U.S. says,Oil leak OK But BP must monitor for leaks for 24 hours

The cap was used to bottle up the oil last week, engineers have been watching underwater cameras and monitoring pressure and seismic readings to see whether the well would hold or spring a new leak.Oil and gas started leaking late Sunday, but "we do not believe it is consequential at this time," said retired Coast Guard Adm.At an afternoon briefing in Washington, Allen said BP could keep the cap closed at least another 24 hours so long as the company remains alert for leaks.

BP Says Oil Has Stopped Leaking

BP has started testing the new cap on the leaking well in the Gulf of Mexico. Also, in Washington, the EPA is discussing the use of chemicals to break up the spilling oil.In latest update, BP said the well cap continues to hold more than 15 hours after being sealed. But the ruptured well isn't dead yet, prompting a cautious tone from President Barack Obama in his remarks on the spill.

Developments in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill

BP starts a crucial test on its ruptured oil well in the Gulf of Mexico that it hopes will lead to halting the flow of crude that has polluted the sea and shoreline since April.

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Coast Guard Says BP Oil Pipe Cut Successful

Coast Guard National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen reports that BP has successfully cut the oil pipe.


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