This week I was in London and attend a presentation from both sides of the fence (LUSI). What was interesting at the Monday press conference was that Lapindo Brantas denied Davies published data was correct. In fact, they said only 1 graph was corrected by them and that was it. What was shocking (especially for Davies team) was the announcement that the BOP was opened not long after the "kick" which if true this could discredit Davies conclusions, in fact it will be nearly impossible to say drilling caused the mud volcano, and no way close to the 98% certain Richard claims.

The next day,Lapindo Brantas presented a compelling presentation that showed drilling wasn't the cause. After both sides had presented the event chairman asked the audience of 80 peers what they believed.... they were not convinced that drilling had caused the mud volcano, LUSI.

Not good for Richards claim.

Lapindo Brantas claim Davies never had the correct data. In fact we all know Richard was keeping his source confidential....

Check out New Scientist Oct 25 edition...

To me it really questions what Richard Davies and team have been promoting for the past 2-years.

I've now arrived in Cape Town, and am looking forward to this debate. If Richard Davies and team can't convince the AAPG audience, then I imagine Lapindo Brantas would be thinking about calling lawyers in to take over.

Not good for the industry at all.

I wonder what the London Geological Society is thinking, not to mentioned the executive board at Durham University whom supported Richard and his team.

...many press releases from Durham University promoting the drilling factor....not good for the image for this conservative university.

Looks like we'll all know soon enough.

Conrad