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September 9, 2010

BP Largely Faults Rig Partners for Oil Spill
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The oil giant BP has released the results of a four-month internal probe
of the April 20th explosion that caused the worst offshore oil spill in
US history. While admitting partial fault, BP appeared to put more blame
on the other companies and contractors that worked on the Macondo well.
The report could be a preview of BP’s legal strategy, should it face
criminal charges. Heavy blame is laid on Transocean, the operator of the
rig. The report also absolves BP’s well design, saying it played no role
in the spill. The report doesn’t fault any BP officials by name or
recommend any punitive action.



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