We've been tracking the
oil spill reported off Brazil a few days ago, in the
Frade field operated by Chevron in the Campos Basin, Brazil's
most productive area of offshore production, and a place where many
deepwater technology milestones have been made for offshore oil production.
Chevron claimed
the oil slick was being caused by a natural oil seep on the seafloor,
but they suspended drilling on a well in the field. Brazilian
authorities quickly disputed that a natural seep was the cause. And
yesterday Chevron admitted the possibility that
something went wrong at their drillsite. According to
today's news release
from Brazilian authorities, Chevron is trying to kill the well -
indicating a loss of well control and blowout. 18 response vessels are
on the scene, and Chevron reports the well is leaking about 8,400 -
13,860 gallons (200 -330 barrels) per day.
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| MODIS/Aqua satellite image shows growing oil slick in the deepwater Campos Basin off Brazil. Image taken around midday on November 12, 2011. |
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