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Oil and gas well blowout prevention in California. Second edition

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OSTI ID:5433379
Section 3219, Division 3, of the Public Resources Code states that operators will equip wells with adequate casing and safety devices to prevent blowouts, explosions, or fires. This manual discusses the safety devices or blowout prevention equipment (BOPE) considered necessary by the State Oil and Gas Supervisor for oil and gas wells drilled in California. The manual classifies the BOPE, describes the function and operating characteristics, and outlines inspection and testing procedures. (DLC)
OSTI ID:
5433379
Report Number(s):
NP-24233
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English