Democrats advocate against Trump's support for BP's ultra-deepwater drilling project
The Kaskida project, a new offshore oil development by BP, is currently under consideration by the Trump administration. The project, located in the Gulf of Mexico, more than 15 years after BP's Deepwater Horizon oil spill, is projected to produce 80,000 barrels of oil per day, equivalent to about 340 million gallons of oil per year.
BP has expressed confidence in the Kaskida project's soundness, citing the technology to be used, capable of withstanding pressures of up to 20,000 pounds per square inch. However, Congressional Democrats have raised concerns about the project's potential impact on Gulf communities.
In a letter to the Bureau of Ocean Management acting Director Matthew Giacona, the Democrats expressed their concerns, which might be based on the project's potential risks to Gulf communities and the environment. They argue that the Kaskida project presents a significant risk of oil spill due to its depth and high pressure.
The Democrats' letter is a part of their efforts to prevent the Kaskida project. It is also a demonstration of their continued opposition to the project. If approved, the Kaskida project is expected to start in 2029.
The Democrats' concerns might be related to the potential impact of the project on Gulf communities. They are urging the Trump administration to block BP's proposed Kaskida project, citing the potential risks it poses.
The names of the congressional Democrats who expressed their concerns in the letter are not provided in the available information. The Democrats' letter to the Bureau of Ocean Management is a response to the ongoing consideration of the Kaskida project's approval by the Trump administration. It is likely seeking action to block the Kaskida project.
BP has not responded publicly to the Democrats' concerns as of yet. The Bureau of Ocean Management has also not made any official statement regarding the Kaskida project's approval status. The situation is under observation, and updates are expected in the coming weeks.
