I can’t find NOL’s post stating her desire for General Honore to take over management of cleaning up this mess…what about that? In a “normal” political environment, it seems like enough of a citizen outcry could make that happen- especially if it spreads to other Gulf states. (oil has hit Bolivar, so Texas is now “officially” in) I wholeheartedly agree, NOL!
[QUOTE=DogsDogsDogs;39292]I can’t find NOL’s post stating her desire for General Honore to take over management of cleaning up this mess…what about that? In a “normal” political environment, it seems like enough of a citizen outcry could make that happen- especially if it spreads to other Gulf states. (oil has hit Bolivar, so Texas is now “officially” in) I wholeheartedly agree, NOL![/QUOTE]
It is Post 85 on the “Transocean Oil Rig Fire 2” thread. Hopefully the admins can somehow combine these two threads now that this one is working again. Sure would make things easier instead of jumping back and forth.
Ban lifted
Judges Reject Drilling Moratorium
White House Loses Appeal To Limit Offshore Exploration
POSTED: 5:44 pm CDT July 8, 2010
UPDATED: 5:58 pm CDT July 8, 2010
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A federal appeals court in New Orleans on Thursday rejected a White House appeal that would have reinstated a moritorium on offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision after hearing from lawyers on both sides of a lawsuit filed by companies that oppose the drilling ban.
The Interior Department said the moratorium was necessary while it studied deepwater drilling risks in the wake of the BP oil spill.
The judges seemed to disagree about who should be shown more deference: District Judge Martin Feldman, who struck down the moratorium, or the authority of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, who proclaimed it.
The final ruling was issued about 5:30 p.m.
The moratorium was previously struck down by a lower court on June 22.
The appeals court ruling found that the Interior Department failed to show the federal government would suffer “irreparable injury” if the ban isn’t restored while it appeals the lower court’s decision.
[QUOTE=Crash Dummy;39295]Ban lifted
Judges Reject Drilling Moratorium[/QUOTE]
Does anyone know how many rigs have already been re-allocated elsewhere because of this?
Heard that the O Confidence semi is heading to Brazil O Endeavor semi is heading to Egypt and O Voyager jack-up is cold stacked. One of the other Diamond semi’s is headed to Africa i think.
Devon Energy declared the force majeure clause on Ocean Endeavor a semisubmersible rig, owned by Diamond Offshore. (West Cameron Block 184)
Murphy Oil declared the force majeure clause on Ocean Confidence a semisubmersible rig owned by Diamond Offshore. (Grand Isle Block 92)
Chevron declared the force majeure clause on Ocean Columbia a jack-up rig owned by Diamond Offshore. (South Timbalier block 134)
Arena declared the force majeure clause on Ocean Scepter a jack-up rig owned by Diamond Offshore. (South Timbalier block 134)
Cobalt declared the force majeure clause on Ocean Monarch a semisubmersible owned by Diamond Offshore.
Statoil declared the force majeure clause on Discoverer Americas a semisubmersible rig owned by Transocean. (Mississippi Canyon Block 540)
Statoil declared the force majeure clause on Maersk Developer a semisubmersible rig owned by Transocean. (Walker Ridge block 543)
Anadarko declared the force majeure clause on Noble Amus Runner a semisubmersible rig owned by Noble
Chevron declared the force majeure clause on Hercules 120 a jackup rig owned by Hercules Offshore. (South Timbalier 24
[QUOTE=Anchor Guy;39293]It is Post 85 on the “Transocean Oil Rig Fire 2” thread. Hopefully the admins can somehow combine these two threads now that this one is working again. Sure would make things easier instead of jumping back and forth.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=DogsDogsDogs;39292]I can’t find NOL’s post stating her desire for General Honore to take over management of cleaning up this mess…what about that? In a “normal” political environment, it seems like enough of a citizen outcry could make that happen- especially if it spreads to other Gulf states. (oil has hit Bolivar, so Texas is now “officially” in) I wholeheartedly agree, NOL![/QUOTE]
“ruff ruff”…throw me an Anchor GUy!!..I m just a little people wishing upon a big star…Bring it On For General Honere’’’’ ,I know he’s the Man that can Get it Done’’’’
This could also be the sub contractor’s doing too with a little grease applied to the hands of the CG guys watching. On the other hand BP might just be that stupid. I hope whoever doing this kind of stuff is caught and made an example of.
[QUOTE=CPTdrillersails;39266]BP Slickhas some great pictures of BP literally covering up/burying the news with Coast Guard collusion.
I give up. Why? Simple answers to simple questions?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Anchor Guy;39293]It is Post 85 on the “Transocean Oil Rig Fire 2” thread. Hopefully the admins can somehow combine these two threads now that this one is working again. Sure would make things easier instead of jumping back and forth.[/QUOTE]
Hey Mikey,you ve got a sexy voice tooo…hope ya didn t run your ship, into Tony Haywords’ Yatch, while fixn the thread…then again,that would be awsome,and save us a lot of tax money, with him hiding on the up side of his yatch!!.."Man Overboard!!..“here’s a 50cent pack of Life savers Toney Babey”
crash dummy…please explain what the "majeure clause " means’ for us little rig people ?
[QUOTE=Crash Dummy;39298]Heard that the O Confidence semi is heading to Brazil O Endeavor semi is heading to Egypt and O Voyager jack-up is cold stacked. One of the other Diamond semi’s is headed to Africa i think.
Devon Energy declared the force majeure clause on Ocean Endeavor a semisubmersible rig, owned by Diamond Offshore. (West Cameron Block 184)
Murphy Oil declared the force majeure clause on Ocean Confidence a semisubmersible rig owned by Diamond Offshore. (Grand Isle Block 92)
Chevron declared the force majeure clause on Ocean Columbia a jack-up rig owned by Diamond Offshore. (South Timbalier block 134)
Arena declared the force majeure clause on Ocean Scepter a jack-up rig owned by Diamond Offshore. (South Timbalier block 134)
Cobalt declared the force majeure clause on Ocean Monarch a semisubmersible owned by Diamond Offshore.
Statoil declared the force majeure clause on Discoverer Americas a semisubmersible rig owned by Transocean. (Mississippi Canyon Block 540)
Statoil declared the force majeure clause on Maersk Developer a semisubmersible rig owned by Transocean. (Walker Ridge block 543)
Anadarko declared the force majeure clause on Noble Amus Runner a semisubmersible rig owned by Noble
Chevron declared the force majeure clause on Hercules 120 a jackup rig owned by Hercules Offshore. (South Timbalier 24[/QUOTE]
NOLA’s asked a question about this too. Since they’ve declared force majeure, they’re effectively let out of their contract agreement? So since the ban has been lifted, is their any possibility they can get back in their contract?
Edit: I guess I’ve jumped the gun a bit on the ban being lifted. I wonder how long this could draw out in the courts? Or is this maybe any indication how the ultimate decision might go?
[QUOTE=dell;39274]I wonder if John Wright realizes that he (personally) can move billions: http://ftalphaville.ft.com/blog/2010/07/08/281691/bp-nearing-the-kill-zone/?updatedcontent=1[/QUOTE]
Dell,JOhn Wright is the Man with the Plan,He was even graced with the proper name!!! I saw his intrerview…He comes from the generation, of men, who make no fuss about,.,and get the job done,and he doesnt mind getting his hands dirty…bet he hates wearing a suit!!
[QUOTE=New Orleans Lady;39310]Dell,JOhn Wright is the Man with the Plan,He was even graced with the proper name!!! I saw his intrerview…He comes from the generation, of men, who make no fuss about,.,and get the job done,and he doesnt mind getting his hands dirty…bet he hates wearing a suit!![/QUOTE]
Speaking of which…hum hum,Mr CompanyMan1,your constituents,here would be ever so thankful, if you would COME VISIT!!,give us an update of sorts…Don’t forget, the “little people” here, who, esteemed you, to your present “stature”… Lets hear it for ComapnyMan1…hip,hip,horrayyyy""!!! we miss ya damn it!!
Question,was the first rig , which was deserted, a few weeks or monthes prior, near, or in the same drilling Hole <sorry,dont kknow what else to call it>? with regard the horizon?
[QUOTE=alvis;39309]NOLA’s asked a question about this too. Since they’ve declared force majeure, they’re effectively let out of their contract agreement? So since the ban has been lifted, is their any possibility they can get back in their contract?
Edit: I guess I’ve jumped the gun a bit on the ban being lifted. I wonder how long this could draw out in the courts? Or is this maybe any indication how the ultimate decision might go?
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/07/08/appeals-court-rejects-bid-drilling-moratorium/[/QUOTE]
“The federal government not being able to do its job is not a reason for thousands of Louisianians to lose their jobs,” Jindal said.
Amen. Not to mention thousands of others across the country & the devastating effect that much higher energy prices will have on the already broken economy (real people’s pocketbooks). This ban is a knee jerk, irresponsible act that “fixes” nothing & will do far more harm than good. It might be a boon for Wall Street (again), however, & oil execs like Tony Baloney.
Maybe I don’t understand what I’m reading re force majeure. If everyone is prohibited from continuing their work, isn’t a “way out” of a drilling contract kind of a moot point?
[QUOTE=New Orleans Lady;39308]crash dummy…please explain what the "majeure clause " means’ for us little rig people ?[/QUOTE]
Not sure i can answer fully, and there is much doubt that anyone will proceed with exploration at this time even with the court ruling. The rigs are cut loose and free to contract to another company at no fault to either party due to goverment medaling. In a sense it allowed the the oil company a way out of there commitment to the rig which can be for days months or years. And now that the drilling companies see where this is going with the morontorium they are free to contract out to continue operating. There has been much speculation that this was coming one way or another with Obama in office.
o no,hmmm,well,that will just entise some others, to jump in the Ms canyon,guess, that could still leave ya ll with out a steady income, for 6 - 9 mos , eh? Ive read, it s the new Deep Oil,filled with Pot of GOld…
Man, o Man, we need nurses so bad,there are 24 month associate degree programs.,which prepare you to write the lic. exams, and your starting salary is easily 60K
Coast Guard leader shows his true colors as usual, Come on Fat Allen
The Coast Guard on Thursday approved another week of testing for the converted Taiwanese supertanker billed as the world’s largest skimmer.
Retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen said testing over the Fourth of July weekend was “inconclusive” as 6-foot waves limited the flow of oily water into the six intake vents cut into each side of the vessel’s bow.
Officials with TMT, which owns the $160 million vessel, said they are confident ongoing modifications will improve the mega-skimmer’s performance.
The changes include installing conduits to send water directly into holding tanks and prevent it from sloshing around between the ship’s two hulls.
The conduits were fabricated at Buck Kreihs Marine Repair in New Orleans.
TMT also has experimented with “navigational windbreaks” by turning the massive 10-story-tall, 1,100-foot-long ship sideways into the wind.A TMT video released Thursday shows 6- to 8-foot waves hitting the windward side of the vessel while seas on the other side were nearly calm, enhancing water intake.
“As with any new tool, adaptations are necessary to make it more effective,” TMT spokesman Bob Grantham said. “You learn as you work.”
Within days of the April 20 explosion on the Deepwater Horizon rig, Nobu Su, TMT’s billionaire majority owner and chief executive, dispatched the brand new supertanker from China to Portugal to be converted into a skimmer.
After water flows through the ship’s intake vents, it is pumped into a series of tanks, where oil rises to the top. The oil is then siphoned off and the water is pumped back into the sea.
TMT said A Whale can process 21 million gallons oily water a day. That’s about 75 percent of the total collected in two and a half months by 500 smaller skimmers working to clean up the massive BP spill.
But Allen, the national incident commander for the spill, has expressed skepticism, saying A Whale would be more effective with thicker concentrations of oil than the widely dispersed slick emanating from BP’s Macondo well. TMT has spent millions of dollars on the project and will not be reimbursed unless the tests prove successful and the company gets a skimming contract.
Allen sure does know how to say what won’t work sad thing is he is in charge and I have yet to here him bring something to the table other then that wont work. How about taking a little action for a change Fat Allen we all started with baby steps and you can too.
This big whale,", is a day late and a dollar short"…this tech, should have been used,in the first 2weeks…but,hindsite, is a pain i,t,ar,s. We are too apathetic,now we’re in deeper ,S…Reading back on this thread, ya’ll said, in the first 2 weeks, the relief well, was the way to go, I pray it works… OUR Leaders are so damn constipated, when it comes to brains, and ingenutiy,Sorry , i m just venting…COME ON GEN HONERE""""""
[QUOTE=New Orleans Lady;39310]Dell,JOhn Wright is the Man with the Plan,He was even graced with the proper name!!! I saw his intrerview…He comes from the generation, of men, who make no fuss about,.,and get the job done,and he doesnt mind getting his hands dirty…bet he hates wearing a suit!![/QUOTE]
I’ve never met JW, but he is highly regarded for what he does.
Likewise, for the members of other well control companies.