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- New Documents Show BP Made Little Progress on Alaska Safety Issues From 2001 to 2007. Lustgarten, Abrahm // Pro Publica;6/13/2010, p27
The article offers information on the measures taken by BP PLC with regard to the Alaska Safety issues from 2001 to 2007. It states that a survey revealed that more than 400 BP workers and contractors across Alaska greater Prudhoe Bay drilling fields. It mentions that according to the company,...
- With All Eyes on the Gulf, BP Alaska Facilities Are Still at Risk. Lustgarten, Abrahm // Pro Publica;10/31/2010, p9
The article discusses the state of the pipeline system used by BP PLC for transporting oil, gas and waste materials at its operations in Alaska. According to a report more than 80 percent pipelines are corroded and are at risk of rupture which can lead to explosion or spill. It is mentioned that...
- Corrosion Warnings at BP Facilities in Alaska: Here's What the Data Mean. Lustgarten, Abrahm // Pro Publica;10/31/2010, p19
The article discusses the BP PLC report that warns on the corrosion of pipelines at the company's facility in Alaska. According to the report published on October 1, 2010, around 148 sections of pipelines have been given 'F' certificate because of corrosion and their risk of failing. However, BP...
- Clock Ticks As BP Engineers Fail To Cap Gulf Of Mexico Oil Gusher. Remmers, Jerry // Moderate Voice;5/9/2010, p7
The article contemplates on the potential causes of the explosion of the Deepwater Horizons oil gusher of British Petroleum Co. PLC (BP) on April 20, 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico. Doug Suttles of BP cites that high-pressure gasses and frozen crystals have prevented their efforts to place the...
- Salvage operation goes down a storm. // Engineer (00137758);7/25/2005, Vol. 293 Issue 7680, p6
Reports on the engineering operation to repair the damage caused by Hurricane Dennis on British Petroleum's (BP) Thunder Horse oil platform in the Mississippi Canyon area. Evacuation of the rig before the hurricane hit the Gulf of Mexico; Projected peak output of the rig; Cause of the listing of...
- BP's Thunder Horse Ramping Up. // Pipeline & Gas Journal;Apr2009, Vol. 236 Issue 4, p82
The article reports on the plan of a global energy company BP PLC to develop an additional drilling platform to be called Thunder Horse North field in the first quarter of 2009. The plan was made after the company gained increase production of up to 200,000 barrel of oil per day upon developing...
- Tie-in, upgrades extend Ula lifespan. Terdre, Nick // Offshore;Aug2007, Vol. 67 Issue 8, p44
The article reports on British Petroleum Co. PLC's initiative to extend the lifespan of Ula field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea after in production for more than 20 years. The Ula field has been improved with three bridge-linked installations: a process platform connected to a...
- Customized grout secures Valhall piles. // Offshore;May2004, Vol. 64 Issue 5, p122
Reports that the Danish company Densit produces the Ducorit range of grouting materials. Offshore application to strengthen platform structures such as jacket members, pile sleeves, conductors and joints; Use in British Petroleum's Valhall water-injection scheme in the North Sea; Installation of...
- Oil Spills. Feldman, Brian // Ontario Dentist;Jul/Aug2010, Vol. 87 Issue 6, p8
The author reflects on the oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, which was caused by an explosion in British Petroleum's Deepwater Horizon oil drilling rig. He comments on the amount and consistency of oil which has hit the shores of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. He expresses...
