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Reason behind West Atlas drill rig revealed

THE cause of the West Atlas drill rig has been revealed and the blame has been placed on corporate greed.

An installation contractor who was apart of the drilling team at the West Atlas drill rig has told WAtoday a cap was not placed securely on the Montara oil well.

The installation contractor has also revealed to WAtoday, PTTEP Australasia had put schedule and cost ahead of safety and the environment.

According to WAtoday, PTTEP Australasia, the Thai-based company has refused to confirm the installation contractor’s story because of an ongoing Senate inquiry.

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