BP skipped test of cement linings 11 hours before explosion

[ProSense]

BP skipped test of cement linings 11 hours before explosion

by Jed Lewison

They were just trying to save a buck:

Costly, time-consuming test of cement linings in Deepwater Horizon rig was omitted, spokesman says

BP hired a top oilfield service company to test the strength of cement linings on the Deepwater Horizon's well, but sent the firm's workers home 11 hours before the rig exploded April 20 without performing a final check that a top cementing company executive called "the only test that can really determine the actual effectiveness" of the well's seal.

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[BrklynLiberal]

1. There is no punishment, no fine, no prison, no karma...that could possibly be as horrible

as what they deserve.

[grasswire]

2. and where is the person now who made that decision?

Gone into hiding? Committed hari kiri?

Let's have the name.