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Blowout control: Response, intervention and management; Part 1, Strategy and planning

Journal Article · · World Oil
OSTI ID:142146
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  1. John Wright Co., Houston, TX (United States)
This paper reviews the current philosophy of oil and gas industry for blowout contingency plans. The paper discusses the need for the organization of blowout task forces to help facilitate blowout control. The paper outlines a minimum blowout contingency plan which all companies should at least use as a starting point. It includes the identification of personnel, equipment, inspection procedures, drilling procedures, completion risk analysis, risk analysis methods, and control techniques. It goes on to outline the role of a blowout task force and how to organize their resources for optimum response.
OSTI ID:
142146
Journal Information:
World Oil, Journal Name: World Oil Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 214; ISSN 0043-8790; ISSN WOOIAS
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English