Quote Originally Posted by Xiahou View Post
From the story:And uhhh, a well that is being drilled at a depth of one mile under the ocean didn't qualify for sturdier containment? I mean, if you're going to go cheap on us, at least do it on a well that's easier to reach.

I've also read somewhere that records indicated irregular pressure tests during the capping process, but workers were told to proceed anyway- shortly before the explosion. I think BP is going to come out of this looking very bad.
Very bad indeed. Heated arguement on rig hours before blast.
Oil rig workers describe safety issues in hearing.
BP decisions made well vulnerable.

Unbelievable. And rest assured BP lawyers are working to keep the company's liability cap at $75 million.