BP must test for new oil seal
setback in the Gulf of MexicoBP must test for new oil seal to stop
The British company BP has had to stop the trial for the new extraction system.
Reason is a leak, which must now be sealed first, said a company spokesman. It is currently not clear when the trial could continue.
Almost three months after the devastating environmental disaster is once again an attempt by the company initially failed, the oil finally flowing constantly from the beginning einzudämmen.Der assessed as sensitive test began in the night to Thursday (GMT) a day late. The procedure was initially postponed because it was feared the resulting pressure could cause even greater damage.
[Caption: The statue of a live video of BP shows a view of the work on the oil leak, taken by a remote-controlled robot.]
In a first step, first one was concluded by several openings of the cylinder, said BP manager with Wells Kent. The Group was advised about 48 hours for the test series. Gradually, this would allow other valves and supply lines are closed. Every six hours, then wanted to measure the pressure of experts to review the success of the approach.
Series of delays and failures
The freeze on the testing phase of the new, 68-ton cylinder of the hole is the continuation of a series of delays and failures. When BP was always different caps or exhaust systems installed, repaired damage at the source or plug the leak, the group took longer than planned.
either did the workmen technical problems or limited experience in such great depth a spanner in the works - or the weather did not play with, such as an offshoot of Hurricane Alex, "the Gulf of Mexico stirs.
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But even if the device works, would it only a temporary solution. Only relief holes several kilometers below the seabed close to the source completely. This will, however, before the end of July or early August expected.
[Caption: The affected by oil spills U.S. states (as of 07/06/2010)]
