Title: Delivering World Class Exploration Drilling - Integration of Design, Planning and Execution.
Abstract: Abstract Over the last two years a series of organisational structures, systems and processes have allowed delivery of what was promised to management, with outstanding results over a 5 well exploration drilling programme involving three different rigs and teams. Risk assessment is a key thread that runs through the whole story, from the high level risks in a conceptual design to the details of day to day execution. It is robustly linked to the process for estimating well times and contingency costs and provides a means of communicating risks to business delivery upwards to management. A correct set of well objectives and basis of design is the foundation of an effective detailed planning phase involving a large team of contractors. Key to the success of planning and execution is the integration of the service suppliers and drilling contractor into a comprehensive planning effort. Standard project management techniques are combined with the structuring of the organisation round delivery of key elements of the well to ensure that a large project team is properly focused on delivering a world class operational target. Detailed planning ensures flawless operation and efficient recovery from setbacks. The rig team is critical to getting the detail right. In the end, rigorous post analysis is essential to ensure that lessons learned, not only about the technical aspects of the well, but also the process, are fed back into the planning of future operations.
Publication Year: 2000
Publication Date: 2000-02-23
Language: en
Type: article
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