Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2011-09-13-Speech-2-433-750"
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"Indigenous supplies of oil and gas provide an important contribution to the European Union’s energy consumption and energy security. Over 90% of the EU’s oil and 60% of its gas is produced via offshore operations. The recent disaster involving the oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico has prompted all those involved in the extraction of offshore hydrocarbons to reassess the safety of their industry. The initial responses to this disaster were characterised by confused responsibilities and a lack of oversight, as well as inconsistent public information. The lesson I think we can take from this regrettable affair should lead to the design of stand-by systems and equipment for recovery purposes.
Indeed, I think that an oil spill of national significance in the EU should trigger national contingency plans which provide greater coordination between the competent authorities and strengthen the information exchange system. The Commission’s new proposals should not water down the effects of rules already implemented in Member States but instead aim to extend best practices to all European waters, meanwhile ensuring rigorous implementation. I therefore agree that it is well worth strengthening the powers of the European Maritime Safety Agency as well as ensuring greater accountability for companies operating in the sector."@en1
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