ConocoPhillips defends response to China oil leaks
Friday, 08 July 2011 08:28
ConocoPhillips defended its response to a pair of oil leaks off China's northeast coast and said Wednesday it would change procedures there if necessary to prevent future spills.
The government said Tuesday it was investigating the company's role in the June leaks and possible damage to the environment. The State Oceanic Administration said the oil covered 840 square kilometers (324 square miles) in the Penglai area of Bohai Bay, where ConocoPhillips operates seven production platforms.
ConocoPhillips reacted quickly to both leaks and informed authorities the day they were found, said managers of the company and its Chinese partner in the field, state-owned CNOOC Ltd., at a news conference. They said both leaks have stopped and cleanup work is nearly finished.
