Well control
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New edition of IOGP Report 476 – Recommendations for enhancements to well control training, examination and certification
IOGP’s Wells Expert Committee has released an updated version of IOGP Report 476 - Recommendations for enhancements to well control…
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Shift from in-person to virtual training during pandemic resulted in low interaction between students and instructors
Using test results, simulator experiences, and a survey of over 500 students and instructors, IOGP studied the impact of virtual…
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Eye tracking technology could lead to safety improvements in well control operations
An IOGP study has found that eye tracking technology is an effective analysis tool and has the potential to be…
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Well Control Incident Definitions published
IOGP has published Well Control Incident Definitions a classification system for Well Control Incidents (WCIs).
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Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) Recommendations published
IOGP has carried out a systematic review of managed pressure drilling systems and components to identify opportunities for further improvements…
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New safety guidance addresses role of pore pressure fracture gradient in well control incidents
Uncertainties related to PPFG have caused well control incidents to occur, and well control incident analysis has identified PPFG understanding…
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IADC launches subsea technician credentialing program
IADC, an IOGP Member organisation, has announced the launch of a Subsea Competency Assessment Program.
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WEC survey to determine the effectiveness of virtual learning following the impact of COVID-19
IOGP’s Wells Expert Committee (WEC) has commissioned IAS International Oil & Gas Consultants to conduct a survey to determine the…
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To err is human: understanding how mistakes happen
We know that human factors are a significant contributor to many workplace incidents; we often hear statistics like ‘80% of…
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3 questions on the Wells Expert Committee
In each edition of Pulse, we publish a short interview with an IOGP colleague or Committee Member. This month’s interview…
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