What was identified as the cause of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and who confirmed it?

The cause of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill was identified as a leaky undersea pipeline owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex), located near the Abkatun offshore platform; this was confirmed by Pemex Chief Executive Officer Victor Rodriguez during a press briefing.

How did environmental groups estimate the scale of the spill, and what figure did they cite?

Environmental groups including Greenpeace and the Mexico Alliance Against Fracking estimated that as much as 800 tons of hydrocarbons spilled into the Gulf as a result of the accident.

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