National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spi

Final Report on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers of deepwater drilling for oil and gas—the latest frontier in our national energy landscape. In response, President Barack Obama established a seven-member Commission tasked with investigating the disa...

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National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spi

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Mar 6, 2026

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Episodes

031 - American Energy Policy and the Future of Offshore Drilling 06.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

030 - Investing in Safety Investing in Response Investing in the Gulf Pt 4 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

029 - Investing in Safety Investing in Response Investing in the Gulf Pt 3 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

028 - Investing in Safety Investing in Response Investing in the Gulf Pt 2 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

027 - Investing in Safety Investing in Response Investing in the Gulf Pt 1 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

026 - Changing Business as Usual Pt 3 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

025 - Changing Business as Usual Pt 2 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

024 - Changing Business as Usual Pt 1 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

023 - Recovery and Restoration 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

022 - Voices from the Gulf III 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

021 - Oiling a Rich Environment Impacts and Assessment Pt 2 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

020 - Oiling a Rich Environment Impacts and Assessment Pt 1 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

019 - Voices from the Gulf II 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

018 - Response and Containment Pt 4 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

017 - Response and Containment Pt 3 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

016 - Response and Containment Pt 2 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

015 - Response and Containment Pt 1 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

014 - Voices from the Gulf I 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

013 - The Macondo Well and the Blowout Pt 4 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

012 - The Macondo Well and the Blowout Pt 3 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

011 - The Macondo Well and the Blowout Pt 2 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

010 - The Macondo Well and the Blowout Pt 1 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

009 - Oversight and Oversights in Regulating Deepwater Energy Exploration and Production in the Gulf of Me 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

008 - Oversight and Oversights in Regulating Deepwater Energy Exploration and Production in the Gulf of Me 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

007 - Oversight and Oversights in Regulating Deepwater Energy Exploration and Production in the Gulf of Me 05.03.2026

On April 20, 2010, the Macondo well experienced a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives and igniting a disaster that would sink the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig and unleash over 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. This unprecedented spill devastated the local economy, harmed fisheries, and disrupted vital ecosystems, highlighting the inherent dangers...

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