Lessons from Macondo - revision of the NORSOK D-010
The importance of well integrity and dual barriers are likely to be some of the key elements of the current revision of NORSOK D-010
Terje Løkke-Sørensen, Managing Director of add consulting is currently coordinating the newest revision of the NORSOK D-010 on behalf of the Norwegian Oil Industry association (OLF). A team of 16 experienced engineers specialising in drilling and well technology will evaluate and edit comments from industry proffesionals. The result will be the 4th revision of the standard for well integrity in drilling operations. The new revision is expected to be issued by mid-2012.
Facts:
NORSOK Standard D-010 defines the minimum functional and performance oriented requirements and guidelines for well design, planning an execution of safe well operations. The focal standard is well integrity. Read more about the standard here: NORSOK D-010
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