EPISODE · Apr 20, 2020 · 7 MIN
Are we ready to avoid another Deepwater Horizon?
from POLITICO Energy · host POLITICO
It’s been ten years since the massive oil rig exploded in the gulf coast, killing 11 people and releasing millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. But, has the U.S. taken any steps to avoid it from happening again? Plus, Zack Colman reports that some oil producers could miss out on federal financial help. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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It’s been ten years since the massive oil rig exploded in the gulf coast, killing 11 people and releasing millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. But, has the U.S. taken any steps to avoid it from happening again? Plus, Zack Colman reports that some oil producers could miss out on federal financial help. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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