On April 20, 2010, an explosion occurred on the Deepwater Horizon, an oil rig working in the Gulf of Mexico 50 miles offshore Louisiana, that led to the deaths of 11 crew members and possibly one of the worst oil spills in American history. For a roundup of articles, see here (NYT). See also here (a link to BP's website, including also a link to the Joint Information Centre established to provide the latest information and response). Producers, even onshore producers, should expect increased scrutiny in the future.