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PD Moderator	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 7:47:32 AM Ignore PD Report Abuse BP this morning states that well integrity test was looking good- pressure continues to rise, currently at 6700psi. Nothing shows negative evidence of any oil leaking. Two ROVs watching the base, no leaks. 4 ROVs also shooting sonar to detect breaching, no negative impact detected. Seismic survey to be run soon- this is a key piece of information. If there is any leak underground, this will likely pick up the breach. The data will take 24 hours to evaluate once testing is done. Relief wells have been restarted after pausing. This is a critical time- a time of extreme precision. Things will move slowly to ensure accuracy. They will soon be pulling out of the relief well to run ranging tests to get the most reliable information... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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BP this morning states that well integrity test was looking good- pressure continues to rise, currently at 6700psi. Nothing shows negative evidence of any oil leaking. Two ROVs watching the base, no leaks.

4 ROVs also shooting sonar to detect breaching, no negative impact detected. Seismic survey to be run soon- this is a key piece of information. If there is any leak underground, this will likely pick up the breach. The data will take 24 hours to evaluate once testing is done.

Relief wells have been restarted after pausing. This is a critical time- a time of extreme precision. Things will move slowly to ensure accuracy. They will soon be pulling out of the relief well to run ranging tests to get the most reliable information...

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1006 Champion Author Birmingham Posts:1,105 Points:1,352,565 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 6:00:07 AM Ignore 1006 Report Abuse now if the news media will shut up a bit, we can get back to enjoy the beach.
bigreddwg Champion Author Tampa Posts:5,002 Points:1,050,605 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 1:46:54 AM Ignore bigreddwg Report Abuse THANK YOU GOD FOR HEEDING OUR PRAYERS - NOW LET'S GET BUSY CLEANING UP THE GULF BEFORE THE PREDICTED ABOVE AVERAGE HURRICANES ARRIVE, PLEASE!!!
Geo4564 Champion Author Nevada Posts:6,906 Points:1,566,595 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 1:15:44 AM Ignore Geo4564 Report Abuse Finally!
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,027 Points:1,099,605 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 1:06:10 AM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse I happened upon a web site that proposed a rather simple solution that plumbers regularly employ to arrest any leaks in a pressurized pipe. This solution utilized an adjustable flange similar to that which a plumber uses to stop leaking water pipes. I have no idea whether or not this was the solution that BP finally employed to stop the gusher of crude oil. But I am surprised that BP didn't have the inginuity to employ this type of solution months ago.
genef01 Champion Author Nashville Posts:2,611 Points:834,680 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 1:04:25 AM Ignore genef01 Report Abuse TBONE3, I hope you are right.
BrewCrew Champion Author Dallas Posts:8,572 Points:1,770,385 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:51:54 AM Ignore BrewCrew Report Abuse LOOK'S GOOD
warlord1 Champion Author Georgia Posts:5,235 Points:1,032,050 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:51:23 AM Ignore warlord1 Report Abuse I hope it continues
panama303 All-Star Author Denver Posts:797 Points:295,285 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:49:54 AM Ignore panama303 Report Abuse FINALLY!!!
flyfast Champion Author Kansas City Posts:9,238 Points:1,823,110 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:40:14 AM Ignore flyfast Report Abuse good news
YLHandyman Champion Author Orange County Posts:5,550 Points:1,043,510 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:38:07 AM Ignore YLHandyman Report Abuse We all hope it works.
NotmeuQc Champion Author Montreal Posts:5,641 Points:1,131,100 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:37:57 AM Ignore NotmeuQc Report Abuse Good news! Lets hope it stays that way.
CumminsFanOH Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,670 Points:827,990 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:32:36 AM Ignore CumminsFanOH Report Abuse This is good work, I'll keep my fingers crossed.
kcboy Champion Author Utah Posts:3,958 Points:1,505,850 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:27:38 AM Ignore kcboy Report Abuse There is hope. Time to work on the clean up.
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:26,879 Points:3,101,500 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:23:07 AM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse so far , so good !!!
runout9 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,240 Points:978,145 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:22:55 AM Ignore runout9 Report Abuse Hopefully, the good news will continue. Once those relief wells are completed & the well is cemented shut, we can all pop the cork!
DosEquis26 Champion Author Chicago Posts:5,758 Points:1,921,535 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:20:46 AM Ignore DosEquis26 Report Abuse When is BP going to start giving away free gas?
jadeusa Champion Author Dallas Posts:9,320 Points:1,822,065 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:19:52 AM Ignore jadeusa Report Abuse good news
Rageagainsttm Champion Author Tampa Posts:8,288 Points:1,900,055 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:19:12 AM Ignore Rageagainsttm Report Abuse That's a step in the right direction but it still needs to be watched.
CPR54 Champion Author Austin Posts:8,218 Points:1,866,055 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:17:44 AM Ignore CPR54 Report Abuse should have fixed it months ago
NOTSOGRN Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,055 Points:1,509,395 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:16:40 AM Ignore NOTSOGRN Report Abuse Fingers crossed it holds.
cutter1330 Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:8,023 Points:1,691,375 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:15:53 AM Ignore cutter1330 Report Abuse Hope it holds!!
Marson Champion Author Scranton Posts:8,932 Points:2,075,235 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:15:35 AM Ignore Marson Report Abuse Just get er plugged!
benjy Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,587 Points:1,785,845 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:15:18 AM Ignore benjy Report Abuse greeeeaaattttt.....
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:10,527 Points:1,856,420 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:14:48 AM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse Lets hope it holds until they get the well plugged.
Buddy2264 Champion Author Tampa Posts:11,639 Points:2,357,045 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:12:57 AM Ignore Buddy2264 Report Abuse Let's hope it continues to work. However if I were them I would continue to let it be pumped to the surface and used. Conservation keeps your money in your pocket.
Ticoman54 Champion Author Miami Posts:7,031 Points:1,489,095 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:12:40 AM Ignore Ticoman54 Report Abuse Cautiously optimistic. A critical time.
ThatHunt Champion Author Dallas Posts:4,498 Points:1,953,035 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:10:42 AM Ignore ThatHunt Report Abuse Watch and wait. Seemed like a bandaid to me.
TXGasPriceSpy Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:7,795 Points:1,469,350 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 12:06:16 AM Ignore TXGasPriceSpy Report Abuse I hope BP has learned a thing or two. No BP for me.
danreino Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,337 Points:1,537,705 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:58:35 PM Ignore danreino Report Abuse Lets hope the news is just as good come next Monday.
Beboper Champion Author Virginia Posts:8,712 Points:2,160,865 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:45:44 PM Ignore Beboper Report Abuse not yet anyway
TheSicilian Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:5,364 Points:1,467,575 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:43:23 PM Ignore TheSicilian Report Abuse at least they finally got it stopped
fightbigoil71 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:7,547 Points:1,542,730 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:42:50 PM Ignore fightbigoil71 Report Abuse And it took only 3 months! However, I am glad the flow is stopped at least for now.
JohnofGB Champion Author Flint Posts:5,411 Points:1,094,245 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:41:14 PM Ignore JohnofGB Report Abuse After so much time, I would HOPE so. But that is all I am doing, hoping.
10k Champion Author North Carolina Posts:21,231 Points:2,252,070 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:39:46 PM Ignore 10k Report Abuse maybe so much oil has poured out, the pressure will not be anywhere near what they are predicting-and remember, this is BP saying this, and who trusts BP now ??
eddyp94 Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,163 Points:1,660,835 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:39:27 PM Ignore eddyp94 Report Abuse now cover it up for good...
minnesotagirl Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:5,848 Points:1,228,665 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:38:34 PM Ignore minnesotagirl Report Abuse Seems to be good news, at least for now.
traindude Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:5,624 Points:1,493,605 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:37:42 PM Ignore traindude Report Abuse get 'er done already
4warned Champion Author Michigan Posts:5,814 Points:2,160,335 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:37:31 PM Ignore 4warned Report Abuse Maybe we are finally wining this WAR. I hope the good news keeps coming.
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,736 Points:1,974,700 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:30:24 PM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse I understand that tonight the pressure is not as high as they would like so they are looking things over more closely. One possibility they are considering is that the supply of oil they are tapped into may be lower than they expected because of all the oil lost to date from the source..
TIGERPAW46 Champion Author Florida Posts:7,115 Points:1,352,880 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:29:06 PM Ignore TIGERPAW46 Report Abuse I'm glad it's working but why do they still need the relief wells drilled? Are they then going to cap them too, or are they planning to work those to pump oil for resale hence forth?
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:8,183 Points:1,222,875 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:26:57 PM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse Their is a reason that they didn't do this in April. Why is only known to BP and the government.
Gary65 Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,703 Points:782,095 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:22:51 PM Ignore Gary65 Report Abuse Lets hope that it stays that way.
59glide All-Star Author New Haven Posts:857 Points:1,047,380 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:18:21 PM Ignore 59glide Report Abuse And wye didn't they do this in april???
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:7,505 Points:1,666,660 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:16:16 PM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse It's about time.
indyjim Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:10,076 Points:2,316,505 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:11:30 PM Ignore indyjim Report Abuse I suspect they'll start relieving pressure before the pressure reaches an unacceptable level.
Bigwaynef Champion Author South Carolina Posts:11,458 Points:2,078,810 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:09:16 PM Ignore Bigwaynef Report Abuse Don't mess with Obama, he's on vacation...again!
MacDad614 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,024 Points:1,174,025 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:07:26 PM Ignore MacDad614 Report Abuse Time will tell. This should have been something that was available on DAY ONE!
CobraLeader Champion Author New Jersey Posts:267,902 Points:1,200,750 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:07:17 PM Ignore CobraLeader Report Abuse ... see what happens when government keeps their nose OUT! ...
mvosevich Champion Author St. Louis Posts:5,489 Points:1,115,410 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:05:09 PM Ignore mvosevich Report Abuse Wasn't that quick? It only took 88+ days.
pgerassi Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:10,886 Points:2,129,655 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2010 11:03:20 PM Ignore pgerassi Report Abuse A piece of good news among lots of bad news.