BP brings smaller Macondome into play

Drilling ahead: the Development Driller III PHOTO: BP/TRANSOCEAN

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By Anthea Pitt Noah Brenner & Anthony Guegel

 10 May 2010 07:16 GMT

UK supermajor BP is set to lower a smaller "Macondome" over the main leak from the blown-out Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico, after gas hydrates choked the opening of first containment dome, rendering it useless.

The supermajor also disclosed that the Macondo spill had so far cost it $350 million, far more than expected.

* UK giant eyes junk shot

* Relief well drilling ahead

* Development Driller II mobilised

* BP asks contractors for details of BOP and safety testing regime

* Moratorium imposed on APDs

* MMS inspectors target production platforms

The wellbore is still pumping an estimated 5000 barrels per day into the Gulf of Mexico.

The supermajor is preparing to lower a second, smaller containment dome over…

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