The Houston Chronicle reports that Anadarko Petroleum is withholding payment on a bill sent by BP to help pay for the spill.

The article says:

“The company has argued that it’s not responsible for costs arising from an operating partner’s ‘negligence’ or ‘willfull misconduct’ — something it accuses BP of in relation to the spill.”

The article also said:

“Last month, Anadarko CEO James Hackett said BP should shoulder the costs of the spill. BP has said it strongly disagreed with Anadarko’s allegations.”

For more info, see:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/7101935.html