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BP Encouraged By Latest Findings

Written by KEYT Producer

Story Created: Jul 16, 2010 at 4:48 AM PST

Story Updated: Jul 16, 2010 at 8:22 AM PST

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - BP says it is encouraged by results so far
from a new cap on its busted oil well in the Gulf of Mexico.

Kent Wells, BP PLC vice president, said at a Friday news
briefing that pressure is good inside the new cap.

Wells spoke 17 hours after valves were shut to trap oil inside
the cap, a test that could last up to 48 hours.

He said there were no signs of any new leaks underground.

Engineers are looking for high pressure in the cap because low
pressure would be a a sign of another leak.

BP is also planning to start drilling again on a relief well,
part of the permanent fix of plugging the well at the bottom.

(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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