KNDPA PA WO Well Control Bridging Document - Final

Hibiscus Oil & Gas Malaysia Limited
Well Control Bridging Document HML vs. TOSSB

(Kinabalu A P&A & Workover)
Type: Bridging Document Scope: KNDP-A P&A & WO Code: TBA
Requirement Owner: Wells Revision Date: 2/5/2023 Revision: 0
Prepared by: Anawin Watchanak / Zaki Razali Reviewed by: Norkhairani Shamsudin Approved by: Mike Fox
Objective
The purpose of this document is to provide requirements on how well control situations shall be managed during Plug
& Abandonment & Workover of the KNDP-A wells.
EEST Well Control Procedure, EES-GLO-WEL-PRO-098 Rev.1 & Slickline Well Control Procedure shall be used as
primary well control instruction in addition to bridges described in this document.
Scope of Application
This bridging document applies to HML well operation during KNDP-A P&A & Workover campaign. The document
compiles guidelines and directions for the well site team and will come into force as soon as P&A & Workover
operations commences on the KNDP-A platform.
Corporate Requirements
• 20-00065PR Well Control Equipment
• 20-00071PR Well Control in Operational Phase
• 20-00071PR Well Control for Offshore Operations
• 20-00079PR Barriers for Well Design and Operations
Internal Requirements
• KNDP-A Well Workover and P&A – HSEMS Interface / Bridging Document
• KNDP-A Well Workover and P&A – HAZID Final Report
• MY-WLS-GEN-ML-I-0019 Well Integrity Management Manual
• Drilling and Well Operations Guidelines for Pressure Barriers
Other References
• EES-GLO-WEL-PRO-098 Rev.1 Well Control Procedure
• Slickline Well Control Panel Procedure (Deleum Oilfield Services Sdn Bhd)
Well Control Bridging Document (KNDP-A P&A & WO)
Requirement Owner: Wells Category: 1 Revision: 0
Internal signatures
Name Title Date Signature
Reviewer: Mohd Arif Mohamad Senior Workover Engineer

3-May-2023
Reviewer: Mohd Nazree Mohd Wells Engineering Leader 3-May-2023

Zain
HSE Superintendent,
Reviewer: Nor Solihin Ahmad Drilling & Wells 03.05.2023
Reviewer: Norkhairani Wells Operations Leader

3 - May - 2023
Shamsudin
Approver: Mike Fox Wells Manager

3 May 2023
on behalf (D.O.A)
External signatures
Name / Company Title Date Signature
Author: Zaki Razali / TOSSB Project Manager 3rd May 2023
Author: Anawin Watchanak / Project Engineer 3rd May 2023

EEST
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Distribution List
Distribution
Company Role / Name E-mail
format
HML Wells Manager, mike.fox@hibiscuspetroleum.com Electronic copy
Mike Fox
HML Wells Operations Leader, nkhairani.shamsudin@hibiscuspetroleum.com Electronic copy
Norkhairani Shamsudin
HML Wells Enginering Leader, mnazree.mzain@hibiscuspetroleum.com Electronic copy
Mohd Nazree Mohd Zain
HML Sr. Workover Engineer, mariff.mohamad@hibiscuspetroleum.com Electronic copy
Mohd Ariff Mohamad
HML Sr. Workover Engineer, mohdzulfadli.ibrahim@hibiscuspetroleum.com Electronic copy
Mohd Zulfadli Bin Ibrahim
Workover Supervisor, azahidi.rameli@hibiscuspetroleum.com
HML Ahmed Fahmee Ibrahim Electronic copy
afahmee.ibrahim@hibiscuspetroleum.com
Ahmad Zahidi Rameli
HML Drilling & Wells HSE Superintendent, n.solihin.ahmad@hibiscuspetroelum.com Electronic copy
Nor Solihin Ahmad
TOS IWS Project Manager, zaki.razali@t7global.com.my Electronic copy
Mohd Zaki Bin Razali
TOS IWS Project Engineer, shazwanharith@wellexpertsservices.com Electronic copy
Shazwan Harith
TOS/ IWS Project Engineer, anawin.w@eest-es.com Electronic copy
EEST Anawin Watchanak
TOS/ HWU Manager, yap.chinwei@eest-es.com Electronic copy
EEST Yap Chin Wei
TOS/ HWU Project Manager, weerasak.s@eest-es.com Electronic copy
EEST Weerasak Sae-Lao
TOS/ IWS Project Engineer, supanat.n@eest-es.com Electronic copy
EEST Supanat Nuchnoi
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Table of contents
1. Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
2. Roles and Responsibilities .................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1. HML Ops Leader .................................................................................................................................. 7
2.2. HML Workover Supervisor ................................................................................................................. 7
2.3. TOS Offshore Installation Manager ................................................................................................... 7
2.4. EEST Rig Superintendent (Rig Manager Equivalent) ...................................................................... 8
2.5. EEST Supervisor (Tool Pusher Equivalent) ..................................................................................... 8
2.6. Jack Operator (Driller Equivalent) ..................................................................................................... 9
2.7. Pump Operator .................................................................................................................................... 9
2.8. Roughnecks ......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.9. Crane Operator .................................................................................................................................. 10
2.10. Electrician .......................................................................................................................................... 10
2.11. Mechanic ............................................................................................................................................ 10
2.12. Mud Engineer .................................................................................................................................... 10
2.13. Cementer ............................................................................................................................................ 10
2.14. Slickline Operator ............................................................................................................................. 10
2.15. Assistant Slickline Operator ............................................................................................................ 11
2.16. KNDP-A OIM ...................................................................................................................................... 11
3. Well Control Certification ................................................................................................................................... 11
4. Equipment ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
4.1. BOP configuration ............................................................................................................................ 12
4.2. Slick Line PCE Configuration .......................................................................................................... 12
4.3. Drill pipe & casing shearing capability ........................................................................................... 12
4.4. Accumulator capacity and BOP closing times .............................................................................. 12
4.5. Choke and kill system including the mud gas separator. ............................................................ 13
4.6. Auxiliary Well Control Equipment ................................................................................................... 13
5. Pressure Testing Procedures and Acceptance Criteria.................................................................................. 14
5.1. Pressure testing acceptance criteria. ............................................................................................. 14
5.2. Testing of well control equipment ................................................................................................... 14
5.3. Function tests .................................................................................................................................... 14
5.4. Documentation of leak testing of well barriers .............................................................................. 14
5.5. Casing, leak off and formation integrity testing. ........................................................................... 15
6. Well Control Procedures .................................................................................................................................... 16
6.1. General ............................................................................................................................................... 16
6.2. Shut-in procedures ........................................................................................................................... 16
6.3. Well kill method ................................................................................................................................. 18
6.4. Flow checks ....................................................................................................................................... 22
6.5. Drills ................................................................................................................................................... 22
6.6. Hydrogen Sulphide ........................................................................................................................... 23
6.7. Blow out contingency plan .............................................................................................................. 23
6.8. Well control in logging operations .................................................................................................. 23
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7. Identified gaps ..................................................................................................................................................... 25

8. Well Control Incident Reporting ........................................................................................................................ 26
9. Non-conformance Handling ............................................................................................................................... 26
10. Appendices .......................................................................................................................................................... 26
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1. Abbreviations
 API: American Petroleum Institute

 BOP: Blow Out Preventer
 ERM: Emergency Response Manual
 FOSV: Full Opening Safety Valve
 HML : Hibiscus Oil & Gas Malaysia Limited
 IADC: International association of Drilling Contractors
 IWCF: International Well Control Forum
 LFC: Low Force Shear
 KNDP-A: Kinabalu Drilling Platform Alpha
 LCM: Lost Circulation Material
 MSA: Management System Audit
 OIM: Offshore Installation Manager
 P&A: Plug and Abandonment
 PPG: Pounds Per Gallon
 PSI: Pounds Per square Inch
 RML : Repsol Malaysia Limited
 RMS: Repsol Management System
 SCR: Slow Circulating Rates
 SIDPP: Shut In Drill pipe Pressure
 SICP: Shut In Casing Pressure
 SG: Specific Gravity
 WCE: Well Control Element
 WCM: Well Control Manual
 WH: Wellhead
 OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer
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2. Roles and Responsibilities

For TOS personnel, reference is made to EEST Well Control Procedure, EES-GLO-WEL-PRO-098 Rev.1,
Roles & Responsibilities During Well Control.
2.1. HML Ops Leader

• The HML Ops Leader shall make sure that well control is incorporated in the well planning phase and plug
& abandonment programs. The well planning work shall include risk assessment and P&A and Workover
wells on paper sessions with participants from service companies.
• He shall ensure compliance with the global standard for well control during the well execution phases.
• He is responsible for preparation and carrying out of the management of change processes. He shall
furthermore ensure that associated necessary risk assessments for dispensation are carried out.
• The Ops Leader shall ensure that HML Workover Supervisor, TOS and EEST personnel and consultants
are competent in well control operations and have valid well control certification as described in Chapter
3.
2.2. HML Workover Supervisor

• As HML’s designated representative for the P&A and Workover operations, the Workover Supervisor is
responsible for the operational control of all HML and HML third party personnel within the P&A and
workover operations.
• The Workover Supervisor shall witness all drills and ensure that HML well control procedures are adhered
to.
• Should a well control incident occurs, the Workover Supervisor shall promptly inform the Kinabalu OIM.
• The HML Workover Supervisor shall notify HML Ops Leader or his substitute prior to commencing a well
kill operation.
• In cooperation with the HML Ops Leader, TOS Offshore Installation Manager, EEST Rig Superintnedent
shall decide on which well control method to employ and conduct the necessary calculations on the kill
sheet for the safe removal of the influx.
• The Workover Supervisor in cooperation with KNDP-A shall authorize opening the well following a well
control event.
• Should a well control incident occurs during night shift, the Workover Supervisor on night shift shall,
without delay, inform the Workover Supervisor on day shift.
• During the kill operation, the Workover Supervisor should maintain communications with TOS OIM and
EEST superintendent.
• He shall organize assistance from the HML shore-base, as required.
• He shall organize sub-contractors, as required.
2.3. TOS Offshore Installation Manager

• As TOS designated site representative for the P&A and Workover operations, TOS Offshore Installation
Manager is responsible for all aspect of the services and personnel provided under the contract.
• TOS Offshore Installation Manager shall give advice to HML to always follow correct Management of
Change process, in particular for the changes to the Detailed Operation Procedure (DOP):
- All changes to DOP after “review and update” meeting shall be confirmed and approved by Ops
Leader
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- Changes to DOP exceeding what has been agreed in the “review and update” meeting shall be subject
to risk assessment and be documented in change log
• TOS Offshore Installation Manager is responsible for reviewing HML’s well program and to make sure
that all contractor/HML standard is not compromised. All findings must be resolved before commencement
of the well operation.
• TOS Offshore Installation Manager is the TOS Company representative in charge during a well control
operation. It is his responsibility to ensure that the EEST crew is organized and prepared to handle all
types of well control incidents. He shall consult with the HML Workover Supervisor and KNDP-A OIM
whenever possible or required.
• Notifies the OIM and HML Workover Supervisor when the well is shut-in.
• Liaises with the CSR throughout the well kill operation.
• Reports to HML Workover Supervisor.
2.4. EEST Rig Superintendent (Rig Manager Equivalent)

• Has overall responsibility for all actions taken on the rig.
• Ensures Trip Tank, PVT and return flow sensor is available and in proper working condition before
operations commence.
• Has responsibility for supervising any Contractor staff not directly involved in the well control operation.
• Convenes a pre – kill meeting to establish and agree upon the kill strategy to be pursued. Participants will
include the TOS OIM, the Operator Representative, and any other relevant personnel such as Jack
Operator, Pump Operator.
• Delegates the responsibility for the well control operation to the TOS OIM, if required.
• Prepares the installation for evacuation in accordance with the level of alert.
• Informs all shore-based parties as required by the emergency response procedures.
• Arranges assistance as the situation may require.
• Assigns someone to maintain a log of events.
• Keeps non-essential personnel updated on a regular basis with respect to well status.
• Responsible for monitoring the status of any work permit.
• When the well is shut-in, the Rig Superintendent is responsible for supporting the TOS OIM.
• Has overall responsibility for implementation of the well control operation by ensuring that the Driller and
the drill crew are correctly deployed.
• Must be present at the unit during the start of the kill operation.
• Has responsibility for briefing the off-duty rig crew prior to starting a new shift and ensuring that all safety
and operational procedures are followed.
2.5. EEST Supervisor (Tool Pusher Equivalent)

• Is the person-in-charge of the kill operation (if so delegated).
• Liaises with the Superintnedent throughout the well kill operation.
• May be required to operate the choke during a well kill operation.
• Communicates the status of the well kill operation to the Wellsite Supervisor on a continuous basis.
• Initiates and supervises well control drills using different scenarios.
• In the event of Well shut-in, the Supervisor is responsible for ensuring operations can continue as soon
as he is present on the rig floor.
• The Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring that the pre-recorded well kill information entered is current
and accurate. This must be done once surface casing has been set and updated on a daily basis.
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• For Testing surface equipment, the Supervisor is responsible for preparing a schedule that specifies the
frequency, method of flushing, type of fluid to be used and the person responsible. The Supervisor needs
to inform the pump operator prior to testing.
• When the well is shut-in, the Rig Supervisor is responsible for supporting the TOS OIM / Superintendent.
• In testing the BOP, the Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the PTW is issued.
• The Supervisor is responsible for the overall operation and verifying that the trip sheet is prepared and
has accurate theoretical values entered, that actual volumes pumped or displaced are recorded, and that
the trip sheets are filed and retained for the duration of the well.
• The Supervisor must possess IWCF/IADC Drilling Level IV or equivalent.
2.6. Jack Operator (Driller Equivalent)

• Shut in the well upon detection of positive kick indicator.
• Monitor the well at all times, identifying when the well is to be shut in and shutting in the well quickly and
safely.
• Report and check function of BOP control panel.
• Function and pressure test BOP's as per program.
• Perform flow check as directed by the TOS OIM and Superintendent /Supervisor.
• Implements instructions from TOS OIM / Superintendent / Supervisor.
• Lines up the mud gas separator and vacuum degasser when instructed.
• Once pumping starts, ensures a constant check on mud weight and pit volumes are reported to
Supervisor.
• Ensures the FOSV and IBOP are ready to be picked up, if required.
• He shall also inform the TOS OIM / Superintendent/ Supervisor prior to changing the trip tank volume at
surface.
• The Jack Operator should understand and possess IWCF/IADC or equivalent well control certification
appropriate to their position and respective rig.
2.7. Pump Operator

• Pumpman has the overall responsibility for the mud system and mud weight and properties.
• To ensure that mud balances in the pit room and shaker are regularly checked for calibration and also
responsible to keep a log of the calibrations.
• He should, at all-time be aware of available kill fluid in stock.
• The Pumpman has to monitor active volumes at all times and notify the Jack operator and Supervisor
about any changes.
• He shall also inform the Jack Operator/ Supervisor prior to performing pumping operations.
In a well control incident
• The Pumpman shall go to the mud tanks area. Line up mixing pumps and prepare kill fluid after instruction
received from his supervisor.
• Line up to pump kill mud as per instructions.
• When the pumping starts keep constant check on mud weight and keep Supervisor informed.
2.8. Roughnecks
• Be present on the unit and follow instructions given by Supervisor/Superintendent.
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2.9. Crane Operator

• He shall prepare to release the workboat, if it is alongside the platform.
• He shall assist in mixing operations.
2.10. Electrician
• Notify Supervisor on shift if any relevant deviations on any equipment.
• Be available and standby for instructions given by his Superior.
2.11. Mechanic
• Report to Super. Inspect BOP main panel and observe any possible problems.
• Be available and standby for instructions given by his Superior.
2.12. Mud Engineer

• Reports to TOS OIM / HML Supervisor to check the EEST Supervisor / EEST hand’s preparations and
coordinates the building and maintenance of the required mud system.
• Checks and confirms all volumes of mud and chemicals on board. Monitors mud properties and return
flow for any abnormalities.
• Checks and confirms calibration of mud balance.
2.13. Cementer
• The cementer shall ensure that the cement pump and manifold systems are available, well maintained,
tested and operational at all times.
• The Cementer shall be aware of well kill practices and current operations as the cement pump is back-up
to the rig pump system. He shall also be aware of which transfer pumps are connected to the emergency
generator.
• He shall ensure accurate records of chemicals and cement quantities are on board and that sufficient
stocks are available at all times (Well Control in Operational Phase (20-00071PR) requirement: Sufficient
cement to set two 150 m (500 ft.) plugs).
• He shall make sure that slurry formulation and additives are ready in case a cement plug is required
• He operates the cement unit, if required, under the instruction of the TOS OIM.
2.14. Slickline Operator

The Slickline Operator is in direct control of the slickline operations and shall maintain full control of
the well and the operations at all times. The Slickline Operator is responsible for identifying when the well has
to be shut-in, and to shut it in efficiently and safely without any delay. He must ensure himself that all members
of his slickline crew are aware of their well control duties. To ensure this, the Slickline Operator must as a
minimum at all times monitor and record the following (not limit to):
• Ensure correct and accurate reading of SITHP & PCP.
• Always have an updated information of toolstring in hole (length, OD, fishing neck information
and etc).
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• Always have an updated information of pressure control equipment usable length.

• Identify and always secure primary and secondary well barrier during well operations.
• If increase in SITHP or PCP detected, regularly monitor and record TIME, SITHP and PCP.
• Keep the job report updated on a shift-to-shift basis based on the operation/activity.
• Slickline Operator is responsible for ensuring that the primary and secondary barrier are in
working conditions before commencing any well operations activity. Documentation for
overhauling and recertifying BOPs shall be recorded in the Maintenance system. Slickline
Operator to be aware of the barriers required in the different stages of the operation and which
must be usable during operations as an operational tool.
• Slickline Operator reports to TOS OIM.
2.15. Assistant Slickline Operator

• The Assistant Slickline Operator is responsible for checking the status of x-mas tree valve,
accumulator, control panel, BOP, and tubing / annulus pressure before and after entering the
well.
• He is responsible for lining up the BOP Kill lines & valves when needed.
• Assistant Slickline Operator reports to Slickline Operator.
• Also act as part of fire & stretcher team.
2.16. KNDP-A OIM

• Overall, in charge of KNDP-A platform.
• Will act as on scene commander during emergency.
• Will liaise with HML IMT during emergency.
3. Well Control Certification

Well Control Supervisor (WC-S) = Level 4
Well Control Jack Operator / Slick Line Operator (WC-D) = Level 3
Well Control Awareness = Level 1
Key personnel shall have valid IWCF or IADC certification as follows:
• HML Ops Leader (Level 4)
• HML Workover Engineers (Level 4)
• HML Workover Supervisors (Level 4)
• HML duty personnel (Level 4)
• TOS Offshore Installation Manager (Level 4)
• TOS Superintendent (Level 4)
• TOS Supervisor (Level 4)
• TOS Jack Operator (Level 3)
• TOS Pump Operator (Level 1)
• TOS Slickline Operators (Level 4)
• TOS Assistant Slickline Operators (Level 1)
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4. Equipment
4.1. BOP configuration

For normal P&A and workover operations, BOP configuration is 3 stacks of BOP tandem together.
• 13-5/8” 5M Single BOP (3-1/2” Fixed Ram).
• 13-5/8” 5M Double BOP.
-2-7/8”-5” VBR Ram (Dual 3-1/2” Ram).
-ISR Blind Shear Ram.
• 13 5/8” 5M Annular preventer
A documented risk assessment shall be performed by the operator for all classes of BOP arrangements to
identify ram placements and configurations to be installed. This assessment shall include tapered strings,
casings, completion equipment, test tools, etc.
4.2. Slick Line PCE Configuration

For slickline operations, the PCE configuration on KNDP-A is:
• Hydraulic activated stuffing box complete with correct size sheave wheel used according to
wire withinternal BOP installed.
• Lubricator with suitable length to cater for maximum length of tool string to be used.
• Quick test sub.
• Dual ram BOP with blind rams; complete with pressure gauge and bled off point.
• Pumping sub with side outlet complete with 2 each 1502 low-torque valve.
• Riser.
• Hydraulic operated lubricator ball valve.
• Well head x-over.
All PCE is 5000 psi WP. Stuffing box is the primary barrier during slickline operations, and BOP as
secondary barrier.
4.3. Drill pipe & casing shearing capability

• The LFS (Low Force Shear) shear rams will shear (and seal after cutting) the 3 ½”, S-135 drill-pipe work
string.
• The LFS shear rams will NOT shear the 9 5/8” and 10 ¾” Casing.
• The work string and shearing capability is documented by OC.
4.4. Accumulator capacity and BOP closing times

Accumulator capacity and BOP closing times shall comply with API SPECIFICATION 16D and API
STANDARD 53
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4.5. Choke and kill system including the mud gas separator.
The choke and kill system including the mud/gas separator shall comply with API 6A and ASME VII section.
4.6. Auxiliary Well Control Equipment

The use and application of auxiliary well control equipment shall be as stated in:
• EES-GLO-WEL-PRO-096 Rev.1 BOP Equipment Testing Procedure.
• EES-GLO-WEL-PRO-098 Rev.1 WELL CONTROL PROCEDURE
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5. Pressure Testing Procedures and Acceptance Criteria
5.1. Pressure testing acceptance criteria.

HML - Drilling & Well Operations Guidelines for Pressure Barriers shall be followed with the exception of
identified gaps as described in chapter 7 of this document.
5.2. Testing of well control equipment

EES-GLO-WEL-PRO-098 Rev.1 shall be followed with the exception of identified gaps as described in chapter
7 of this document.
The BOP and all associated well control equipment pressure testing shall be in compliance with:
• API STD 53 5th Edition.
• EES-GLO-WEL-PRO-098 Rev.1
This includes periodical function testing and pressure testing of the BOP.
The annular and variable bore rams shall be initially tested on the stump using largest and smallest sizes of
pipe in use, excluding drill collars and bottom hole assemblies.
During subsequent testing on the well, the annular preventer and the variable pipe rams shall be tested against
the smallest size of pipe to be used. Both the annular preventer and the variable pipe rams will be function
tested on the larger pipe sizes when using tapered strings. As per API S-53 fourth edition 6.5.4.3.
Note: When moving the BOP between wells without disconnecting the BOP control system a connection test
is sufficient. Ref, bridging decision in chapter 7 in this document.
RML - Drilling & Well Operations Guidelines for Pressure Barriers shall be followed with the exception of
identified gaps as described in chapter 7 of this document.
The BOP and all associated well control equipment pressure testing shall be in compliance with:
• PPGUA, Drilling & Well Control Operations, Section 9: Plug & Abandonment of Wells, Volume 7.
• RML - Drilling & Well Operations Guidelines for Pressure Barriers.
5.3. Function tests

EES-GLO-WEL-PRO-098 Rev.1 shall be followed for function testing of the BOP.
5.4. Documentation of leak testing of well barriers

The acceptance and documentation of pressure tests shall be according to:
• EES-GLO-WEL-PRO-098 Rev.1
• Well Control for Offshore Operations, 20-00071PR
• API Standard 53
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5.5. Casing, leak off and formation integrity testing.

The PPGUA 4.1 (Volume 7 >Section 9 >Plugs and Abandonment of Wells>9.8 Testing of Plugs) shall be
followed & governed. They shall be used in combination with HML’s well specific P&A & workover programs
and section guidelines.
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6. Well Control Procedures
6.1. General
All kicks shall be handled as gas kicks.
Supplementary is, if there is any doubt, it shall always be assumed that the well is flowing. Thus, the well
should be flow checked and shut in if necessary, with drill pipe and annulus pressures monitored.
The driller has full authority to shut in the well at any time.
6.2. Shut-in procedures

EES-GLO-WEL-PRO-098 Rev.1 The RML Well Operation Manual vol 2 shall be followed. Hard Shut-in is the
preferred method for well shut in.
The procedures for the Hard Shut-in, in which the remote choke is closed initially, are as follows;
Milling / Circulating for Cased hole

# Procedure step Responsible Person
1. When the POSSIBLE kick indicator is detected during casing cutting, Jack Operator
Milling/circulating.
Stops Casing cutting/milling and circulating then perform flow check as per steps in
Hole monitoring Procedure while Casing Cutting, Milling and Circulating.
If POSITIVE flow confirms from flow check, immediately Shut in the well by closing
2. Jack Operator
the TIW valve which is after installation that below the King Swivel.
Closes Annular BOP.
In case any leaking observed from Annular BOP, UPPER PIPE RAM will be closed
Refer to Figure-2: P&ID while Casing Cutting Milling and Circulating
Opens HCR of choke line (#G15).

3. Jack Operator
Make announcement to alert all POB. All non-essential personnel should leave the
4. Supervisor
platform to the vessel.
Monitor and record SIDPP and SICP at choke every 5 minutes.
5. Supervisor
Figure-1 : Cut/Pump Sheet
Consult with Company Representative for further well kill procedures.
6. Supervisor
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Shut in Procedure During Tripping Tubular (Drill pipe, Casing, Tubing)
# Procedure step Responsible

Person
When the POSSIBLE kick indicator is detected during Tripping tubular. (Drill pipe,
1. Jack Operator
Casing, Tubing and Tubing).
Stops Tripping then perform flow check as per steps in Hole monitoring procedure
while Tripping
If Drill Pipe: Ensure no tool string across Annular and other Rams. (space out if
2. Jack Operator
needed) Then stabs the TIW valve on top of tool joint and closes the TIW valve.
Note: Laminated BOP spacing for good space out posted at the basket
If Casing or Tubing: Stabs the TIW valve that the correct crossover, then make up
to the TIW on top of tool joint and close the TIW valve.
Note: for worst case with casing, if casing ram or annular is leaking, strip the
drill pipe below the bottom pipe ram
If Tubing with control line or ESP cable: Pick up one full joint. Cut the Control line
or ESP cable above the securing clamp. Run back in the hole so there is no control
line or ESP cable across the BOP. Stabs the TIW valve and then has the correct
crossover make up to the TIW on top of tool joint and close the TIW valve.
Closes Annular BOP.

3. Jack Operator
In case any leaking observed from Annular BOP, UPPER PIPE RAM will be closed
Refer to Figure-3: P&ID Flow Check
Opens HCR of choke line (#G15).
4. Jack Operator
Make announcement to alert all POB. All non-essential personnel should leave the
5. Supervisor
platform to the vessel.
Monitor and record SIDPP and SICP at choke every 5 minutes.
6. Supervisor
Figure-1 : Cut/Pump Sheet
Consult with Company Representative for further well kill procedures. if needed
7. Supervisor
Shut in Procedure During Slick line operation

There will be 3 scenarios of well control event during slickline operations as follows.
1. Slickline tool in the hole, and wire across BOP and x-mas tree.
a. Leaks above BOP.
b. Leaks below BOP and in between wellhead x-over.
2. Slickline tool out of the hole, and wire / tools not across BOP and x-mas tree.
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Slickline tool in the hole, and wire across BOP and x-mas tree; Leaks above BOP.
• Stop slickline winch.

• Activate and close BOP rams.
• Confirm BOP ram travel to its fullest based on the indicator rod.
• Operate and lock manual handle.
• Inform HML Workover Supervisor & TOS Offshore Installation Manager.
• Bled off remaining pressure above BOP and close back bled off valve once pressure is 0.
• Monitor for pressure built up.
• If none, break the leaks connection and repair as required.
• Box up connection, pressure test as per pressure test procedure.
• Bled off equal to previous SITHP.
• Open BOP equalizing port.
• Open manual lock handle fully.
• Activate and open BOP rams.
• POOH slickline tools to surface.
• Once at surface, secure well.
• Proceed to fully rectify previous leaks and tested good before commence slickline operations again.
Slickline tool in the hole, and wire across BOP and x-mas tree; Leaks below BOP and in between
wellhead x-over.
• Pull slickline tool a minimum 1.5 times the distance from slickline unit to the LMV.
• Inform HML Workover Supervisor & TOS Offshore Installation Manager.
• If the leaks are major, proceed to close LMV and ensure by counting number of turns.
• Pull remaining wire above CV.
• Bled off remaining pressure in PCE.
• Record depth, estimated wire in hole, time of shut-in, SITHP and PCP.
Slickline tool out of the hole, and wire / tools not across BOP and x-mas tree.
• Secure well at LMV & CV.
• Notify HML Workover Supervisor and TOS Offshore Installation Manager.
• Record depth, time of shut-in, SICP and pit gain
6.3. Well kill method

EES-GLO-WEL-PRO-098 Rev.1 to be followed.
Bullheading Method
Bullheading Method will be the preferable kill method and is HWU’s primary well kill method. Prior to Bullheading,
Verify the pressure limitation of pumping equipment, wellhead and BOP pressure rating. The casing burst strength
should always be taken into account.
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If a gas influx is suspected, pumping rate for bullheading must be fast enough to exceed the rate of the gas migration.
If pump pressure increases instead decreasing, it is an indication that the pumping rate is too low to be successful.
This can be a problem in large diameter holes.
Large brine volume should be made available onboard in case of major losses are experienced during the operation.
During bullheading, the well will be killed with calculated Kill brine Weight. The valves are lined up for pumping through
the kill line. When start pumping, the pump pressure will be slightly higher than the SICP. The pump pressure is
gradually reduced as the hydrostatic pressure start to displace the casing and squeeze the influx back to formation.
After the pump pressure is observed stabilize, the well will be shut in and monitored.
Advantages of bullheading include:
Fast. The well can be killed quickly when there is a sudden need to kill the well, without the time for rigging up the
equipment.
There is no hydrocarbon brought to surface since they are pumped back into formation.
Less equipment to handle during the kill operation.
Disadvantages of bullheading include:
High pressures may have to be applied to surface equipment.
Can cause the formation damage.
There is potential risk of fracturing the formation.
Fluid will go to the weakest formation which may not be the formation where the influx comes from.
I. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL AND RESPONSIBILITY DURING WELL KILL OPERATION: BULLHEADING
# Procedure Responsible Person
1. Hold Pre-Kill Meeting after the well is shut-in. Non-essential personnel HML Workover Supervisor,
should be evacuated to vessel before this step. Briefly go through the Supervisor
evacuation plan in case something goes wrong.
2. Verify the pressure rating of surface equipment, wellhead and BOP. HML Workover Supervisor,
Supervisor
3. Prepare the Kill Sheet shown in Figure-1 that calculates the Kill brine Supervisor
Weight.
4. Mix the Kill Brine. Monitor the displacement tank volume. Prepare to mix Cementer
more Kill Brine if required.
5. Line up the kill line and double check the valve position. Jack Operator
6. Set the pressure relief valve 500 psi below the pressure limitation of Pump Operator
surface equipment, well control equipment and casing burst pressure
whichever is lower.
7. Reset the total pumped volume to 0 BBL on pumping control panel. Pump Operator
8. Establish the pump speed at low rate to overcome surface pressure. Pump Operator, Supervisor
Slowly increase to agree pump rate.
9. Observe if there is any leak through the ram during the Kill operation Jack Operator
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10. Observe the pumping pressure trend and so it will match the bullheading Supervisor
pressure profile. The pumping pressure should be gradually reduced as
the casing is displaced with existing Brine.
11. Slow down pump rate when the kill fluid close to reservoir. You will see Supervisor
surface pressure decrease over time while pumping kill Brine into the well
because the kill weight brine will increase hydrostatic pressure.
12. Observed pumping pressure increase when the brine is squeezed to enter Supervisor
the formation.
13. Shut off the pump. Pump Operator
14. Closing HCR valve G18 on kill line once pumping has stopped. Supervisor
15. Open pipe ram (in case of pipe in hole) after the well is confirmed killed. If Supervisor
there is any trapped pressure existing, then continue bleed off to MGS.
16. Monitor shut in casing pressure through the choke. Supervisor
If well is not killed, consult Company representative for further kill method.
Lube and Bleed Method

The Lubricate and Bleed method is based on the assumption that the influx is gas that migrates upwards in the well.
It cannot be used if the influx fluid is either salt water or oil. Lubricate and bleed procedure is the way to reduce the
surface pressure and remove the gas when gas is at the surface and circulation is impossible to conduct. Surface
pressure will be replaced with hydrostatic pressure by pumping drilling brine into the wellbore. The gas and drilling
brine are allowed to swap the places and amount of surface pressure will be bled off later.
The Lubricate and Bleed procedure is listed in the following steps:
Step 1 – Determine hydrostatic pressure.

Calculate the hydrostatic pressure, which will be exerted by a certain volume of kill fluid in the annulus using the Well
Kill Sheet
Step 2 – Lubricate
Slowly pump a desired volume into the well. Increasing in surface pressure can be estimated by utilizing Boyle’s Laws
(P1V1 = P2V2) and everyone BBL of kill fluid pumped into the well, the gas size is reduced by one BBL.
During lubricating, surface casing pressure will be definitely increase. The amount of pressure increase will depend
on the volume of gas being compressed.
Step 3 – Wait
Allow the fluid to fall through the gas (by gravity). A certain amount of time is required for the gas to migrate upward
through the falling kill fluid after the pumping cease. Gas migrates upward at 17 – 35 ft per min; therefore, after
pumping, it is important to wait several minutes before bleeding gas from the well to prevent bleeding the kill fluid
through the choke.
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Step 4 – Bleed off gas

Bleeding gas from the surface until the amount of pressure is equal to hydrostatic pressure of kill fluid pumped in
hole. If you know that you lubricate in 50 psi, only 50 psi of gas must be bled off.
Step 5 – Repeat step 2 to 4
Repeat step 2 – 4 until you all gas has been bled off from the well or the desired surface pressure is reached.
II. COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL AND RESPONSIBILITY DURING WELL KILL OPERATION: LUBE AND
BLEED METHOD
# Procedure Responsible Person
1. Hold Pre-Kill Meeting after the well is shut-in. Non-essential personnel HML Workover Supervisor,
should be evacuated to vessel before this step. Briefly go through the Supervisor
evacuation plan if something goes wrong.
2. Verify the pressure rating of surface equipment, wellhead and BOP. HML Workover Supervisor,
Supervisor
3. Prepare the Kill Sheet that calculates the Kill Brine Weight. HML Workover Supervisor
4. Mix the Kill Brine. Monitor the displacement tank volume. Prepare to mix Cementer
more Kill Brine if required.
5. Line up the valves on Choke Manifold, Pumping Manifold and Stand Pipe Jack Operator
prepare for Kill operation.
6. Reset the total pumped volume to 0 BBL on pumping control panel. Pump Operator
7. Set the pressure relief valve 500 psi below the pressure limitation of Pump Operator
surface equipment, casing burst pressure, well control equipment.
Determine hydrostatic pressure
8. Calculate hydrostatic pressure and bottom hole pressure. All need to agree COMPANY MAN,
in surface pressure to bleed off and volume of kill fluid that will be pumped Supervisor
into the well.
Lubricate
9. Close choke (C1) on choke line and start pumping to the agreed amount of Supervisor, Pump Operator
kill fluid. Surface pressure will increase due to gas is being squeezed.
monitor surface pressure not exceed Maximum Allowable Surface Casing
Pressure.
Wait
10. Allow the fluid to fall through the gas (by gravity). It is important to wait Supervisor, Pump Operator
several minutes before bleeding gas from the well to prevent bleeding the
kill fluid through the choke.
Bleed off gas
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11. Bleeding gas through the choke (C1) to the MGS until the amount of Supervisor
pressure is equal to hydrostatic pressure of kill fluid pumped in hole.
Note: If you observe kill fluid coming out when you bleed off gas, you stop
the bleeding process and shut the well in. This means you not give enough
settling time for kill fluid to fall.
12. Repeat step 8 – 11 until you all gas has been bled off from the well or the Supervisor, Pump Operator
desired surface pressure is reached. Check surface pressure is zero to
confirm the well is killed.
6.4. Flow checks

Flow check frequency and requirements shall be done as per EES-GLO-WEL-PRO-098 Rev.1, Well Control
Manual Flow check time of 5 minutes is the minimum with any mud type, but additional time can be taken to
ensure the well is not flowing.
6.5. Drills
Well Control Drills is essential to ensure that crews are familiar with the mutually agreed well control techniques
that will be implemented in the event to control any well control incident. This also ensures that the crews can
react quickly to any sign that a well control incident may have occurred and that they can promptly execute
the prescribed control procedures. Drills should be designed to reduce the time that the crews take to
implement these procedures.
Drills should be carried out as often as is necessary, and as hole conditions permit, until the HML Workover
Supervisor and Supervisor are satisfied that the crews are familiar with all operations.
Effort must be made to ensure that the Drills are realistic as possible. Where practical, there should be no
difference between the Drills conducted and actual well control procedures.
Frequency
Type Frequency Objective
Shut-in Drill During Milling and Once per week Crew familiarizes with the shut in procedure when possible
Circulating and positive kick indicator is detected.
Per Crew
Shut-in Drill During Tripping, Once per week Crew familiarizes with the shut in procedure when possible
Running Tubing/Casing and positive kick indicator is detected.
Per Crew
Shut-in Drill During and Out of Once per week Crew familiarizes with the shut in procedure when possible
Hole. and positive kick indicator is detected.
Per Crew
Hole Monitoring Drill Once per week Per These drills can be conducted together with a Shut-In Drill
Crew and no warning is given to the crew being drills.
Note: repeated drill may be conducted if crew proficiency is questionable
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Shut-In Drills
Shut in Drills for the following operations shall be conducted to evaluate and build crew proficiency when
possible and positive kick detector is detected.
1) During milling/circulating.
2) Tripping.
3) Out of the hole.
Hole Monitoring Drills
Hole Monitoring Drills shall be included in the Shut-In Drills conducted to evaluate and ensure crew proficiency
in all aspects of the procedure for hole monitoring. The drills shall assess knowledge of actions to take in
response and communications from rig crew or third-party personnel relating to possible kick indicators.
6.6. Hydrogen Sulphide

Well Control in an H2S environment:
• BOP’s and related well control equipment and materials that can come in contact with the formation fluid
must be suitable for use in H2S environments. This includes wellheads, choke line valves, choke
manifolds, and mud gas separators. Consultation with the OEM will provide clarity on any modification
requirements.
• In the event that H2S is detected the well is to be shut-in immediately.
• Access to the well area, mud pits, shale shakers, etc. is to be controlled and breathing apparatus worn as
appropriate.
• H2S detection equipment shall be continually monitored and tested periodically.
• Regular H2S Drills need to be performed for crew familiarization.
• When H2S is expected at surface, personal breathing apparatus are to be worn.
• Special preparation and attention must be given to the vent line discharge from the MGS when circulating
out a kick. Because H2S is denser than air, it will tend to descend and could concentrate on the rig floor
or lower decks, especially when the wind is calm.
In addition to the above referenced in the TOS manual, this assessment shall take the following governing
documentation into account:
• MYBU Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) Control and Safe Working. (MY-HSE-GEN-SI-L-0001)
6.7. Blow out contingency plan

A separate Blowout Contingency plan to be referred to HML contracted Wild Well Control (if required) during
the KNDP-A Workover & P&A campaign.
6.8. Well control in logging operations

Logging operations conducted without the installation of wireline pressure control equipment shall only be
carried out under conditions where:
• The hole can be contained, monitored and controlled and where the drilling or completion fluids provide
the necessary overbalance
• The hole conditions are considered suitable for the tools that are to be run
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In addition, wire line cutters and a pipe specific FOSV shall be available on the rig floor. The drilling BOP blind
shear ram (LFS) is not designed for cutting the wire line.
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7. Identified gaps
The following table gives description of the identified gaps between EEST’s well control procedures and practices on
AP101 and RML Well Control for Offshore Operations.
Operation or
HML Requirement EEST Requirement Bridging Decision
Equipment
Bullheading in RML Well Control for EES-GLO-WEL-PRO-098 EES-GLO-WEL-PRO-098

a drilling Offshore Operations 20- rev.1 rev.1
wellbore 00071PR, Section 3.1
Bullheading Method will be Bullheading Method will be
“Bullheading” well control
the preferable kill method and the preferable kill method and
method shall be applied only
is HWU’s primary well kill is HWU’s primary well kill
after approval from Drilling
method. method.
Manager, unless prior
approval of a procedure
where it is prescribed with full
procedural definition and risk
evaluation is obtained (such
as in some completion
operations).
Testing on RML Well Control for EES-GLO-WEL-PRO-096 EES-GLO-WEL-PRO-096

annular and Offshore Operations 20- Rev.1 BOP Equipment Rev.1 BOP Equipment
variable bore 00071PR, Section 5.4.1 Testing Procedure Testing Procedure
rams
Annular preventers and
Annular preventers shall be Annular preventers shall be
variable pipe rams shall be
tested with the tested with the
pressure tested on the largest
smallest pipe size that is smallest pipe size that is
and smallest OD drill pipe to
planned to be used for initial planned to be used for initial
be used in well program
test and subsequence test. test and subsequence test.
during the initial pressure test,
and on the smallest OD drill
pipe expected to be used in
the next 21 days on
subsequent pressure tests (as
per API Standard 53).
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8. Well Control Incident Reporting

All reporting/notification to the authorities shall be in accordance with RML procedure for reporting of incidents.
The HML classification matrix shall be used for reporting to the authorities, ref. MY-HSE-GEN-PR-L-003
Incident Notification, Investigation & Reporting
9. Non-conformance Handling
Handling of deviations and Non-conformances is described in the TOSSB-HML HSEMS Interface/Bridging
Document.
Validity and Revisions
Validity
This document will become valid when it is published in our management system.
Revoked Regulation
 N/A
General and Temporary Provisions

 N/A
Revision History
Revision Date Reason for issue

A
01
10. Appendices
 Figure 1; Cut/Pump Sheet
 Figure 2; P&ID while Casing Cutting Milling and Circulating
 Figure 3; P&ID Flow Check
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Figure 1; Cut/Pump Sheet
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Figure 2; P&ID while Casing Cutting Milling and Circulating
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Figure 3; P&ID Flow Check
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Name Title Date Signature

Reviewer: Mohd Arif Mohamad Senior Workover Engineer

Reviewer: Mohd Nazree Mohd Wells Engineering Leader 3-May-2023

Reviewer: Norkhairani Wells Operations Leader

Approver: Mike Fox Wells Manager

Name / Company Title Date Signature

Author: Zaki Razali / TOSSB Project Manager 3rd May 2023

Author: Anawin Watchanak / Project Engineer 3rd May 2023

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7. Identified gaps ..................................................................................................................................................... 25

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 API: American Petroleum Institute

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2. Roles and Responsibilities

2.1. HML Ops Leader

2.2. HML Workover Supervisor

2.3. TOS Offshore Installation Manager

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2.4. EEST Rig Superintendent (Rig Manager Equivalent)

2.5. EEST Supervisor (Tool Pusher Equivalent)

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2.6. Jack Operator (Driller Equivalent)

2.7. Pump Operator

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2.9. Crane Operator

2.12. Mud Engineer

2.14. Slickline Operator

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• Always have an updated information of pressure control equipment usable length.

2.15. Assistant Slickline Operator

2.16. KNDP-A OIM

3. Well Control Certification

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4.1. BOP configuration

4.2. Slick Line PCE Configuration

4.3. Drill pipe & casing shearing capability

4.4. Accumulator capacity and BOP closing times

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4.6. Auxiliary Well Control Equipment

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5. Pressure Testing Procedures and Acceptance Criteria

5.1. Pressure testing acceptance criteria.

5.2. Testing of well control equipment

5.3. Function tests

5.4. Documentation of leak testing of well barriers

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5.5. Casing, leak off and formation integrity testing.

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6. Well Control Procedures

6.2. Shut-in procedures

Milling / Circulating for Cased hole

Opens HCR of choke line (#G15).

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Shut in Procedure During Tripping Tubular (Drill pipe, Casing, Tubing)

# Procedure step Responsible

Closes Annular BOP.

Shut in Procedure During Slick line operation