It is better to raise the hypothesis that the BP oil well is interacting with the Rigel field and have it debunked - or confirmed - than not to discuss it at all ... especially since Thad Allen has raised the issue himself.
Better yet, BP should answer Congressman Markey's questions, so that we don't have to speculate. (I know that it's a tough concept: actually responding to the demands of a U.S. congressman, but - hey - it would be good pr ...)
I'm NOT saying - and I never had said - that the well has been leaking since February. I AM asking - and government investigators are ALSO asking - whether containment problems starting months ago are related to the April blow out.
