BP

NOAA's Bill Lehr says three-quarters of the oil that gushed from the Deepwater Horizon rig is still in the Gulf environment while scientists identify 22-mile plume in ocean depths

Officials insist further pressure tests are required, amidst concerns operation could lead to fresh rupture of the well

White House releases photo showing president and daughter swimming in Gulf waters

Officials predict approaching storm could delay final procedure by up to three days

Company makes first payment to independent fund ahead of schedule

Update confirms that operation to plug leak has been successful

Scientists say it is 'just not true' that the vast majority of oil from the BP spill has gone

Company confirms success of "static kill" operation

Republicans thwart watered down Democrat plans to tackle offshore oil risks and boost green jobs

Company says plugging operation has achieved "significant milestone"