Shell Oil Spill in Nigeria could be the worst spill in a decade

Dec 22, 2011, Lagos– A large oil spill from Shell’s Bonga oil field, which is about 75 miles off the coast of Nigeria,  is reportedly the worst such spill reported in a decade, say news reports. Reports vary of how large the spill is, from some reports saying it has affected 115 miles of ocean … Read more

Oil tanker collision in Texas causes big oil spill

Sunday, Jan 24, 2010-Port Arthur,TX A collision between an oil tanker (ship) and a barge towing vessel caused an oil spill in the waters off Port Arthur,TX.  The oil spilled is estimated to be about 450,000 gallons, a huge amount by any account.The spill is being cleaned up with booms. Fire and emergency responder officers … Read more