Having been found grossly negligent” for its role in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, BP is currently seeking to appeal the verdict.
The request for appeal of last month’s verdict which was filed by the oil giant in an attempt to exculpate itself from liabilities in the amount of approximately $18bn (£11.1bn).
Instead of watching helplessly as oil spills destroy the livelihood of its coastal communities, the Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) is being proactive in its defence by investing in two ShipArrestor systems.
In-situ burning, once reserved for oil spills in remote regions, is now considered a practical alternative to mechanical removal under specific conditions. Experience from the Deepwater Horizon Spill in the Gulf of Mexico validated “controlled burning” as an effective technique…