Another Transocean rig... Deepwater Expedition has issues with BOP

[maddezmom]

The KGV-D3-W1 exploration well commenced drilling on April 2, 2010 using the Transocean rig Deepwater Expedition.


Hardy Oil and Gas plc, the oil and gas exploration and production company with assets predominantly in India, announces that the KGV-D3-W1 exploration well has been temporarily suspended due to unresolved mechanical issues associated with the blow out preventer (BOP) of the Deepwater Expedition drilling rig.


The KGV-D3-W1 exploration well commenced drilling on April 2, 2010 using the Transocean rig Deepwater Expedition. The well was drilled to a depth of 2,608 m MD at which time intermediate casing was set. Subsequently, the operator spent a considerable amount of time attempting to resolve a problem with the control system of the drilling rig's BOP.


The operator has been unable to resolve the issue to its satisfaction and, mindful of safety and operational matters, has taken the decision to suspend the well. The operator intends to re-enter the well at the earliest possible opportunity, with an alternative deepwater rig.


more:
http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Exploration-well-suspended-in-KG-D3-block-Hardy-Oil/4847894051

[Turbineguy]

1. Suspending the well.

Yes, it really is soooooo much cheaper than spilling the oil.

[TexasObserver]

2. The problem with blowout preventers is that so many fail.

Honestly, I don't know how the companies who make them stay in business. They get sued a lot for BOP failures. I suppose most work, but there are many failures of BOPs.

[chill_wind]

3. K & R.