Best Practices /

Checklists
1. Pre-Spud
Pre-spud Checklist # 1

the rig has to be moved during the defrosting period (March-April), gravel or
slabs must be used for the road.
The mast will have been inspected after laying down on the previous location
to avoid unnecessary delays if repairs are required.
The cellar should have been constructed and the 36 phase drilled, with the
30 set @ 10-12 m below ground level (and possibly the 20 pre-set). Confirm
data with Superintendent.
Check that the conductor is vertical, by means of an electronic laser level
device. If the conductor is misaligned, the position of the rig can be adjusted
accordingly.
Check that the height and connector of the 30 conductor in the cellar and
check compatibility with the riser.
Note: Fill in the Elevation reference sheet. Send to Drilling Engineer.
Check that rig is correctly aligned over the well in both planes. Take
photographs for future reference. Inform Drilling Superintendent in case of
misalignment greater than 2in.
Note: This is of critical importance when using the FMC wellhead.
UGK commissioning. Confirm Drilling Contractor has notified UGK and all
necessary documentation is on site.
Note: If the Well Design/Project has not been approved by UGK yet, it
is essential to have a protocol linking the well to another similar well already
approved. The linking document normally gives the possibility to drill to the
top of the reservoir only. Check with the Operations Drilling Engineer if
unsure.
After the UGK commissioning has been completed, inspect the rig and
complete the rig acceptance checklist. Send to Drilling Superintendent.
Check that the following documents are available at the rigsite:
1. Well Specific Drilling Program (WSDP),
2. Well Construction Guidelines (this document)
3. Design Project as submitted to authorities, in both English and
Russian,
4. Mud logs from relevant offset wells
Confirm with Superintendent if location survey is required because of
subsidence. The survey to be done by E&P will be repeated if misalignment is
detected or after heavy loading operations and rainfall (E&P to take core for
analysis if required).

Check that all required drilling and mud services equipment are operational.
Ensure that all sensors, flow-sensors, gas detection equipment (Hydrocarbon
and H2S) are operational.
Ensure that all solids control equipment and waste management systems are
fully operational and that there are no leakages on them.
Ensure that mud pits are aligned to avoid vibration on the pump modules and
to reduce the hydrostatic on the centrifugal pump suction pit.
Check hydraulics calculations and install appropriate liners on mud pump.
Set and pressure test relief valves.
Ensure the rig has a sufficient inventory of spare of liners, piston head and
shaker screens. Drilling Contractor to provide list.
Install and test cellar pump.
Check casing stabber platform.
Check Communications and network setup.
Check/test rig gas alarms and general site alarms document it on the Daily
Drilling report.
Ensure enough LCM material is available.
Check that the 20 circulating head is at the rigsite.
Tally and drift the 20 casing before spud so the final TD can be based on the
tally, using a +/- 3 m rathole.
Install the stop collars for the casing on the pipe rack (one stop collar per
joint). Install the centralizer across the stop collar.
Make up and stand back enough stands of HWDP/ DP for cement stinger and
drilling to TD.
The 20 Casing Head Housing will be delivered with a 20 casing pup
installed below and made up to a running tool with x-over to DP on top. Spare
O-Rings should be available.
Make up casing head housing assembly on a DP joint and lay down. Check
the space out to have a tool joint above the RT when the CCH is landed.
Backup emergency Sliplock 20 CHH to be readily available.
Inspect all connections on the 20 CHH assembly to ensure that these are
free from damage.
At least two days before spud, perform pre-spud meeting at the rig site with
the drilling crew and all services company personnel. Confirm with Operations
Engineer.
Prepare riser and lay down on pipe rack.
The 20 stab-in float shoe should be pre-installed on a joint of casing at the
rig site or warehouse. Confirm with Superintendent.
Cement stinger and spare O-ring to be available. Check ID receptacle in
casing shoe to ensure cement stinger is correct size.
Check connection on cement stinger is compatible with DP in use. Plan to
space out to allow a crossover to 1502 to be connected at an acceptable
height on the rig floor during cementation.
Check if 5 drill pipe pup joint and correct crossovers are available for
making up BHA.
Lay out BHA on pipe rack. Measure dimensions of all components, Stabilizers
will be gauged in and out of the hole and reported in the DDR. Plan to run

assembly to minimize handling heavy collars to drill out the 30 shoe track.
Ensure only certified slings are used.

Pre-Spud Checklist # 2
Safety
Firefighting equipment in place & tested
Emergency showers, eyewash stations & P.P.E in good condition
All equipment connected to earring system
Dangerous chemicals separated & warning signs posted
Safety signs posted at entrance of location & at relevant areas
General
Diesel sufficient
Rig water sufficient
Camp water sufficient
Spud mud ready
Cement on location
Cement line installed C/W safety wire
Is rig site housekeeping good?
When was last rig site safety meeting daily?
Are no smoking signs displayed?
Are gas cylinders correctly racked?
Drill Floor
Is housekeeping good?
Is floor in good condition?
Are there tripping hazards?
Are all railings secure and straight?
Are all railings in place?
Is V-door barred when not in use?
Is there a mouse hole cover?
Is there a rotary hole cover?
Is there a first floor aid kit on the drill floor?
Is there eyewash on the drill floor?
Is all drill floor instrumentation working correctly/
When were emergency cut-out switches last tested? (Date)
Are winch wires in good condition?
Are winch brakes in good condition?
Are winch wires clear of derrick?
Are winch drums guarded?

Are cable clips installed correctly?

Derrick
Are all mast and substructure pins installed?
Are there any damaged members?
Are all ladders in good condition?
Are there safety cages / devices?
Has monkey board been inspected?
Has stabbing board been inspected?
Are all winch sheaves in good condition?
Do they have safety lines?
Is derrick lighting adequate?
Are lights secured and do they have safety wires?
Is there a derrick mans escape line?
When was it last inspected / tested / cleaned? (Date)
Are Kelly spinner hoses snubbed?
Kelly spinner working properly
Are rotary hoses snubbed?
Geolograph line hooked up?
Mud Tanks
Are grating is good condition?
Are there gaps in grating?
When gratings are removed is area roped off?
Are ladders in good condition?
Are railings secure with no gaps?
Is all moving machinery guarded?
Is eye protection available?
Is eye wash available?
All solids control equipment tested
Shaker screens installed
L.P. mud system complete and tested
Degasser test run
Mud Pumps
Are there covers over pistons?
Are relief lines secured?
H.P. mud system complete and pressure tested
H.P. mud lines snubbed
Cellar jet installed and tested

Engines
Are all elec. Switchboards covered and locked?
Is there easy access to emergency switches?
Are electric cables protected?
Diesel systems checked for leaks
Tongs
Is breakout wire in good condition?
Is make-up chain in good condition?
Are back-up wires in good condition?
Are tong dies in good condition?
Do counter balances move freely?
Are suspension wires in good condition?
Are cable clips correctly installed?
Slips and Elevators
Are slip dies in good condition?
Are slip handles in good condition?
Do all elevators open / close easily?
Are all pins & latches in good condition?
Drawworks
Is brake correctly adjusted?
Are rims and pads in good condition?
Crown-o-matic tested?
All clutches & controls working properly
Blockline
Is blockline in good condition?
Can fast line interfere with derrick?
Can dead line interfere with derrick?
Is dead line anchor in good condition?
Is line clamp in good condition?
When were bolts last checked tight? (Date)
Is sensor adjusted correctly

Pre-spud Checklist # 3

weatherford 2 tongs & power units. Both 20 and 13/38

rio negro grouted

drains / channels preferably clear prior to spotting equipment

40 casing to cut. And corregate walls on cellar, cut out
cellar to empty to locate the flyge pump sump. Install pump and hook up
same
mouse hole and rathole, in place
pipe bins in place
casing in place and strapped. All casing running tools ready
chicksans connected to stand pipe, at subbase
flare line. & degasser hooked up
barite recovery line hooked up
stairs on pits installed
trip tank pump
totco wire line unit ready to go
general rig floor, rig up, tongs...etc.
totco geolograph recorder
drilling line spooler
primary check on bops
spud mud ready + extra water in other tanks
cementing ready, all lines rigged up silos full
mudlog ready
solids control ready
barytes on location, silos full
trash bins in place
pick up & make up two stands of hwdp & set in mast
stab in tool checked, d/p centralizers
false rotary. Etc.
20 strapped + cleaned. Check stab in tool required
channels cut in shoe + shoe made up on first joint run
welding equipment ready + on stand by
riser chains ready
wooden mats out for drilling tools
spacer spool installation on the bottom of 13 5/8 bops
wash down guns rigged up
install submersible pump in water pit and hook up and test same
water well generator still on independent power
weighted bucket on choke manifold flare line
handrails to install between brine pit and obm tank walk way
electrical panel to close at brine skid
cable tray covers to install
trip tank hose to hook up
flow line to hook up
bha to lay out and strap
20 casing to lay out and strap install shoe and cut out channels
crown o matic to install
respot drill line spooler skid

remove bop work platform to other side

spreader beams on rig cantilever to remove and stow away
open drainage channels from cellar deck to rio negro
casing stabbing board to install and test
lay out 20 riser by racks check all turnbuckles and chains are working and
lubricated
hook up choke line to manifold if you have time
general drilling tools and casing to get ready
have the 3 1/2 rams been replaced by 5?
40 casing to cut off level with ground. Cut slots in cellar wall
jet line to install
check all chains and turnbuckles are functioning for holding down the 20
casing
20 casing to lay out, clean and measure and shoe to install. Channels to cut
in shoe joint
bha to lay out, rabbit and measure. Record stabilizer blade gauges.
drains and ditches to clear of all obstructions
rio negro. Is the chute properly installed to carry cuttings away?
cable tray covers to install
totco barrel on slick line
geolograph hooked up
submersible pump at waterpit to install and hook up test same
flare line off choke manifold to hook up
poor boy degasser line to complete. BOP platform on back side to install so
flowline can be hooked up on surface pipe.
2 stands of hwdp in derrick prior to spud
koomey unit to install at location
ditches between pits to grout with old cement
ensure the flowline to derrick shakers is clean, to allow the flow of cuttings to
the end derrick shaker
Prior to acceptance pressure test the rig pumps against Kelly to 3000psi each
pump, just to check the integrity of the connections.
Cut a few of meters of formation to test the whole system (1x Kelly down).

Pre-spud Checklist # 4

Drains clear to flow to rio negro

Ditches between pits to grout with old cement
42 pipe cut approx. 0.3m above bottom of cellar and cellar cut where
necessary to assist flow
Cellar clean, cellar jet installed & discharge line to shakers, sufficient slope for
cutting removal
Mouse and rathole in place
Chicksans connected to stand pipe, at subbase
D-gasser hooked up
All stairs, walkways on mud tanks installed, level

Trip tank pump functional

Totco wire line unit rigged up and serviceable, barrel on wire line
Floor rigged up-tongs moving freely, subs racked, correct segments in slips
etc.
Totco geolograph recorder hooked up and functional
Drilling line spooler installed
Spud mud ready and extra water in other tanks
Casing cleaned, strapped, all casing running tools ready
Cementers ready, all lines rigged up, silos full
Mudloggers ready
Solids control ready, barytes recovery line hooked up
Barytes on location, silos full
Rubbish bins in place
Pick up & make up two stands of hwdp & rack back
Stab in tool checked, d/p centralizers on floor with nails
Timbers/false rotary readily available
Shoe made up on first joint to be run
Welding equipment ready & on stand by
Drilling tools laid out on matting
Spacer spool installed on the bottom of 21 BOPE
Primary check on BOPE
Wash down guns rigged up
Submersible pump installed in water pit, hooked up and tested
Water well generator still on independent power
Lay out, rabbit & strap BHA and tubulars to reach casing depth. Record
stabilizer blade gauges.
Cable tray covers installed
Trip tank hose hooked up
Crown o matic installed and tested
Check position of drill line spooler skid
Spreader beams secured
Casing stabbing board installed and tested
Set 30 riser assembly in cellar area and secure
Check all chains and turnbuckles are functioning for holding down the 30
casing
30 casing laid out, cleaned and measured.
BOP platform in place for attaching stays to riser and connecting flow line
Geolograph hooked up
Weatherford-1 tong & power unit available and equipped with 18 5/8 jaws,
spare jaws avail.
Koomey unit in position and lines laid out
Prior to acceptance pressure test the rig pumps against Kelly to 3500psi each
pump, just to check the integrity of the connections.
Cut a few of meters of formation to test the whole system (1x Kelly down).

Rig move preparation Checklist

The ability to monitor and circulate the well must be retained until the seal
flange and lower master valve is installed and pressure tested
Mud logging unit must remain to continue monitoring of trip and mud tanks.
Mud tanks and mud pumps are to be operational until rig release.
A rig site meeting will be held with all relevant personnel. The following
points will be addressed:
During rig move operations presence of non-essential personnel should be
restricted.
Check road condition if this needs to be re-surfaced prior to rig moving.
Produce a detailed load out plan for rig camp to reduce lost time.
Check if the crew is provided with communication equipment to facilitate the
channel of communication between all parties during rig move operations.
Ensure to have an electrician working at night so work can continue.
Ensure that 2 forklifts are available on the old location and 1 to be used on
the new location in case of shortage of cranes.
When rigging down the rails for the BOP cranes the men were working at
heights and finding it very difficult. Use man lifter for this operation.
Two truck pushers are required to co-ordinate movements. One for the old
location and one on the new location.
The mast will be inspected after laying down to avoid unnecessary delays if
repairs are required.
Have a steam truck on old location to clean the wellhead prior to handover
Install the diverter prior to installing and raising the front porch. This will
enable use of the crane to put it in place which is a safer and easier method
and this also allows head start for rigging up the diverter lines.
The mast shall be raised first and then connect the cables to monkey board
camera.
When rigging up and pressure testing the suit case make sure that suit cases
should connect each section segment by segment and hammer up the
connections before we connect the next suit case.
If the rig has to be moved during the defrosting period (March-April), gravels
or slabs must be used for the road.
Discuss movement of all wide loads with field security prior to the rig move
so they do not have to be broken down.
To pass through security checkpoint - all vehicles are to display a sign in
window stating Saipar Rig Move which will allow them to pass without undue
delay.
Establish shift system 7 to 7 for both day and night coverage. This set up
allows crews working at night to continue with the preparation work for the
movement of equipment (note: no working at height or major disassembly of
rig structure).
During the first week of the pre/rig move 8 extra crew members should work
on days. During the rigging up phase an extra 3 crew should work days.
Check if enough racks are available to place accommodation trailers on to
avoid positioning them on the slabs (KPO-283).

The night shift work includes the positioning of equipment, using forklifts to
line equipment up so that when the day shift started the loads are in position
for the trucks to latch up and start moving.
During the operation to raise the mast no site access should be allowed and
other onsite non-related activity on site should be stopped.
Have two heavy lift cranes, one working at the old site the other at the new
location to prevent the crane travelling between the two.
Ensure that the proposed transport plan is agreed upon and in place at least
5 days prior to the end of the well. This will enable us to prepare more
equipment for pre moving and help reduce the overall rig move time.
When we rig up equipment install the diverter prior to installing and raising
the front porch. This enabled us to use the crane to put it in place making it a
safer and easier method and also enables us to get a head start for rigging
up the diverter lines.

36" hole section preparation - Checklist

Ensure derrick is level

36 bit on floor
Sufficient 9 drill collars, on rack, strapped (with top drive picked up prior
spud)
Sufficient 8 drill collars, x/o to reach csg point on rack, strapped
10 stands 5 drill pipe made up and in derrick
2 stds HWP drill pipe in derrick, pup jts available for space out.
2 x Stabilizers 36 x 2 and pony DC ready, strapped (if not one piece)
Ultra seal pill mixed 30 m3
Hi-vis spud mud mixed, mud system lined up 250 m3
Cellar jet and centrifugal pump functioning
Contractor C plate on floor
Float equipment for inner string running tool, centralizers
DP centralizers, nails available
30 casing laid out & strapped. 7 joints
Casing handling tools ready
Casing dope. Baker lock in stock
Circulating/cementing swedge available
18 5/8 casing on racks
18 5/8 pup joints range 1
18 5/8 Centralizers
18 5/8 Stop collars and Nails
18 5/8 Circulating head
18 5/8 Stinger for stab in shoe
18 5/8 Stinger repair kit
18 5/8 Landing stinger combo
Riser in cellar, check flow line connection compatible
Cement 60tonne, Bentonite 85 tons & Barite 100 tons. On site
Jars on location shock sub surface to 16 hole 2 Jars 8 1 Shock 9.5

Water pit full and deliverable to mud system

Pump checked for rate
Survey tool ready, totco ring inserted
Have cutting and welding equipment ready plus welder first well 1 plus
backup
Have cementers check cement quantity for next job
Top Drive if available functions correctly backups ok?
Swivel available, tested and ready for install in case of top drive failure
High pressure wash gun
Screens for Shakers & Skalpers, Mud cleaner screen blanked