Rig owner: BP held back 'critical' spill data

The company that owned the oil rig that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico has accused BP of withholding critical evidence needed to investigate the cause of the worst offshore spill in US history, it emerged today.

Rig owner: BP held back 'critical' spill data

The company that owned the oil rig that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico has accused BP of withholding critical evidence needed to investigate the cause of the worst offshore spill in US history, it emerged today.

The new complaint by Transocean was revealed in a confidential document obtained by The Associated Press. BP called the claims a publicity stunt.

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