For 2Q 2010, a healthy number of new projects is on the books, but analysis reflects a drop in overall investment value.

Although the near future is unclear for oil and gas operations in the GoM, experts believe the current stoppage of work is only temporary.

Independents are major participants in GoM developments, but new policies may push them out.

Two lawsuits with potentially damaging consequences stir contractors to action.

Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips commit at least $1 billion to plan and build new technology to protect GoM.

Apache will advance $5 billion of the purchase price to BP on July 30 ahead of the anticipated closing.

A documentary produced by the University of Georgia examines the effects of spilled oil in the GoM.