ConocoPhillips today provided further details about the compensation and environmental funds that have been established in response to two separate accidents in Bohai Bay, China. The funds, first announced in September, recognize the company’s responsibility for the accidents and demonstrate its commitment to the people and government of China.
“ConocoPhillips takes responsibility for the two incidents in June,” said Jim Mulva, ConocoPhillips chairman and chief executive officer. “These funds can help address the challenges of those who have been affected and promote the environmental sustainability of Bohai Bay.”
Since ConocoPhillips announced the Bohai Bay Compensation Fund on September 6 and an environmental fund on September 18, the company has worked to design both funds to meet the long-term needs of communities in the Bohai Bay region.
ConocoPhillips further stated that “ the Bohai Bay Compensation Fund will provide reasonable compensation for any damages caused by the June 2011 accidents that occurred at the Peng Lai 19-3 field in Bohai Bay. The fund will be independently administered and will provide compensation to affected people, communities and industries near Bohai Bay.”
The incidents in Bohai Bay occurred on June 4 and June 17 and resulted in a total release of approximately 700 barrels (115 cubic meters) of oil into Bohai Bay and approximately 2,500 barrels (400 cubic meters) of mineral oil-based drilling mud (MOBM) on the seafloor.
[mappress] Offshore Energy Today Staff, December 21, 2011; Image: ConocoPhillips