Case study · BP USA Deepwater Gulf of Mexico

Project/Site Management for Deepwater Horizon Blowout Preventer and Capping Stack Test

Completed extremely aggressive Federal Court ordered test protocol on schedule and within budget

The challenge

Project to generate forensic test data/evidence from damaged blowout preventer (BOP) and capping stack for product liability case

Completion of test protocol within court-ordered timeline seen as unachievable

Multiple E&P companies, equipment companies, law firms, Government/Law Enforcement Agencies, contractors and sub-contractors involved in exercise

Successful outcome

  • Completed extremely aggressive Federal Court ordered test protocol on schedule and within budget
  • Improved efficiencies, multi channel coordination and communications to align disparate parties to achieve c common goal

How we did it

  • Provided site/test management and support
  • Optimized resources and test protocol conduct, coordinated facilities and equipment, designed/fabricated specialized test equipment and evidence preservation containment
  • Managed multiple vendors and sites to achieve commitments and ensure accountability
  • Leveraged Boxley Group experience in crisis management, rapid response measures, and managing high-profile, high-impact projects

Boxley Group competencies

  • Information management
  • Crisis management
  • Project and Program Management