Oil sheen spreading after new rig blast

A mile-long oil sheen spread from an offshore oil platform burning in the Gulf of Mexico today.

Oil sheen spreading after new rig blast
Thu, 02 Sep, 2010 - 20:13

A mile-long oil sheen spread from an offshore oil platform burning in the Gulf of Mexico today.

Coast Guard Petty Officer Bill Coklough said the sheen, about a mile long and 100ft wide, was spotted near the platform off Louisiana owned by Houston-based Mariner Energy Inc.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Continue reading for €5

Unlock unlimited access and exclusive benefits

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Travel Delays US senate approves funds for Homeland Security – but not immigration enforcement
Nepal Parliament Nepal’s youngest prime minister takes oath of office
Donald Trump Trump extends deadline for Iran to open strait of Hormuz by 10 days
CourtsHeathrowPlace: Gulf of MexicoPlace: LouisianaPlace: HoustonPlace: Vermilion BayPlace: HoumaPlace: New OrleansPlace: Mobile, AlabamaPerson: Petty OfficerPerson: Bill CokloughPerson: Chief Petty OfficerPerson: John EdwardsPerson: EdwardsPerson: Cmdr.Person: Cheri Ben-IesauPerson: Ben-IesauPerson: Robert GibbsPerson: President Barack ObamaPerson: GibbsOrganisation: Coast GuardOrganisation: Mariner Energy Inc.Organisation: MarinerOrganisation: Mariner Energy, Inc.Organisation: Seven Coast GuardOrganisation: White HouseOrganisation: BP
Strikes have continued on Tehran (AP)

Israel launches new strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited