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Shell Arctic Drilling Plans in Doubt

Rig Zone -- Shell's plans for a second summer of drilling in the Arctic Ocean are in doubt as the company says it must tow its two Arctic drilling rigs to Asian ports for repairs.

Officials of Royal Dutch Shell PLC haven't made a formal decision about drilling in the waters off Alaska's northern coast this summer, but it appears unlikely the Kulluk, a drilling rig owned by Shell and operated by Noble Corp., and the Noble Discoverer, which Shell was leasing, will be able to return before drilling can resume in July.

The Kulluk ran aground on an uninhabited island about 300 miles southwest of Anchorage on Jan. 1 after ships towing it to Seattle for the winter lost control of the rig during a storm. It was freed from the shore and remained afloat, but damage to the hull and electrical systems

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afghaned Champion Author Hamilton Posts:11,841 Points:1,289,385 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 2:34:29 PM Ignore afghaned Report Abuse Big deal!!!
Spirits All-Star Author Florida Posts:911 Points:372,800 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 1:02:20 PM Ignore Spirits Report Abuse I bet it won't affect prices even when they find the oil.
tcp23unc Champion Author Durham Posts:18,967 Points:2,792,200 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 11:28:03 AM Ignore tcp23unc Report Abuse Shell tried to tow their drilling rig out of Alaskan waters (and into a storm) to avoid paying Alaskan property taxes on it. Now they have millions in repairs and losses as a result. Corporate greed meets incompetence.
2granny Champion Author Michigan Posts:9,590 Points:1,469,180 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 11:24:36 AM Ignore 2granny Report Abuse I agree, w4kh.
tes283 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:865 Points:368,850 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 10:45:02 AM Ignore tes283 Report Abuse w4h has it right
w4kh Champion Author Tennessee Posts:11,685 Points:2,231,915 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 10:25:11 AM Ignore w4kh Report Abuse I think Shell grossly under-estimated the severity of conditions in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, and the logistics of supplying the rigs and maintaining the crews... Shell also grossly OVER-estimated their own abilities in the Arctic.
MrDeath666 Champion Author Houston Posts:1,631 Points:247,115 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 10:17:14 AM Ignore MrDeath666 Report Abuse Drill baby drill!
Cuzilla Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:12,201 Points:2,352,105 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 10:10:24 AM Ignore Cuzilla Report Abuse It is a lot cheaper to have them repaired in Asia. Those pesky asians don't think oil is evil. As a matter of fact, they are wiling to pay more for it than we are.
beekeeper1 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:611 Points:536,120 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 10:08:48 AM Ignore beekeeper1 Report Abuse Could this be used for another lame excuse to hike prices again?
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,557 Points:2,839,215 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 10:08:42 AM Ignore gvan Report Abuse "Obama is allowing this?" And what would you recommend President Obama do? Should he dictate to a private foreign corporation? Should he nationalize oil companies? It's not clear what you want him to do.
Spankster85 Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,744 Points:359,990 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 10:05:50 AM Ignore Spankster85 Report Abuse I guess as long as it keeps them in safe working order it's okay.
heartbroken2010 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:4,364 Points:900,785 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 10:04:20 AM Ignore heartbroken2010 Report Abuse capture it & repair it, it will be a nice " tax loss " deduction expense.
zimowski Champion Author San Jose Posts:6,686 Points:1,587,390 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 10:03:59 AM Ignore zimowski Report Abuse It's expensive to drill in an inhospitable environment.
paulp24 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:4,557 Points:825,250 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 10:02:52 AM Ignore paulp24 Report Abuse They cant repair them here? Really?
drillintheUSA All-Star Author Rochester Posts:902 Points:185,810 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 10:01:18 AM Ignore drillintheUSA Report Abuse Humm. . . drillintheUSA
dad2two Champion Author Dallas Posts:3,555 Points:753,095 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 9:59:39 AM Ignore dad2two Report Abuse Interesting article. The rigs are one of a few that can withstand the harsh conditions of the Arctic.
PackerfanMN All-Star Author Twin Cities Posts:912 Points:272,825 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 9:58:09 AM Ignore PackerfanMN Report Abuse Get them repaired and keep the waters clean.
blitzntj Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:4,699 Points:948,080 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 9:55:54 AM Ignore blitzntj Report Abuse The oil isn't going anywhere
9C1 Champion Author Chicago Posts:22,869 Points:4,249,285 Joined:Jul 2001	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 9:55:16 AM Ignore 9C1 Report Abuse There is a glut of oil in the countyr. So why drill in remote locatins now. They will save it for later.
nanu4u21 Champion Author Orange County Posts:1,118 Points:241,710 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 9:53:35 AM Ignore nanu4u21 Report Abuse This will raise the prices more
cableman31 Champion Author New York Posts:8,848 Points:2,019,725 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 9:53:23 AM Ignore cableman31 Report Abuse Arctic drilling is not a good idea. The weather is going to be a very costly problem and if ever there is a spill, it will be damn near impossible to clean up.
BillHeatherL Champion Author Alberta Posts:7,658 Points:1,927,555 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 9:52:56 AM Ignore BillHeatherL Report Abuse another excuse to raise gas prices
Costello Champion Author South Dakota Posts:1,422 Points:1,157,285 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 9:52:28 AM Ignore Costello Report Abuse Give them time...
techque Champion Author St. Louis Posts:8,670 Points:2,422,555 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 9:52:25 AM Ignore techque Report Abuse Dutch Shell uses Asian ports to repair its rigs so it can drill in US waters !! THIS IS JUST WRONG !!
RQCraig All-Star Author Texas Posts:575 Points:155,300 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 9:52:13 AM Ignore RQCraig Report Abuse It will not take them long to make the repairs. There is too much money at stake.
WIPACKERFAN Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,819 Points:1,846,475 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 9:51:58 AM Ignore WIPACKERFAN Report Abuse Don't drill and then the prices can rise to a better level for them.
NMRawker Champion Author New Mexico Posts:1,162 Points:163,105 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 9:50:13 AM Ignore NMRawker Report Abuse OP! There you go! The price of a gallon is going to go up even more to pay for the tow and repairs!
RAKARWOWSKI Champion Author Chicago Posts:4,015 Points:824,050 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 9:50:02 AM Ignore RAKARWOWSKI Report Abuse Do we really need gas that bad?
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gasmeup52 Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,340 Points:685,630 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 9:48:34 AM Ignore gasmeup52 Report Abuse They will be back. They want the money.
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hvyd1 All-Star Author Chicago Posts:840 Points:78,300 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 9:44:04 AM Ignore hvyd1 Report Abuse shell should have a place for the repairs a little closer , ya think ?
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