Regulators have also given the go-ahead to operator WalterOil & Gas’s plan to drill a relief well at the site of the blowout in SouthTimbalier block 220.
On Tuesday, Walter reported a loss of well control incidenton the Hercules 265 which led to 44 personnel being evacuated. Later thatevening a fire broke out which then engulfed the rig, eventually causing thederrick and drilling floor structure to collapse.
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