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OPINION - The long-delayed final report on the Macondo disaster chose not to pinpoint a fundamental cause. However, veteran offshore oil & gas consultant Ian Fitzsimmons has no such qualm.

OPINION - The long-delayed final report on the Macondo disaster chose not to pinpoint a fundamental cause. However, veteran offshore oil & gas consultant Ian Fitzsimmons has no such qualm.

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OPINION - The long-delayed final report on the Macondo disaster chose not to pinpoint a fundamental cause. However, veteran offshore oil & gas consultant Ian Fitzsimmons has no such qualm.

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Offshore engineer

Publication date:

2011

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Article (Journal)

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Print

Language:

English

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BKL: 38.00 Geowissenschaften: Allgemeines / 56.00 / 38.00 / 56.00 Bauwesen: Allgemeines
Local classification TIB: 275/4960

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