Monthly Archives: August 2010

Link: More deepwater rigs to leave Gulf. Macondo BOP autopsy in Sep/Oct. #rsrh

Remember back when BP severed the riser, so they could install the cap, the one that finally controlled the spill? Here is a photo taken by an ROV just after the severing was completed. To me, this image presents the … Continue reading →

Link: BP static kill appears to be working. ‘Mother Nature did her part.’ – C. Browner #rsrh Where did the oil go?

Link: BP static kill appears to be working. ‘Mother Nature did her part.’ – C. Browner #rsrh Where did the oil go?

Link: BP static kill operation begins. #rsrh The most troubling part of the article is that the plan was reviewed with Steven Chu before proceeding. Steven Chu?!

Link: Gulf of Mex ‘Dead Zone’: Gulf handles #oilspill better than ag runoff. #ethanol #rsrh Aaaaand…. Massachusetts wins the distinction this year! Every year, the T-P compares the Dead Zone’s size to a small northeastern state. Past winners include Connecticut … Continue reading →

Link: If you ever wondered about the #oilspill’s liability limits… #rsrh …this is why they were there in the first place. BP is, was, and always has been liable for 100% of the spill cleanup. Liability limits apply to the … Continue reading →

Link: Poison Pill: The New Senate Energy Bill #rsrh Holy Cats! What are these guys smoking?

Link: China passes U.S. as #1 energy consumer. #rsrh And they did it using windmills, solar panels and unicorn farts. #FAKE# Of course, they did it with coal and oil. And if you think this is not a huge issue … Continue reading →

Interior Secretary Salazar imposed a moratorium on deepwater drilling until November 30, despite the recommendation of a panel of experts from the National Academy of Engineering. For operations on the shallow water Shelf, the administration maintains, no moratorium is in … Continue reading →