ExxonMobil Subsea Well
Control School
ExxonMobil Development Company
Norman Archibald
International Drilling Schools
1-Introduction
Class Overview
ExxonMobil Surface BOP Equipment Policy
and Procedures
Basic Theory
Kick Handling Procedures
Practical Exercise(s)
ExxonMobil Subsea BOP Equipment Policy &
Procedures
Hands-on Simulator Exercise(s)
Floater Well Control
2-Introduction
Objective
...to provide drilling personnel
with the theory, equipment
fundamentals and procedures
for safely handling unwanted
influxes of formation fluids.
3-Introduction
ExxonMobil Priorities
Safety
of Personnel
Environment
Equipment
Well
4-Introduction
ExxonMobil Kick Handling
Philosophy
Catch em early
Empower the driller to:
conduct flow check
shut-in if positive
Assume kicks are gas
Safety is highest priority
Put most qualified person on the choke
Training for all drilling personnel
5-Introduction
Well Control is like Safety!
In order to be effective, it has
to be a culture.
6-Introduction
Well Control Culture
What is Well Control Culture?
Do we make it a part of our daily
operations?
Does everyone share and understand this philosophy?
7-Introduction
Step Back 5 x 5
1. How will the wellbore / operations be properly
monitored?
2. What can happen or go wrong during this operation?
3. Do I have a plan or the correct procedures for what can
happen or go wrong?
4. Do I have the right equipment and does it work?
5. Have the hazards, procedures and desired response
been communicated to the crew?
8-Introduction
General Guidelines
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9-Introduction
Whos doing what?
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10-Introduction
Readiness Drills and Crew
Training
Types of Drills
1. Pit Drill
2. Trip Drill
3. Power Choke Drill
How Do You Train Your Crews?
How Do You Coach Personnel?
11-Introduction
Coaching
ExxonMobil
Ask them why? Challenge their
actions/decisions.
Explain the philosophy, the
logic, why we do it that way.
Provide Words of Wisdom.
Pass along Rules of thumb.
Ask questions that you already know the
answer.
Expand normal training and drills to
ensure that how and why is understood.
12-Introduction