Deepwater Horizon, Part 1: “Operate to Failure”

In April 2010, the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 workers and leading to the biggest oil spill in U.S. history. But for Deepwater’s operator, BP, it was just the latest in a series of accidents, spills, and other mishaps that all pointed to a corporate culture deeply rooted in prioritizing profits over safety. 

Special thanks to: 

Scott West

Special Agent-in-Charge, retired

US Environmental Protection Agency

Criminal Investigation Division

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