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BP relief well threatens another uncontrolled oil spill
There have been previously undisclosed reasons for BP’s continual delays for the completion of the relief well, not the least of which is the danger of another “uncontrolled release of crude.”
In addition to admitting that 1,000 barrels of oil remain trapped in the area around the casing known as the annulus, BP has now acknowledged that the relief well could cause another oil spill.
Bloomberg reports, U.S. officials fear new leaks may form when the company pumps in more mud and cement into the bottom of the well for the final plug. Although exactly what would cause those leaks was not disclosed.
Incident Commander Thad Allen said BP needs to “come up with a plan for the so-called bottom kill that won’t result in an uncontrolled release of crude.”
The Macondo well cannot be considered sealed until it is cemented with the bottom kill.
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