Pre-spud

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 Rig move preparation Checklist

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 Pre-spud Checklist # 4

– 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 – Pre-spud Checklist # 3

Ensure derrick is level 36” bit on floor Sufficient 9” drill collars, on rack, strapped  (with top drive picked up prior spud) Sufficient 8 ½” 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 36″ hole section preparation – Checklist

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” Pre-spud Checklist # 1

The Superintendent or Senior Operations Engineer shall conduct a pre-spud meeting on the rig with all relevant personnel directly or indirectly involved with the operations. The appropriate Drilling Supervisor and Operations Engineer shall also attend. A list of attendees shall be taken and recorded with the minutes. Agenda At the pre-spud meeting, held in the Pre-Spud Meeting on Site

Prior to commencement of each well the Drilling Supervisor with the assistance of the Drilling Contractor Toolpusher shall perform a full rig inspection and record the results on the Company Drilling Rig Inspections Report. The Drilling Supervisor shall ensure that downhole and surface equipment inspection requirements are met prior to and during drilling activities. Downhole Pre-Spud Drilling Equipment Suface and downhole Inspections

The documentation listed below must be available at the rig site prior to commencing the operations: Concurrent Drilling Completions and Production Operations (if applicable) Emergency Response Manual Wellhead Manual Drilling Operations Manual Signed copy of the Drilling/Completion Programme Code and Cost Manual General Data in Daily Reporting System Medivac Procedures Handover certificate HSE Manual

SAFETY Y / N Fire fighting 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 Pre-Spud Checklist # 2