Final well-killing procedure is pushed back
Monday, August 16, 2010 - 20:07
in Earth & Climate
A federal official says experts need more time to mitigate any potential problems with increased pressure when the relief well operation begins. The day the BP oil well can be permanently declared dead has been pushed back to late August so experts can devise plans to reduce risks during the final well-killing procedure, the federal government's spill response chief said Monday.