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05/30/10 6:11 AM

#321450 RE: Tuff-Stuff #321449

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A month ago, I sent BP, via the official channels, my strong suggestion that they needed to remove the LMRP and install either a set of valves or another BOP to control the flow and maybe even shut it in (depending on resultant pressures/flowrates). I gave some specific suggestions that would assure success and safety in the process. After I heard about the top kill I sent another note expressing my concerns about the top kill and again recommending the LMRP option. Last night I sent another note when it became clear that unfortunately, the top kill was not going to work. I have yet to hear a peep from them. It seems they do not respond to experts suggestions. I am a degreed Petroleum Engineer and have been in the business for 35 years mostly drilling subsea wells and am presently working for one of BPs competitors rewriting thier in-house well control standards ( work that started nearly 1 year ago). I work as a consultant and could easily be made available to assist in such an crucial need. It has been very discouraging, especially knowing that BP should have been a lot farther along than they are. I think they have far too many experts and outside influence to be able to make rational decisions. Does anyone know how to contact the right BP person directly?



posted by BennachieConsultant on May 30, 2010 - 12:31am

from Current Oil Drum Thread

http://www.theoildrum.com/node/6523