Oil Spill
BP’s Kaskida deepwater project faces renewed federal review as lawmakers and advocates warn of spill risks
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BP is seeking federal approval to proceed with parts of its Kaskida project in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico after regulators declined to approve an earlier version of its development plan in 2025. Environmental advocates and some members of Congress argue the project’s high-pressure, deepwater conditions heighten blowout and spill risks, while BP says advances in equipment and design will support safe operations.
One week after a soy oil spill in Chungará Lake, authorities have removed nearly 6,000 liters of the contaminant from the waters and shoreline. The incident, caused by a Bolivian truck overturning on November 20, impacts a protected high-Andean ecosystem in the Arica y Parinacota region. At least 15 birds have died, and damage to endemic wildlife is under evaluation.