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Project Planning and Preparation depends on the scope of work but will typically involve:

• Defining tasks related to the project objectives and schedule
• Coordinating visits and conference calls with appropriate suppliers and the Customer to review the assigned tasks, schedules, and performance expectations
• Developing and communicating a workable, cost effective plan to integrate the well, rig, and MPD systems
• Developing the procedural and training requirements
• Developing a plan to achieve on-schedule and on-budget execution of MPD operations

Project Planning also involves work to:

• Define specific tasks and expectations as it relates to MPD performance during critical drilling phases, contingencies, well control operations, and achieve production objectives
• Coordinate, if requested, DWOP meetings
• Deliver pertinent documentation for well objectives, pressure regimes, bottomhole assemblies, and MWD PWD tool location in the BHA

In addition, Project Planning involves:

• Coordinating & reviewing HAZOP
• Developing HAZID / HAZOP exercises
• Preparing & conducting HAZOP training workshops
• Writing & distributing a HAZOP / HAZID report
• Reviewing operator safety cases and modifying for project specific applications