Publications
Publications
- October 1989
- HBS Case Collection
Exxon Corp.: Trouble at Valdez
Abstract
Discusses the events leading to and repercussions following the 11 million gallon oil spill in Prince William Sound off the Alaskan coast. This was the largest spill in U.S. history. Examines the response to the spill by Exxon management, government agencies, and Alyeska, the oil consortium responsible for overseeing operations of the Alaskan pipeline.
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Citation
Goodpaster, Kenneth E. "Exxon Corp.: Trouble at Valdez." Harvard Business School Case 390-024, October 1989.