31 июля Итак, ниже, в ПДФ файле указано, что BP арендовала участок MC252 (Mississipi Canyon) для бурения двух скважин А и Б, на расстоянии друг от друга около 150 футов. Нет никакой скважины MC252. Это участок! Все координаты ROV относятся к скважине А! Но нам не показывали что происходит со скважиной Б!
The first place to look for an additional blowout is at well MC252_A.
The original contract for the well can be found at the Mineral Management Service:
MC252_A:
X= 1.202.803.88
Y=10.431.617.00
LAT=28.44.17.277 N
LOG=88.21.57.340 W
MC252_B:
X= 1.202.514.00
Y=10.431.494.00
LAT=28.44.16.027 N
LOG=88.22.00.581 W
Page five references two exploratory wells in the area: MC252_A and MC252_B. The first well, MC252_A, was partially drilled in early 2009. The project was behind schedule so additional pressure was placed on the drill bit. The result was the walls of the bore cracked and the drill bit became stuck at about 4100 feet. This well was abandoned after hurricane damage.
The explosion of MC252_B may have caused damage to the well casing allowing oil and gas to penetrate the cracks in the escarpment. Any gas or oil released into this hole would have an unrestricted path to the seabed.