What is Cut And Cap? Will It Work?
A New Phrase Enters The National Lexicon
"Cut and Cap" is a new phrase being used to describe BP Oil's latest attempt to stop oil leaking from a damaged well in the Gulf of Mexico. We have already learned several new terms like "Top Kill" and "Junk Shot" and so far this oil leak is on par with the Iraq War when it comes to adding new phrases to the news junkie's lexicon. Back in 2003, we were all talking about "Shock and Awe" or "Embedded Reporters" but now our phraseology is being influenced by the latest in a series of attempts to staunch the flow of petroleum from the Deepwater Horizon well that exploded and sank last month. With any luck, the Cut and Cap method will be a successful method of reducing oil leakage until a relief well can be drilled to stop the oil flow completely. The environmental impact of the leak has reached disaster status, the damage to the fishing and tourism industries has been severe, and the oil industry has taken a PR beating that may become worse than the Exxon Valdez disaster 20 years ago. Despite some of the best attempts, the BP oil leak is still active at the time of this writing, and we hope that Cut and Cap works as advertised.
Notes and Special Information
Special note: Just like the Junk Shot, chamber, and Top Kill, this method may or may not work due to the depth, pressure, and temperature of the spill, but we hope for the best in any way to quickly stop the oil loss.