A quick reference to the key well control standards, recommended practices and regulations that govern pressure control equipment, operations and well integrity.

Well Control Equipment

  • API Std 53 – Well Control Equipment Systems for Drilling Wells
  • API Spec 16A – Drill-Through Equipment (BOPs)
  • API Spec 16C – Choke and Kill Equipment
  • API Spec 16D – Control Systems for Drilling Well Control Equipment and Diverter Equipment

Well Control Operations

  • API RP 59 – Well Control Operations
  • API RP 64 – Diverter Systems Equipment and Operations
  • API Std 65-2 – Isolating Potential Flow Zones During Well Construction

Well Integrity

  • NORSOK D-010 – Well Integrity in Drilling and Well Operations
  • ISO 16530-1 – Well Integrity: Life Cycle Governance

Training, Certification & Regulation

  • IADC WellSharp – Well control training accreditation
  • IWCF – International Well Control Forum certification
  • IOGP Report 476 – Recommendations for well control training, examination and certification
  • 30 CFR 250 Subpart G – US offshore well operations and equipment (BSEE Well Control Rule)

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