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Trump approves oil project helmed by company responsible for the worst spill in U.S. history

The Trump administration approved BP’s ultra-deep-water drilling project in the Gulf of Mexico, near the site of the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
BP faces continued scrutiny over its emergency response plans, including the use of dispersants to break up oil.
The Deepwater Horizon spill in 2010 caused extensive coast damage and billions in cleanup costs, shaping BP’s regulatory scrutiny.
BP’s new project is at greater depth (nearly 6,000 feet) than the Deepwater Horizon rig and faces ongoing reliability questions.
The article notes President Trump’s role in energy decisions, linking the approval to his administration.
The piece references past regulatory oversights, including the untrustworthy emergency plans used in the Deepwater Horizon era.
The report ties BP’s 2010 disaster to ongoing coastal Louisiana environmental and economic impacts.
The article cites an older BP claim of a robust incident plan contrasted with the 2010 tragedy.
The narrative underscores criticisms of BP’s safety culture amid offshore drilling debates.
The piece links the 2010 spill to ongoing regulatory and public relations scrutiny of BP.
The article recalls Barack Obama’s energy leadership and Steven Chu’s role during the spill period.

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