Gulf Oil Leak: 2010 Updates
Seepage is Indicated Near the Gulf Oil Spill Site...Was It Caused by the Containment Cap?
General Thad Allen has indicated that the seepage is naturally occurring. He claims that in nature, natural gas and crude oil escape from fissures in the seabed. This isn't thought to be related to the containment cap, and for now the device will remain in place.
The extension of time to keep the cap in place is only 24 hours. This is to keep BP on their toes and ensure that any leak is not overlooked. If this were to occur, the end result would be totally tragic.
Many are skeptical that Allen's claims are true. Un-capping the spill would be a major setback and would not only make BP look bad, it would also make the government look bad as well.
On the other hand, a well explosion causing an uncontrollable leak would be a travesty; The waters are already showing a vast improvement over their former state. People are starting to have cautious optimism that the nightmare is turning from uncertainty to a matter of cleaning up the big mess.
The pressure readings are how the seep is being gauged. If the pressure is about 8,000 psi it means that there aren't any leaks. Right now, the pressure is at 6,800 psi and growing by 2 psi every hour or so. This shows promise.
The well could be depleted after so much time left leaking. Over 4 million barrels have left the underwater reservoir.
Whether or not you believe the containment cap is (or isn't leaking) is a matter of personal opinion. However, there could be indications that the well is running out of juice and that the seepage is just naturally occurring.
The oil spill started on April 20th, when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded killing 11 and injuring many more. Since then, the Gulf has been in a state of panic trying to keep the spill from growing out of control.
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Post a CommentI just have a question. What happens to the oil once its been picked up from the sand or the ocean? What do they do with it?