Bud's Offshore Energy (BOE)

No major new developments were mentioned at today’s Unified Command Briefing (1500 CDT).  Summary:

1. Still unable to secure the source by actuating BOPE with the ROV.  New intervention options are being designed.
2. The in situ burn program was scheduled to begin today, but a report is not yet available.
3. Subsurface containment and collection system will be ready in 2-4 weeks
4. Development Driller III will spud relief well by Friday
5. 100,000 feet of boom deployed for coastal protection purposes
6. No apparent change in well flow rate.

Deepwater Horizon Just Before Sinking

Deep Horizon slide sequence prior to sinking.