Mi’kmaq chiefs, activists voice concerns over BP drilling fluids spill off N.S. coast
HALIFAX — First Nations and environmental activists say they’re “extremely concerned” after drilling fluids were spilled off the coast of Nova Scotia during a BP Canada oil exploration project.
The incident came just two months after the province’s offshore petroleum regulator granted the energy giant permission to drill the Aspy D-11 exploration well approximately 330 kilometres off the coast of Halifax.
In a release issued Saturday, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs said the incident raises questions about the protection of the lands and waters, as well as any potential species affected by the spill.
“We want answers from BP Canada,” said Chief Terrance Paul, Fisheries Lead for the assembly.