Here we go again, BP (NYSE:BP) is on their third attempt to get some sort of control over the worst oil spill in U.S. history. Jon Pack, a BP spokesman said the cutting will commence soon.
This oil containment procedure includes using underwater robots which will cut the damaged pipe from the leaking well. This does risk causing the crude oil flow to become even worse. This latest procedure was approved by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and U.S. Energy Secretary Stephen Chu.
Once the damaged pipe is cut, then they will try and attach a pipe onto the leak which if successful, would cause the oil to flow to the surface and then be stored. Pack stated that currently the preparation is being done. If everything goes as planned, it should be completed by June, 6th.
This attempt is considered riskier than the "top kill" attempt, because the whole pipe will be cut off at the riser. If unsuccessful, even more oil will be flowing nonstop into the ocean.
Showing posts with label BP oil spill video. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BP oil spill video. Show all posts
Monday, May 31, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
BP's (NYSE:BP) "Top Kill" Oil Spill Containment Efforts Show No Change
There's been much anticipation and hope as BP (NYSE:BP) started it's "top kill" attempt yesterday afternoon. There was a fluctuation in the trading market as well as investors nerves mirrored this fluctuation.
As of today on the live oil spill video, you cannot see a whole lot of change. Even though the containment equipment has been put into place and the oil cleanup efforts are in full force. The only visible difference seems to be rather than thick black crude oil spewing out of the two breaks in the pipe, there's now what appears to be brown mud barreling out.
BP chief executive, in a statement Wednesday evening said, "the operation is proceeding as we planned it."
Doug Suttles, BP's chief operating officer said at a new conference Wednesday night, "it's too early to know if its going to be successful." He also stated that it would be at least a day or two before any conclusive results would be known. He said that there's 7,000 barrels of thick drilling mud being forced into the well at varying rates of speed.
As of today on the live oil spill video, you cannot see a whole lot of change. Even though the containment equipment has been put into place and the oil cleanup efforts are in full force. The only visible difference seems to be rather than thick black crude oil spewing out of the two breaks in the pipe, there's now what appears to be brown mud barreling out.
BP chief executive, in a statement Wednesday evening said, "the operation is proceeding as we planned it."
Doug Suttles, BP's chief operating officer said at a new conference Wednesday night, "it's too early to know if its going to be successful." He also stated that it would be at least a day or two before any conclusive results would be known. He said that there's 7,000 barrels of thick drilling mud being forced into the well at varying rates of speed.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
BP's (NYSE:BP) "Top Kill" Attempt Delayed
BP's (NYSE:BP) plan had been to start their attempt to cap the massive oil spill known as "top kill" early this morning. Now BP is saying it could be a day or two at least, this is due to their testing that was still going on in the early hours of the morning.
The "top kill" method has a good record onshore, but it has never been attempted at the depth of 5,000 feet offshore. The test that BP is currently doing is pumping drilling fluids into the BOP. This is to measure flow paths as well as to measure the pressure. Once their testing concludes, a decision will then be made on what direction the "top kill" efforts will take.
Originally, company officials estimated the time to complete the "top kill" attempt was one day, now they've changed that to two days. BP has also agreed, following much contemplation and discussion, to continue the live oil spill feed. This feed will continue uninterrupted as BP attempts their "top kill" effort.
The "top kill" method has a good record onshore, but it has never been attempted at the depth of 5,000 feet offshore. The test that BP is currently doing is pumping drilling fluids into the BOP. This is to measure flow paths as well as to measure the pressure. Once their testing concludes, a decision will then be made on what direction the "top kill" efforts will take.
Originally, company officials estimated the time to complete the "top kill" attempt was one day, now they've changed that to two days. BP has also agreed, following much contemplation and discussion, to continue the live oil spill feed. This feed will continue uninterrupted as BP attempts their "top kill" effort.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Government Panel Reviewing BP (NYSE:BP) Oil Spill Video
An independent panel of experts has been created by the government to review and study the live oil spill video from BP (NYSE:BP) . This is to determine the amount of oil flowing into the water. Nobody from BP is on this panel.
Scientist are saying BP has been dishonest and that they are trying to distort the accurate results of the oil flow rate. They are doing this to prevent their full liability for environmental damage.
Bob Dudley, BP's managing director told CNN, "I've used the analogy that this is a little bit like popping a soda can rushing out with lots of gas and oil. There's lot of gas in this crude, the rate is unclear." Dudley also insists that the company has been as transparent as possible.
The justice department sent officials to the Gulf to look into the progress of the oil spill. Robert Gibbs, the White House spokesman would not elaborate if there will be criminal charges filed against BP as well as the other companies that were working on the Deepwater Horizon.
Scientist are saying BP has been dishonest and that they are trying to distort the accurate results of the oil flow rate. They are doing this to prevent their full liability for environmental damage.
Bob Dudley, BP's managing director told CNN, "I've used the analogy that this is a little bit like popping a soda can rushing out with lots of gas and oil. There's lot of gas in this crude, the rate is unclear." Dudley also insists that the company has been as transparent as possible.
The justice department sent officials to the Gulf to look into the progress of the oil spill. Robert Gibbs, the White House spokesman would not elaborate if there will be criminal charges filed against BP as well as the other companies that were working on the Deepwater Horizon.
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