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Another oil rig “engulfed in flames” in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Usumacinta Jack-up in the Gulf of Mexico on fire in 2007
Usumacinta Jack-up in the Gulf of Mexico on fire in 2007 [photo: oilrigdisasters.co.uk”]

The owner Mariner Energy,  denies that there was an explosion.  CNN report and early blog posts.

Thanks to Simon, there is a website of oil rig disasters, including Usumacinta Jack-up shown above.

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