MC252 Well Reaches Static Condition; Well Monitoring Underway
BP announced today that the MC252 well appears to have reached a static condition -- a significant milestone. The well pressure is now being controlled by the hydrostatic pressure of the drilling mud, which is the desired outcome...
Static Kill Injectivity Testing Commences on MC252 Well
BP started injectivity testing today at 19:05 (UK) and 13:05 (CDT) in advance of static kill operations.
BP Agrees to Sell Colombian Business to Ecopetrol and Talisman
BP today announced that it has agreed to sell its oil and gas exploration, production and transportation business in Colombia to a consortium of Ecopetrol, Colombia's national oil company (51 per cent), and Talisman of Canada (49...
Static Kill Injectivity Testing on MC252 Well Expected Tuesday
During final preparations to commence with the injectivity test, a small hydraulic leak was discovered in the capping stack hydraulic control system. The injectivity test, previously announced to take place today, will be...
BP Fulfills Commitment to Assist Displaced Rig Workers, Establishes $100 Million Fund Through Baton Rouge Foundation
BP today announced that it will establish a $100 million charitable fund to support unemployed rig workers experiencing economic hardship as a result of the moratorium on deepwater drilling imposed by the United States federal...
BP Hires James Lee Witt to Advise and Support Response Effort
Today BP announced it has hired Witt Associates, and its CEO James Lee Witt, to support BP's work to restore Gulf Coast communities in the wake of the oil and gas spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Total Claims Payments Top $256 Million
BP said today it estimates it will pay at least $60 million in advance payments in August to claimants across the Gulf Coast who have lost income or net profit due to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
BP CEO Tony Hayward to Step Down and be Succeeded by Robert Dudley
BP today announced that, by mutual agreement with the BP board, Tony Hayward is to step down as group chief executive with effect from October 1, 2010. He will be succeeded as of that date by fellow executive director Robert...
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico.
Subsea Source Control and Containment
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico.
Subsea Source Control and Containment
BP Signs Agreement with the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation to Amend the North Alexandria and West Mediterranean Deepwater Concessions
BP has announced that it has signed a new agreement with the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation to develop the significant hydrocarbon resources in the North Alexandria and West...
BP Claims Payments Top $200 Million
Expanded outreach program to claimants underway
Payments to residents and businesses of the Gulf Coast reached $201 million today as BP continued to increase its outreach to thousands of people who have filed claims related...
Well Integrity Test Commences on MC252 well
Following installation of the capping stack and in line with the procedure approved by the National Incident Commander and Unified Area Command, the well integrity test on the MC252 well commenced today.
BP And Verenium Announce Pivotal Biofuels Agreement
BP to acquire Verenium's cellulosic biofuels business, including Jennings, San Diego facilities.
Further analysis to be carried out before integrity test commences on MC252 well
Following a meeting with Secretary Chu and his team of scientific and industry experts, the National Incident Commander announced that additional analysis of the well testing procedure should be performed before starting the well...
Capping Stack Installed on MC252 Well
The three ram capping stack was installed on the Deep Water Horizon LMRP at 7 p.m. CDT. The stack completes the installation of the new sealing cap.
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico.
National Incident Commander Approves Plan to Replace MC252 Well Cap
Following a technical review this week, the National Incident Commander has approved the plan for BP to move ahead with replacing the existing lower marine riser package (LMRP) containment cap over the Deepwater Horizon’s failed...
Update on Improvements to Vessels of Opportunity Program
Today Doug Suttles, Chief Operating Officer of BP Exploration and Production, met with Vessels of Opportunity (VoO)participants to view operations and discuss a number of enhancements made to the VoO program.
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico.
BP Reiterates Media Access Policy
Everyone involved in the response effort should "feel free to talk" to media about their experiences.
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico.
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico.
BP Announces New Gulf Coast Restoration Organization
BP today provided further details about the previously-announced new organization that will manage the company’s long-term response to the Deepwater Horizon incident and the MC252 oil and gas spill. Effective immediately, Bob...
Update on LMRP Cap Containment Operations
The lower marine riser package (LMRP) cap containment system was successfully reinstalled on the Deepwater Horizon's failed blow-out preventer (BOP) at approximately 1830 CDT on June 23. This containment system is connected to...