How can the largest exploration and production company in the petroleum business be this incredibly negligent? The petroleum industry just doesn't care. They have so much money they rather let infrastructure deteriorate into failure and pay the fines and damages because it is cheaper than prevent health emergencies.
I think US EPA needs to look into the company's record of safety and protecting the public to prevent anymore, "Oops."
By Bria Gremillion
The Coast Guard responded to an oil spill on Monday, Aug. 8 in Terrebonne Bay, La.
New Orleans - The Louisiana Department of Health (click here) is warning residents participating in recreational activities in Terrebonne Bay, Louisiana and the Lake Pelto area to be cautious after around 14,000 gallons of oil spilled from a Hilcorp facility Monday, Aug. 8.
Officials say an oil tank platform “experienced structural failure,” which caused a tank to fall into the water and spill the oil at the Hilcorp Caillou Island facility. Hilcorp estimates around 14,000 gallons of crude oil went into the water.
An organization has been hired to remove the oil.
A claims line for people affected by the spill has been set up at 281-486-5511.
The cause of the incident is still under investigation.
On Wednesday, Aug. 10, the Louisiana Department of Health issued a public health notice due to the oil spill.
State health officials say people engaging in recreational activities in the Terrebonne Bay and Lake Pelto area need to be aware of the oil spill and take the following precautions:...
New Orleans - The Louisiana Department of Health (click here) is warning residents participating in recreational activities in Terrebonne Bay, Louisiana and the Lake Pelto area to be cautious after around 14,000 gallons of oil spilled from a Hilcorp facility Monday, Aug. 8.
Officials say an oil tank platform “experienced structural failure,” which caused a tank to fall into the water and spill the oil at the Hilcorp Caillou Island facility. Hilcorp estimates around 14,000 gallons of crude oil went into the water.
An organization has been hired to remove the oil.
A claims line for people affected by the spill has been set up at 281-486-5511.
The cause of the incident is still under investigation.
On Wednesday, Aug. 10, the Louisiana Department of Health issued a public health notice due to the oil spill.
State health officials say people engaging in recreational activities in the Terrebonne Bay and Lake Pelto area need to be aware of the oil spill and take the following precautions:...
