I still think there is a possibility that they can get a bigger line down there and pull even more oil up. Perhaps even the majority of it can be captured.
In the news conference today...maybe a look into BP next effort. The BP spokesman said they were collecting over 22,000 barrels per day from the riser tool. Before top kill operation.
BP executive Suttles at 1:20 in the news conference.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dicIQ0KHN6w