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APD Operations Planning Services

Operations Planning and Preparation involves defining and preparing operating manuals and procedures for normal and contingency operations, equipment location and rig up, data communication requirements on the rig and between the rig and data center, and operational safety guidelines.
Automated Pressure Drilling
Service Categories:
...Planning and Preparation
...Well Engineering
...Operations Planning
...Pressure Drilling
...Project Analysis

Operations Planning and Preparation involves:
  • Scheduling and supervising pre-field integration testing of MPD equipment to determine its readiness for mobilization to the rig,
  • Supervising the on-site testing of the MPD system after installation to determine operational readiness prior to commencement of MPD operations
  • Developing, summarizing, and distributing contingency plans
  • Developing and if necessary conducting contingency planning workshops
  • Defining MPD operational procedures, identifying responsibilities, and developing MPD operational and safety procedures manuals for the Customer

The Operations Planning & Preparation tasks will depend on the scope of work and may include:

  • Determining locations on the rig or worksite for the MPD equipment
  • Specifying clean-up and area readiness tasks to prepare the designated rig space for equipment delivery
  • Identifying the location of the rig power supply transformer and electrical power cable paths
  • Identifying interconnecting piping paths
  • Measuring distances to and photographing piping tie-in points
  • Identifying data requirements (local and remote)
  • Defining data inputs needed by MPD service and identifying data providers
  • Document data communications requirements and setup and assist with the specification and selection of the data communication provider
  • Define need for, and number and location of rig data monitors

In addition, Operations Planning & Preparation may also involve:

  • Defining training requirements related to the well objectives and MPD applications, HAZID/HAZOP awareness, MPD operations, MPD procedures, and HSE for MPD
  • Identifying office and rig personnel for training
  • Coordinating and conducting MPD training, if necessary
  • Developing MPD training materials

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