FACTBOX-Gulf of Mexico oil and gas activity - Reuters

BP.L ) in the deepwater of the Gulf of Mexico offshore Louisiana and revises offshore safety regulations to prevent a future recurrence.

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On Friday, oil service firm Baker Hughes reported that the number of active rigs working in the Gulf of Mexico dropped in half to 23 from the previous week. A year ago, 51 rigs were active in the gulf. The April 20 explosion killed 11 workers and the runaway well has become the largest U.S. spill in history. The leak is not expected to be fully stopped until a relief well can be completed in August.

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