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BP Ignored Safety Modeling Software To Save Time

Posted by Soulskill on from the show-of-hands-who-is-surprised dept.

DMandPenfold writes "BP ignored the advice of safety modeling software in an attempt to save time before the disastrous Gulf of Mexico oil spill, according to a presentation slide (PDF) prepared by US investigators. The slide in question briefly appeared on the Oil Spill Commission's website in error, but was quickly retracted. Advanced cement modeling software, provided by BP's cement contractor Halliburton, had highlighted serious stability concerns with the well."

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  1. Re:Seriously by RobVB · · Score: 3, Funny

    they do have a pretty well oiled Lobby and PR machine.

    Almost as well oiled as the Mexican Gulf!

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  2. Seriously... by anomnomnomymous · · Score: 2, Funny

    We're sorry.

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