NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana — BP pumped cement into its blown-out oil well in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, hoping to start sealing it for good a day after it forced a slow torrent of heavy mud down the ...

In Kent Wells' 19July evening press briefing, he announced the possibility that BP would attempt a new way to kill the well from the top called "static kill." It is called "static kill" because the ...

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* US to formally approve "static kill" later on Sunday * "Bottom kill" plan to start 5-7 days after static kill (Adds details, background) HOUSTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - A key two-step procedure to seal ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. If your home’s main water source comes from a well, the well pump going out is probably a scary thought. Replacing it can be a big investment, but there ...