Testing on New Well Cap Delayed
BP was set to continue reviewing testing procedures Wednesday, a day after delaying what have been referred to as “integrity tests” on a new cap placed on the leaking Gulf wellhead. Originally, BP had expected the tests to begin Tuesday afternoon, but late Tuesday night officials announced that additional analysis of the well testing procedures were needed.
The decision to delay testing was made around 4:30 p.m. local time Tuesday after officials decided they needed an additional 24 hours to make sure the tests will go as planned, Kent Wells, BP senior vice president, told reporters Wednesday.
