Disrupt Efforts to Halt, Clean Up Oil
July 22, 2010
The threat of a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico is presenting another challenge to BP's efforts to kill the leaking oil well and clean up the oil that has already leaked. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Gulf state senators, Roger Wicker of Mississippi and Bill Nelson of Florida, over the offshore drilling moratorium debate.
Oil and Arguments in the Gulf
July 22, 2010
There is a charm about New Orleans; a feeling and a culture that is unique. But in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and now the big oil spill, there is a sense of argument as well. People are angry -- and some of them aren't sure at what. Spencer Michels reports from the Crescent City about what's on peoples' minds.
Oil Well Will Remain Capped During Possible Storm
July 22, 2010
Federal authorities have decided that it will be safe to leave a sealing cap on the Gulf oil well even if all ships have to leave the area during a possible tropical storm this weekend, Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen said Thursday. The well will remain sealed, hopefully preventing any further oil from leaking into the Gulf.
With Gulf Well Capped, Oil Flow Rate May Remain a Mystery
July 20, 2010
We may never know how much oil really leaked into the Gulf of Mexico. Over the weekend came news that BP may be able to keep the Deepwater Horizon well capped until two relief wells can permanently seal it.
Oil Well Will Stay Closed Another Day as Monitoring Continues
July 19, 2010
BP will keep the cap closed for at least 24 more hours on its ruptured oil well in the Gulf of Mexico, Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen said in a news conference Monday afternoon.
Browner on Tensions With BP: 'They Work at Our Direction'
July 19, 2010
Four days after a new containment cap halted the flow of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, BP and the government are clashing over how to proceed as seepage has been spotted in the vicinity of the well. Judy Woodruff talks to Carol Browner, President Obama's assistant for energy and climate change, for more on the story.

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