Numerous oil recovery shutdowns since LMRP Cap was installed on top of failed blowout preventer at MC 252 well in the Gulf of Mexico seriously undermine the effectiveness of LMRP Cap strategy. While BP was able to increase oil recovery to 25,000 barrels a day with ‘dual’ collection, constant fire hazards do not allow company to run LMRP Cap oil recovery without shutdowns.

BP scheduled connection of a floating riser at the beginning of July 2010 to prepare for storms and hurricanes.

Picture: A drawing of LMRP Cap placed on top of Blowout Preventer (BOP) at MC252 well