Rigzone

What are the procedures for well control simulations?

At-a-Glance — Well control simulations validate crew response, equipment readiness, and hydraulic calculations under kick scenarios. The procedures below standardize planning, execution, and ...
Oil

Norway's PSA orders Shell to improve well-control procedures

Norway's Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) gave Norske Shell AS until June 1 to outline plans to improve well intervention and well control procedures following an oil ...
Upstream

Eni and Saipem face 'well control failings'

ThePetroleum Safety Authority (PSA) found the shortcomings after carrying out arecent audit on land and onboard rig contractor Saipem’s semi-submersible Scarabeo 8 duringdrilling of a production well ...
Michigan Technological University

Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout) Program

It is the policy of Michigan Technological University that all equipment be locked out during servicing and/or maintenance work to protect against accidental or inadvertent activation which could ...
Rigzone

What are the procedures for conducting well control simulations?

At-a-Glance: Structured well control simulations validate kill procedures and sharpen crew response by reproducing realistic kick scenarios and pressure paths. Focus KPIs: time-to-detect, BHP ...