Investigation Report
Well Kick During Plugging Back for a Sidetrack
05-16-2005 12:00 G15562 GC/236 Well Control Event
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Mechanical failureWell controlWell integrity
- Well intervention
- Upstream oil and gas
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Summary
Investigation of a well-control event during plugging back for a sidetrack at Green Canyon Block 236. Packer leakage and embrittled elements were reported, with inadequate mud weight contributing. The kick was estimated at over 100 barrels; drilling mud arrived after roughly 30 hours and killed the well uneventfully.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Well control; kick control; loss of well control.
Classifications: Well integrity; well life cycle integrity.
Classifications: Well intervention; workover; well servicing.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.