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Risk-Taking Rises as Oil Rigs in Gulf Drill Deeper

New York Times -- In a remote reach of the Gulf of Mexico, nearly 200 miles from shore, a floating oil platform thrusts its tentacles deep into the ocean like a giant steel octopus.

The $3 billion rig, called Perdido, can pump oil from dozens of wells nearly two miles under the sea while simultaneously drilling new ones. It is part of a wave of ultra-deep platforms — all far more sophisticated than the rig that was used to drill the ill-fated BP well that blew up in April. These platforms have sprung up far from shore and have pushed the frontiers of technology in the gulf, a region that now accounts for a quarter of the nation’s oil output.

Major offshore accidents are not common. But whether through equipment failure or human error, the risks increase as the rigs get larger and more complicated.

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Submitted Aug 30, 2010 By: PDQBlues

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1006 All-Star Author Birmingham Posts:931 Points:1,031,185 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 6:04:35 PM Ignore 1006 Report Abuse God created man to rule over the world . . we just must weigh the costs & treat carefully.
Martinman Champion Author Mississippi Posts:11,856 Points:1,662,420 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 7:30:14 AM Ignore Martinman Report Abuse scotte from lost angeles posted... "Hey if they ban them then we consumers are gonna really pay. The Eco effects from latest gulf disaster are showing no huge ill effects just as the last big Gulf spill shows very little in disaster." . And you base these statements on what facts? The facts are, that the last large spill resulting from a well failure did have environmental consequences, and continues to to this day - from the 1979 Ictox I blowout. There continues to be last effects from the Exxon-Valdez spill in Prince William Sound. And, the consequences of the Macondo well blowout won't be fully known for decades - especially given that British Petroleum heavily used dispersants to deliberately hide the crude oil underwater, keeping it "out-of-sight, out-of-mind". You were saying...?
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,290 Points:1,146,200 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 5:24:55 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse as long as it's not BP and the safety rules are followed more to the letter it may be okay. Time will tell.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,290 Points:1,146,200 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 5:15:23 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse ScottE: it may not SHOW much, but it has done a lot of damage, nevertheless.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:9,318 Points:2,089,955 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 4:27:31 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse As long as they're following better safety guidelines they should be OK
ScottE Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,172 Points:1,821,700 Joined:May 2002	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 1:44:45 AM Ignore ScottE Report Abuse Hey if they ban them then we consumers are gonna really pay. The Eco effects from latest gulf disaster are showing no huge ill effects just as the last big Gulf spill shows very little in disaster.
traindude Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:5,615 Points:1,246,100 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 12:28:22 AM Ignore traindude Report Abuse wasn't there supposed to be a drilling ban?
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:3,853 Points:684,225 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 11:52:17 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse We need the oil.... Would be nice if these rig could be in shallow water or even on land.
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:3,560 Points:393,585 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 11:23:59 PM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse Created for the deep drilling. Costs must be kept in check, safety of prime concern.
Scotty99QC Veteran Author Montreal Posts:275 Points:74,950 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 11:23:24 PM Ignore Scotty99QC Report Abuse Always hoping it will work well.
biza4u Champion Author New Haven Posts:6,197 Points:1,168,860 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 11:20:10 PM Ignore biza4u Report Abuse Time to move forward
DosEquis26 Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,773 Points:1,545,470 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 11:19:27 PM Ignore DosEquis26 Report Abuse The decision making process and chain of command in such an operation needs to be precise. No tours allowed. Period.
JohnofGB Champion Author Flint Posts:3,095 Points:635,220 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 11:18:53 PM Ignore JohnofGB Report Abuse I guess most of the easy to find crude oil is gone. Now, the not so easy to find.
1cheapgasin Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:3,165 Points:748,490 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 11:16:00 PM Ignore 1cheapgasin Report Abuse $3 billion ? Wondering if I can get a senior citizen discount?
CumminsFanOH Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,670 Points:827,990 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 11:13:50 PM Ignore CumminsFanOH Report Abuse Haven't you figured out yet, Obuma is really working on destroying this country.
Edtx2009 Champion Author Houston Posts:1,847 Points:366,325 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 11:12:35 PM Ignore Edtx2009 Report Abuse Drill, Baby Drill. Papa needs that gas.
ssect8 Champion Author Hartford Posts:5,634 Points:1,666,105 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 11:12:01 PM Ignore ssect8 Report Abuse Our country needs oils because the idiots in charge won't move us to nuclear.
LoneGuy Champion Author Lansing Posts:6,168 Points:1,860,680 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 11:11:27 PM Ignore LoneGuy Report Abuse No more of this from US in the Gulf now that Obama fraudulently took engineers signatures from a study indicating more care should be paid to deepwater (5000) feet deep wells and put the signatures to authorize a ban on all rigs 500 ft and more. Our rigs and jobs will be gone for at least 10 years now.
Bubba44612 Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,203 Points:1,424,970 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 11:10:27 PM Ignore Bubba44612 Report Abuse But the rewards are even greater. Over a million gallons of crude just spurted out of a 24 inch well.
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:5,172 Points:1,206,625 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 11:09:42 PM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse There are risks involved in everything we do.
DrLyon Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,465 Points:756,730 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 11:08:47 PM Ignore DrLyon Report Abuse Risk yes, but safety always...
Bigwaynef Champion Author South Carolina Posts:7,687 Points:1,617,860 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 11:07:36 PM Ignore Bigwaynef Report Abuse This is the full article, there is no more...
hotrod_brother Champion Author Tampa Posts:10,576 Points:1,871,770 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 11:05:07 PM Ignore hotrod_brother Report Abuse HiGramma, Listen to your Dad maybe you will learn something.
HiGramma Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,789 Points:369,480 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 10:59:43 PM Ignore HiGramma Report Abuse According to Glenn Beck or one of the other extreeme right fanatics my dad listens to on the radio, the BP accident was caused by environuts forcing further offshore drilling in deep water where there are methane gas pockets under high pressure ... any thoughts on that?
TIGERPAW46 Champion Author Florida Posts:5,173 Points:968,810 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 10:58:55 PM Ignore TIGERPAW46 Report Abuse We already depend too heavily on Gulf Oil Rigs. We need to place more shale oil wells on land. The Gulf is too dangerous for spills & subject to damage and blockage of shipments for 4-5 mo. of the year due to Hurricanes & storms. On land drilling is more easily protected.
DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,790 Points:1,173,055 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 10:57:58 PM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse if you undertake something risky, you should pay the consequences if failure occurs. most people take risks with other people's money.
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,164 Points:1,149,250 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 10:56:10 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse The link to the original article is a proprietary link. One must have a user ID and password with the New York Times in order to read it. GB news articles should all have open-source links, no exceptions.
packards42 Champion Author Washington Posts:4,259 Points:721,170 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 10:53:32 PM Ignore packards42 Report Abuse . And even then, the SCF Baltica tanker is being escorted by two nuclear-powered ice breakers. Surprised this a cheaper option with the escort ships. quicker for sure.
packards42 Champion Author Washington Posts:4,259 Points:721,170 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 10:50:04 PM Ignore packards42 Report Abuse Smart engineering, to produce and drill off the same platform.
marvin42 Sophomore Author Salt Lake City Posts:113 Points:297,510 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 10:49:56 PM Ignore marvin42 Report Abuse judgemobile: TAKE OUT THE TRASH (on Election Day) That's right, take out the trash on election day and replace them with new and improved trash. Moron citizens of this country will never learn....People always get the government they deserve, everywhere in the world. America, enjoy your government. You deserve it!
AKmailman Champion Author Alaska Posts:3,313 Points:1,103,495 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 10:46:50 PM Ignore AKmailman Report Abuse maybe we can get some "uncorrupted" oversight this time
Bus561 Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,096 Points:2,757,005 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 10:42:47 PM Ignore Bus561 Report Abuse These risks are fine as long as some idiot doesn't push the panic button and get hap hazard about what he is doing.
Chris46 Champion Author Dayton Posts:17,230 Points:1,676,645 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 10:39:47 PM Ignore Chris46 Report Abuse Its all a risk. No pain, no gain.
mdskier Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,488 Points:1,500,275 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 10:34:31 PM Ignore mdskier Report Abuse Another ticking time bomb for an oil blowout disaster. [Edited by: mdskier at 8/30/2010 11:35:01 PM EST]
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,265 Points:1,987,145 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 10:26:07 PM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse it has been proven time and time again: you want the BIG rewards ? You have to take the BIG risks. Americans are willing to do so and that is why (until 1/20/2009) we WERE the greatest country on earth. We can bring that spirit back Nov 2, 2010 by remembering the MOST IMPORTANT chore to do that day, so write it on your calendars: TAKE OUT THE TRASH (on Election Day)
NorthglennBill Champion Author Denver Posts:5,219 Points:1,020,595 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 10:26:06 PM Ignore NorthglennBill Report Abuse $3 billion rigs can create $30 billion messes.
ricker8 Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,128 Points:675,325 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 10:15:16 PM Ignore ricker8 Report Abuse Deep drilling is still a high risk operation and I believe that more oil can be found on land and not down a mile and a half in the water where no one can assure that the big spill won't occur again
panama303 All-Star Author Denver Posts:790 Points:267,245 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 10:05:43 PM Ignore panama303 Report Abuse I still believe that the Obama and Pelosi administration wanted this disaster to help further their communist socialist agenda.
Lukus Champion Author Halifax Posts:6,047 Points:1,220,510 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 10:05:28 PM Ignore Lukus Report Abuse They might be building to a real disaster with their drilling.
EVBuddy Champion Author Nevada Posts:14,358 Points:2,572,540 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 10:03:17 PM Ignore EVBuddy Report Abuse So mexico may be the next big spill maker.
djgunrunner Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:7,611 Points:1,891,820 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 10:01:53 PM Ignore djgunrunner Report Abuse After watching the BP debacle they should have a renewed idea of safety.
cdanielwyke Champion Author Greensboro Posts:2,369 Points:582,885 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 10:00:06 PM Ignore cdanielwyke Report Abuse The BP disaster never would have happened if the proper precautions were taken.
zimowski Champion Author San Jose Posts:4,340 Points:1,123,660 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 9:57:18 PM Ignore zimowski Report Abuse Hopefully these riskier rigs have more than one fail-safe mechanism.
idigau22 Champion Author Washington Posts:20,251 Points:2,808,325 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 9:44:04 PM Ignore idigau22 Report Abuse Drill on land! Drill in shallow water! Keep drilling!!
PetroPedro All-Star Author Florida Posts:753 Points:163,590 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 9:42:49 PM Ignore PetroPedro Report Abuse Thank-you tree hugging enviro whack jobs
briank299 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:14,006 Points:2,605,945 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 9:39:22 PM Ignore briank299 Report Abuse Risk - This simply means that an accident will eventually happen. What have you learned this past summer? I know what I learned - I'd rather have an oil spill on LAND than 2 miles below the ocean. Pick your poison...
BKool Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,536 Points:1,755,350 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 9:37:44 PM Ignore BKool Report Abuse Danger and risk drive technology. Much to the chagrin of trial lawyers, you cannot make the world "idiot" proof.
FlyNFool Champion Author South Carolina Posts:5,975 Points:1,226,180 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 9:32:12 PM Ignore FlyNFool Report Abuse Environmentalists drove the wells further offshore.
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:5,639 Points:1,119,000 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 9:29:23 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse this is what happens when the easier oil on land is not allowed to be drilled for due to pressures here
DEG Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:15,422 Points:3,059,355 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2010 9:28:24 PM Ignore DEG Report Abuse As long as they install proper shut-off valves, I am all for it. The economy will still need oil for at least the next several decades or longer.