When setting up a new exploration venture organisation, the following guidelines are recommendd for arranging expatriate accomodations: Expatriate staff should be provided with accommodation up to the standard to which they are accustomed. Availability of a hospital, shops and other social facilities should be taken into account. In the capital of developing counties there is … Expatriate housing and accomodation requirements

One of the more important tasks of the Management is to ensure that a contingency plan is in place, before commencing operations, for the following situations: Blow-out contingency plan. Fire on land drilling rig/offshore drilling unit. Fire in facilities on land (drilling camp, construction camp, materials base, head office) as appropriate. Serious injury/illness in each … List of situations for which contingency plans are required

Llisted below some of the activities for which permit and licenses may be required. It should be checked in advance whether any permits are required, what the procedure is for the submission of applications, etc. The exploration license describes how the exploration activities will be carried out, in particular the actions for which prior notice … Activities likely to require permits or licenses

Responsibilities: 1. The Driller is in charge of the actual drilling operations and supervises the drill floor crew, as well as  the use and maintenance of the drilling equipment. 2. He is responsible for safe working conditions on the drill floor and shall ensure compliance with current safety regulations. Education: High Scholl Diploma or equivalent. … Job Description – Driller

… reports to the Drilling Manager. Represents the Company in all drilling related activities required to drill, evaluate and complete a well. Conduct morning calls and review morning reports from the drilling rigs with the Drilling Supervisor at the rig site and the Drilling Engineer. Ensure the operations are conducted in the best interest of … Job Description – Drilling Superintendent

Represents the Company in all drilling related activities required to drill, evaluate and complete a well. Manage relationship with Senior Management and Department Managers to insure that drilling issues are addressed and communicated effectively Ensure that wells are drilled and completed in a manner that meets the objectives of the Reservoir, Production, and Geological departments. … Job Description – Drilling Manager

Responsible for planning the completion activities (programme, equipment). Works with Sub-surface team to design fit-for-purpose completions. Provides written specifications to the Logistics Supervisor for transport of equipment. Monitor material inventory for all completion equipment. Plans operations and prepares the Completion program for each well. Coordinates with service companies for the timely provision of equipment and … Job Description – Completion Superintendent

Reports to the Drilling Superintendent Monitor the daily drilling and completion operations. Update the appropriate charts, files and directional well course maps Prepares Drilling Programs/ Load out list for each well. Document to be issued 1 week before spud. Prepares drilling section of the implantation report. Prepares program amendments: Changes to the manual / well … Job Description – Drilling Engineer (Operations)

DTI If DTI consent is required, it needs to be requested 28 days before the well activity is planned to start. The DTI has to give consent for a range of operations. Sufficient information should be provided and a comple Well Design Document may be required. HSE HSE notification has to take place 21 days … Legal Requirements – UK