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[8] [9] [10] In March 2008, the mineral rights to drill for oil on the Macondo Prospect were purchased by BP at the Minerals Management Service's lease sale. [11] The platform commenced drilling in February 2010 at a water depth of approximately 5,000 feet (1,500 m). [12] At the time of the explosion the rig was drilling an exploratory well. [13]
Deepwater Horizon was an ultra-deepwater, dynamically positioned, semi-submersible offshore drilling rig [7] owned by Transocean and operated by the BP company. On April 20, 2010, while drilling in the Gulf of Mexico at the Macondo Prospect, a blowout caused an explosion on the rig that killed 11 crewmen and ignited a fireball visible from 40 miles (64 km) away. [8]
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An explosion on the drilling rig Deepwater Horizon occurred on April 20, 2010, killing 11 workers. The Deepwater Horizon sank on April 22, 2010, in water approximately 5,000 feet (1,500 m) deep, and was located resting on the seafloor approximately 1,300 feet (400 m) (about a quarter of a mile) northwest of the well. [10] [11] [12]
Drill pipe (#16) is a joint of hollow tubing used to connect the surface equipment to the bottom hole assembly (BHA) and acts as a conduit for the drilling fluid. In the diagram, these are stands of drill pipe which are 2 or 3 joints of drill pipe connected and stood in the derrick vertically, usually to save time while tripping pipe .
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The Las Vegas Raiders were attempting to complete a late comeback against the Denver Broncos when starting quarterback Gardner Minshew exited the game with an injury.. Minshew was hurt after being ...
Just like with most foods, you should consume pickles in moderation. One of the main reasons you should steer clear of eating too many is the sodium content.