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Oil Industry Suggests Government Raise Safety Standards Due To Spill

HOUSTON -(Dow Jones)- Chevron Corp. (CVX) Chief Executive John Watson saidWednesday the oil and gas industry has asked the U.S. government to raise thesafety standards for offshore drilling in order to avoid another “tragedy” likethe massive spill that is still … Continue reading

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Oil Industry Safety Standards Rigorous -Exxon Senior VP

Most companies engaging in oil exploration and production have rigorous safety systems in place to cope with complex challenges and governments shouldn’t be too hasty to adopt new regulations or legislation in the aftermath of BP’s oil spill in the … Continue reading

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Oil Spill Should Spark Safety Measures, Not Curb Drilling, Expert Says

Champaign, IL – A massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico should fuel a renewed push for safety, not less offshore drilling, according to a University of Illinois expert who wrote a six-volume book series on marine pollution. Backing … Continue reading

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