Slow leak

Cap on BP Oil Well to Remain in Place Despite Slight Leak

The newly plugged BP oil well in the Gulf of Mexico has a slow leak, but federal officials said it's not a major concern and the experimental cap will remain in place for the time being. The administration official in charge, retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, also said seepage from the ocean floor about two miles away is likely not related to the ruptured well, The Associated Press reported. Allen said BP was watching closely for signs of new leaks around the well 5,000 feet below the ocean surface. Engineers sealed the well's final valves Thursday, stopping the flow of oil into the water ...

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