Thad Allen Statement On Static Kill

“Based on the successful completion of the static kill procedure and a positive evaluation of the test results, I have authorized BP to cement its damaged well. I made it clear that implementation of this procedure shall in no way delay the completion of the relief well.”

BP VP: Static Kill Has Better Chance of Success Than Top Kill

BP Senior Vice President, Kent Wells, said that he expects the planned ‘static kill’ to begin on Tuesday, and that the operation will fare better than the previous attempt to stop the oil, ‘top kill,’ because the cap prevents mud from escaping out the top of the well.  The ‘static kill’ oeration will take several days to complete, said Wells.

By Philip Bunnell