Pages
BP waves the white flag, asks for help from the Prime Minister
Stephen Beard May 16, 2013
BP said they were just trying to make it for easier for claimants, but now they're in over their heads.
3 oil companies raided by European officials
Rob Young May 15, 2013
The European Commission is investigating a potential price manipulation scheme among oil companies.
A controversy over how Deepwater Horizon cleanup funds are being spent
Gigi Douban May 7, 2013
Last week, BP and five coastal states affected by the Deepwater Horizon spill announced $594 million in projects funded by BP for early restoration of the Gulf. A lot of the money is being spent on stuff not related to the spill at all, especially on repairing damage from various hurricanes.
BP oil spill settlement window may be closing
Scott Tong Mar 4, 2013
As the second week of testimony begins in BP's civil trial for damages in the Gulf oil spill, a settlement is still possible. Once evidence is presented in earnest, though, lines harden and chances diminish.
BP oil spill lawsuit could get messy
Adriene Hill Feb 25, 2013
The civil suit will determine the degree of BP's responsibility for the oil spill two years ago, which will help determine the size of damages.
BP pleads guilty in oil spill lawsuit
Scott Tong Jan 29, 2013
BP signs off on a plea over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. But this won't be the end of legal troubles for the company.
Terrorism in Algeria's impact on natural gas development in North Africa
Stephen Beard Jan 21, 2013
After a terrorist group claims responsibility for a bloody hostage crisis in Algeria, a look at how terrorism and civil unrest in North Africa impact's the U.S.'s energy supply.
Hostages held at natural gas facility in Algeria
Gordon Correra Jan 17, 2013
There is a fast-moving hostage crisis this morning at a natural gas complex in Algeria. The complex is run by BP and Statoil. Islamist militants attacked the facility apparently in protest of France's intervention in Mali.
Toyota agrees to $1 billion settlement
Dan Gorenstein Dec 27, 2012
The automaker Toyota has agreed to one of the largest settlements in automotive history. Pending court approval, the company will pay more than $1 billion to resolve a class-action lawsuit related to unintended acceleration.
BP banned from doing business with U.S. government
Stephen Beard Nov 28, 2012
The ban means BP will not be able to receive government contracts, loans or grants -- at least for a while.
