BP Plans Plug Attempt as Gulf Oil Leak Costs Rise
My problem with this besides the obvious is this bit here:
"BP is drilling two relief wells to shut the leaking well permanently. The wells will be ready in August."
What exactly does that mean? even if you drill 2 new wells don't they still have to figure out a way to shut the leaking one down? Why would more outlets into the same well give them the ability to shut the faulty one down or do they just not want to stop the flow.
I obviously know very little about offshore drilling (but probably as much as BP does) so maybe someone can enlighten me.
My problem with this besides the obvious is this bit here:
"BP is drilling two relief wells to shut the leaking well permanently. The wells will be ready in August."
What exactly does that mean? even if you drill 2 new wells don't they still have to figure out a way to shut the leaking one down? Why would more outlets into the same well give them the ability to shut the faulty one down or do they just not want to stop the flow.
I obviously know very little about offshore drilling (but probably as much as BP does) so maybe someone can enlighten me.
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