BP will keep the cap closed for at least 24 more hours on its ruptured oil well in the Gulf of Mexico, Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen said in a news conference Monday afternoon. The cap has been closed since Thursday, keeping new oil from flowing into the Gulf -- for now. But scientists and engineers have been keeping a close watch on the well during that time, constantly monitoring pressure levels inside the well and data from the seafloor to make sure that the well is staying intact.On Monday, Allen said that small amounts of oil and gas are leaking from the cap and that scientists have discovered oil seeping from the ground about two miles away from the well, but said "there's no indication at this time that this indicates a [...] problem in the well bore."
The announcement follows a weekend of back-and-forth between BP and federal authorities. On Sunday night, Allen sent a » Read More ...
