Modu Safety Case Bridging Document: Premier Oil Australasia

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MODU SAFETY CASE

BRIDGING DOCUMENT
PREMIER OIL AUSTRALASIA
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NORTHERN OFFSHORE ASA
CAMPAIGN YOLLA-2
PERMIT TIRL 1
RIG NORTHERN EXPLORER III
Rev. 01 2/03/98
BRIDGING DOCUMENT
Northern Explorer III - Yolla-2
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Operations Manager
Proj ect Drilling Engineer
Drilling Supervisor - Northern Explorer III
Drilling Engineer
Completions Engineer
Safety, Health and Environment
Bass Basin Team Leader
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Base Manager
Drilling Superintendent
Master
Rig Superintendent
Safety Coordinator
SUPPORT VESSELS
Operations Manager
Ship Manager
SERVICE CONTRACTORS
Lloyds Helicopters
Schlumberger IPM
GOVERNMENT
MRT
Mineral and Petroleum Operations, Victoria
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APPROVALS
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This Bridging Document has been reviewed by Premier Oil and Northern Offshore and is approved
for the Yolla-2 well to be drilled by the Northern Explorer III.
Premier Oil Approvals:
Northern Offshore Approvals:
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MRT
PTW
SMS
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ABBREVIATIONS
Fonnal Safety Assessment
Mineral Resources Tasmania
Pennit to Work
Safety Management System
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CONTENTS
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1. INTRODUCTION 6
1.1. OBJECTIVE 6
1.2. SCOPE 6
1.3. METHOD 6
1.4. DOCUMENT REVISIONS 7
1.5. REFERENCES 7
2. SITE DESCRIPTION 8
2.1. GENERAL SITE DESCRIPTION 8
2.2. METOCEAN CONDITIONS 8
2.3. SITE 8
2.4. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS 9
2.5. HAzARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND INVENTORIES 10
2.5.1. Drilling Fluid and Cementing Chemicals 10
2.5.2. Radio Active Material 10
2.5.3. Explosives 10
2.5.4. Reservoir Fluids 11
2.6. SAFETY FEATURES AND SYSTEMS 11
2.7. DRAWING SET 11
3. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SySTEM 12
3.1. POLICY AND OBJECTIVES 12
3.2. ORGANISATION AND REsPONSIBILITY 13
3.3. RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT 18
3.4. PERSONNEL INVOLVEMENT 19
3.5. EMPLOYEE SELECTION, COMPETENCY AND TRAINING 20
3.6. CONTRACTORS AND SUPPORT SERVICES 21
3.7. DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMISSIONING 22
3.8. SAFE OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES 23
3.9. MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION, TESTING AND MODIFICATION 24
3.10. MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE 25
3.11. HEALTH SYSTEM 26
3.12. EMERGENCY RESPONSE 27
3.13. INCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND REpORTING 28
3.14. PERFORMANCE AUDIT ANDREvIEW 29
4. FORMAL SAFETY ASSESSMENT 30
4.1. METHOD 30
4.2. ASSESSMENT 30

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1. Introduction
1.1. Objective
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The objective of this document is to demonstrate that the safety management system
covering all well and site operations is clearly stated, resulting in the safe drilling of Yolla -
2. Where components of the Premier and Northern Offshore systems may be used mutually,
the system interfaces are defined within this document.
This document, in conjunction with the Northern Explorer III Vessel Safety Case provides
the complete Safety Case detailing the following information:
Site description;
Vessel (facility) description;
Premier and Northern Offshore Safety Management Systems and the linkages
between the two systems; and the
Formal Safety Assessment.
The Northern Explorer III Vessel Safety Case has been submitted to MRT, March 1998.
It is the intention of both companies to have clear demarcation in the SMS interfaces so that
personnel have no confusion as to their roles, responsibilities, organisations, safety
management, operating procedures, reporting structure and safe and efficient drilling of the
Yolla -2 well.
1.2. Scope
This Safety Case Bridging Document encompasses all work carried out for Yolla-2.
1.3. Method
The process for developing the Safety Case Bridging Document is summarised as follows:
Premier Safety Management System review;
Review of Northern Explorer ill Facility Description, Safety Management
System and Formal Safety Assessment;
Definition of Premier and Northern Offshore Safety Management Systems
elements to be used and development of system interfaces;
Review of hazards specific to the site and drilling operations ofYolla-2
Review of the Northern Explorer III Hazard Register; for applicability to the
Yolla -2 program.
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1.4. Document Revisions
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The Premier Operations Manager is responsible for controlling and revising this Bridging
Document. Responsibility for managing change within the Northern Explorer III Safety
Case is detailed in the Safety Case.
This Bridging Document shall be revised in the following circumstances:
Change in drilling contractor;
Significant change in the design basis; or
Significant change in operations.
1.5. References
[1] Premier Oil Safety Management System Manuals, Latest Revision.
[2] Premier Oil HSE Plan (February 1998)
[3] Premier Oil Drilling Operations & HSE Manual
[4] Premier Oil Bass Basin, Drilling Program, Yolla-2
[5] Premier Oil Emergency Response Plan (February 1998).
[6] Premier Oil Oil Spill Contingency Plan (February 1998).
[7] Northern Offshore Northern Explorer III Safety Case (February 1998) comprising:
Northern Explorer III Facility Description.
Safety Management System Manual.
Northern Explorer III Formal Safety Assessment.
[8] Northern Offshore Well Control Manual (February 1998).
[9] Northern Offshore Marine Operations Manual (February 1998).
[10]Northern Offshore Emergency Response Plan (February 1998).
[11]Yolla - 2 Seabed Survey Report.
[12]Guidelines for Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit Safety Case Submission, Bridging
Document Component, WADME, (March 1996).
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2. Site Description
2.1. General Site Description
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Yolla-2 is an exploration well located within TIRL 1 and will be drilled by Premier using the
Northern Offshore owned vessel, Northem Explorer III. The Yolla-2 Drilling Program [4]
provides detailed information about the well. The proposed site is at Latitude 39 51' 34"
South, Longitude 145 48' 39" East.
The operations base for the program will be Geelong which provides a sailing time of
approximately 16 hours to the site. Crew changes will be made by helicopter from Essendon
Airport which is approximately 1 hour flying time to the facility.
The Northern Explorer III is a drill ship rated for 305 m water depth and >6,000mRT
drilling depth. The facility description [7] provides detailed information about the rig.
Yolla - 2 is in approximately 79 m of water and will be drilled to approximately
3350mRKB. The duration of the program is planned to be 35 days on a dry hole basis.
2.2. Metocean Conditions
The metocean conditions at Yolla-2 in the March / April period are expected to be similar to
those found at the meteorological station at Lat. 39
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55' S and Long. 143
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50' E. Winds are
predominantly from W. to S.W. Average wind strengths of 4-5m/s occur, with gusts up to 15
m/s occurring during the winter months season.
CONDITION(March- April)
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Wind 4-5 rn/s
Sea Surface Temperature April-
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Air Temperature Average - 18.4
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Seismic Activity None
Cyclone None
The principal meteorological risks at the location is the from the presence of ocean storms or
gales. Ocean storms typically occur during the period from June to September. Drilling
operations at Yolla-2 are planned to occur in March-June.
2.3. Site
The location of Yolla-2 is at latitude 39 51' South, longitude 145 48' 39" East. Water
depth at the site is approximately 79 m. The site is not near any defined shipping lanes.
Full details of the site, including seabed formation, are contained in the Yolla-2 Site Survey
Report [11]. The survey identified no obstacles to anchoring the rig (A submarine cable in
the area is well clear of any possible anchor pattern). Safe anchorage areas are defined in the
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survey. No dropping of anchors beyond the safe area will be allowed unless approval is from
the Project Drilling Engineer is given. Neither seismic surveys or other wells drilled in
nearby locations have provided any evidence of shallow gas in the area.
The Yolla-2 Drilling Program [4] details the proposed section of the well. the casing design
philosophy and the structural calculations presented graphically.
2.4. Primary Functions
The Northern Explorer III is a self propelled drill ship. A full description of the vessel is
provided in the Facility Description [7]. The main features of the drilling and marine
systems are summarised below.
MARINE
Length Overall 489 ft. 8 in. (149.25 m)
Beam at Main Deck Level 78.05 ft. (23.79 m)
Depth 41.01 ft. (12.50 m)
Nonnal Draft 24.6 ft. (7.50 m)
Speed 14 knots
Centre Well 23 ft. x 27 ft. (7.01 m x 8.23 m)
Water Depth Drilling Capacity 100 ft. - 1000 ft. (30 m - 305 m)
Engines/Generators 5 x AEG SACM Model AGO-VI6-ESHR 240. Each
generator delivers 2400 kW, 3000 kVA, 6000 Volts AC.
Standby Power I x 750 kVA standby generator & Ix 150 kVA emergency
generator.
Power Distribution 6000V supply to propulsion, thrusters & DC drilling
equipment. 440V, 220V, IIOV for general distribution.
Propulsion Machinery 2 x 13 ft variable pitch propellers each driven by 2 x 1500
hp motors@ 145 rpm.
Thrusters 5 x 1750 hp LIPS NY -Tunnel Type
DRILLING
Drawworks National Model 1625 c/w Ehnagco
Model 7838 Auxiliary Brake
Mud Pumps Two National Mode112P-160
Rotary Table National Model C375
BOP Stack Two 183/4 in. - 10000 psi
One triple - 10000 psi WP
One single - 10 000 psi WP
Two annular - 5 000 psi
N.L. Shaffer, Koomey
Riser 22 in. Vetco c/w integral choke and kill lines with IR71
connectors
Diverter ReganKFDS
Derrick Pyramid 160 ft. clear working height
I 300 000 Ibs. nominal capacity
Maximum Hook Loads:
12 lines 1000000
10 lines 952000
8 lines 889000
Deck Cranes One - 40 ton (Electric)
One - 25 ton (Electric)
Pipe Racker Byron Jackson
Heave Compensator !HC-Crown Block Type
Top Drive System Varco IDS-3
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At least one standby vessel will be positioned at Y01la-2 during all operations. Full
specifications ofthe (AHST) vessels will provided when known). The standby vessel will be
primarily involved in anchor handling operations and standby and rescue functions.
Crew changes will normally be made from Essendon using Lloyd's Bell 412 helicopters.
Other types of helicopters may be required to be utilised due to unavailability of the primary
helicopter. The FSA of the Northern Explorer III has considered generic helicopter types in
the assessment. The Lloyds helicopter is equipped with flotation equipment and life rafts to
enable safe operations over water. The aircraft used in the Yolla-2 campaign is capahle oC
carrying 14 passengers. All windows in the helicopter can he used as emergency exits.
Search and rescue procedures are detailed in the Premier Emergency Response Plan [10].
Logistical, administrative and technical support will be provided to the Northern Explorer III
from Northern Offshore offices in Geelong. Premier will provide logistical and shore base
emergency response support from Geelong, as detailed in the Premier Emergency Response
Plan [10].
2.5. Hazardous Substances and Inventories
Northern Offshore will ensure that all hazardous materials supplied by Premier and used
during the drilling program are controlled in accordance with the Northern Offshore Control
ofHazardous Materials Program (WHIMIS). An inventory of all hazardous materials will be
maintained on the rig and information made available via Material Safety Data Sheets.
(MSDS). Premier will ensure that information will be provided to Northern Offshore for all
Premier supplied chemicals and hazardous materials. Procedures for dealing with hazardous
substances are provided in the Northern Offshore Safe Management Manual and on MSDS.
2.5.1. Drilling Fluid and Cementing Chemicals
Hazardous chemicals for drilling fluids or cementing are addressed In the
Schlumberger Yolla-2 Drilling Fluids Program.
2.5.2. Radio Active Material
Radio active materials are stored in a dedicated and appropriate container. Only
trained and certified contractor personnel may handle these materials. The storage
and handling of these materials are controlled by Schlumberger.
2.5.3. Explosives
Explosives are stored in a dedicated and appropriate container. Only trained and
certified contractor personnel may handle these materials. The storage and handling
of these materials are controlled by Schlumberger.
Any other explosive devices which may be brought to the rig will be controlled by
contractor procedures having been reviewed and accepted by Premier and Northern
Offshore prior to their use.
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2.5.4. Reservoir Fluids
Reservoir fluid inventories during testing operations have been identified and
addressed in the Northern Explorer III FSA. These inventories include hydrocarbons
contained in the suite of well test equipment.
2.6. Safety Features and Systems
The Drilling Program [4], provides a description of the safety features incorporated in the
well design. These include casing design, drilling fluids control, kick tolerances and other
related drilling procedures. The following equipment has been previously installed on the
Northern Explorer III:
ROY
Mudlogging Unit
Wireline Unit
2.7. Drawing Set
Racal Asiatic
Geoservices
Schlumberger
Relevant drawings for the Northern Explorer III and site are contained in the following
documents:
Northern Explorer III Safety Case - Facility Description [7].
Premier Drilling Program [4].
A location map for the Yolla-2 well is included in [4].
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3. Safety Management System
Premier and Northern Offshore have Safety Management Systems in place which manage
the health and safety risks associated with exploration operations. The SMS' s have been
reviewed against the SMS elements in the WADME Guidelines for Mobile Offshore
Drilling Unit Safety Case Submission, Bridging Document Component [12].
3.1. Policy and Objectives
PREMIER: The Premier Health, Safety and Environmental Policy is included in the
Premier Safety Management System and attached below. The Premier Health
and Safety performance standards (HSE Plan 6.3) define the criteria against
which progress is measured.
The Premier Health, Safety and Environmental Policy is prominently
displayed on the vessel under contract from Northern Offshore.
NORTHERN: Northern Offshore Occupational Health and Safety Policy is prominently
displayed on board the Northern Explorer III. Northern Offshore formulate
annual safety objectives (Safety Management Manual HOLD). A copy of the
Health and Safety Objectives are placed on every onshore and offshore safety
noticeboard.
LINKS: Premier and Northern Offshore have jointly reviewed their safety policies and
objectives and agree the following:
I. No fundamental conflicts between the two companies policies are
found to exist.
2. The Premier Operations Manager and Northern Offshore Base
Manager are responsible for the effective implementation of agreed
policies and objectives.
3. Policies will posted on board the Northern Explorer III. All
personnel arriving on board will be informed of the location of these
documents.
4. Rig safety targets are defined in the Northern Explorer III Safety
Management Manual.
The policies and management objectives of Premier and Northern Offshore
indicate that both parties have a commitment to the control of risks on the
facility to as low as reasonably practicable.
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3.2. Organisation and Responsibility
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PREMIER: The roles and responsibilities of each individual are set out by position in
Section 2.3 of the HSE management System Description. This presents
Organisation Charts, roles, responsibilities and interfaces.
NORTHERN: The organisation and responsibilities of Northern Offshore personnel are
discussed in the Drilling Operations Manual, Marine Operations Manual and
the Safety Management Manual.
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1. A summary of operational and SH&E responsibilities of key
positions
Onshore
Premier Operations Manager:
Responsible for ensuring compliance with Premier policies during
the well design and operational phases.
Northern Offshore Base Manager:
Responsible for ensuring Northern Offshore policies and standards
are followed for Northern Explorer III operations.
Premier Project Drilling Engineer:
Responsible for the implementation of the Drilling Program.
Provides direction to the Drilling Supervisor.
Northern Offshore Drilling SUPerintendent:
Responsible for the overall management of the drilling unit and for
compliance with the Drilling Program. The Drilling Superintendent
maintains contact with the Premier Drilling Engineer to discuss
operational matters.
Offshore
Premier Drilling Supervisor:
Responsible for ensuring the Drilling Program is executed in
accordance with Premier policies. Acts as the senior Premier
representative onboard the rig.
Northern Offshore PIC:
The Person In Charge (pIC) has overall responsibility for safety
onboard the vessel and is directly responsible to the Base Manager.
The PIC has undisputed discretion on all matters relating to the safe
operation of the vessel, his decision in this respect is final. The PIC
shall ensure the requirements of the Northern Offshore SMS are met
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and that Northern Offshore personnel, equipment and procedures
comply with Northern Offshore policies.
Northern Offshore Rig Superintendent:
The Rig Superintendent will normally be nominated by the PIC to
be the responsible person for the safe implementation of all well
control procedures.
Supply Vessel Captains:
Responsible for providing supply vessel support to the Northern
Explorer III under the direction of the Premier Drilling Supervisor
and Northern Offshore PIC. Reports to the Premier Logistics
Coordinator while in port. The Captain on board is totally
responsible for the safe operation of his vessel in accordance with
the applicable Navigation Act. His decisions regarding safety on
board his vessel are final. Within a 500m radius of the rig, close
cooperation, coordination and effective communication with the PIC
must be maintained.
Helicopter Pilots:
Responsible for providing helicopter support to the Northern
Explorer III. Reports to the PIC while landing and onboard the
vessel, and reports to the Premier Logistics Coordinator while in
Melbourne.
All new personnel undertake the onboard induction program to
understand the safety roles and responsibilities. The methods of
communicating information, including responsibilities, to new
personnel are defined in the Northern Offshore Safety Management
Manual.
The methods of communicating information, including technical
information, work programs and safety information, to all personnel
are defined in the Northern Offshore Safety Management Manual.
The organisation structure defining the interface between Premier
and Northern Offshore is represented in Figure 1.1.
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FIGURE 1.1: EMERGENCY RESPONSE ORGANISATION CHART
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PremierOil
Australasia
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Premier Oil Australasia is committed to carrying out its petroleum exploration and production
operations in a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
Premier Oil Australasia believes that its objective of maintaining consistently high standards of
health, safety and environmental (HSE) practice are compatible with, and complementary to the goal
of maximising the value of the Company.
To this end, HSE considerations must always take precedence over immediate production and
financial concerns. Experience shows that in the long term, a safe, efficient operation will maximise
returns.
It is the responsibility of line management and all empioyees and contractors to co-operate in
striving for high standards of HSE practice.
This can be achieved only through a commitment to undertake all tasks in the safest, least
environmentally damaging and most efficient manner possible. A positive attitude to
maintaining and improving upon existing standards is expected of all Premier Oil Australasia
employees and contractors.
Training plays a central role in achieving good HSE performance. No task shouid be
undertaken unless all personnel involved fully understand the HSE and operational significance
of the task at hand. It is the responsibility of line management to ensure that all personnel
have received proper training and are issued with all necessary HSE equipment prior to
commencing any operation. It is the responsibility of all personnel to bring to the attention of
line management any task for which they are not correctly equipped to perform with due
consideration to health, safety and environmental efficiency.
The company will follow the requirements of the Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act, Petroleum
Act and all other relevant Acts and Regulations. As a guide Premier Oil Australasia will also
follow the Health and Safety Policy and the Code of Environmental Practice, of the Australian
Petroleum Exploration Association Ltd. (APPEA).
Notwithstanding the Company's commitment to HSE and the welfare of its employees, it
remains the responsibility of each individual to conduct themselves with due respect to his or
her health and safety, the well-being of the environment and the laws of the land.
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(Signed JUly 1997)
J.Begg
General Manager Premier Oil Australasia
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH and SAFETY
POLICY
Northem Offshore is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for
all employees and contractors. As such, it is our policy to llctively prevent injury and
manage risks in accordance with leading practices and relevant regulatiolls.
To achieve this policy Northern Offshore aims to:
Continually improve health and safety performance.
Actively manage risks through the identifIcation, assessment and control of hazarus.
Comply with all applicable regulations, laws and standards. Ifthcse do not adequately
reflect the companies commitment to health and safety, apply standards that du.
Provide health and safety the same consideration as quality, cost and production.
Set health and safety perfonnance standards and measure achievement against t o ~
standards.
Inform employees, contractors and visitors and ensure thcy understand their
obligations in respect of this policy.
Provide training to enable all employees to be competent and accountable for their area
of responsibility.
Communicate openly with employees and regulatory authorities on health am] safety
Issues.
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3.3. Risk Assessment and Risk Management
PREMIER: The Vessel Safety Case has been reviewed to establish that the Y01la-2
program is within the parameters used during the Safety Case assessments.
The identification and assessment of hazards which may occur during the
drilling program is controlled through Premier HSE Management System
Description (Section3). This document provides guidance for a consistent and
pro-active risk management process. Specific well hazards are identified
during the well design stage in the Drilling Program [4). Additional hazards
identified during the well will be included in this document.
To further raise awareness of incidents and to learn from the experience of
others, relevant incidents which occur in any of the regions operations are
circulated (including the Drilling Supervisor) for discussion at safety
meetings. Premier participates in the APPEA Safety Alert System.
NORTHERN: Northern Offshore's management systems, including Safety Management,
Drilling Operations, Well Control, Marine Operations, work together to
present a complete risk management program. Specifically, hazard
identification and risk assessment is dealt with through the formal safety
assessment which is submitted as part of the vessel safety case. In addition to
this safety case the following tools are also used on a routine basis to identify
and manage hazards and risk:
Job Safety Analysis
Planned safety inspections and audits
Design review through a formal modification control procedure.
Links:
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Hazards will be identified and controlled during operations to ensure
the risk to personnel is as low as reasonably practicable. Hazard
identification and control will follow procedures as outlined in the
Premier and Northern Offshore SMS.
Premier and Northern Offshore have reviewed the hazards included
in the Vessel Safety Case and those identified in the Drilling
Program [4] and agreed the systems for managing these hazards.
Premier has distributed the Drilling Program [4] to all principal sub-
contractors and no additional hazards have been identified at this
time.
Participation in the JSA system is extended to all on board
personnel, including service contractors.
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3.4. Personnel Involvement
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PREMIER: Employee involvement in the safety systems and safety issues is exercised
through safety meetings, inspections and hazard identification programs.
These methods are detailed in the Premier HSE Policy and HSE Management
System Description (Section 4).
NORTHERN: Employee involvement in OH&S issues on board is facilitated through safety
meetings, JSA's and pre-tour safety meetings. All personnel onboard are
eligible and encouraged to participate in these schemes.
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Premier and Northern Offshore endorse both companies approach to
involvement of personnel in meeting the safety objectives and in the
management of safety for the program.
Weekly safety meetings will be held on board which are compulsory
for all personnel to attend. These meeting are held in accordance
with Northern Offshore SMS (Section HOLD)
All drill, deck and marine crews and relevant service contractors are
to attend pre-tour safety meetings. These meetings will be conducted
in accordance with Northern Offshore SMS (Section HOLD).
The Premier Drilling Supervisor will hold a daily meeting with all
service contractor personnel including Northern Offshore senior
representatives to discuss operational and safety issues.
The Premier Drilling Supervisor will attend a daily Northern
Offshore management meeting to discuss programmed operations
and safety issues related to these operations.
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3.5. Employee Selection, Competency and Training
PREMIER: The selection, training and competency requirements for Premier personnel
are identified in the HSE Management System Description (Section 5) and
Australasia Drilling Management Manual. A training schedule is maintained
in the HSE Plan (attachment 6.6). All new personnel undertake an induction
program.
NORTHERN: The principal employee selection criteria, competency requirements,
assessments and training details are addressed in the Northern Offshore
Human Resources Manual.
All new personnel undertake the Northem Offshore onboard induction
program to understand the safety roles, responsibilities and reporting
requirements. This requirement is documented in the Safety Management
Manual (Section HOLD).
LINKS:
1. Premier and Northern Offshore have independent systems for
managing employee selection, competency and training.
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An induction briefing is conducted for all personnel amvmg
onboard in accordance with Safety Management Manual (Section
HOLD), including a basic introduction to Premier's SMS pertinent
to Premier and service contractor personnel.
Premier will conduct an on-shore and off-shore pre-spud meeting.
The safety issues specific to the well will be discussed at these
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3.6. Contractors and Support Services
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PREMIER: Contractor safety management is an integral part of the Premier tender
selection process (Contractors and Support Services). Ongoing contractor
performance reviews and audits are conducted in accordance with this
procedure.
NORTHERN: All personnel onboard the vessel are required to conform with the relevant
legislation and work in accordance with the Northern Offshore SMS and this
Bridging Document.
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All contractors onboard the vessel are required to conform with the
relevant legislation and work in accordance with the Northern
Offshore Safety Management Manual (Section HOLD).
All onboard contractors will attend an induction briefing.
The Premier Drilling Supervisor will hold a daily meeting with all
service contractor personnel to discuss operational and safety issues.
Supply vessel representatives are encouraged to attend weekly safety
meetings ifthey are on board the vessel.
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3.7. Design, Construction and Commissioning
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PREMIER: All well casing designs are prepared in accordance with the P(SL)A (1995)
clause 503, well casing. The processes identify planning, preparation, design
and risk management requirements. Risk management measures are
documented in the HSE Management System Description (Section 7).
Specific well hazards are communicated in the Drilling Program [4].
NORTHERN: Design integrity of the vessel is primarily controlled through regulatory
authority guidance, classification rules, legislation, flag state requirements
and compliance with Northern Offshore guidance provided in Safety
Management Manual (Section HOLD mgmt of change). Notifications
management is controlled by modifications approval which ensures that a
technical, safety and quality review is performed prior to the start of any
qualified modification.
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1.
No modifications are required to the Northern Explorer III during
this program.
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3.8. Safe Operational Procedures
525024
PREMIER: The Premier Drilling Program [4] and Drilling Emergency Response Plan [5]
are the principal documents for managing risk by Premier. Integrated
Services, helicopter and vessel operations are covered by Premier Procedure
(Contractors and Support Services).
NORTHERN: Northern Offshore have extensive safe operating procedures and safe work
practices will be utilised during the drilling ofYolla-2. These include:
Technical and operational procedures (Drilling & Marine);
Permit to Work system; and
Well control procedures;
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I.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
Northern Offshore safe operating procedures and safe work practices
will be utilised during the drilling ofYolla-2.
Northern Offshore Permit to Work system will apply for the Yolla-2
well. Personnel will be instructed in the Northern Offshore
procedural content in accordance with Section 3.5 of this document.
Premier Drilling Supervisor will counter sign on all hot work
permits.
Well control procedures as outlined in the Northern Offshore Well
Control Manual will apply during the Yolla-2 well. The shut-in
procedures are to be posted on the drill floor.
A pre-spud meeting will be held with Northern Offshore, Premier
and Supply vessel owners and Raced supervisory personnel to
discuss specific details of anchoring and rig move operations.
Helicopter operations will be conducted in accordance with Lloyd's
operating procedures.
Helicopter landing operations on the Northern Explorer III are in
accordance with the Northern Offshore Marine Operations Manual
(Section HOLD).
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525025
3.9. Maintenance, Inspection, Testing and Modification
PREMIER: Premier have reviewed the Northern Offshore modification procedures and
maintenance program in accordance with HSE Management System
Description (Section 9).
NORTHERN: Northern Offshore has a planned maintenance system (PMS) covering the
marine and drilling equipment onboard the vessel. A computerised system is
currently being implemented. All safety critical equipment on board is tested
on a regular schedule as defined by regulations and class certification
requirements.
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I.
2.
3.
Northem Offshore Safety Management Manual (Section HOLD)
applies to the inspection and acceptance of service contractor
equipment for installation onboard the rig.
Weekly vessel inspections are to be conducted and completed forms
submitted to Premier.
All safety systems and devices must be fully operational or used
with a permit to work.
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3.10. Management of Change
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PREMIER: Premier's management of change procedures (Management of Change -
Premier SMS) document the requirement for temporary or permanent
organisational, procedural or hardware changes to be controlled. The
objective is to provide a system that ensures that any proposed change which
may affect safety is thoroughly assessed prior to implementation.
NORTHERN: Hardware modifications, including change due to third party equipment
installations, are controlled by Northern Offshore Marine Operations Manual
(Section HOLD). Modification of procedures is controlled by the Safety
Management Manual (Section HOLD).
LINKS:
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I.
2.
All revisions to the Drilling Program will be provided in writing to
Northern Offshore
All changes to the shorebase management structure (Premier or
Northern Offshore) will be communicated in writing to the vessel
and the other (Premier or Northern Offshore) company.
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3.11. Health System
PREMIER: Premier's Health System is described in the HSE procedure Health System.
Specific items which are discussed include the provision ofMSDS, protective
clothing requirements, respiratory and hearing protection, handling, storage
and transport of hazardous materials.
NORTHERN: The procedures by which Northern Offshore monitor and control the health
and welfare of their employees are discussed in the Safety management
Manual (Section HOLD).
Hazardous substances stored or handled on the Northern Explorer III are
detailed in the Vessel Safety Case.
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1. All personnel onboard Northern Explorer III will be required to
conform with the relevant legislation and the Northern Offshore
SMS.
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3.12. Emergency Response
525028
PREMIER: Premier has a fully developed Emergency Response Plan [5] for
Yolla-2.
NORTHERN: Northern Offshore has an established Emergency Response Manual [10]
which details the emergency management arrangements both offshore and
onshore.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
The Premier Emergency Response Plan For Offshore Operations [5]
will apply for shorebase response to an emergency onboard the
Northern Explorer III. A copy of this plan is provided to Northern
Offshore.
The Northern Offshore Emergency Response Manual will apply
guidance on actions to be taken on board in the event of an
emergency.
At least one scheduled emergency response drill will be conducted
each week during the program.
The prime response to an emergency situation is directed by the PIC
who has authority to take whatever measures are necessary to ensure
the safety of personnel on the unit.
The Premier Project Drilling Engineer shall ensure adequate
communications are established with the Premier Emergency
Response Team in Perth.
The Northern Offshore Well Control Manual [8] is to be applied
during the drilling operation.
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3.13. Incident Investigation and Reporting
525C29
PREMIER: The Premier Drilling Supervisor is responsible for ensuring incident reports
and investigations are forwarded to Premier in accordance with the Premier
Oil Incident Investigation and Reporting Procedure.
NORTHERN: The reporting of accidents, incidents and near misses is accomplished by the
Northern Offshore Incident and Investigation Reporting procedure, Safety
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I.
2.
3.
4.
All incidents onboard the Northern Explorer III will be investigated
jointly by Northem Offshore and Premier.
All incidents onboard the Supply Vessels will be investigated jointly
by Vessel owners and Premier.
The results of all investigations will be presented to personnel at the
safety meetings.
A copy of Northern Offshore or supply vessel owners incident
reports will be forwarded to Premier.
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3.14. Performance Audit and Review
525C30
PREMIER: Premier audit guidelines are provided in the Audit and Review Procedure and
the HSE Plan. The audit schedule is included in the HSE Plan.
NORTHERN: The scope, procedures and schedule for audits is addressed in the Safety
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1.
2.
3.
SMS audits conducted during the well will comply with Northern
Offshore audit procedure. The audit teams may include both
Northern Offshore and Premier personnel.
Premier will conduct audits in accordance with the audit schedule
provided in the HSE plan.
Corrective actions from any SMS audit will be communicated to
both Northern Offshore and Premier personnel onboard.
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4. Formal Safety Assessment
4.1. Method
525C31
1. The Formal Safety Assessment for the Northern Explorer III has been reviewed.
2. The identified well hazards have been documented in the Drilling Program [4].
4.2. Assessment
A review of the Northern Explorer III Formal Safety Assessment established that the
operations associated with Yolla-2 are within the parameters defined in the Formal Safety
Assessment described in the Vessel Safety Case.
The risks associated with passing vessel collisions have not been assessed in the FSA
beyond the provision of a methodology to determine the risks (no site specific shipping
traffic data is available). As a result of this and presence of a standby vessel, the risk
associated with this event is considered to be minimal. As Northern Offshore have
established watch and vessel monitoring procedures in place and the equipment to accurately
monitor ship movements it is proposed that a record of passing vessels be maintained and
this assessment be revised after 30 days on location.
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Northern Explorer ill
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WELL HAZARD ASSESSMENT Premier Oil Australasia
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525032
Well Name: Yolla-2 PhaselHole Section: SITE PREPARATIONIRIG MOVE
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1.1 Heavy Weather 0 Rig Evacuation 0 Premier heavy weather procedures 0 Timing (March - June) 0
Follow heavy weather H (OS)
in ERP. procedures
1.2 Anchors - pennant 0 Reposition Anchors 0 Remove the chain connecting the 0
Check anchoring procedure I (OS)
wrapped around anchor pennant wire to the chain chaser and inspect equipment prior to
collar. anchor handling.
1.3 Anchor slipping during 0 Lost time due to re- o Allow anchors to "soak" prior to 0
Review anchor contingency I (OS)
pretensioing running the anchor applying tensions. equipment requirements.
0 Ensure piggy-back anchors are 0
Review site survey over
available on location. Yolla-2 location.
II
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Northern Explorer ill WELL HAZARD ASSESSMENT Premier Oil Australasia
525033
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Well Name: Yolla-2 Phase/Hole Section: 36in HOLE/30in CONDUCTOR (91m - 138m)
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2.1 Hard Seabed

Bit skidding

Conventional hole opener

Spud well with I (DE)
Ledges
(26" 136") conventional or tandem HO
Slow drilling
Use tandem HO arms

Review site survey data
.
Deviation
Use Lowest WOB
Unable to run
practical
conductor
2.2 Shallow Gas

Gas to seabed

Drill pilot hole

Not a regional problem.

Prior to moving rig off H (DSlDE)
Loss/damage to the rig

Heavy mud.

No anomalies on shallow
location, allemptto fill the
Environmental impact Move off location
seismic
hole with mud

N.O. Procedures to be
Monitor for gas returns

applied as required.
2.3 Currents

Difficulty re-locating

TGB contingency

Review of current data

TGB available I (DE)
hole
Spud on slack tide.

ongoing
High conductorlPGB
angle
2.4 Visibility

Unable to re-Iocate

Spud Procedures

ROY deployed hole locators

TGB available I (DE)
hole
TGB contingency
to be used
2.5 Deviation

BOP, riser, drillpipe

Measure and control

No significant seafloor angle

Monitor guidebase I (DE)
aqd casing wear deviation at spud in this area. bullseyes.
Increased conductor

Re-spud ifPGB angle

Take totco survey at TO
stresses exceeds 1.5 degrees
Use Anderdrift survey tool
Lost lime due to re-

spud
2.6 Ledges

Difficulty running

Conventional Holeopener

No problems on offset wells

Backream ledges as I (DE)
conductor
Use tandem HO
necessary
Deviation
Use MWD for spud

Use tandem HO
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Northern Explorer III WELL HAZARD ASSESSMENT Premier Oil Australasia
525034
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Well Name: Yolla-2 Phase/Hole Section: 17.5in HOLE/13.375in CASING (138m - 700mRT)
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3.1 Unconsolidated sands

Hole instability

Control ROP

Tight hole I Stuck pipe

Plan to control drill only if I (DE)
below 30in shoe
Poor hole cleaning

Frequent Hi-vis sweeps
incidents have been reduced hole instability prohlems
Tight hole I stuck pipe Use gel-mud system. -
when interval to 250-300m are encountered

is control drilled
Consider drilling with hi-

vis/gel mud for majority of
first 100m below shoe
3.2 Losses

Lost circulation

Frequent hi-vis sweeps

Difficult to monitor as

Increase frequency and I (DE)
Poor hole cleaning

Use viscous mud (gel or
drilling without a riser volume of hi-vis sweeps if
guar mud)

No problems on drilling
poor hole cleaning is
offset wells with SWIhi-vis
suspected
sweeps

Drill with no returns I
No LCM will be pumped,

Returns to seabed.
continue drilling with

Give preference to gel
seawater and high viscous rather than guar mud.
sweeps
3,3 TwistoffslWashouts

Fishing job (Washouts

Motor drill

No !Wistoffs to date when

Mud loggers to monitor I (DE)
High drillslring and/or !Wistoffs)
Slower surface RPM

motor drilling surface torque (stick-slip)
corrosion rate
Use MWD VSS to
Address in mud programme
monitor downhole
and Supplementary Drilling
vibrations. Adjust
Programme
parameters accordingly.

Review BHA design
Maintain frequent

Use ofMWD VSS
additions of oxygen
scavenger in seawater.
Corrosion inhibitor
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Northern Explorer III
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WELL HAZARD ASSESSMENT Premier Oil Australasia
525035
Well Name: Yolla-2 PhaselHole Section: 12.25in HOLE/9.625in CASING (700m - 3350mRT)
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4.1 Losses

Lost circulation

Use KCL I PHPA mud

Use inhibitive mud system. I (DE)
Poor hole cleaning

with glycol and I or System type is under
aluminium. review.
Use inhibitive mud for

better hole condition.
4.2 TwistofTslWashouts

Fishing job

Use MWD VSS

No !wistofTs to date when

Use MWD (VSS) to I (DE)
High drillslring (Washouts, !wistofTs)
PackedBHA
motor drilling. monitor downhole slipstick
corrosion rate
Motor drill
vibration, and modify
drilling parameters to
Slower surface RPM

reduce vibration severity,
Maintain excess oxygen
Review BHA designs.

scavenger in mud.
Address in mud programme
Corrosion inhibitor
and Supplementary Drilling
Programme
4.3 Casing Setting Depth

Poor FIT

Review ROP changes of I (DE)
Minimal kick tolerance

ofTset wells to assist in
for drilling with higher
prediction offorrnation
mud weights in 8.5in
changes
section

Set 9.625in casing as close
to bottom as possible
Use MWD (GRlRes)

4.4 Tight hole running 9,625in

Casing stuck ofT

Use inhibitive mud.

Consider use of double bow I(DE)
casing bottom: re-spud or centralisers
casing patch
Review casing patch
Pull casing to ream contingency,

hole
Use inhibitive mud
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525036
Well Name: Yolla-2 Phase/Hole Section: 12.25in HOLE/9.625in CASING (700m - 3350mRT)
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4.5 Bit deterioration in

Shortened bit runs

Run tri-cone bits

Use VSS to optimise I(DE)
hard stringers I chert
More trips

RunPDC bits
drilling parameter.
Motor to decouple BHA

from bit
MWDVSS
.
4.6 Bit balling

SlowROP

Run tri-cone bits

Review bit and BHA plan I (DE)
More trips

Run PDCs with large

Use glycol mud
junk slot area.
Consider anti-balling
Use anti-balling sweeps. sweeps
Use high flowrates.

Use higb flowrates
4.7 Hole spiralling

Difficulty running

Run turboback stab, on

Consider using turbo-back I(DE)
casing motor (if motor used). stab if motor BHAs are
Run adjustable rotary

used.
BHAs

Review bit and BHA
strategy,
4.8 Well Control

Losses of mud

Correct mud weight

Use NORTHERN H(DSIDE)
Set 9.625in casing early.

OFFSHORE Well Control
Procedure to shut in well.
Monitoring ofpore
pressure indicators
Crew awareness
Well control drills
Shut-in well control

policy.
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Well Name: Yolla-2
PhaseIHole Section: P & A
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6.1 Abandonment equipment 0 Lost time
0 Ensure a fully serviced
0 Ensure the abandonment I (DE)
failure set of abandonment package is returned to town
equipment is on rig for inspection / repair after
0 17" x 30" AGE plug
each job.
setting procedure
Drilling Engineer . Drilling Superintendent .
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drilling summary
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Depths Are Related To Kelly Bushing (rkb)
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525038
YOLLA-2 Hole Hole Casing Cement Mud
DRILLING SUMMARY
Size Depth Shoe SizelGradeIWt Type I Volume I Type Properties Well Head Logging
(mm) (m) (+I-m) Connections Properties BOP
762mm,462kg Lead : 300%XSOH Seawater MW 1.02-1.05 None
914 145 138 Im,GRB,RL4 Cmt : Class'G' I hi vis FV>120secslltr
Wt : 1.9 s.g. sweeps YP>28Pa
TOC: Seabed
762mm 30"
Lead : IOOOIoXSOH Seawater MW 1.02-1.05
340mm, L80, Cmt : Class'G' I hi vis FV>120secslltr
None
10Ikg/m, New Wt : 1.44 s.g. sweeps YP>28Pa
VAM TOC: Seabed
444 Tail: 100%XSOH
Safety Factors Cmt : Class'G'
Burst 1.34 Wt : 1.9s.g.
709 700 Collapse 2.16 TOC: 550m
Tension 7.27
340mm 13 3/8"
,.. 1-
Lead: lOO%XSOH MW 1.06\.2 Vecto SG-5
MWDILWDGR,R
244mm, L80, Cmt : Class'G' pH 9 10K subsea
througbout section.
79kg/m, New Wt : 1.58 s.g. PV 10-15cps wlhead
VAM TOC:600 F/water yP 8.6-10.5Pa
Wireline Logging
311 Tail : 50%XSOH KCII KCL5%w/w
Safety Factors Cmt : Class'G' Polymerl 18Y." 10K
Basic supercombo
Burst 1.21 Wt : 1.9s.g. PHPA Subsea BOP's
+MDT +Chechshot
3350 3340 Collapse 1.52 TOC: 2750m
+ options
Tension 1.73
244mm 9 518"
CODE: (H) - HAZARD (I) - ISSUE (OS) - DRJLLING SUPERVISOR (DE) - DRJLLING ENGINEER
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MODU SAFETY CASE

I : f Event Logger II LogisticsiContnK:ts

I Vessel Organisation Chart I

Loss/damage to the rig

Monitor for gas returns

Spud on slack tide.

Use Anderdrift survey tool

Lost lime due to re-

Use MWD for spud

Poor hole cleaning

Consider drilling with hi-

Poor hole cleaning

No LCM will be pumped,

Slower surface RPM

Poor hole cleaning

Use inhibitive mud for

Slower surface RPM

Maintain excess oxygen

Review BHA designs.

Address in mud programme

Minimal kick tolerance

Use MWD (GRlRes)

Review casing patch

Pull casing to ream contingency,

Use inhibitive mud

Motor to decouple BHA

4.6 Bit balling

Use anti-balling sweeps. sweeps

Use high flowrates.

Run adjustable rotary

Set 9.625in casing early.

Well control drills

Shut-in well control

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