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Date: July 20, 2005
Final Joint Information
Command Update on Thunder Horse Response Effort
Houston - July 19, 2005 - The joint effort by BP,
Smit International, the US Coast Guard and US Department of Interior's
Minerals Management Service continues today to respond to the Thunder
Horse platform incident in Mississippi Canyon Block 778 approximately
150 miles southeast of New Orleans.
The situation remains relatively unchanged since yesterday. The
platform is trim. Displacement and freeboard are normal.
BP and its lead contractor Smit International were
successful in making the vessel seaworthy and storm-safe as a
precaution against changes in weather conditions resulting from the
progress of Hurricane Emily into the western Gulf of Mexico.
The Coast Guard, Minerals Management Service and
BP's partner, ExxonMobil, continue to participate in the response.
The Coast Guard and BP continue work to determine
cause.
There have been no spills.
Concern for safety and the environment remain top
priorities.
Relevant Web Sites:
Media Contacts:
Debra Winbush (504)
736-2595
Caryl Fagot (504)
736-2590
MMS: Securing Ocean Energy & Economic Value for
America
U.S. Department of the Interior
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