Kab-121 Well Still Leaking, Pemex Announces - Cleanup Hampered By Bad Weather - Energy Current

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MEXICO: As of Nov. 9, PEMEX continues to work to control the hydrocarbon leak from the Kab-121 well on the Kab-101 platform. Work has been hindered by adverse weather conditions, as have the spill recovery, containment and clean-up efforts.

During the first few days following the Oct. 23 accident in which Perforadora Central jackup Usumacinta, which is under contract to PEMEX, struck the Kab 101 platform, severe weather conditions associated with a cold front forced a delay of several days' duration. Over the past few days, little or no wind blowing in the Bay of Campeche has prevented the toxic sour gas from dissipating and, thereby, lessening the risk of explosion or poisoning.

PEMEX staff are installing connections that allow fluid injection control, then pumping cement to plug the Kab-121 well. Work proceeds at a slow pace due to the toxic sour gas.

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