BP executives, not surprisingly, disagreed with that theory.

Obama is going to yell at BP executives today.

Willis, a geologist by profession, said he was tapped for the volunteering after hearing BP executives discuss the plan.

The editorial also criticized the accuracy and tone of comments made by BP executives.

BP executives said they were surprised that corrosion developed in the large trunk lines because they didn't carry much water mixed with the oil.

BP executives repeat a company-wide mantra of "no damage" to the environment, and its units have to meet certain environmental goals.

A BP executive also serves on the board of the group.

BP executives will be able to check on financial information through an Internet connection, but otherwise the arrangement represented what outsourcing has meant for decades.

BP executives also defended the company's accounting of its oil and natural gas reserves.

In 2004, BP executives challenged their refineries to cut yet another 25% from their budgets for the following year.