BP shares surge on report that rival Shell could acquire it

BP's stock price rose while Shell shares slid on news that the companies are in early talks over a potential merger.

• Jun 25, 2025

2010: The Deepwater Horizon disaster

In 2010, while oil spewed into the Gulf of Mexico, Scott Pelley investigated the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion that killed 11. One survivor, Mike Williams, told the story of his harrowing escape from the burning rig.

• Dec 16, 2018
• 25:51

15 years after BP oil spill, Louisiana coast marine recovery still ongoing

In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded​ in the Gulf.

• Apr 28, 2025

Gulf coast marks 15 years since BP oil spill

In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the Gulf Coast when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded offshore, causing 134 million gallons to gush into the water. Mark Strassmann reports on the ongoing recovery.

• Apr 28, 2025
• 3:29

BP suspends all oil shipments through the Red Sea as attacks escalate

Oil prices jumped on Monday after the energy giant said it would pause transits through the Red Sea amid a surge in attacks along the key maritime route.

• Dec 18, 2023

4 oil companies had total sales of $1 trillion last year

Record profits and a growing climate crisis have renewed calls for a tax on fossil-fuel companies.

• Feb 2, 2023

BP profits soar as pressure grows for higher "windfall profits" tax

Surging earnings at British oil company are fueling calls for UK to expand tax on fossil-fuel company profits.

• Nov 1, 2022

2 employees killed in blaze at BP refinery in Ohio

Both people were fatally injured in a large fire that broke out Tuesday evening. There was no word on what may have caused the blaze.

• Sep 21, 2022

Eel Checks Out Oil Leak

"Caught on Tape": An eel is captured on an underwater camera swimming by to check out the massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico.

• May 26, 2010
• 0:42

Man Swims in Oily Gulf

"CBS News RAW": A man reluctantly swims in an oily part of the Gulf of Mexico as BP hopes to finally cover the oil leak with containment domes.

• May 6, 2010
• 0:36

Face the Nation, 05.30.10

The latest effort by BP to stem the flow of oil didn't work. We'll ask Bob Dudley, BP's managing director, White House environmental advisor Carol Browner, and Congressman Ed Markey what's next? Also CBS News Investigative Correspondent Sharyl Attkisson on this episode of "Face the Nation."

• May 30, 2010
• 25:04

Face the Nation, 06.20.10

Is it time for Tony Hayward to go? Is the 20 billion dollars BP has put in escrow enough to meet the damage claims? Just two of many questions for Alabama Senator Senator Richard Shelby, Florida Senator Bill Nelson, Congressman Joseph Gao of Louisiana and Senator Barbara Boxer, chair of the Senate Environment Committee. Finally, Bob Schieffer comments on the high price of gaffes.

• Jun 20, 2010
• 24:13

Face the Nation, 06.13.10

As President Obama heads back to the coast, the administration has given BP until this weekend to come up with a better plan to stem the flow. But what if it doesn't? Bob Schieffer asks the government point man, Admiral Thad Allen of the Coast Guard. Then, three Gulf Coast Governors whose states are being affected by the spill; And Bob Schieffer's final word on casting a spell.

• Jun 13, 2010
• 24:39

BP and LinkedIn reach settlements, Trump Hotel chain is hacked and McDonald rolls out all-day breakfast

BP and LinkedIn reach settlements, Trump Hotel chain is hacked and McDonald rolls out all-day breakfast. CBS News Moneywatch's Jill Wagner has today's CBSN business headlines.

• Oct 6, 2015
• 1:08

Barrons.com Editor Jack Otter discusses how a partial shutdown at a massive BP refinery in Indiana caused gas prices to rise by as much as 50 cents overnight in five Midwestern states

Barrons.com Editor Jack Otter discusses how a partial shutdown at a massive BP refinery in Indiana caused gas prices to rise by as much as 50 cents overnight in five Midwestern states.

• Aug 15, 2015
• 1:45

CBS Moneywatch's Jill Wagner joins CBSN with a rundown of the day's business and consumer headlines

CBS Moneywatch's Jill Wagner joins CBSN with a rundown of the day's business and consumer headlines.

• Apr 20, 2015
• 1:20

BP is claiming businesses not harmed by the spill have collected hundreds of millions of dollars

BP is crying foul over the way its agreement to compensate victims of its Gulf oil spill is being interpreted. It claims businesses not harmed by the spill have collected hundreds of millions of dollars. Scott Pelley reports on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

• Sep 4, 2014
• 0:37

Four years ago when the Deepwater Horizon exploded, one man made a harrowing escape from the burning rig and told his story on 60 Minutes

Four years ago when the Deepwater Horizon exploded, one man made a harrowing escape from the burning rig and told his story on 60 Minutes.

• Sep 7, 2014
• 5:13

Jim Roy, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, has a word for lawyers who recruit claimants by saying their losses can be unrelated to the spill: stupid

Jim Roy, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, has a word for lawyers who recruit claimants by saying their losses can be unrelated to the spill: stupid.

• Sep 5, 2014
• 1:02

Pat Juneau, the lawyer who is administering the fund, explains an unusual aspect of BP's controversial class action settlement

Pat Juneau, the lawyer who is administering the fund, explains an unusual aspect of BP's controversial class action settlement.

• Sep 7, 2014
• 0:27

In 2010, while oil spewed into the Gulf of Mexico, Scott Pelley investigated the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion that killed 11. One survivor, Mike Williams, told the story of his harrowing escape from the burning rig

In 2010, while oil spewed into the Gulf of Mexico, Scott Pelley investigated the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion that killed 11. One survivor, Mike Williams, told the story of his harrowing escape from the burning rig.

• Sep 7, 2014
• 25:46

BP is crying foul over the way its agreement to compensate victims of its Gulf oil spill is being interpreted

BP is crying foul over the way its agreement to compensate victims of its Gulf oil spill is being interpreted. It claims businesses not harmed by the spill have collected hundreds of millions of dollars. Scott Pelley reports on Sunday, May 4 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

• May 2, 2014
• 1:37

It's been four years since the Deepwater Horizon disaster that killed 11 people and unleashed oil into the Gulf of Mexico for 87 days. Scientists dove to the Gulf floor for the first time since 2010 to determine how marine life is recovering.

It's been four years since the Deepwater Horizon disaster that killed 11 people and unleashed oil into the Gulf of Mexico for 87 days. Scientists dove to the Gulf floor for the first time since 2010 to determine how marine life is recovering. Chip Reid reports.

• Apr 17, 2014
• 2:57

The after effects of the BP oil spill four years ago this month are evident along the coastal wetlands south of Louisiana

The after effects of the BP oil spill four years ago this month are evident along the coastal wetlands south of Louisiana. A report released by a leading environmental organization indicates wildlife and the estuary itself are still struggling.

• Apr 11, 2014
• 1:48

It has been 30 years since the first handheld cell phone went on sale, plus more of latest MoneyWatch headlines.

It has been 30 years since the first handheld cell phone went on sale. Back in 1984 the phone was so big, its creators nicknamed it "The Brick." The Motorola phone cost nearly $4,000 and lasted about half an hour before the battery died. Jill Wagner has the latest MoneyWatch headlines.

• Mar 14, 2014
• 1:31

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