PROJECT DATA ACQUISITION:

It is imperative that the process of data acquisition for HPHT

projects be as thorough as possible. Accuracy, planning and
teamwork are the most important factors in making HPHT
projects successful.

Checklists, Considerations, Best Practices Comments - What, Why & How to Do

1.00 Project scoping, objective clarification. Planning for data
acquisition.
1.10 Geologic project objectives
1.20 Drilling targets
1.30 Identify project potential
1.40 Goal setting, decision making, task completion, collaborative
efforts, open communication, appropriate support

2.00 Data acquisition: seismic, e-log, mud-log, deposition,

structure, stratigraphy, tectonic, temp, fluids, facies, ages,
etc.
2.10 Seismic Data
2.20 Interval Transit Time (ITT) - determine site specific formation
pressures, fracture gradients, and casing points
2.30 Offset Electric Logs
2.40 Anticipated structures and formations to be encountered
2.50 Structure Maps/Geology
2.60 PVT data simulation
3.00 Bottom Hole Static Temperature Accurate BHST prediction is critical - 10% error can cause
catastrophic results.
3.10 Offset well log information and measurement data
3.20 Known temperature gradients in the area
3.30 Geologic and seismic information
5.00 Offset Mud Logs
5.10 Indication of drillability of formations to be encountered
5.20 Identifies the lithology of formations to be drilled
5.30 Can aid in identifying potential hole problems
7.00 Offset Bit Records
7.10 Useful in anticipating hole problems
7.20 Useful in designing the bit program
7.30 Preliminary logistical planning. Preliminary service company
support.
7.00 Location
7.10 Onshore- Site accessibility and construction
7.20 Offshore- Distance from shore facilities and supplies
7.30 Logistical Support
7.40 Onshore-Remote onshore locations may require special
arrangements for supplies and support services
7.50 Offshore- May require special air and marine support and shore
base facilities to deliver equipment and services to location

8.00 Preliminary Contingency planning: discharge data; spills;

H2S; early risk assessment for PPE.
8.10 Spill drills
8.20 H2S contingnecy planning-area of exposure
8.30 H2S equipment- PPE
 GEOLOGY/FORMATION EVALUATION:
HPHT projects require that geologists and engineers work closely
as a team to achieve desired results. Geologic information is
critical to success in planning and implementing HPHT well
design.

Best Practices, Checklist, Things to Consider Comments - What, Why & How to Do
1.00 Target Selection
1.10 Primary and/or secondary targets
1.20 Ensure directional motor work is done above ~300 deg F
2.00 Formation Evaluation
2.10 MWD/LWD/PWD Equipment to be run
2.20 Mud logging –sample frequency, depth for mud logging to start

3.00 Electric Logging Program

3.10 Heat testing of logging tools prior to shipment
3.20 Wiper trips to cool down mud
3.30 Heat shields
3.40 Temperature/Pressure limitations on tools
3.50 dedicated personnel on rig 24 hrs ahead of job
4.00 Downhole Testing
4.10 Drill stem tests
4.20 RFT’s
4.30 Coring- Sidewall cores or conventional
5.00 Foreseeable Geologic Mechanisms
5.10 Faulting
5.20 Sloughing shales
5.30 Salt intrusive intervals
5.40 Possible depleted intervals prior to reaching HPHT targets
5.50 Search for all other possibilities
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 Pore Pressure / Fracture Gradient
The determination of Pore Pressure and Frac Gradient are two of
the most critical parameters to the overall planning of an HPHT
project. Knowledge of the depth and magnitude of pressure
transition zones, where rapid increases in the pore pressure
gradient occur are crucial. Appropriate techniques and an
understanding of the regional geologic and depositional history of
the area will aid in the accuracy of these determinations.

Best Practices, Checklist, Things to Consider Comments - What, Why & How to Do
1.00 Data quality assessment. ITT possible (y/n)?
1.10 Seismic cross sections with interpreted seismic lines. Include
seismic base maps and Time/Depth conversion tables.

1.20 Prestack data with geometry already assigned. Any other seismic
products such as stacks,migrations,processing flows, support
information.velocities.
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2.00 Geophysical work to develop ITT plot.
2.10 Read field tapes
2.20 Edit shot records, apply gain recovery,decon,etc.to shot
records,possible resample of data in time and space.
2.30 Complete Geometry description for line or survey and apply to
shot records.
2.40 Additional Signal enhancements to shot records if needed.
2.50 Bin data into CDP or common offset gathers-compute and apply
statics if needed
2.60 Output data to tape instandard SEG Y fromat retaning geometry
and static information.
2.70 ASCII file of brute stacking velocity functions for line if available

2.80 ASCII file of T-D data if available.

3.00 Interpretation & refine ITT plot. Correlate with offset log data.
Initial PP / FG model.
3.10 Real Time MWD/wireline data
3.20 VSP data
3.30 d-exponents
3.40 Strain curve analysis
3.50 Digital open hole log data-GR,SP.ILD,Sonic,Bulk Density,Caliper

4.00 Final PP / FG / Wellbore Stability model for Csg Pt Selection.

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 DIRECTIONAL AND WELL PATH DESIGN:
Most of the current directional tools do not function above 300
F. Planning for this needs to be addressed in determining the
best method to reach the target interval. It should be noted that
technological advances will probably be made in the near future
to allow for directional drilling in high temperature environments
for extended periods of time, check with your service provider for
the most recent information.
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Best Practices, Checklist, Things to Consider Comments - What, Why & How to Do
1 1.00 Build and Hold
1.10 Build angle above HPHT target
1.20 Use packed hole assemblies to reach TD
2 2.00 Directional wells in HPHT applications increase the
probability of barite sag
2.10 Hi Temp Motor Limitations-MacDrill 600F
2.20 Establish directional limits: Form dig angles, DLS, hole angles,
drillability, torq/drag, hazards, HPHT, fluids, & effect on dir'l tools.

2.30 Investigate alternative directional profiles and iterate with casing

program and hydraulics program.
2.40 Review of directional tool capabilities in well conditions.
Preliminary directional tool selection.
2.50 Finalize and optimize directional profiles and directional tool
selection.
2.60 Determine maximum inclination
2.70 Cumulative dog-leg in the hole, maximum dog-leg
2.80 Inclination change, Azimuth change
2.90 Length of section
3.00 Poor hole cleaning, barite sag, fluid loss-wall cake friction
3.10 New technology innovations
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 DRILLING FLUIDS:
High temperatures have a significant effect on drilling fluids.
Proper selection of the type of drilling fluid is critical and should
be specific to the project. Stability, additive selection and
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rheology become critical components to successful drilling of

HPHT wells.

Best Practices, Checklist, Things to Consider Comments - What, Why & How to Do
1 1.00 High temperature stability
1.10 Mud type selection
1.20 Product degradation
1.30 Prequalification of Mud Type and Vendor
1.40 Exotic alternatives-Cesium Formate, Polyglycols-Polymers
2 2.00 Carrying capacity
2.10 Run static aging and static shear tests to best simualte downhole
conditions.
3 3.00 Rheological controls
3.10 Equivalent Circulating Density (ECD)-This is adversely affected
by thermal expansion of drilling fluids
3.20 Equivalent Static Density (ESD)-Due to thermal expansion ESD
is diminished and can lead to an undetected well control
situation.

3.30 High Temperature Gelation

3.40 High Temperature Fluid Loss
3.50 Increased Fluid Loss
3.60 Aging effects on PV, YP and gels
4 4.00 Resistance to contamination
5 5.00 Ability to increase density as desired
6 6.00 Ability to release entrained gas
7 7.00 Degree to which gas hydrates are formed
8 8.00 Accurate hydraulics
8.10 Excessive Swab & Surge Pressures
8.20 Unacceptable Pressure losses
9 9.00 Bottom hole pressure management
9.10 Minimize risk of well control incident
9.20 Temperature simulator
9.30 Accurate hydraulics program
9.40 Control of surface mud weight
10 10.00 Equipment
10.10 HPHT mud laboratory installed on the drilling unit.
10.20 Pneumatic mud bucket installed on the drillng unit to avoid hot
mud being sprayed on the rig floor and crew while tripping.

10.30 Covered pits, pre-mix tanks, bulk storage, stack storage

10.40 Foot print of equipment
10.50 Disposal Options for cuttings
10.60 Site reclamation
10.70 Solids Control Enhancement-Linear Motion shakers
10.80 Simultaneous bulk loading, mixing & killing operations
10.90 Mud pump expendables, trip tank enhancement
11 11.00 Final selection of drilling fluid type and source suppliers.

11.10 Ability to meet the drilling fluid specifications

11.20 Cost effectiveness
11.30 Adequate QA/QC processes
11.40 Proven track record of the proposed fluids under HTHP
conditions
11.50 Ability to adequately support the operation
11.60 Experience of supporting operations in the area.
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Best Practices, Checklist, Things to Consider Comments - What, Why & How to Do
1 1.00 Load / Service
1.10 Drilling - directional; buckling; torq/drag; bending; design factors -
Pc, Pb.
1.20 Service - sweet/corrosive
1.30 Testing
1.40 Match Tool Jt for service conditions
1.50 Drillpipe should withstand high make-up torque
1.60 Desgn for dynamic and cyclic loading
2 2.00 Investigate alternative drillstring design and strategy

2.10 BHA, drillpipe, overpull, torq, connectors.

2.20 Service risk
2.30 Downhole monitoring
2.40 Internal ID's optimized for hydraulic performance
2.50 Hi-Torque connections on drill string
2.60 Periodic inspections onsite to see if drillstring is in compliance
with DEQS recommendations.
3 3.00 Specific drillpipe qualification testing
3.10 Pickup load conditions
3.20 Slip load conditions
3.30 Torq conditions
3.40 Lifting & handling tool qualification testing
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4 4.00 Final strategy for BHA / drillstring design.
4.10 Periodic BHA inspection onsite to determine if BHA is in
compliance with DEQS recommendations.
4.20 Use services of a consultant to provide inspectors in remote
areas.
4.30 All drill string components accepted by Chevron should be
quarentined and used by Chevron only during the life of the
project/

4.40 Consider use of shock subs.

4.50 Design BHA such that the neutral point is below the uppermost
stabilizer.
4.60 A make up torque chart should be posted on the rig floor.
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Best Practices, Checklist, Things to Consider Comments - What, Why & How to Do
1 1.00 Preliminary csg pts from PP / FG / Wellbore Stability.
1.10 Establish kick tolerance
1.20 Differential sticking limits
1.30 Csg shoe test.
1.40 Wellbore Stability
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2 2.00 Investigate well control alternatives for well conditions

2.10 Circulate out Kill

2.20 Bullhead Kill
2.30 Dyanmic Kill
2.40 Barite / Hematite Plugs
2.50
3 3.00 Refine casing point selection
3.10 Consider effects of wellbore geometry
3.20 Considering effects of hydraulics
3.30 Consider lost circ
3.40 Consider effects kicks
3.50 Consider effects of sticking
3.60 Consider possible pressure depleted intervals
4 4.00 Final casing point selection optimized with other well design
parameters.
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 Completion & Wellhead Equipment
To insure a successful completion, special attention needs to be
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given to the fluids to be used and to the perforating system due

to elevated temperature considerations.
Best Practices, Checklist, Things to Consider Comments - What, Why & How to Do
1 1.00 Preliminary completion design
1.10 Formation type
1.20 Fluids; rates; volumes; temp; press; pH
1.30 Displacement-fluid spacers and mechanical means
1.40 Stim / GP / Natural
1.50 Perf / OH.
1.60 Downhole tool selection
2 2.00 Evaluate alternative completion eq & WH strategies for HTHP
conditions:
2.10 Elastomers- Influenced by methanol, corrision inhibitor, CO2/H2S
or Temperatures from -40F to .250F
2.20 Desireable Seal Properties-Explosive Decompression,Chemical
Resistance, Low Temp Sealing, Reliability Against Seal Leakage

2.30 Material selection-production tubing, connections, nipples, flow

couplings, blast joints, pup joints, SCSSV's, gas lift, chemical
injection, sliding sleeves, smart technology
2.40 Perforators.- BHST considerations
2.50 Use CRAs as alternative to coatings, chemicals, & non-metallics.
Design for minimum 10 yr life.
3 3.00 Wellhead components
3.10 Metal-to-metal seals
3.20 Use designs proven by field experience at Max SITP
3.30 Compenents API Spec 5CT PR2, PSL3 with gas test
3.40 API monogram required if pressure rating allows
3.50 Stud rating- ASTM B7M or Grade 660 for pressure raitng
3.60 Connection profiles
3.70 CRA requirement include assumption that partial pressure of
H2S>1-1/2 psi, H2S with adequate CO2 and water wetting to
cause CO2/H2S corrision rates of several mpy.
3.71 HH trim Inconel-clad trees if plus 10 yrear life required. Only low-
iron Inconel 625 WPSs accepted.
3.72 All materials meet NACE MR-0175
3.73 The alloys of K-500 Monel, 12/13% Cr, 17-4 PH SS, 15-5 PH SS,
Inconel X750, and Custom 450 are not acceptable.
3.74 All springs shall be MP35N with a heat treatment approve by
Chevron
3.75 Wellhead spools and valve body bonnet requiements will include
forgings only. Castings will not be accepted.
3.76 Forgings may not be delivered to the wellhead manufacturer with
weld repairs. Weld repairs are only permitted in the wellhead
manufacturers shop with Chevron written approval

3.77 All heat treatments shallbe witnessed. Records sahll be

maintained of all time-temperature cycles
3.78 Each forging suppliershall destructively test one forging to verify
that the mechanical properties and notch toughness are
accurately represented by the QTC that will be used during
manufacturing heat treatment runs.

4 4.00 Review of alternative source suppliers - equipment fitness

for purpose and use.
4.10 Tier I vendors
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5 5.00 Final selection of completion design, wellhead components,
and source suppliers.
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 Well Testing Program
The steps taken to test HPHT wells are essentially the same as
those for conventional wells except certain aspects need
additional attention. There is a need for Contingency Planning to
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ensure well security during well testing.

Best Practices, Checklist, Things to Consider Comments - What, Why & How to Do
1 1.00 Refine collected data for permanent completion for use in
testing program.

1.10 Test tool failures

1.20 Suspension of tests due to weather
1.30 Test suspension forced by other emergency
1.40 Kick while testing or pulling test tools
2 2.00 Investigate alternatives for downhole and surface testing
equipment for well conditions.

2.10 Nodal analysis and Temperature modeling

2.20 Utilize the Well Test Network
2.30 Effects on BOP equipment
3 3.00 Qualification testing of downhole and surface testing
equipment for final selection of source supplier.

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4 4.00 Finalize testing program.
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 Bit Optimization
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Best Practices, Checklist, Things to Consider Comments - What, Why & How to Do
1 1.00 Data quality assessment. Bit RMA possible (y/n)?
1.10 Formation drillability assessment
1.20 Performance predictions
1.30 Formation stress profile
1.40 Friction angle
2 2.00 Perform RMA analysis. Interpretation & refine RMA work.
Correlate with offset log data and bit records.

2.10 Hydraulics program

2.20 Offset bit records
2.30 Log and seismic data
2.40 Sanding tendency study
2.50 Hole stability prediction
3 3.00 Investigate alternative bit designs such bi-center with
preliminary casing program and hydraulics program.

3.10 Less than 275F elastomers are not affected adversely

3.20 275F-325F elastomers are subject to compression set and
accelerated wear
3.30 325F-500F insist on metal to metal seals and roller bearing
3.40 Above 500F air bearings typically produce cost savings due to
shortened bit life for all roller cone bits.
4 4.00 Optimize and finalize generalized bit program and strategy
4.10 Be aware of WH and Liner ID's to make sure that subsequent
drill bits can be run through those IDs.
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 Cement Slurry Design
Accurate knowledge of BHST and the length of HPHT interval to
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be encountered are essential to proper cement slurry design.

Best Practices, Checklist, Things to Consider Comments - What, Why & How to Do
1 1.00 Establish cement and spacer performance requirements
relative to HTHP conditions, cement tops, placement
techniques, & accessories.

1.10 A 10% variation in temperature can induce large variations in

thickening time.
1.20 When there is a temperature differential of plus 70 degrees F
over a long cement interval the the top of the cement is invariably
over-retarded with a consequential increase in WOC time.

1.30 Determination of bottom hole circulating temperature is critical

to designing accurate cement slurries.
2 2.00 Investigate alternative designs: slurry/spacer density, spacer
compatibility, sensitivity (HTHP, res fluids), after cmt gas
flow potential.

2.10 Type of cement used are usually Class H or G

2.20 QC of mixing water is mandatory for HPHT cement slurries
2.30 Weighting agents are either barite or hematite
2.40 Spacer sensitivity tests should be run at BHCT
2.50 Downhole circulation temperature probes can be used to gather
accurate BHCT measurement.
2.60 Cement blend, slurry quality and density measurement should be
monitored and calibrated at regular intervals
2.70 Excess cement should not be reversed out without checking frac
gradients otherwise losses may be induced.
2.80 Laboratory testing of all cement slurries should be performed at
field conditions.
2.90 Gas migration-tests for static gel strength,fluid loss and scaled
gas migration should be run prior to executing filed operations

3 3.00 On site evaluation of selected service company capabilities

and process review.

3.10 Review sources of cement blends, additives QA/QC

3.20 Job monitoring ability and execution
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4 4.00 Finalize cementing strategy, slurry specifications
(static/dynamic temps), & cooperative testing with selected
service company.

4.10 Develop final sement slurry design

4.20 BHCT determination
4.30 Pipe reciprocation is not recommended due to possible induced
losses.
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 Casing and Tubular Design
Other than normal design criterion such as burst, collapse and
tensile loading HPHT wells also need to more closely consider
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the effects of higher temperatures and pressures on casing

strings to be run.

Best Practices, Checklist, Things to Consider Comments - What, Why & How to Do
1 1.00 Loads / Service: drlg; comp; prod; sweet/corrosive;
buckling; triaxial; wear; testing; design factors

1.10 Casing wear while drilling deeper intervals.

1.20 Shock loading while landing casing in higher temperature wells

1.30 Joint strength derating for temperature

1.40 Elongation due to higher temperatures- buckling.
2 2.00 Investigate alternative csg design, connectors, tubular
inspections, & source suppliers. Narrow list of source
supplier for testing.

2.10 For all temperatures-API Spec 5CT Grs H-40, J-55, K-55, C-75
and L-80; NACE MR-0175 T3.1.3.3,UNS K12125,API 5CT Gr C-
90 Type 1 & T-95 Type 1 Chemistry

2.20 For 65C (150F) or Greater- API Spec 5CT Gr N-80 (Q&T) & Gr
C-95, Proprietary Q&T Grs with 110 ksi or less max yield strength

2.30 For 80C (175F) or Greater- API Spec 5CT Grs H-40, N-80, P-
105, P-110; Proprietary Q&T Grs with 110 ksi or less max yiled
strength

2.40 For > 107C (>225F)- API Spec 5CT Gr Q-125

2.50 Type Q-125 must have a Cr-Mo chemistry. The Cr-Mn Chemistry
is not acceptable.
2.60 Type N-80 must be quenched & tempered (Q&T) if it is to be
used at 150F or greater.
2.70 Type L-80 13% Cr is acceptable at all temperatures up to 0.50
psi per Chevron and up to 1.5 psi per NACE MR-0175. Note that
type C-85 13% Cr is NOT acceptable under any H2S levels.

2.80 Coating experience in H2S/CO2 environments will require fitness

for service testing.
2.90 Coatings need to be tested for CO2 decompression resistance.

3 3.00 Perform connector qualification testing program: under load

pressure sealing and mechanical integrity.

3.10 Effects of over-doping

3.20 Effects of over torque
3.30 Handling while running
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4 4.00 Final strategy for casing design and connector selection.
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 Drilling Equipment Specifications
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Best Practices, Checklist, Things to Consider Comments - What, Why & How to Do
1 1.00 Review of preliminary well plan relative to rig requirements
and loading: pumping, circulating, hoisting, setback, power,
derrick, etc.

1.10 Drill Pipe Selection-high make up torque, large ID's for better
hydraulics
1.20 Drawworks-design for heaviest load and retrieving load
1.30 Racking board capacity- ample for depth of well
1.40 Solids control-Linear motion shakers, desanders, desilters,
centifuge, mud agitation, mud coolers
1.50 Simultaneous mixing & killing operations- should have the ability
to simultaneously perform both operations.
1.60 Trip tank-Insure proper hole fill-up while tripping
1.70 Mud pump expendables-proper expendables for high temp and
high mud density
1.80 BOP stack configuration- allow for length of tool joints in stack,
rubber components rated for high temp
1.90 Surface gas handling-Mud gas separator, vent line sizing
1.91 H2S/ gas detection system- proper system set up, portable
detectors
1.92 Deluge system- fire fighting
1.93 Choke manifold setup-position for ease of repair
1.94 Drilling data acquisition-adequate to detect deviation of drilling
parameters
1.95 Mud cooler should be installed to reduce flowline temp.
Investigate a four plate heat exchanger. This will greaty improve
the work environment on the rig floor, shaker house and mud pit
room.

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2 2.00 Finalize specification of rig equipment for well design
loading & requirements.

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 Drilling Rig Equipment Qualification
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Best Practices, Checklist, Things to Consider Comments - What, Why & How to Do
1 1.00 Preliminary plan to qualify rig equipment: bop, circ sys,
derrick, hoisting / handling tools for drillpipe & csg (soft
touch for CRA).

1.10 BOP inspection and testing

1.20 Ample surface volume-Agitation, etc.
1.30 Derrick inspection
1.40 Mud pump sizing- ample volume and pressure rating
1.50 Eletrical generation systems
1.60 Draw works and braking systems
1.70 Drill Pipe and Casing handling equipment
1.80 Circulation system inspection
1.90 Ample pipe racking capacity
2 2.00 Establish alternatives: which service companies to use,
location of testing, and logistics.

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3 3.00 Perform rig equipment qualification testing per program
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 Risk Analysis
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Best Practices, Checklist, Things to Consider Comments - What, Why & How to Do
1 1.00 Refine geological / mech risk assessment. Refine safety,
environmental, & equip risk assessment. Assess
consequences.

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2 2.00 Refine probabilities of success and failure.
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3 3.00 Perform decision analysis and finalize well design strategy.
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 Contingency Planning
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Best Practices, Checklist, Things to Consider Comments - What, Why & How to Do
1 1.00 Refine FEL contingency for HSE: PPE, discharge data; spills;
H2S.

1.10 Toxicity of fluids being used

1.20 Proximity to environmentally sensitive areas
1.30 Detection of H2S or combustible gas
1.40 SPCC plan
1.50 H2S evacuation plan
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2 2.00 Refine FEL contingency for Operations: fishing, lost circ.
2.10 Breaking circulation
2.20 Immediately after stopping circulation
2.30 Pulling out of the hole
2.40 Running in the hole
2.50 Reaming
2.60 Lost circulation- Control options
2.70 Crossflow while drilling -Control options
2.80 Fishing-Sidetracking operations
2.90
3 3.00 Refine FEL contingency for Well Control: barite plugs,
blowout response, relief well, well capping.

3.10 Kill weight mud calculation

3.20 PIT drills
3.30 Leak-Off Tests
3.40 Computerized rig monitoring systems
3.50 Acoustic Gas detection for kick detection
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4 4.00 Finalize contingency planning for well design.
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 Drilling Days and Cost Estimate
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Best Practices, Checklist, Things to Consider Comments - What, Why & How to Do
1 1.00 Review offset ROP & flat time requirements for intangible
cost estimating. Refine range of probabilities for days and
intangible costs.

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2 2.00 Refine range of probabilities for tangible costs.
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3 3.00 Finalize drilling days and cost estimate with P10, P50, P90
probabilities and risk weighted expected outcomes.

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Best Practices, Checklist, Things to Consider Comments - What, Why & How to Do
1 1.00 Produced fluids data assessment: fluid composition; rates;
volumes; temp; psi; etc.

1.10 Analyze for chemical content, Chlorides, pH, etc.

1.20 Scaling tendencies
2 2.00 Investigate predictability of corrosion. If predictable, then
investigate alternatives for Csg, Tbg, Wh. If not, then
provide data for risk analysis.

2.10 Liquid water must be present and must water wet carbon steel surface

2.20 pH level, Chloride content and presence of Oxygen may accelerate corrosion

2.30 Design compleiton equipment with CRAs

2.40 Consider sand erosion in completion design
2.50 Sulfide stress cracking likely at Rockwell Hardness > 22HRC
2.60 Sulfide stress cracking most likely in Heat Affected Zone
3 3.00 Finalize material specification for tubulars, completion, &
wellhead. Select specific equipment from selected
suppliers.
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Best Practices, Checklist, Things to Consider Comments - What, Why & How to Do
1 1.00 Preliminary rheological limits, ECD considerations, &
surge/swab for drilling and casing operations.

1.10 Define operating margins

1.20 Define tripping speeds in/out
1.30 Control of ECD within margin of PP/FG
1.40 PWD gauges for ECD and ESD accuracy
2 2.00 Investigate alternatives for hole cleaning optimization -
pump rates, fluid cleaning capabilities, wellbore geometry,
bit requirements, etc.

2.10 Calculation of ESD is only reliable at the bottom due to barite sag
2.20 Annular velocity calculation, pressure predictions
2.30 Computer modeling of dynamic conditions
3 3.00 Finalize hydraulics program optimized with other well design
parameters.

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Best Practices, Checklist, Things to Consider Comments - What, Why & How to Do
1 1.00 Preliminary well control considerations
1.10 PP/FG evaluation
1.20 Simulation (well & rig specific)
1.30 Alternative well control methods & circumstances
1.40 Oil muds/water based muds and effects of each
1.50 Kick tolerance
1.60 Shoe tests/Leak off tests
1.70 Trapped gas in BOP
1.80 Emergency situation training
1.90 Responsibilities of wellsite and base personnel
2 2.00 Well control procedures
2.10 Standard slugging procedures
2.20 Tripping procedures-including pulling wet strings
2.30 Obtianing kill rate pressure-slow pump rate
2.40 Operation of the closing unit
2.50 Obtaining Shut-In Drill Pipe Pressure
2.60 Bring mud pumps on line holding casing pressure constant
2.70 Mud/gas separator operation
2.80 Choke manifold operation
2.90 Shut-In drills
3.00 ESD drills
3.10 Office & field drills combined
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