The deepwater horizon disaster of 2010

The deepwater horizon disaster of 2010contentIntroductionPossible reasons of disasterThe disaster could be preventedIf I were the new CEO of BPOrganizational issuesDecision-making issuesAbility to voice the valuesConclusionIntroductionOne of the largest oil disastersVolume of leakage - 62000 barrels each day

Possible reasons of disasterWell casingLiner casingSafetyLeakage protectionLong string casingRiskyLess expensiveLess time to installCentralizationSet up and align the steel pipeJesse Gagliano's calcutaionsUsing 21 instead of 6 centralizers

The disaster could be preventedManagement's poor decisionsLearn from previous mistakesThe BOP was not examined

If I were the new ceo of bpPrevious CEOs decisionsRobert Horton - cut the amount of workers David Simon - followed Hortons vector John Browne - asset managersTake into consideration the long term aspects Improve companys safety management

Organizational issuesSeveral layers of management Transformation of hierarchically structured departments into smaller, more flexible teams Maintenance issuesno dry-dock for nine years 7 months of nonstop work

Decision-making issuesLong string casingNo extra centralizers Mud circulation, no bond log testWrong pressure testsMud barrier taken out earlyFailure of blowout preventer

Ability to voice the valuesSEVERE gas flow problemLong string casing and centralizing

conclusionPrioritizing the profit rather than safetyDecision making authorityFlexible organizational structureIndividuals voice