Brazilian Prosecutors Seek $10B from Chevron Due to Oil Leak
Federal prosecutors in Rio de Janeiro state say they’re seeking the money because of environmental damages.
Prosecutors also are targeting Transocean Ltd, the drilling contractor for the Chevron Corp. well.
The leak started Nov. 7 as San Ramon-based Chevron was drilling an appraisal well about 230 miles (370 kilometers) off the coast. Officials say more than 110,000 gallons of oil has leaked into the ocean.
Chevron has said it was caused when oil rushed up a bore hole and escaped into the surrounding seabed. The company didn’t immediately respond to request for comment.
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