Oil is an essential resource to power our world. Industry goes to great lengths to prevent spills in order to protect our environment and conserve a vital natural resource that supports our economy and way of life.
More than 500,000,000 gallons of oil are transported daily across the globe, of which more than 99.9999% arrives safely.
The oil and natural gas industry is committed to meeting the nation's energy needs while maintaining safe and environmentally sound operations.
In partnership with governments and communities, industry members dedicate significant time and resources to appropriately preparing and planning.
Industry resources are cascaded from around the world in order to rapidly address a spill of any magnitude.
Accessing petroleum resources carries inherent risks and the potential for a spill. Industry understands these issues and takes extensive precautions.