Simviation Forum - Because one oil spill, just wasn't enough...

Sep 2^nd, 2010 at 3:13pm

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Another rig explodes in the gulf today:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-09-02-oil-rig-explosion_N.htm?csp=34new...

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Reply #1 - Sep 2^nd, 2010 at 5:31pm

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Darn

and its seems to be at 3km deep like the other one

I wish someone find soon another way or source of energy ,Would be a paradise No more Pollution, no more accidents,clean air, ~~no more corrupt *****mets~~ Lips Sealed

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Reply #2 - Sep 2^nd, 2010 at 6:49pm

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alrot wrote on Sep 2^nd, 2010 at 5:31pm:

Darn

and its seems to be at 3km deep like the other one

I wish someone find soon another way or source of energy ,Would be a paradise No more Pollution, no more accidents,clean air, ~~no more corrupt *****mets~~ Lips Sealed

Not that it will make much difference, but what I read said this one is 2500 feet deep, whereas the other one was 5000 feet deep. Hope you get your wish, I want the same thing.

If God intended aircraft engines to have horizontally opposed engines, Pratt and Whitney would have made them that way.

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Reply #3 - Sep 2^nd, 2010 at 6:49pm

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Reply #4 - Sep 2^nd, 2010 at 7:24pm

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Another group that thinks what lies under the gulf is more important than what's in the gulf. I would be willing to bet that production schedules, once again, overrule safety. Sad

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Reply #5 - Sep 2^nd, 2010 at 11:20pm

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For those who can't be bothered to read the entire story:

Quote:

An offshore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico that exploded Thursday did not leak a significant amount of oil into the water, the Coast Guard said ...

The owner of the oil and gas platform, Mariner Energy of Houston, reported that a mile-long slick was visible on the water near the rig. When the Coast Guard reached the scene a short time later, there was no evidence of any leaks ...

The outcome of the explosion was very different from the April 20 explosion on the Deepwater Horizon rig 200 miles to the east. That well, owned by oil company BP, spewed crude oil and natural gas for nearly three months in the worst offshore environmental disaster in U.S. history. About 206 million gallons of oil polluted the Gulf.

The Vermilion Oil Rig 380 that exploded Thursday sat in 340 feet of water and was approved to collect oil and gas from existing wells, according to the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement. It was undergoing maintenance and was not producing at the time of the accident.

By contrast, the Deepwater Horizon was operating in more than 5,000 feet of water and was drilling into extremely deep reservoirs under high pressure ...

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Reply #6 - Sep 2^nd, 2010 at 11:44pm

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WebbPA wrote on Sep 2^nd, 2010 at 11:20pm:

For those who can't be bothered to read the entire story:

It always helps to actually read the article doesn't it? Grin

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Reply #7 - Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 7:54am

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Just my two cents...

The oil industry is going to feel the wrath of the media just like aviation does whenever there is a crash. For the next 6-12 months, anytime anything happens on a rig, from someone stubbing their toe getting out of bed to a fire, will be front page news. Every media outlet is just looking to break the next big oil spill. Truth be told (I grew up on the Gulf coast, and know how extensive the oil industry is), there are thousands of rigs scattered all over the Gulf, and minor incidents do happen. The media is quick to jump to conclusions, and compare to the big disaster, and like I have said will be reporting every little issue. They do the same thing after an aircraft accident, all of a sudden every GA plane with an engine hiccup is news.

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Reply #8 - Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 1:35pm

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DaveSims wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 7:54am:

Just my two cents...

The oil industry is going to feel the wrath of the media just like aviation does whenever there is a crash. For the next 6-12 months, anytime anything happens on a rig, from someone stubbing their toe getting out of bed to a fire, will be front page news. Every media outlet is just looking to break the next big oil spill. Truth be told (I grew up on the Gulf coast, and know how extensive the oil industry is), there are thousands of rigs scattered all over the Gulf, and minor incidents do happen. The media is quick to jump to conclusions, and compare to the big disaster, and like I have said will be reporting every little issue. They do the same thing after an aircraft accident, all of a sudden every GA plane with an engine hiccup is news.

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Unfortunately Davy, the media has no understanding of the old saying, 'the truth hurts'. And even if they did, they would still do exactly as you stated. IMHO, the media is becoming more and more like they are portrayed in movies, not a desirable quality.

If God intended aircraft engines to have horizontally opposed engines, Pratt and Whitney would have made them that way.

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Reply #9 - Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 1:39pm

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patchz wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 1:35pm:

DaveSims wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 7:54am:

Just my two cents...

The oil industry is going to feel the wrath of the media just like aviation does whenever there is a crash. For the next 6-12 months, anytime anything happens on a rig, from someone stubbing their toe getting out of bed to a fire, will be front page news. Every media outlet is just looking to break the next big oil spill. Truth be told (I grew up on the Gulf coast, and know how extensive the oil industry is), there are thousands of rigs scattered all over the Gulf, and minor incidents do happen. The media is quick to jump to conclusions, and compare to the big disaster, and like I have said will be reporting every little issue. They do the same thing after an aircraft accident, all of a sudden every GA plane with an engine hiccup is news.

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Unfortunately Davy, the media has no understanding of the old saying, 'the truth hurts'. And even if they did, they would still do exactly as you stated. IMHO, the media is becoming more and more like they are portrayed in movies, not a desirable quality.

Did I mention I NEVER watch the news anymore. Its no wonder so many people in our country are on anti-depressant medication. If I watched the news every night, I probably would be too.

Dave

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Reply #10 - Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 1:41pm

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DaveSims wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 1:39pm:

Did I mention I NEVER watch the news anymore. Its no wonder so many people in our country are on anti-depressant medication. If I watched the news every night, I probably would be too.

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Most of them are just propaganda networks, with an occasional news story thrown in to maintain appearances. Roll Eyes

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Reply #11 - Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 2:25pm

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On the other side of the coin, would you rather never being aware of incidents? A mile long oil slick is by no means a non issue. In these days of live video and instant communication, we do have to try and weedle the facts from fiction, on our own. Example being, my previous post, did not refer to disaster at hand, but mentioned the mindset of the suits. Values and schedules.

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Reply #12 - Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 3:41pm

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DaveSims wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 1:39pm:

patchz wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 1:35pm:

DaveSims wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 7:54am:

Just my two cents...

The oil industry is going to feel the wrath of the media just like aviation does whenever there is a crash. For the next 6-12 months, anytime anything happens on a rig, from someone stubbing their toe getting out of bed to a fire, will be front page news. Every media outlet is just looking to break the next big oil spill. Truth be told (I grew up on the Gulf coast, and know how extensive the oil industry is), there are thousands of rigs scattered all over the Gulf, and minor incidents do happen. The media is quick to jump to conclusions, and compare to the big disaster, and like I have said will be reporting every little issue. They do the same thing after an aircraft accident, all of a sudden every GA plane with an engine hiccup is news.

[/rant]

Unfortunately Davy, the media has no understanding of the old saying, 'the truth hurts'. And even if they did, they would still do exactly as you stated. IMHO, the media is becoming more and more like they are portrayed in movies, not a desirable quality.

Did I mention I NEVER watch the news anymore. Its no wonder so many people in our country are on anti-depressant medication. If I watched the news every night, I probably would be too.

+1. If it is really important, they will interrupt what ever program I might be watching anyway, or I'll read about it here. Roll Eyes

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Reply #13 - Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 3:43pm

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Steve M wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 2:25pm:

On the other side of the coin, would you rather never being aware of incidents? A mile long oil slick is by no means a non issue. In these days of live video and instant communication, we do have to try and weedle the facts from fiction, on our own. Example being, my previous post, did not refer to disaster at hand, but mentioned the mindset of the suits. Values and schedules.

No, you are correct Steve. But it would be nice if they would just report the facts from authorized legitimate sources. But then sensationalism is what gets the ratings and thus pays the bills via advertisers. Which is another soapbox you don't want me on. Roll Eyes

If God intended aircraft engines to have horizontally opposed engines, Pratt and Whitney would have made them that way.

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Reply #14 - Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 5:17pm

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patchz wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 3:43pm:

Steve M wrote on Sep 3^rd, 2010 at 2:25pm:

On the other side of the coin, would you rather never being aware of incidents? A mile long oil slick is by no means a non issue. In these days of live video and instant communication, we do have to try and weedle the facts from fiction, on our own. Example being, my previous post, did not refer to disaster at hand, but mentioned the mindset of the suits. Values and schedules.

No, you are correct Steve. But it would be nice if they would just report the facts from authorized legitimate sources. But then sensationalism is what gets the ratings and thus pays the bills via advertisers. Which is another soapbox you don't want me on. Roll Eyes

Good point Larry! Wink

In the 50's and 60's sensationalism exsisted and was harder to stop rumour based news because news was in print. And slower to correct. So what has changed? Only the speed of the errors.. Cool

Todays newscasters keep yacking away and beating a dead horse because they are stuck in front of a camera for thier time slot. We need to read between the lines!

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