BP oil spill may not be capped until Christmas, expert warns. 'Everyone should be prepared for worst-case scenario', says the head of oil consultancy group. -- guardian.co.uk -- June 13
Analysts: Relief Wells May Not Stop Spill Until Christmas - June 17 AOLNews.com
Interception at approximately 18,000 ft.
As at 6/23/10:
Relief Well #1: depth approx 16,275 ft (started May 2)
Relief Well #2: depth approx 10,500 ft.
As at 6/13/10:
Link to BP Graphic of Relief Wells dated 6/13/10 at Scribd.com. (With magnification capability). Interception depth plus/minus 18,000 feet.
Relief Well #1 - vessel Development Driller III - depth approx 14,000 feet.
Relief Well #2 - vessel Development Driller I - depth approx 9,000 feet.