Gulf of Mexico response
Latest reports:
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill: BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico. BP continues to work with the guidance and approval of the National Incident Commander and in cooperation with the leadership and direction of the federal government.
Recent updates:
- Video: In the Gulf of Mexico, there are signs of recovery. Fishing areas are reopening.
- Report: Deepwater Horizon Containment and Response: Capabilities and Lessons Learned
- Press release: Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
- Facebook Q&A: Read our Facebook question and answer session with Mike Utsler, Chief Operating Officer of BP's Gulf Coast Restoration Organization
- Video: See cleaned birds being released in Louisiana
How BP will change after the Gulf of Mexico spill
We have taken a pre-tax charge of $32.2 billion and have plans to sell up to $30 billion of assets, creating a smaller, but higher quality, upstream business. We're focused on efficiency, quality and integration in the downstream, while maintaining a disciplined approach to alternative energy.
Cleanup - technology
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How pelicans affected by the spill are cared for and released in Louisiana
Gulf restoration contacts
Unified Command Joint Information Center: +1 713 323 1670/1
Gulf Coast Claims Facility:
+1 800 916 4893
TTY: 866 682 1758
Environmental hotline and community information: +1 866 448 5816
Wildlife distress hotline:
+1 866 557 1401
Volunteers: +1 866 448 5816
Vessels of Opportunity:
+1 866-279-7983
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