Initial Call
Example Sequence of Events | |
1. | Mid East Operator drills into fracture system in reservoir on horizontal well |
2. | Experiences total loss of returns and subsequent kick |
3. | While attempting to regain control, a crater forms 100 m from rig |
4. | Rig location is abandoned at daylight |
5. | Operator initiates emergency procedures |
6. | John Wright contacted 8 hours later |
Operator's Actions | John Wright Co. Actions | |
7 |
Called JWCO to confirm availability |
Availability to mobilize immediately confirmed. |
8 |
Request manpower and pricing requirements |
Requested information about incident for assessment |
9 | Assigned engineer to gather requested data |
Consult with firefighters and Well Flow Dynamics |
10 | Get necessary approval for mobilization |
Fax suggested initial team and pricing for approval |
11 | Fax formal request to mobilize to location |
Mobilize 6 hours after initial call with team of 5 (1 engineer & 3 firefighters) from Houston and 1 engineer from Norway |
12 |
Prepare visas and in-country transport |
Arrive at location 36 hours after blowout |