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.
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
BP: (NYSE:BP) We'll Reduce Use By 50-80 % Of Corexit
BP (NYSE:BP) continues its use of the dispersant Corexit, ignoring the EPA and federal government. BP says it will reduce the amount of Corexit it is currently using in the Gulf. Serious questions are being raised on the effects this chemical will have long term on wildlife and humans.
Due to BP's continued excuses and lack of action, the EPA is setting up its own research and testing in their lab in Gulf Breeze, FL. The purpose of this testing will be to find a less toxic dispersant that can aid in the safe breakup of the oil. Among these is included, a biodegradable tests and well as toxicity testing.
Lisa Jackson, the EPA Administrator said she meet with BP officials Sunday night to get the company to cut back on it use of the chemical dispersant. She feels confident that there will be a 50 - 80 percent reduction over the next few days as they proceed with their testing.
This reduction will mainly be on the surface. Jackson said, putting the dispersant directly into the stream of oil underwater has proven to be far less toxic and more effective than it's effects on the top of the water.
Due to BP's continued excuses and lack of action, the EPA is setting up its own research and testing in their lab in Gulf Breeze, FL. The purpose of this testing will be to find a less toxic dispersant that can aid in the safe breakup of the oil. Among these is included, a biodegradable tests and well as toxicity testing.
Lisa Jackson, the EPA Administrator said she meet with BP officials Sunday night to get the company to cut back on it use of the chemical dispersant. She feels confident that there will be a 50 - 80 percent reduction over the next few days as they proceed with their testing.
This reduction will mainly be on the surface. Jackson said, putting the dispersant directly into the stream of oil underwater has proven to be far less toxic and more effective than it's effects on the top of the water.
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