BP tries new cap on leaking oil well

Preparations were under way today to replace the containment cap over the damaged oil well in the Gulf of Mexico, BP said.

BP tries new cap on leaking oil well
Sat, 10 Jul, 2010 - 19:11

Preparations were under way today to replace the containment cap over the damaged oil well in the Gulf of Mexico, BP said.

Remotely operated vehicles will be used to start the process of removing the current cap and installing the new sealing cap this weekend.

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