Cost of BP pipeline repair

[biznaga]

"ANCHORAGE, Alaska - BP said Friday that the cost to repair and replace leaking pipelines at Prudhoe Bay, the nation's largest oil field, could be about $170 million. "



So it looks like the cost to repair it is only one day's profit for them.

 

[Larry Phillips]

But you know they're going to stick it to the customers so it doesn't cut into their profit margin.

 

[shawn stonbraker 2]

Larry, why would you say such a thing? They would NEVER do that! They are always looking out for the american consumer.:lol:

 

[Todd Z]

Yeah, my heart bleeds for them,,,, Bastards.....

Todd Z

 

[Richard L]

To stick it to their customers, they would have to charge more for gasoline than their competitors, which would not work very well. The would open themselves up to price goughing charges and people would buy gas elswhere.



The only way the can get out of paying is to get the government to pay for the repairs. The governement is just dumb enough to fall for that if they want the pipeline opend fast!



I think the government should make them pay for all the repairs and fine them a couple of Billion $$ just to be sure they don't let it happen again! I think the government should hire men to monitor the BP operations in Alaska to insure that BP is not taking any shortcuts to save money, and have them pay for the inspectors to be onsite.



...Rich

 

[Larry Phillips]

I don't know, BP is charging more than QT here.

 

[Mike Wilson]

biznaga,

You make me ASHAMED!!! How could your math be so bad and still be able to post on

this site!!!

I'm sure you meant to say ONE SECONDS PROFIT!!!

I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, this time!

With Respect...

TnB...