Well Control – DW Step UpSteffen S Kristiansen / Thomas Nilsen, October 2017

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Long term competitiveness Organisational capabilitiesSafety and security

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Understand trends

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TUBING CUT

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Well control incident

Operation with course of events:

• When connecting Pulling Tool to TH: TH was unlocked and string jumped 5 - 6 m due to HC gas trapped below.

• Seawater in marine riser evacuated to the rig floor.

• Closed Annular Preventer (AP) (6) and Blind Shear Ram (BSR). BSR closed on TH and did not shear string.

• Well filled with gas from reservoir to AP.

• Well killed by bull heading

Reason for events:

• It is assumed that FCV’s (1) unintentionally opened during BOP connector pressure test (4).

• Poppet valves on top of the TH were exposed during connector test, and pressure was transmitted down the control lines, potentially cycling FCV’s to 100% open position.

• Gas from the reservoir migrated into the well and was trapped below TH and shallow set plug in the tubing until the incident occurred.

Location: Block 31/2

Rig type: Semi Submersible

Well type: P&A – Multi lateral well

Date: 15.10.2016

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Learn from details

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Risk assessment in planning phase

Handling of risks in execution phase

Indication of well control incident

Handling of influx/kick situation

Competence and training

• WCR - identified and measures addressed *• WCR - awareness among all relevant personnel• QC of swab calculations

• WCR – Morning meetings , DOP arenas, Tool Box talks• WCR - always to be reviewed as part of MOC**• Be open to weak signals

• Volume control• Circulate bottoms up if doubt about downhole situation• Listen to other’s opinions• Worst case approach until else is proven

• Updated Kill sheet • Onshore support available on short notice – Emergency team • Clarify Roles and responsibilities

• Well control certification (IWCF) & Well integrity seminars• Periodic exercises (Drills)• Table tops and simulator training • Experience sharing and learning (One pagers/Safety flash)

Stepping up Well Control DW

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