The number of oil wells in the Gulf of Mexico that have been temporarily sealed is growing, according to a new investigation from the Associated Press.
Oil companies sometimes put temporary caps on oil wells if there is
the possibility that they will return to use the well at some point in
the future. But wells that have not been permanently sealed can suffer
from corrosion, leaks, and potential ruptures, posing a safety and
environmental risk.
After the Deepwater Horizon catastrophe in 2010, the federal
government tried to accelerate the permanent closure of wells that are
sitting idle. But the AP finds that such an effort it is falling far
short of its objective, with the number of temporary wells ballooning
since then.
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