VOICED: Mexican oil sector treads carefully after BP Spill

The video discusses the risks associated with oil exploration, using the Deepwater Horizon explosion as a warning for Pemex, Mexico's state-run oil monopoly. Mexico, a major oil producer, faces challenges as it moves into deeper waters due to drying fields. Despite advanced safety systems, the BP spill highlights that no technology is foolproof. Environmentalists argue that pursuing oil in dangerous depths is unsustainable and advocate for greener energy solutions. The video emphasizes the ongoing reliance on oil and the associated risks of spills.

What incident serves as a warning for Pemex regarding oil rig safety?

• Exxon Valdez spill

• Chernobyl disaster

• Deepwater Horizon explosion

• Three Mile Island accident

What is a key lesson learned from the BP oil spill?

• Oil spills are a thing of the past

• All technologies are completely safe

• Technology can replace human oversight

• No technology can prevent all disasters

Why is Pemex being pressured to explore deeper waters?

• Public demand for more oil

• Shallow fields are running dry

• Deeper waters are safer

• Government regulations

What do environmentalists suggest as a solution to oil spills?

• Using more advanced technology

• Drilling in deeper waters

• Switching to greener energy

• Increasing oil production

Despite the risks, what remains a mainstay of Mexico's economy?

• Manufacturing

• Tourism

• Agriculture

• Oil production