Anadarko Petroleum controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2014
Tronox environmental contamination litigation
As Kerr-McGee's successor, Anadarko faced claims concerning extensive historical contamination associated with Kerr-McGee and its former Tronox subsidiary. The matter covered waste sites in numerous states, including radioactive waste, industrial pollution, and other hazardous contamination. Anadarko agreed to a $5.15 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency.
2010
Deepwater Horizon and Macondo liability
Anadarko owned a 25 percent non-operating interest in the Macondo prospect, operated by BP, when the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill occurred. Anadarko disputed responsibility and argued that BP's gross negligence or willful misconduct triggered the disaster. It nevertheless faced cleanup and statutory liabilities associated with its ownership interest.
2009
Tronox shareholder lawsuit
Tronox shareholders sued Anadarko as Kerr-McGee's successor, alleging that investors had been misled about the environmental and other liabilities transferred to Tronox.