Create a free Manufacturing.net account to continue

AP: U.S., BP End Talks On $20B Compensation Fund

Official says negotiations with BP have been completed to ensure that BP follows through on a commitment to establish a $20 billion?fund for victims of the Gulf oil spill.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A U.S. Justice Department official says negotiations with BP have been completed to ensure that the oil company follows through on a commitment to establish a $20 billion compensation fund for victims of the Gulf oil spill.

The official calls the conclusion of negotiations an important step forward for BP to honor the promises it made regarding the fund.

Speaking on condition of anonymity about the arrangements that will be announced later Monday, the official says the Obama administration looks forward to completing a security agreement with BP so that all necessary funds will be there.

The security agreement is necessary in case something were to happen to a company subsidiary that established the trust.

SOURCE

More