Apache Corporation confirms leak in Gulf of Mexico gCaptain Total Views: 30 January 18, 2011 Apache Corporation has been conducting plugging and abandonment operations on East Cameron Block 278 Platform B. The facility is located in water depths of 168 feet approximately 90 miles offshore or 95 miles due south of Cameron, La. At approximately 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 16, Apache workers spotted bubbling on the water’s surface near the platform. On Monday, Jan. 17, a light hydrocarbon sheen was noted. Apache has notified regulatory and other authorities and response teams have been mobilized. Remote-operated (ROV) and spill response vessels are on location. The cause of the release is not yet known. Results from the ROV investigation will help determine the source of the flow. Source: Apache Corp. Tags: apache gulf of mexico oil spill Editorial Standards · Corrections · About gCaptain Subscribe for Daily Maritime Insights Sign up for gCaptain’s newsletter and never miss an update — trusted by our 105,970 members Prev Back to Main Next Stay Informed. Stay Connected. Get The Daily Insights That Power Maritime Professionals Worldwide Essential maritime and offshore news, insights, and updates delivered daily straight to your inbox — trusted by our 105,970 members Have a news tip? Let us know. Stay Ahead with Our Weekly ‘Dispatch’ Email Dive into a sea of curated content with our weekly ‘Dispatch’ email. Your personal maritime briefing awaits! Sign Up Sign In Related Articles News U.S. Offshore Oil Hits Record 714M Barrels as Gulf Deepwater Leads Surge U.S. offshore oil production surged to a record 714 million barrels in 2025, marking a new high for output from the Outer Continental Shelf and underscoring the growing role of deepwater projects in the nation’s energy mix. April 2, 2026 Total Views: 739 Offshore California Suing Trump Administration Over Sable Oil Pipeline Restart By Nichola Groom Jan 23 (Reuters) – California’s attorney general on Friday sai