If no response is taken by government a precedent is established:
It is acceptable for drilling contractors to continue operations without any regard for well volumes.
The Operator shall assume all responsibility for hydrocarbon entry into the well.
Combine the above facts and there won’t be any more contractors because the Operators will have to swallow up the drilling industry, buy up all the vessels and operate themselves! It will become more expensive and everyone’s price to fill the ‘tank’ will increase dramatically, perhaps by 30%. Are we all happy to accept further increases in gas? And, bureaucracy will be the driver of price increase! And, I’m not sure [B]safety[/B] in the industry would benefit.