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Russian company ready to plug product – into Gulf leak
Published: 04 June, 2010, 08:48
Edited: 09 June, 2010, 05:50
Contract workers hired by BP patrol the shore for oil to collect. June 3, 2010 in Dauphin Island, Alabama
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In their latest bid to stop oil spilling into the Gulf of Mexico, British Petroleum has maneuvered a cap over the ruptured undersea well.
Company executives have said it will be between 12 to 24 hours before it is known whether the operation has been a success.
The environmental disaster began over a month ago when an offshore rig sank following an explosion. Since then, the oil giant has made several failed attempts to plug the leak, which sprang after the blast.
Anger has been mounting in the US as oil has continued to spill on to local beaches, endangering wildlife and the livelihoods of many nearby fishermen.
Like its pipe, 5,000 feet below sea-level, BP is feeling the pressure from the public and the Obama administration, who are demanding swifter action and compensation. The situation is such a disaster that BP has turned to the public for help by posting a “tip line” on its website.
Across the pond in Russia’s capital, two entrepreneurs have made that call.
“We understand this is a terrible catastrophe. We watch TV, and we see fishermen who are now going bankrupt. So we would be happy to help if we can. We want to make a contribution to the common cause,” says Murad Khalov from Nitinol, Ltd.
The contribution is called the Nitinol Packer. The device is meant to overcome the oil flow by blocking it. The key is a wire alloy made of nickel and titanium called Nitinol. It is essentially a morphing metal that is shaped by using extreme heat. After it cools, it can be pulled and twisted into another figure, but add just small amounts of heat and it snaps back into its original form.
Murad Khalov and his partner Eduard Avanyan have patented their invention, but say they would be willing to help BP and those on the Gulf Coast for free.
“Unfortunately, such accidents will happen, and we would be very happy if our technology helps minimize the damage. We are ready to do all we can to this end,” Eduard said.
But no matter how BP manages to put an end to the mess that has consumed the region, the clean up goes on – and so does the guesswork over the disaster’s possible long-term effects.
04.06.2010, 04:49
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June 05, 2010, 07:04, Paul wrote > The go it alone attitude of the United States who claims they have all the right answers and solutions about how the world should be run continue to be incompetent in protecting the environment, the economy and world affairs. > The majority of executives in public office had worked for the oil companies, military and drug companies at one point in their lives, which has become a major conflict of interest to doing what is right for the American people and for the world. > The Gulf Coast oil spill will affect all life on this plant. Why are World Leaders allowing the United States government (Corporation), whose bottom line is profits from oil and constant wars around the world being allowed to B.S. the world that they can go it alone and solve this problem? This is clearly a "False Flag" incident to capture the world's attention while George W. Bush frees yet another peoples! False Flag all the way.
The go it alone attitude of the United States who claims they have all the right answers and solutions about how the world should be run continue to be incompetent in protecting the environment, the economy and world affairs. The majority of executives in public office had worked for the oil companies, military and drug companies at one point in their lives, which has become a major conflict of interest to doing what is right for the American people and for the world. The Gulf Coast oil spill will affect all life on this plant. Why are World Leaders allowing the United States government (Corporation), whose bottom line is profits from oil and constant wars around the world being allowed to B.S. the world that they can go it alone and solve this problem?
I believe the Russian Government or a resposible entity in Russia have made at least three (3) offers to assist at no cost in helping to correct this catastrophe. This action of trying to help without being asked should be respected and appreciated. It seems however we are into a myriad of confusion with conflicts between the lobbyists, special interests, BP Oil, Transocean, Halliburton, the U.S. Government, etc. The spokespersons now are two Coast Guard Officers who I believe have no previous training in the dynamics of crude oil. I can ony hope for all the people who are affected that someone (preferrably President Obama) finally takes charge firmly. Literally bring Tony Hayward to the White House (or another facility) as a guest until this matter is properly attended to! As an example we are told it is crude oil - But crude oil varies in its composition, such as NORM (normal occurring radioactive material) being a part, along with many other deadly components - What is the actual composition of this type of crude oil, tell the people? Russia has much knowledge gained in working with crude oil everyday in difficult situations, that need not be told to anyone (proprietary) and I wish President Obama would literally call Mr. Putin or Mr. Medvedev in seeking competent information and assistance. - The downward pressure per square inch measures in the thousands of pounds bringing about the forming of the seabed at this site which we have now pierced - can anyone imagine the almost unbelievable pressure needed to cause the crude oil and gases to be gushing outward overwhelming the downward pressure; into the sea? Good Luck to all...