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WASHINGTON — An inadequate underwater cement job during the deep-water drilling process is emerging as a potential cause of the devastating oil spill.
Officials haven’t said what they think caused the explosion. But speculation points to a process where cement is used to seal cracks in the ocean floor surrounding the tubing through which crude oil flows.
Friday, Halliburton confirmed that it was the “cementer” and said it had completed its job 20 hours before the explosion.
Denver Post wire services
