Client: Drilling contractor
Asset type: Drilling rig
Our client required the MPD equipment survey to determine the usability and suitability of the MPD system installed on the rig and to establish if the rig, crew and system were fit-for-purpose for the planned operations. The secondary objective was to review historical MPD operations with the system and to establish the surface pressure losses applied to the well when using the MPD system.
The review of the fully integrated MPD system on the drillship was completed over a three-day period whilst the rig was anchored in a standby location preparing for drilling operations. Past MPD operations were reviewed with several improvements recommended. Spares management and maintenance of the package, crew competency and operating procedures were reviewed with several improvement actions issued to the client and the drilling contractor.
Results: The client and the contractor received a full update on the MPD system together with improvement actions related to equipment, procedures and crew training.