As BP led the consortium which owned the well and was leasing the rig, it is responsible for the spill-and therefore liable for the costs of cleaning up and some third-party damages.

因英国石油公司是这家联营企业的龙头老大，又是出事平台的租用方，所以对这次漏油事件有不可推卸的责任——理所当然有义务承担“清油”与一些第三方损失赔偿费用。