As of this morning (6/23/10) an article reported that "This morning at approximately 0845 CDT a discharge of liquids was observed from a diverter valve on the drill ship Discoverer Enterprise, which is on station at the MC252 well-site. As a precautionary measure, the lower marine riser package (LMRP) containment cap system, attached to the Discoverer Enterprise, has been moved off the Deep water Horizon’s failed blow-out preventer (BOP) to ensure the safety of operations and allow the unexpected release of liquids to be analyzed. Capture of oil and gas through the LMRP cap is therefore temporarily suspended until such time that the cap can be re-installed. Capture of oil and gas through the BOP’s choke line via a manifold to the Q4000 vessel on the surface continues." (http://www.bp.com/genericarticle.do?categoryId=2012968&contentId=7063083)
If you haven't guessed already that this is talking about the oil spill in the gulf coast of the United States of America. I think it is pathetic that any is spilling, or even the fact that it is STILL spewing into the gulf coast. I firmly believe that British Petroleum, aka BP, went the cheap rout and over looked or just plain neglected safety warnings, updates, repairs, etc. Thus when the problem occurred with the rig causing it to set on fire and killing people, and spewing hundreds upon gallons of oil into the coast.
My heart goes out to all of the families that lost a loved one in the horrible incident with the rig fire.
Though my concerns are as follows:
1)When is this problem going to be "fully fixed?"
2)How are they going to ensure that their "method" of "fixing" this will last?
3)What are the full ramifications for the families, businesses, and the Eco-system (including but not limited to any/all wild life)that will ensue during and after this disaster is dealt with/being dealt with?
4)How many businesses will go under as a result of this spill?
5)Will the gulf ever recover?
6)If so how long, and to what extent?
7) How long will it take for BP to finish paying those affected by this?
8) What steps will BP take to make sure this does NOT happen again?