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BP Cut Corners on Well Casing

Went with riskier option because it was cheaper

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted May 27, 2010 6:55 AM CDT

(Newser) – First rule of business, kids: cut costs where you can. For example, if you can buy a cheaper cement for the casing pipe in your oil well, and the only risk is that it might fail to seal, let gas leak in, and lead to... Read full story »

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