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Gulf drilling safer 13 years after Deepwater Horizon, but major gaps remain, report says

Por: The Advocate Business April 05, 2023

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The safety of oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico has dramatically improved since the , but progress has been uneven and critical gaps must be addressed to prevent accidents that can threaten workers, the environment and public health, a report released Tuesday by the  said.“A visible, industry-wide, industry-led commitment to a culture that supports safety is lacking,”  by the academy's Gulf Research Program concluded. It... + full article



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