BP wasn’t dismissing the idea that there was a 2nd pipe in the cut-out section. They even have a picture with two pipes on their web page, where they give their updates.
They were dismissing the idea that the 2nd pipe came up from the well. They believe it is part of the broken pipe from above when the drilling rig sank.
Ah. Thanks for the clarification.
It isn't TWO DIFFERENT PIPES. It is the SAME Pipe, but broken into sections. One section fell down beside the other and jammed into place. The only reason the 'ends' of the pipes (that were sticking out) are 'even' is because they were cut off by GIANT DIAGONAL CUTTERS.