BP set to drill in Lybian waters within weeks,
[QUOTE=ExCompanyMan;40339]All in all very interesting but the probability of actually hitting the original well with the relief well at 17,200 TVD and then milling the casing to get into the well must be virtual nil or has technology improved so much that they will be able to do it?[/QUOTE]
You might be surprised at how much directional drilling technology has changed over the last say 10 years. More finite-realtime control at the bit using motors and tools with adjustable pads etc (akin to a continuously variable stabiliser).
The reason behind the numerous ranging runs is to get “accurate” well-bore position info often and then correct planned trajectories etc. Doing numerous runs every few feet or so is slow, but very accurate.
Will they actually be able to “hit the nail on the head” and puncture the casing… it will be interesting to see. Cudos to John Wright if he pulls it off.
[QUOTE=alvis;40346]Another opinion on Matt Simmons.
http://www.consumerenergyreport.com/2010/07/23/is-matt-simmons-credible/[/QUOTE]
Didn’t Simmons want to drop a nuclear bomb on the well to seal it? He’s a banker with a capital W.
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Ha hahaha… was this one of your earlier attempts?
[QUOTE=Alf;40349]Didn’t Simmons want to drop a nuclear bomb on the well to seal it? He’s a banker with a capital W.[/QUOTE]
Umm, you may have to translate that for your US readership…
He’s a banker with a capital W.
OK dell…
“banker with a capital W”
as in “take hold of one’s own appendage that’s situated between your legs and jerk furiously”?
[QUOTE=ExCompanyMan;40339]All in all very interesting but the probability of actually hitting the original well with the relief well at 17,200 TVD and then milling the casing to get into the well must be virtual nil or has technology improved so much that they will be able to do it?[/QUOTE]
Downhole computer chip processing power and technology has come a long long way. Given, GPS, proper tool calibration, well trained experienced operators, time and money, such a feat is almost routine. The element of chance is systematically reduced to nil with each pass. You can rest easy on this one. They’ll hit the target spot on eventually like they say.
[QUOTE=27182;40342]Tech has improved. They can do it. They may have to back out, plug w/cement and try again a few times, but they can do it
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Now that’s what I’d call an oilfield work of art.
[QUOTE=Crash Dummy;40347]BP set to drill in Lybian waters within weeks,
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-10751128[/QUOTE]
Interesting comment within this article CD
'Mr Nicholas (bp) said: “[B]If there are any lessons[/B] obviously that come out of the investigation into what happened on the Deepwater Horizon, we will apply those to our [B]drillings/B across the world.”
[QUOTE=Alf;40356]Interesting comment within this article CD
'Mr Nicholas (bp) said: “[B]If there are any lessons[/B] obviously that come out of the investigation into what happened on the Deepwater Horizon, we will apply those to our [B]drillings/B across the world.”[/QUOTE]
Thought that this would get a response the BS keeps coming.
One thing known for sure is BP has a crafty PR department that can spin with the best of them.
[QUOTE=Crash Dummy;40357]Thought that this would get a response the BS keeps coming.
One thing known for sure is BP has a crafty PR department that can spin with the best of them.[/QUOTE]
My BS or bp’s? I think I know that you mean bp’s.
I STATED, way way back in the forum that…
“bp’s propaganda department kicked in on day one of this fiasco, and that ‘Goebbels’ was an rank amateur compared to this crowd”… or words to that effect.
That bp propaganda still hasn’t stopped.
[QUOTE=alvis;40344]Regarding the attached picture, is that what you call directional drilling?[/QUOTE]
Should have taken a left at Albuquerque!
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[QUOTE=Alf;40350]Ha hahaha… was this one of your earlier attempts?[/QUOTE]
Wasn’t me! But like most of us, I’ve had my share of red-faced moments.
[QUOTE=BLISTERS;40355]Now that’s what I’d call an oilfield work of art.[/QUOTE]
I thought it might give a few laughs.
I am not an expert in this field however have been following this and other discussions to gain understanding. I watched Dr.Smith’s testimony last Friday. He had used the generally available “digital and other data” - mostly readings from various instruments on the rig. He used these objective data to base his conclusions. He was assigned the task to review last 24 hour data and provide his analysis. I found his testimony to be very helpful in understanding both the nature of the problem/s in last 24 hours and some insight about what might have happened on the rig that day. His testimony is still available for view on c-span at
http://www.c-span.org/Watch/Media/2010/07/23/HP/A/35936/Coast+Guard+Oil+BP+Deepwater+Horizon+Joint+Investigation+Hearing+Day+Four.aspx
What I learnt from his testimony is following:
- There were four attempts at negative pressure test. All tests were inconclusive and/or failed.
- That indicated problems with tests and inability to decipher the test results and possibly confusion.
- The reason for confusion were primariiy a)“non standard” configuration for the test and b)not be able to evaluate the results of the negative tests correctly due to nonstandard nature of test and possibly questionable competency of the relatively new company man on board that day
- Unwillingness or inability to decipher the results of tests properly, compounded by the apparent rush to finish the job led to the catastrophe.
- Attempt to transfer the expensive mud to another ship made it difficult to monitor the well flow as level in the various pits could not be used to determine accurately the return flow. That made it difficult to detect the well flowing
- While TransOcean should or could have objected these procedures and should have intervened, major responsiblilty for the catastrophe lies with BP and BP culture
I am interested in hearing from companyman1, alcor and others if they have seen this testimony and their conclusions
''Waving hi to everyone,tip toeing around, and reading all of your wonderfull threads" Cheers Gents
Anyone see anythng about Suttles future. Cheif of E&P at time of blowout, in charge of Alaska at time of pipeline explosion. Is he bullet proof.
Dear Little People,
F.U.
Thanks,
Your Masters
P.S. dot.guv sends you all their dirty love, too:
http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202463865302&Plaintiffs_Attorneys_Knock_BP_Fund_Administrator
[QUOTE=Crash Dummy;40368]Anyone see anythng about Suttles future. Cheif of E&P at time of blowout, in charge of Alaska at time of pipeline explosion. Is he bullet proof.[/QUOTE]
I hope he isn’t…
[QUOTE=Alf;40324]dell, I have never seen this type of software used specifically with pressure testing a BOP which is why I posted the initial question for more info etc. I’m trying to find out more from others in the industry specifically related to BOP pressure testing. if I find out more I’ll post it.
I’ve seen similar (not the same) software used for other purposes related to pressure testing equipment… it is some kind of pressure trend monitoring and analysis software usually independent of the equipment being tested. Idea being to remove some of the ambiguity caused by different interpretations of if the test is good, save some time and hopefully make the overall process more professional.
How acceptable this technique is to MMS and other govt regulators around the world?.. guess you might want to ask them over lunch?
But, but, but… ![/QUOTE]
re BOP testing…As result of 3Mile Island nuc melt, nuc power plants must test operation of critical valves using MotorOperatedValveAnalysisAndTest [MOVATS] to ensure highest reliability. 3MileIsland experienced false valve positioning indication , leading operators to erroneous conclusions and actions. An engineer soon created a test program for valve operation, using multiple logging of data points, to prevent recurrence…named it MOVATS.Those tests are underUS NucRegCommission oversight.Such standardized, mandatory testing/oversight could be could be developed for BOPs, and other critical drilling ops…“critical” as in “potentially widespread, ghastly consequences”.
When I get up, anymore, I usually log on, check local weather, and then look at news.bbc.co.uk, to see if something crazy happened overnight, like NK starting a nuclear war. This morning, I get up to this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-10753573 and http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/robertpeston/2010/07/hayward_negotiates_his_exit_fr.html, which gives away the news in its URL. (It’s the top story on BBC worldwide…)
The funny part, here, will be Alcor’s reaction, when an Amoco person becomes the new BP CEO. Should we take odds on his head exploding?
[QUOTE=AyeCaptain;40369]Dear Little People,
F.U.
Thanks,
Your Masters
P.S. dot.guv sends you all their dirty love, too:
AC,
I [I]am[/I] surprised that the WH-BP deal isn’t finalized yet, but they won’t be backing out: the broad terms were agreed at the White House showdown, and the administrative details are then left to workout/finalization by counsel below. Knowing that the agreement in principle has already been made, and not wanting to foment Showdown II, their quibbles usually get worked out in fairly quick order. The last thing BP needs now, with what will probably be one of the largest quarterly losses in world corporate history and a freshly minted CEO, would be Showdown II.