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<title><![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device &quot;Offshore Oil Rig&quot;]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:30:08 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Offshore Oil Rig: How can I stop a large oil well from leaking?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>So there's this offshore oil rig here, and it won't stop leaking. Anyone have any suggestions?</p>

<p>Already tried putting a pipe on it, didn't work. And tried clogging it up with tires and golf balls, didn't work.</p>

<p>Now trying to pump fluids and heavy mud into it to stop the flow, but no idea if that will work.</p>

<p>Any suggestions are welcome as this is becoming a major problem.</p>

<p>Please call:  (281) 366-5511 if you have a good suggestion.</p>

<p>I don't have a picture, but I do have a <a href="http://www.bp.com/liveassets/bp_internet/globalbp/globalbp_uk_english/homepage/STAGING/local_assets/bp_homepage/html/rov_stream.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">webcam</a>.</p>

<p>If we can figure out how to stop this thing we'll all be famous, so any ideas?</p>

<div class="clearer"></div><div class="headerContainer"><h3 id="Section_Update" class="header">Update</h3></div>

<p>Pumping mud into it didn't work, now trying to put another tube on it?</p>

<div class="clearer"></div><div class="headerContainer"><h3 id="Section_Update_Num_2" class="header">Update #2</h3></div>

<p>now trying to put a THIRD dome over it...</p>

<div class="clearer"></div><div class="headerContainer"><h3 id="Section_Update_Num_3" class="header">Update #3</h3></div>

<p>Okay new complication, a ^^*# robot that was supposed to be sawing off a pipe is stuck in there now.</p>

<div class="clearer"></div><div class="headerContainer"><h3 id="Section_Update_Num_4" class="header">Update #4</h3></div>

<p>So now a key pipe has been cut, hopefully this makes things easier</p>

<div class="clearer"></div><div class="headerContainer"><h3 id="Section_Update_Num_5" class="header">Update #5</h3></div>

<p>So now there are some giant underwater plumes appearing, some as large as Rhode Island.</p>

<p>Any ideas on how to clear those up?</p>

<p>⟐ Answered February 10, 2026 at 6:44 MST</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:44:34 -0700</pubDate>
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