New exhibit addresses risk of oil spills from ships
In 1967, the grounding of the Torrey Canyon focused the world's attention on the risks and environmental impact of major marine oil spills. According to IPIECA -- the global oil and gas industry association for environmental and social issues -- the incident became a catalyst for positive change throughout the industry, ushering in new regulations, safer shipping practices, improved preparedness and response and adequate compensation.
IPIECA says it has been working for 30 years to harness the oil and gas industry’s collective expertise and technology on oil spill preparedness and response.