Time Definition

Quick Reference Guide

Note:

• Focus on the activity that is underway, not why the activity is being done
• Define problem events as they occur. Report as non-productive time (NPT) if
applicable. Assign responsible party.
• Choose appropriate job type - This insures cost and time are correctly allocated
• Use milestones to flag sidetracks and other major events
• Remember - Data accuracy is an OIMS requirement.

When problem occurs…

Report event as NPT problem & identify

responsible party:

Does the Yes • Rig Contractor Once problem is

problem impact • Operator resolved, close
critical path • Third Party problem event.
activity?
Note: If Third party selected you must
supply Company name.

No Report event as problem

and ‘de-select’ NPT
Button.

When to change from Drilling to Completion Job

• Production / Development Wells

Completion operations begin after the production casing or liner is set and
successfully tested.

Completion operations end after the wellhead is installed, all down-hole work is
competed and the well is cleaned up to the satisfaction of the production
department.

• Exploration Wells

Completion operations begin after final logs have been run and a decision has
been made to test the well (including time and cost to run a liner or casing if
applicable).

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Completion operations end after final test of zone and well is suspended or
abandoned.

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Category Time Category Type (lost return problems)
BOP Install, remove or change BOP (including ram changes) Mud/fluid problem
Test BOP, wellhead or tree (drilling or completion fluid problems)
Install, remove or change wellhead Category Problem Events (continued)
Install, remove or change tree CMPL Downhole-installed equipment problem
Run, pull or handle riser (Downhole-installed equipment problems - e.g. packers,
CIRC Circulate or pump subsurface safety valves, etc.)
(any circulating time other than drilling or fluid change out) Perforating problem
(problems with perforating equipment or services)
Change out fluid
Sand control operations problem
(scheduled change out of mud system)
(problems with sand control equipment or services)
CMPL Unload (i.e. swab), flow or production test
Stimulation operations problem
(including rig up/rig down of testing equipment)
(problems with stimulation equipment or services)
Stimulate (frac, acidize, etc.)
CMT Cementing or cementing systems problem
(including rig up/down of pumping equipment)
(problems with cement or cementing equipment or services)
Mix, pump and place sand control
DRLG Directional problem
(Including rig up/down of pumping lines, etc.)
(problem with directional equipment or services)
Run or pull artificial lift equipment (e.g. rods)
Downhole motor or turbine problem
CMT Mix, pump and place cement slurry
(Problem with downhole motors, turbines, RST, etc.)
(All cmt. operations (primary, cmt plugs, squeezes, etc.))
Hole problem (tight, fill, slough, gumbo, etc.)
Pressure test squeeze or other cement
(problems related to hole condition)
(pressure testing of cement plugs or cement squeezes)
MWD problem
DRLG Drill (new hole)
(problem with MWD equipment or services)
(drilling ahead including connection time)
FE Logging problem
Directional survey
(problems with logging equipment or services - note: does not
(time to run directional survey)
include wireline/slickline problems)
Drill cement, plugs, etc. to clean out
LWD problem
(drilling cmt, plugs, float equip. and cleaning out wellbore)
(problem with LWD equipment or services)
Ream (backream) or wash
KICK Well control problem
(reaming to condition hole)
(Problems related to well control e.g. kicks, check for flow, etc.)
Open hole (or under-ream)
MOB Rig mobilization or rig up/down problem
(open hole with hole opener/under-reamer)
(problems associated with mobilizing or demobilizing rig)
Pit or safety drill
RIG BOP or riser problem
(BOP, fire or other safety drills) - (planned meetings and JSA's
(BOP equipment or riser related problems)
are to be coded under planned wait)
Draw works or rotary problem
Cut Core
(problems with rotary, hoisting or pipe handling equipment)
Cutting Core
Mud pumps/fluid systems problem
FISH Engage, jar or work fish or stuck pipe
(problems with rig mud pumps and rig fluids systems)
(the act of engaging and working fish or jarring stuck pipe)
Power/electrical problem
INSP Inspect or test equipment
(Problems with power generation systems - e.g. SCR's, relays,
(time associated with equipment testing or inspection)
circuit breakers, switches, dynamic position systems, etc.)
LOG Log
ROV problem
(time associated with logging runs including rig up/down)
(problems with remote operating vehicle)
MILL Mill, dress or polish
String or BHA failure
(Milling window, packers, dress PBR, etc.)
(problems with string or BHA components (including bits))
MOB Move or tow rig in or out
Top drive system problem
(Tow or skid offshore rig - move in/out land rigs or equip.)
(problems with rig top drive systems, e.g. leaking packing)
Rig up or rig down rig (or reconfigure)
Other rig equipment problem
(rig up/down or modify rig or equipment)
(other problems with rig equipment e.g. cranes)
Moor, Demoor
STCK Stuck pipe
(Jack up/down, handle anchors, hook up tugs, etc.)
(problems with stuck drill pipe, casing/liner or tubing)
NONE No activity
TBLR Casing equipment problem
(time recorded for information only - not on AFE)
(Problems with casing related equipment - e.g. line hangers,
PERF Perforate
float equipment, casing crews, centralizers, scratchers, etc.)
(time associated with perforating operations including rig
Casing problem
up/down)
(casing related problems - e.g. splits, drift, galled threads,
RIG Service rig (including slip & cut drilling line)
pressure integrity, collapsed, connections, etc. - not wellbore
(routine rig maintenance - rig repairs should be coded problems)
unplanned wait)
Tubing equipment (hanger, etc.) problem
TBLR Rig up or rig down crews
(problems with tubing related equipment - e.g. hangers, tubing
(time to rig up/down equipment to run casing or tubing) head, running crews and equipment)
Run tubular (casing, liner or production tubing) Tubing/coiled tubing problem
(time to run casing or tubing in the well)
(Tubing and coiled related problems - e.g. splits, drift, galled
Pull tubular (casing, liner or production tubing) threads, pressure integrity, collapsed, connections, etc.)
(time to pull casing or tubing from the well) Wellhead or tree problem
Test tubular (casing, liner or production tubing) (problems with wellhead or christmas tree equipment)
(time to test casing or tubing in the well) WAIT Weather or environment problem
Drive or jet conductor (weather or environmental related problems - including spills)
(time to install conductor if driven or jetted in the hole) Logistics problem
TEST Test formation (including FIT, DST, RFT, etc.) (logistics related problems)
(formation testing during Drilling or Completion operations) Waiting on orders
TRIP Run string in hole (waiting for decisions from operations team or management)
(tripping in the hole with work string/drill string) Force majeure problem
Pull string out of hole (Problems out of our control other than weather or environment
(tripping out of the hole with work string/drill string) - e.g. shutdowns due to labor strikes, etc.)
Pick up or make up string, BHA, or tools WIRE Wireline operations problem (other than electric logging)
(time picking up BHA and/or tools prior to tripping in) (Problems with wireline/slickline equipment or services - note:
Break and lay down string, BHA, or tools does not include electric logging problems)
(time laying down BHA and/or tools after tripping out) Milestones
Short trip (not to surface) MILE Began in-scope work
(tripping without coming completely out of the hole) (default milestone - also marks when in-scope operations
Set or release downhole equipment resume)
(Installation of downhole equipment including packers, wear Began out-of-scope work
bushings, whipstocks, etc.) (Marks when out-of-scope operations begin - e.g. unplanned
WAIT Planned wait logs, drill deeper, target changes, etc.)
(Waiting built into the well plan - e.g. waiting on cement, JSA's, Began sidetrack
safety meetings, etc.) (marks when wellbore is sidetracked)
Unplanned wait Began suspension activities
(Waiting when no other activity can be performed - e.g. wait on (marks when suspension operations begin - e.g. after drilling
weather, rig repair, logistics, permits etc.). well and evaluating logs)
WIRE Wireline work (other than logging) Began day work
(wireline/slickline work other than electric logging) (default milestone - also marks when AFE charges on day work
operations resume)
Category Problem Events Began footage work
CIRC Lost circulation (marks when rig changes to a footage rate)
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Reached total depth
(marks date, time and depth when total well depth is reached)
Released rig
(marks time when rig goes off payroll)

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