10 May 2024

All About HSE




HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) are policies and procedures carried out by companies to:
- Be responsible for the safety of employees and the security of the environment
- Create a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment
- Protect the health, safety and security of employees, contractors and visitors
- Minimize workplace hazards and risks
- Prevent accidents, injuries and illnesses
- Increase productivity
- Create a positive work culture
- Build a positive work environment
- Save time and costs
- Ensure a safe and healthy work environment
- Minimize damage and negative impacts on the company and the environment
- Comply with applicable regulations
- Get a good track record so that the reputation can be well maintained too

Several actions that companies can take to comply with HSE Regulations:
- Identify and deal with workplace hazards: Faulty machines, toxic chemicals, and others
- Control pollution, manage waste, and care for the surrounding environment

If the company ignores and violates HSE Regulations, then:
- The company must pay the costs of medical treatment and insurance to its employees who are the victims
- The company is punished
- The company is subject to large fines
- Directors or managers in the company can be jailed

Other consequences of non-compliance with HSE Regulations:
- The company suffered losses
- The productivity in the company is lost due to employee absences
- The operation at the company is disrupted
- The operation at the company is suspended until the company can resolve the problem
- The reputation of the company is damaged

The public, partners, and clients can assess the reputation of a company through the company's compliance with HSE Regulations. Do they comply with and implement HSE Regulations or not? A good company always complies with HSE Regulations!

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High Pressure High Temperature In Drilling Operation




High Pressure, High Temperature (HPHT) is a big challenge in Drilling Operations, especially when exploring oil and gas reserves. These extreme conditions occur when the well reaches greater depths, pushing the capabilities of conventional drilling equipment and techniques.

Here are the challenges and how to overcome them:

* Challenge:
- Increased pressure: High formation pressure can cause an explosion, where well fluid escapes uncontrollably, posing a safety hazard
- Wellbore integrity: Pressure can fracture the rock formation around the wellbore, thereby compromising its stability
- Material strength: Drill pipes, casings, and other equipment experience increased stress, requiring special materials with higher strength levels
- Drilling fluid performance: Standard drilling fluids can decompose at high temperatures, reducing their ability to cool the drill bit, lubricate the drill string, and transport cuttings to the surface

* Ways to overcome the challenges:
- Special equipment: HPHT Operations require a rig with a High-Pressure Blowout Preventer (BOP) and a well-control system designed to handle extreme pressures
- Casing design: The well casing must be thicker and made of stronger materials to withstand pressure and prevent collapse
- Advanced drilling fluids: Synthetic-based muds and other HPHT drilling fluids are formulated to maintain their properties at high temperatures, ensuring wellbore stability and efficient drilling
- Wellbore pressure management: Close monitoring and management of pore pressure (fluid pressure in rock formations) is essential to avoid blowouts and maintain a safe drilling window

HPHT Wells are technically complex and expensive to drill. However, advances in technology and exploration strategies are enabling access to oil and gas reserves in increasingly challenging environments.

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Emergency In Helicopter At Sea




Some dangerous emergencies that occur in the helicopters at sea:
- Helicopter crashing into the sea: This can be caused by broken machines, errors made by the pilot, or bad weather conditions. The helicopters will definitely sink because helicopters are not designed to float.
- Hypothermia which occurs when helicopter passengers and crew drown in the water as a result of the helicopter falling into the water
- A medical emergency that occurs when a helicopter passenger or crew experiences a critical condition due to an accident or health problems

To escape from the helicopter when an emergency happens, we need the knowledge about:
- Check-in/boarding procedures
- Helicopter Safety Requirements
- Safety Equipment
- Helicopter Emergency
- Hazards during emergencies
- Pre-ditching checks / Actions after ditching
- Surface and Underwater Escape
- Sea Survival Techniques

Some ways to increase our chances of surviving from an emergency that occurs in a helicopter at sea:

* Before flight:

- Safety Procedures In Helicopters: All persons in the helicopters must be provided with information regarding Safety Procedures in helicopters and they must comply with them
- Use proper PPE: Life jackets, SCBA / EBS and others

* When an emergency occurs:

- Be in a calm condition because panic can interfere with our abilities to save ourselves. Take proper breaths and focus on our hearing and mind to listen and obey the instructions given by the Rescue Team.
- Ensure that the right PPEs are used
- Be ready to face the impact by conducting the position determined by the Safety Procedures
- Escape from the helicopter through the emergency exit
- Hold onto a floating stable object for protection and increase the chance of being seen by other ships, helicopters, and Rescue Teams
- Gather together and create groups to save energy in the body and be seen by the Rescue Team
- Use Signaling Tools to attract attention
- Consume food and water that have been prepared before flying. Tips: Instead of drinking seawater, it's better to drink rainwater.

Warning:
The method above should only be used for educational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for Safety Training!

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09 May 2024

Plug And Abandonment In The Oil And Gas Industry




In the Oil and Gas Industry, Plug and Abandonment (P&A) refers to the process of permanently closing a well that is no longer economically productive or the process of closing a well for safety reasons. P&A is the most important practice in the Oil and Gas Industry to ensure environmental protection and safety. Along with industry efforts to reduce environmental impacts, P&A has become the most important process that must be carried out in the Oil and Gas Industry.

The following is an explanation of P&A:

- Reason: There are 2 main reasons why P&A is done. First, to isolate the wellbore and prevent hydrocarbons or fluids from migrating upwards and contaminating freshwater sources or other formations. Second, to ensure that the well is safe and does not pose dangers or threats to safety.

- Regulation: Successful P&A Operations do not depend solely on technical efficacy, but are also impacted by local legislative requirements and industry standards. Regulatory Agencies require operators to submit a detailed P&A Plan for approval before undertaking P&A.

- Process: P&A involves placing plugs made of cement or other materials strategically placed along the wellbore. This process isolates the various zones and permanently seals the well.

- Operation: The success of a P&A Operation relies on the placement, management, and verification of several permanent barriers. The other success of a P&A Operation relies also on communication between teams. The P&A Operation is managed and executed by a multidisciplinary team consisting of Asset Managers, Well Engineers, Completion Engineers, Logistics Technicians, and other functions. Managing communications between these disciplines and recognizing the human elements of the decision-making process will ensure that this important part of the process is executed effectively.

- Historical Context: P&A has not always been a top priority, but as the environmental and safety risks of improperly abandoned wells have become clearer, regulations have been put in place to ensure proper shut-in procedures are followed.

- Challenges: P&A can be a complicated and expensive process, especially for older wells drilled before stricter regulations were implemented. There may also be difficulties in managing the large number of wells that will eventually need to be subjected to P&A, especially in mature oil and gas fields.

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08 May 2024

Technology And Equipment Used In Oil And Gas Well Drilling




The developments that occur in the oil and gas industry are also supported by developments in technology and equipment that are always innovative, new, and updated. The following is the technology and equipment used in oil and gas well drilling which is becoming more sophisticated from year to year:

* Drilling Rigs:

- Derrick: The tall tower at a drilling site that provides a structure to raise and lower the drill pipe, casing, and other tools
- Top Drive: The system that rotates the drill pipe from the top of the derrick, rather than from the bottom. This allows for more precise control of the drilling process.
- Mud Pump: This pump circulates drilling fluid (or mud) down the drill pipe and out of the drill bit. The mud helps to cool and lubricate the bit, carry cuttings to the surface, and maintain pressure in the wellbore.
- Blowout Preventer (BOP): The safety device that is designed to prevent uncontrolled releases of oil and gas from the wellbore. There are several BOPs stacked on top of each other, and they can be closed to seal off the wellbore in the event of a blowout.

* Drilling Technologies:

- Rotary Drilling: This is the most common type of drilling, where a bit is rotated to break up the rock
- Directional Drilling: This type of drilling allows the wellbore to deviate from vertical, which can be necessary to reach oil and gas reserves that are not directly below the drilling rig
- Horizontal Extended Reach Drilling (HERD): This is a type of directional drilling that allows wells to be drilled over long distances horizontally. This can be used to reach reserves that are far from the drilling rig or to drill under environmentally sensitive areas.
- Logging While Drilling (LWD): This technology allows real-time data to be collected about the formation being drilled through. This data can be used to help steer the wellbore, identify potential problems, and evaluate the potential productivity of the well.

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