Deepwater Horizon Flaring Operation [Image 2 of 7]

GULF OF MEXICO, AT SEA

05.16.2010

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick Kelley  

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

Gas from the damaged Deepwater Horizon wellhead is burned by the drillship Discoverer Enterprise, May 16, in a process known as flaring. Gas and oil from the wellhead are being brought to the surface via a tube that was placed inside the damaged pipe.

• Date Taken: 05.16.2010
• Date Posted: 05.17.2010 15:16
• Photo ID: 279928
• VIRIN: 100516-G-8744K-005
• Resolution: 3795x2521
• Size: 4.02 MB
• Location: GULF OF MEXICO, AT SEA