BP oil spill

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  • IRNlun60

    Purely hypothetical since I don't know about how to actually stop a burst pipe, but can't they just blow it up at the base? Similar to burning pipelines? If so, is BP trying to save their product at the expense of our environment, food supply and livelihoods that trace back generations?

    • No, existing failsafe, failed and the base is 1.5 km beneath the surface. A bit of a tricky situation..detritus
    • BP would rather drill for another 3 months than blow-up ££billions worth of kit!goldieboy

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