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Videos of the flyover performed today can be viewed at:
Earlier this afternoon, a slough in occurred at the sinkhole near Pad 3. The link below is video footage of the after effects of the event.
http://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=5daidL38RYI
Bayou Corne/Grand Bayou Response Activity
Monday, March 31 work-
Sinkhole Activity Code 1 – indicating work is allowed on sinkhole and within containment berms. Seismic monitoring indicates low levels of subsurface activity near sinkhole/Oxy 3.
Air Monitoring/Sub-slab Sampling and Ventilation
– Conducting ventilation system inspections
ORW/CPT Wells
– Continuing de-watering test on ORWs 4 (northwest of containment berm) and 14 (Oxy 9 well pad), 48 (north of containment berm) and OGRW 1 (Oxy Geismar 2 well pad)
– Performing pump maintenance on ORW 4
– Ending pump test on ORWs 1 and 32 (north of La 70, east of Gumbo St.)
– Continuing pump test on ORW 2 (north of La 70, east of Gumbo St.)
– Flushing out ORW 15 (north of La 70, east of Gumbo St.)
– Cleaning screen and filter on ORW 52 (west of Bayou Corne, south of La 70
Containment/ Roads/ Sinkhole/Survey
– Grading south containment berm re-route and preparing for compaction test
Bayou Corne/Grand Bayou Response Activity
Friday, March 28 work-
Sinkhole Activity Code 1 – indicating work is allowed on sinkhole and within containment berms. Seismic monitoring indicates low levels of subsurface activity near sinkhole/Oxy 3.
Air Monitoring/Sub-slab Sampling and Ventilation
– Conducting ventilation system inspections
ORW/CPT Wells
– Removing pump from ORW 21 (north of Sauce Piquante, west of Crawfish Stew)
– Continuing de-watering test on ORWs 4 (northwest of containment berm) and 14 (Oxy 9 well pad), 48 (north of containment berm) and OGRW 1 (Oxy Geismar 2 well pad)
– Installing new pumps on ORWs 4 and 14
– Continuing pump test on ORWs 1 and 32 (north of La 70, east of Gumbo St.)
– Beginning pump test on ORW 2 (north of La 70, east of Gumbo St.)
– Installing water lines for ORWs 1, 2, 32
– Conducting depth log on Oxy Geismar 3A (working from Oxy 9 well pad)
Containment/ Roads/ Sinkhole/Survey
– Continuing work on south containment berm reroute
Bayou Corne/Grand Bayou Response Activity
Thursday, March 27 work-
Sinkhole Activity Code 1 – indicating work is allowed on sinkhole and within containment berms. Seismic monitoring indicates low levels of subsurface activity near sinkhole/Oxy 3 following Wednesday sloughing event.
Air Monitoring/Sub-slab Sampling and Ventilation
– Conducting ventilation system inspections
ORW/CPT Wells
– Moving water tank off ORW 21 (north of Sauce Piquante, west of Crawfish Stew)
– Continuing de-watering test on ORWs 4 (northwest of containment berm) and 14 (Oxy 9 well pad), 48 (north of containment berm) and OGRW 1 (Oxy Geismar 2 well pad)
– Continuing pump test on ORWs 1 and 32 (north of La 70, east of Gumbo St.)
– Working over ORW 39 (north of containment berm)
– Depressurizing Oxy Geismar 3A (working from Oxy 9 well pad)
At approximately 3:45 this afternoon, a burp and slough-in occurred on the sinkhole. Debris is present and floating on the sinkhole and trees near Pad #3 sloughed in. A slight odor of hydrocarbons is present in the Bayou Corne community. As information develops, it will be shared here.
Bayou Corne/Grand Bayou Response Activity
Wednesday, March 26 work-
Sinkhole Activity Code 1 – indicating work is allowed on sinkhole and within containment berms. Seismic monitoring indicates low levels of subsurface activity near sinkhole/Oxy 3.
Air Monitoring/Sub-slab Sampling and Ventilation
– Conducting ventilation system inspections
ORW/CPT Wells
– Ending ORW 21 pump test (north of Sauce Piquante, west of Crawfish Stew)
– Continuing de-watering test on ORWs 4 (northwest of containment berm) and 14 (Oxy 9 well pad), 48 (north of containment berm) and OGRW 1 (Oxy Geismar 2 well pad)
– Continuing pump test on ORWs 1 and 32 (north of La 70, east of Gumbo St.)
– Flushing out ORW 39 (north of containment berm)
– Installing electrical equipment ORW 57 (southeast of Oxy 9 well pad)
– Depressurizing Oxy Geismar 3A (working from Oxy 9 well pad)
Containment/ Roads/ Sinkhole/Survey
– Continuing work on west end of south containment berm reroute, covering geotextile fabric with clay
Videos from last week’s flyover as well as videos of the meeting held by Texas Brine on 3/18/2014 have been uploaded to:
https://www.youtube.com/user/assumptionla
Bayou Corne/Grand Bayou Response Activity
Monday, March 24 work-
Sinkhole Activity Code 1 – indicating work is allowed on sinkhole and within containment berms. Seismic monitoring indicates continued low levels of subsurface activity near sinkhole/Oxy 3.
Air Monitoring/Sub-slab Sampling and Ventilation
– Conducting ventilation system inspections
ORW/CPT Wells
– Continuing ORW 21 pump test (north of Sauce Piquante, west of Crawfish Stew) and surveying settlement plates
– Repositioning pumps for de-watering test on ORWs 4 (northwest of containment berm) and 14 (Oxy 9 well pad)
– Conducting pump test on ORWs 24 (north of La 70, east of Sauce Piquante and Gumbo St intersection) and 32 (north of La 70, east of Gumbo St.)
Containment Berm/Roads/Sinkhole
– Continuing work on western end of new south containment berm
– Surveying containment berms and settlement plates
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