FUKUI Japan (Reuters) - The Philippines will meet next week with firms drilling for oil and gas in the country to assess safety measures as the largest oil spill in U.S. history prompts Asian nations to weigh likely risks from similar mishaps.
The news came at a one-day gathering of energy ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum held as industry concerns grow that the oil spill from a BP drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico could raise costs, delay new projects and spur tougher offshore regulations.