Macondo (Deepwater Horizon)

Macondo refers to an underwater well located in the Gulf of Mexico, famously associated with the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. This catastrophic event occurred when a drilling rig, operated by BP, experienced a blowout, releasing millions of barrels of oil into the ocean over several months. The disaster had devastating environmental effects, impacting marine life, coastal ecosystems, and local economies. It also raised awareness about offshore drilling safety and led to significant regulatory changes in the oil industry to prevent similar incidents in the future.