The UK Government has given BP consent to drill a deepwater well, northwest of the Shetland Islands. The North Uist well is in Block 213/ 25c, 125 km northwest of the Shetland Isles in a water depth of approximately 1290 m. In accordance with the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) standard guidance, as part of the assessment process BP provided detailed confirmation that they have taken into account the findings and recommendations of the various Macondo investigation reports. This includes BP's processes for Blow-out Preventer (BoP) management, inspection and independent verification; auditing of well cementing procedures; overall communications, management responsibilities and interaction with key contractors.
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机译：英国政府已授权英国石油公司在设得兰群岛西北部钻探一口深水井。 North Uist井位于设得兰群岛西北125公里处的213 / 25c区块，水深约为1290 m。根据能源与气候变化部（DECC）的标准指南，BP在评估过程中提供了详细的确认，表明他们已考虑到Macondo各种调查报告的调查结果和建议。这包括BP的防喷器（BoP）管理，检查和独立验证流程；固井程序审核；总体沟通，管理职责以及与主要承包商的互动。
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