Transocean Rig Accident Leaking 1000 Barrels of Oil a Day

Every once in a while, we get a reminder of how dirty and dangerous the business of energy production can be.  Recently, a coal mine in West Virginia owned by Massey Energy ($MEE) caved in leading to injuries and 29 casualties.

And then there is the developing environmental disaster happening right now in the Gulf of Mexico in the wake of last week’s Transocean ($RIG) accident, in which a drilling platform exploded.

According to CBS News, a pipe from the oil well in the ocean floor is leaking 1000 barrels worth a day…

This content, which contains security-related opinions and/or information, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in any manner as professional advice, or an endorsement of any practices, products or services. There can be no guarantees or assurances that the views expressed here will be applicable for any particular facts or circumstances, and should not be relied upon in any manner. You should consult your own advisers as to legal, business, tax, and other related matters concerning any investment.

The commentary in this “post” (including any related blog, podcasts, videos, and social media) reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints, and analyses of the Ritholtz Wealth Management employees providing such comments, and should not be regarded the views of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC. or its respective affiliates or as a description of advisory services provided by Ritholtz Wealth Management or performance returns of any Ritholtz Wealth Management Investments client.

References to any securities or digital assets, or performance data, are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Charts and graphs provided within are for informational purposes solely and should not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The content speaks only as of the date indicated. Any projections, estimates, forecasts, targets, prospects, and/or opinions expressed in these materials are subject to change without notice and may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed by others.

Wealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here: https://www.ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers

Please see disclosures here.

What's been said:

Discussions found on the web
  1. 안전놀이터 commented on Oct 17

    … [Trackback]

    […] Find More here on that Topic: thereformedbroker.com/2010/04/26/transocean-rig-accident-leaking-1000-barrels-of-oil-a-day/ […]

  2. porn movie commented on Oct 18

    … [Trackback]

    […] Info to that Topic: thereformedbroker.com/2010/04/26/transocean-rig-accident-leaking-1000-barrels-of-oil-a-day/ […]

  3. Quality Engineering commented on Nov 11

    … [Trackback]

    […] Find More here on that Topic: thereformedbroker.com/2010/04/26/transocean-rig-accident-leaking-1000-barrels-of-oil-a-day/ […]

  4. easy web login commented on Dec 04

    … [Trackback]

    […] Find More on on that Topic: thereformedbroker.com/2010/04/26/transocean-rig-accident-leaking-1000-barrels-of-oil-a-day/ […]

  5. devops commented on Dec 10

    … [Trackback]

    […] Read More Information here to that Topic: thereformedbroker.com/2010/04/26/transocean-rig-accident-leaking-1000-barrels-of-oil-a-day/ […]

  6. cheap wigs commented on Dec 17

    … [Trackback]

    […] Info to that Topic: thereformedbroker.com/2010/04/26/transocean-rig-accident-leaking-1000-barrels-of-oil-a-day/ […]

  7. rolex replica commented on Jan 07

    … [Trackback]

    […] Read More Information here on that Topic: thereformedbroker.com/2010/04/26/transocean-rig-accident-leaking-1000-barrels-of-oil-a-day/ […]

  8. scotiabank banking commented on Jan 14

    … [Trackback]

    […] There you will find 48413 more Information to that Topic: thereformedbroker.com/2010/04/26/transocean-rig-accident-leaking-1000-barrels-of-oil-a-day/ […]

  9. Toshiba 32DF46 manuals commented on Jan 19

    … [Trackback]

    […] Here you can find 75246 additional Information to that Topic: thereformedbroker.com/2010/04/26/transocean-rig-accident-leaking-1000-barrels-of-oil-a-day/ […]