BP (NYSE:BP) has completed the final step in the "static kill" at the top of the oil well, finishing pumping cement into the top of the well, according to Thad Allen, who is overseeing the operations for the government.
Allen said, "I think we can all breathe a little easier regarding the potential that we'll have oil in the Gulf ever again. But we need to assure the people of the Gulf and the people of the United States that this thing is properly finished."
The cement should take about 24 hours to dry, added Allen.
Next comes the long-awaited bottom kill from the relief well, which will pour into cement at the bottom to completely and permanently seal the well.
Final drilling will take about a week to reach its destination, which is just above the large reservoir of oil. Once it reaches there, it could take weeks before the well is totally sealed with more cement.
A second relief well is being drilled in case the first one fails.
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Friday, August 6, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
BP (NYSE:BP) Gets Approval to "Pump, Baby, Pump"
After confirmation from tests the static kill procedure had done its job, National Incident Commander and retired Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen gave the go ahead to permanently seal the leaking oil.
Allen said, "Based on the successful completion of the static kill procedure and a positive evaluation of the test results, I have authorized BP to cement its damaged well."
BP responded by saying on Thursday morning they'll begin to pump cement into the top of the well.
This has no relationship in general to the relief well being drilled in order to perform a bottom kill, which will guarantee permanent sealing if it's successful, which past experience has shown the process to be, although it has never been attempted at these depths and beyond.
Government reports on how much oil was been eliminated from the equation have been changing frequently, probably because of the politically incorrect way the Gulf of Mexico is cleaning itself up, which has interfered with the official narrative so many wanted to see.
In one of the latest government reports, this one from the Interior Department and the NOAA, they say the amount of oil which has evaporated is about 25 percent. Some of said it is probably closer to 40 percent.
BP was able to capture or burn off about 17 percent of the oil, while the skimming activity was said to have collected 3 percent of the oil, which even with that small amount, could be on the high side.
About 16 percent was supposedly eaten by bacteria or naturally dispersed in a similar way the Gulf has been doing forever with natural leaking oil. That number seems to be increasingly rapidly.
Some scientists and professors have expressed disbelief over these numbers, although it is based more on emotional response and anger over the story not unfolding as they wanted, as they offer no proof whatsoever.
But the reality is the number proffered by the government as to how much oil released into the Gulf of Mexico is largely a guess. And even with using those numbers, the approximate 75 percent of the oil is still gone, according to government and BP.
So whether these people have the training or knowledge to make these assessments is questionable, referring to these university people, as it is very clear the oil is nowhere to be found.
Making noise and screaming does nothing to change that. So "Pump, Baby, Pump" and "Drill, Baby, Drill," as it's going to happen no matter what type of hysterics these people get into. They're losing all clarity and objectivity in light of the actual data and proof.
Allen said, "Based on the successful completion of the static kill procedure and a positive evaluation of the test results, I have authorized BP to cement its damaged well."
BP responded by saying on Thursday morning they'll begin to pump cement into the top of the well.
This has no relationship in general to the relief well being drilled in order to perform a bottom kill, which will guarantee permanent sealing if it's successful, which past experience has shown the process to be, although it has never been attempted at these depths and beyond.
Government reports on how much oil was been eliminated from the equation have been changing frequently, probably because of the politically incorrect way the Gulf of Mexico is cleaning itself up, which has interfered with the official narrative so many wanted to see.
In one of the latest government reports, this one from the Interior Department and the NOAA, they say the amount of oil which has evaporated is about 25 percent. Some of said it is probably closer to 40 percent.
BP was able to capture or burn off about 17 percent of the oil, while the skimming activity was said to have collected 3 percent of the oil, which even with that small amount, could be on the high side.
About 16 percent was supposedly eaten by bacteria or naturally dispersed in a similar way the Gulf has been doing forever with natural leaking oil. That number seems to be increasingly rapidly.
Some scientists and professors have expressed disbelief over these numbers, although it is based more on emotional response and anger over the story not unfolding as they wanted, as they offer no proof whatsoever.
But the reality is the number proffered by the government as to how much oil released into the Gulf of Mexico is largely a guess. And even with using those numbers, the approximate 75 percent of the oil is still gone, according to government and BP.
So whether these people have the training or knowledge to make these assessments is questionable, referring to these university people, as it is very clear the oil is nowhere to be found.
Making noise and screaming does nothing to change that. So "Pump, Baby, Pump" and "Drill, Baby, Drill," as it's going to happen no matter what type of hysterics these people get into. They're losing all clarity and objectivity in light of the actual data and proof.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
BP's (NYSE:BP) Static Kill Successful, Final Kill Coming Soon
The first step to permanently plug the Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico has been achieved by BP (NYSE:BP), as they said the well has reached "static condition," meaning "The well pressure is now being controlled by the hydrostatic pressure of the drilling mud, the desired outcome of the static kill procedure," according to the oil company.
BP began the process at about 4:00 PM EDT Tuesday, and pumped mud in the top of the well for close to eight hours.
The next step in the process will be to perform a "bottom kill," where mud and cement will be injected into the well almost 2 1/2 miles underneath the bottom of the Gulf. That will ensure a complete and permanent solution to the problem.
Sometime in the next 10 to 14 days the final procedure will begin. That period of time could be extended if any bad weather arises. The time frame is a best-case scenario.
BP began the process at about 4:00 PM EDT Tuesday, and pumped mud in the top of the well for close to eight hours.
The next step in the process will be to perform a "bottom kill," where mud and cement will be injected into the well almost 2 1/2 miles underneath the bottom of the Gulf. That will ensure a complete and permanent solution to the problem.
Sometime in the next 10 to 14 days the final procedure will begin. That period of time could be extended if any bad weather arises. The time frame is a best-case scenario.
BP (NYSE:BP) Static Kill Begins, Fixes Hydraulic Leak
With the official beginning of the static kill by BP (NYSE:BP), whereby they're attempting to permanently plug the oil from the Macondo well from leaking into the Gulf of Mexico, BP had to put things temporarily on hold until they fixed a leak in their hydraulic system.
That has been completed, and at about 4:00 PM EDT Tuesday, BP began the operations of pumping heavy drilling mud into the top of the well to see if that will do the job.
They of course still have the other means of plugging the well through the relief well far below the surface and far below the top of the well, where they're beginning to pump mud.
That bottom kill should start in about two weeks or so, assuming the weather conditions cooperate.
Expectations for the "static kill" have been being managed from the beginning, as it's not nearly as guaranteed as the bottom kill will be, as there are possibilities oil will escape from parts of the casing of the well or the annulus, which would increase the difficulty and chances of complete success.
That has been completed, and at about 4:00 PM EDT Tuesday, BP began the operations of pumping heavy drilling mud into the top of the well to see if that will do the job.
They of course still have the other means of plugging the well through the relief well far below the surface and far below the top of the well, where they're beginning to pump mud.
That bottom kill should start in about two weeks or so, assuming the weather conditions cooperate.
Expectations for the "static kill" have been being managed from the beginning, as it's not nearly as guaranteed as the bottom kill will be, as there are possibilities oil will escape from parts of the casing of the well or the annulus, which would increase the difficulty and chances of complete success.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
BP's (NYSE:BP) Time to Kill Oil Well Approaching
Former Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, who retired the the middle of the
BP (NYSE:BP) Gulf oil crisis, but still represents the U.S. government in managing the cleanup process, said the process to begin killing the Macondo oil well should begin on August 2.
The well kill will be performed in two stages, with the first being called a "static kill," referring to cement and mud being shot into the well via the top. That will be the procedure on the second of August.
Assuming that is successful, the second stage, which is tentatively scheduled for August 7, would be to shoot mud and cement in from the relief well, which has reached its desired position and is ready to take the next step. The relief well is far below the top of the oil well and deep underground. That is called a bottom kill, and depending on the outcome of the static kill, could take several days or several weeks to complete.
The time frames could easily change if tropical storms enter the region and operations have to be shut down.
BP (NYSE:BP) Gulf oil crisis, but still represents the U.S. government in managing the cleanup process, said the process to begin killing the Macondo oil well should begin on August 2.
The well kill will be performed in two stages, with the first being called a "static kill," referring to cement and mud being shot into the well via the top. That will be the procedure on the second of August.
Assuming that is successful, the second stage, which is tentatively scheduled for August 7, would be to shoot mud and cement in from the relief well, which has reached its desired position and is ready to take the next step. The relief well is far below the top of the oil well and deep underground. That is called a bottom kill, and depending on the outcome of the static kill, could take several days or several weeks to complete.
The time frames could easily change if tropical storms enter the region and operations have to be shut down.
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