Our Principal Well Control Advisor, Geir Hedenstad, will be presenting at the IADC International Well Control 2024 Conference & Exhibition, where he’ll share his expertise and insights on well control, emergency preparedness, and response strategies.
Emergency Preparedness in the Oil and Gas Industry
This presentation delves into the crucial role of emergency preparedness within the oil and gas industry. Drawing from extensive expertise and real-world insights from well control incidents, the session emphasizes the need for proactive strategies in blowout contingency planning.
Extracting lessons-learned from well control incidents
The presentation investigates root causes identified from relevant well control incidents, focusing on key factors such as equipment failure, human error, and operational deficiencies. These lessons serve as a foundation for improving industry practices and preventing future incidents.
Addressing lack of transparency and openness
A lack of transparency and openness often hampers the industry’s ability to learn from well control incidents. This section examines the challenges posed by these issues and how addressing them can foster trust, accountability, and proactive risk management.
Blowout Contingency Planning
Effective blowout contingency planning is critical for mitigating risks. This section highlights the importance of comprehensive, regularly updated contingency plans that cover a variety of well control scenarios. These plans should be adaptable and integrated with other emergency response strategies to minimize potential impacts.
Spill drills
Spill drills are essential for testing response capabilities in a controlled environment. By simulating well control incidents, these drills offer hands-on experience, promote collaboration, and help identify areas where emergency response procedures can be improved.
Improving well control practices
This section explores proactive measures to enhance well control practices, including advancements in technology, improved training programs, and refined operational protocols. These efforts are crucial for strengthening emergency preparedness and ensuring that blowout contingency plans remain effective and up-to-date.
