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Gulf Oil Leak Plugged?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the no-harm-done-right dept.

RobHart writes "The LA Times is reporting that the Gulf oil leak appears to have been plugged by the 'top kill.' 'Thad Allen, who is coordinating the government response, says the well still has low pressure, but cement will be used to cap the well permanently as soon as the pressure hits zero.'"

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  1. Ixtoc and BP disaster comparison by jcwren · · Score: 5, Interesting

    An interesting comparison between the 1979 Ixtoc oil disaster and the BP disaster. Note that indeed Transocean and Sedco merged in 1999.

    http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=127_1274931222

  2. Re:glad to see this by fustakrakich · · Score: 5, Interesting

    This is BP's Rules, Not Ours

    Well there you go.. BP runs the American government..

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    “He’s not deformed, he’s just drunk!”