Admiral Allen also said Wednesday that a separate vessel called the Q4000 is being fitted with the necessary equipment that will allow crude oil to be flared off along with natural gas starting next week.

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He said this may increase the amount being drawn out of the well by another 5,000 to 10,000 barrels. The drillship Discoverer Enterprise is reaching its maximum production capacity of up to 18,000 barrels, he said.