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avolkov
on June 17, 2010
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Is the BP Gusher Unstoppable?
4.5 years, not 45 years.
Tekhne
on June 17, 2010
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2,500,000,000 barrels / 150,000 barrels per day / 365.25 days per year = 45.6308464522 years
jpdbaugh
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This is correct. It would definitely take years. Think about that there is only one hole in this well. It is much smaller than wells in places like Texas and Middle East which are drilled via many holes for a few years.
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