OpenWells Code of Practice 2.0 - Shell

Restricted EP 2005-3226
EDM/OpenWells/PROFILE:
Code of Practice
by
S. Richards (EPE-P-SB)
Sponsor: Portfolio Management Integration

Approved by: D. Stewart
Date of issue: January 2006
Period of work: July 2005 - December 2005
Account code: G-000117-291
ECCN number: EAR 99
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SUMMARY
This Code of Practice (CoP) is written to set policy and the minimum standards required for data
entry into OPENWELLS and PROFILE (the Group replacement for DIMS). As with DIMS,
OPENWELLS is a Landmark Graphics product and it is part of an integrated suite of
applications for Well Engineering which are all based on the EDM database.
This CoP will explain the strategy, the logic behind the hierarchy attributes, the operations and
NPT coding systems
KEYWORDS
DIMS, well, completion, wellbore, even, phase, NPT, RCFA, Lateral Learning
OPENWELLS, PROFILE, EDM
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CONTRIBUTORS
This Code of Practice and, more importantly, the achievements of attaining global common
coding for reporting Well Engineering performance could not have been achieved without the
contributions from those listed below.
The WALT, TO&E and PMI have sponsored and fully supported this project.
Seyi Adeleye BSP-TSW/5

Shy-Rofinah Abu-Bakar BSP-TSW/551
Dave M Bergeron SEPCO
Pim Braun EPE-T-WP
Njoku Chinonyerem SARAWAK-EPA-T-WSU
John Kutty TWB247
Ray Prescott SIEP-EPT-RPW
Mike Miller EPE
Alan Morrison EPE-T-WD
Mohammed Oraimi PDO-TWB2
Ian Park SIEP-EPT-RPT
Joshua Ukoha SPDC-DTW-ITP
Eric Van Oort SEPCO
Peter Winkelmolen EPE-T-WP
Iain Scott EPE-T-W
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMARY.................................................................................................................................................. II
CONTRIBUTORS ....................................................................................................................................III
1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Description .............................................................................................................................. 1
1.2. Applicability............................................................................................................................. 1
1.3. Language .................................................................................................................................. 1
1.4. Regulatory Requirements....................................................................................................... 1
1.5. Transition................................................................................................................................. 1
2. STRATEGY AND PRINCIPLES................................................................................................. 2
2.1. Strategy 2
2.2. Aim 2
2.3. Classification and Principles.................................................................................................. 2
2.4. Benchmarking and DTL........................................................................................................ 3
2.5. OpenWells ............................................................................................................................... 3
2.6. Engineers Data Model (EDM) ............................................................................................. 4
2.7. Tight Groups........................................................................................................................... 4
3. CODING STRUCTURE ................................................................................................................ 5
3.1. EDM Tree Structure/Data Hierarchy ................................................................................. 5
3.1.1. Database .................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.2. Company .................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.3. Project......................................................................................................................... 6
3.1.4. Site ............................................................................................................................. 6
3.1.5. Well............................................................................................................................ 6
3.1.6. Completion.................................................................................................................. 6
3.1.7. Wellbore ..................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.8. Event.......................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.9. Report......................................................................................................................... 7
3.2. Well/Wellbore/Event Attributes ......................................................................................... 8
4. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................ 13
4.1. Well Event Type ................................................................................................................... 13
4.2. Phase and Operations Definitions ..................................................................................... 15
4.3. Phases 16
4.4. Operations ............................................................................................................................. 18
5. NPT REPORTING........................................................................................................................ 20
5.1. NPT Definition..................................................................................................................... 20
5.2. NPT Reporting Standards ................................................................................................... 20
5.3. How to Get Started After a Trouble Event...................................................................... 23
5.3.1. How to Conduct the Investigation .............................................................................. 23
5.3.2. Documentation and Communication process ............................................................... 24
5.4. Reference Websites............................................................................................................... 27
6. DATA MIGRATION.................................................................................................................... 28
7. IMPLEMENTATION................................................................................................................... 29
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REFERENCES.......................................................................................................................................... 30
APPENDIX 1. MATRIX FOR EDM OPENWELLS/PROFILE DATA
REPORTING 31
APPENDIX 2. PHASE DEFINITIONS .................................................................................... 34
A2.1. EDM Phases Applicable During Preparation Work ....................................................... 40
A2.2. EDM Phases Applicable During the Drilling Process .................................................... 40
A2.3. EDM Phases Applicable During Completion and Testing Activities........................... 41
A2.4. Typical Combination of Phases for some Typical Events.............................................. 42
A2.4.1. Platform Development Well....................................................................................... 42
A2.4.2. Stand-alone Exploration Well................................................................................... 43
A2.4.3. Platform Workover ................................................................................................... 44
A2.4.4. Platform Well Intervention ........................................................................................ 44
A2.4.5. Subsea Well Intervention........................................................................................... 44
A2.4.6. Platform Sidetrack .................................................................................................... 45
APPENDIX 3. OPERATIONS AND WELL SERVICES
CODES/DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................................................................... 46
APPENDIX 4. PHASE/OPERATIONS AND WELL SERVICE CODES ....................... 63
APPENDIX 5. NPT CODES........................................................................................................ 92
APPENDIX 6. MECHANICAL RISK INDEX ......................................................................103
APPENDIX 7. GLOSSARY AND ABBREVIATIONS........................................................106
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Description
This Code of Practice (CoP) is written to set policy and the minimum standards required for data
entry into OpenWells and PROFILE (the Group replacement for DIMS). As with DIMS,
OpenWells is a Landmark Graphics product and it is part of an integrated suite of applications
for Well Engineering which are supported by the common Engineer’s Data Model (EDM)
database platform.
This CoP will explain the strategy, the logic behind the hierarchy attributes, the operations and
NPT coding systems.
1.2. Applicability
This CoP applies to all employees within Wells. This includes all Well Engineering and Well
Services employees.
1.3. Language
The words shall, must and will indicate mandatory requirements and will require an approved
variance for deviation.
The words should and may indicate recommendations
1.4. Regulatory Requirements

Each Region has it’s own Regulatory Requirements.
OpenWells allows for the capture of various operations milestones in the EDM Database.
Management of Regulatory Requirements will be handled locally.
1.5. Transition
Existing DIMS Data will be migrated to OpenWells as it is implemented.
2. STRATEGY AND PRINCIPLES
2.1. Strategy
• To create a Group common standard for Well Operations operations reporting.
• To have common well, wellbore and event attributes to allow classification that
will ensure ‘like’ well operations performance can be compared on a regional and
global basis.
• To create a reporting structure that reduces the chances of error in data entry and
provides data that can be used with confidence for performance monitoring and
to predict future projects times and costs.
• To facilitate Shell Group internal reporting and benchmarking of well operations
performance.
• To align well operation phases with the desired detail level required to produce
consistent ‘fit-for-purpose’ well activity durations and costs.
• To create an activity reporting structure that enables the DTL work process.
• To enhance Well Services reporting.
• To facilitate capture of all necessary mechanical well data in order to be able to
produce a Well Status Diagram that satisfies the requirements of future well
entries and all Safety Critical Integrity management requirements throughout the
well life-cycle.
2.2. Aim
• The aim of this CoP is to describe policy and standards for the application and
use of OpenWells, Profile and Data Analyser applications within the Shell Wells
organisation.
• All applicable Shell and Landmark training materials shall support this CoP.
• The CoP for operational reporting is a set of Shell Group agreed minimum
standards that operational reporting shall adhere to.
• A description of how the EDM data hierarchy is structured is included.
• Non Productive Time (NPT) and Lateral Learning principles are explained.
• A description of typical roles and responsibilities for a Region or Company are
laid out in matrix format (Appendix 1).
2.3. Classification and Principles

With the adoption of OpenWells comes a new coding structure for recording
Well/Wellbore/Event header and operational performance data. The coding system has been
created after consultation between the regions that make up the Shell group. The adoption of a
group common coding system will result in benefits to the benchmarking process. There will be a
greater emphasis on internal benchmarking.
Considerable enhancements have been made to the system in order to help with consistent
reporting. These are:
(1) An improved classification of wells and operations executed on the well.
(2) A simplification of the phase coding system to mark milestones in a wellwork
program, which will ensure no bouncing in and out of phases.
(3) The introduction of a primarily two level recording system with a third level
assigned exclusively to Well Servicing, including wireline and well intervention
operations.
(4) The capture of all well services operations
(5) A common NPT and Non Conformance reporting and closeout process.
(6) The potential for the automatic extraction of data for well planning, business
improvement (DTL Analysis) and NPT and Non-Conformance reduction. This
also recognizes that there will be a heavy reliance on Phase, Operations and NPT
data to be entered accurately.
(7) A Lateral Learning functionality with the capability to record learnings at all stages
of the Well/Life Cycle.
NOTE: Persons responsible for the recording of operational data in the OpenWells
database must be familiar with the new Phase, Operations and NPT categorisations
2.4. Benchmarking and DTL

Shell has also subscribed to global benchmarking services such as Rushmore and Dodson. This
has proved to be a time consuming exercise. The implementation of EDM offers the prospect in
the future of doing our own benchmarking globally, and simply taking benefit from the standard
application.
The adoption of tools such as Spotfire along with the capability to hold all Regions’ well
engineering data in a common format makes internal benchmarking entirely feasible.
Traditionally the prime purpose of entering data into databases has not been to analyse
performance but to produce the daily drilling report. This emphasis is now changing with the
global introduction of probabilistic well cost modelling and the consequential reliance on accurate
phase durations and NPT event recording.
Similarly the success of DTL relies on being able to quantify what is capable of being achieved on
an activity basis and providing a mechanism where challenges can be made on rig performance,
the business and thus the bottom line.
2.5. OpenWells
OpenWells is Landmark's latest Drilling and Completions Optimisation reporting application. It
is a fully comprehensive well operations reporting, communications and data analysis system
integrated into the Engineer's Desktop.
This application is used to capture well operations information for operators or service
companies that can be used for performance analysis or analysed using engineering applications
on the Engineer's Data Model (EDM) platform. OpenWells shares a common database with
CasingSeat, StressCheck, COMPASS, and WELLPLAN.
OpenWells provides drilling, completions and well servicing information within a single
application, supports multiple systems of measurement and can be easily configured to support
multiple languages. Whether exploring, developing, or managing your asset portfolio, you can
quickly procure a complete operations history for any well through OpenWells.
NOTE: All NPT, Lateral Learnings and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
reporting MUST be done in OpenWells.
2.6. Engineers Data Model (EDM)

An integration platform for drilling, well services and potentially production and
economics data.
The Engineer’s Data Model (EDM) provides the foundation for the next generation of well
planning and operations reporting systems. It offers seamless integration between Drilling and
Well Services applications through a complete well construction solution. EDM is designed to
support engineering workflows with COMPASS, WELLPLAN, CasingSeat and StressCheck as
well as OpenWells through consistent Data Management, Navigation, Security, Unit Handling,
Reference Datum Levels, and Multi-Application Concurrency. EDM provides a single platform
for detailed operations and engineering workflows from prototype, to plan and actual phases of
drilling or servicing a well.
The EDM platform enables engineers to realise valuable productivity gains during the well
planning process through efficient naturally integrated workflows. It offers integration of
applications, ensuring one data entry point for common information, and guarantees data quality
while supporting well design and operations. EDM provides the foundation for making real-time
engineering decisions. A current operation can be analysed easily with any of the engineering
tools, based on the latest operational parameters from the daily operations report. Additionally,
EDM provides an integration platform for third-party applications.
NOTE: Well planning data MUST be entered into EDM, and this therefore is a
critical success factor.
2.7. Tight Groups

Tight Groups are used to restrict access to the Site and Well levels of the Well Explorer
hierarchy. Each Site and Well is associated to a particular Tight Group. Sites and Wells to which
the User or their Group does not have Tight Group access are not displayed.
This security measure prevents the user from accessing this data. For a Restricted Site all Wells,
Wellbores, Events, and Reports within that Site are hidden. For restricted Wells, all Wellbores,
Events, and Reports are hidden. The System Administrator using the EDM Administration
Utility can manage Tight Group creation and membership.
3. CODING STRUCTURE
3.1. EDM Tree Structure/Data Hierarchy

When working in the EDM applications (OpenWells, Profile etc.) an identical approach is utilised
across the applications to locate the well that is to be worked on. Navigating through a data
hierarchy laid out in a tree structure does this.
The elements that make up the data hierarchy are as follows:
3.1.1. Database
This is the database name that you will select when logging on to OpenWells.
A set of regional databases has been created, residing in Amsterdam, or locally in the
Region as follows:-
EPE Amsterdam
EPW Amsterdam
EPM Amsterdam
EPT Amsterdam
EPA Miri
BSP Seria
PDO Muscat (Planned)
EPG Amsterdam
SPDC Port Harcourt (Planend)
SEIC Yuznho (Planned)
Each Regional database is prefixed EPE_, EPW_, EPM_, EPG_ and EPA_ as
appropriate. The second part of the database name will then be EDM_P1 where P
(indicates the operational or Production database).
3.1.2. Company
• A Company may have several Projects
• The term company may represent an operating group within an exploration and
production company
• A company has common directional survey data management practices and

policies
Each region may find it necessary to establish a number of companies; such as:
EPE_Aberdeen
EPE_Assen
EPW_GOM
EPW_RMP
EPG_SPDC
3.1.3. Project
• A field, asset or group of sites
• All Sites within a Project are aligned to either Grid North or True North
• Project is the data level directly above the Site level
• Each project must have a unique name within the Company
• One system datum is used for each project (e.g. mean sea level that is used to
define 0 TVD for the Project)
• Depths can be referenced to the Project level system datum or to additional rig
depth reference elevations specified at the Well level
Examples of projects from EPE would be Brent, Cormorant etc. EPW project examples are
Auger, Brutus etc.
3.1.4. Site
• A collection of one or more Wells referenced from a local coordinate system
centred on the Site location
• May be an offshore platform, single land well, single subsea
Exploration/Appraisal well, or cluster of subsea wells e.g. on a template
• Data level directly above the Well level
• Must have a unique name within the Project
Examples of EPE sites would be Brent Alpha, North Cormorant etc.
3.1.5. Well
• A Well is a surface or sub sea wellhead location on which Rig or work units
conduct operations down the Well and may have one or more Wellbores
• Data level directly above the Wellbore and Event levels
• Must have a unique name within the Site
• Wellbores may include the original Wellbore with one or more Sidetracks tied on
at different kick-off depths
3.1.6. Completion
• A system of isolated wellbore openings, wellbore conduits, and equipment, which
provides a means to produce or inject fluid (gas or liquid) from or into producing
zones.
• Single Completion may provide the conduit for fluid flowing via one or more
Effective Wellbore Opening Intervals:
• Effective Wellbore Opening Intervals servicing one Completion are contained in
the same Wellbore
3.1.7. Wellbore
• Describes path of a Well from a top depth to a bottom depth
• May be a planned (or unplanned) sidetrack or lateral in a multi-lateral completion
• Data level at the bottom (same level as Event) of the data hierarchy for drilling
located beneath the Well
• Must have a unique name within the Well
• Original Hole is entered as a Wellbore and would start from surface.
• Wellbores may start some distance along an existing Wellbore - a "Sidetrack" i.e.
Wellbore 2 etc.
A well commences with the original wellbore, which is referred to as Wellbore 01. Subsequent
wellbores are added as the original wellbore is sidetracked i.e. wellbore 02 etc.
3.1.8. Event
• A time slice or period marking a phase of major operations occurring on a Well,
Refer to Section 4.1 for details.
• Data level at the bottom of the data hierarchy for operations in the Well or at the
Well Site
• Create a new Event when the focus of work activity on the Well changes
• Every Well can contain multiple Events
• No concurrent Events or overlapping Events
• A single event can only relate to one wellbore
Examples of events for EP operations are Drilling Only, Completion Only, and Workover etc.
3.1.9. Report
A Report is a subset of an Event where operations and mechanical well details are recorded.
As can be seen the data hierarchy is such that a large development can be categorised in order to
keep data separate. This may not be suitable for single well exploration ventures. In such cases it
is quiet all right to have duplication of naming within the levels.
The following screenshot from te pplication makes the hierarchy much clearer:-
Database
Report
Company
Project
Site
Well
Wellbore
Event
3.2. Well/Wellbore/Event Attributes

The following attributes are to be used to classify a number of characteristics at different levels of
the OpenWells hierarchy. These attributes will be classified as per this Code of Practice across
the Shell Group, thus allowing for effective benchmarking.
NAME ATTRIBUTE LINK DEFINITION

Common Well Name Well The agreed name for the unique
well in accordance with
Regional/Company convention or
regulatory authority
Legal Well Name Well Well name supplied by local

government with
Regional/Company convention.
Unique Well Identifier API Number (US) Well and wellbore A code that is given to a well drilling
project at an early stage and that
Protosequence Number never changes with time.
(PSN)
Unique Well Identifier
(UWI)
SABRI ID
Well Environment Land Well The environment in which the well is
located. Subsea refers to all types
Platform of isolated marine drilling.
Subsea
Well Type Development Well Primary activity/purpose

identification in the early part of the
Exploration lifecycle of a well. An Exploration
well can be changed into
Appraisal

Relief development well after completing
e.g. a sidetrack.
Well function Injector Well Secondary Identification of the
purpose of a well. It either produces
Observation fluids, gas or information, or injects
fluids or gas.
Producer
Water Disposal
Water Supply
Info Gathering
Seismic
Cathodic protection
Well Fluid Type Condensate Well The fluid type that is produced or
injected with a well. Can change
Gas during the lifecycle of a well.
Oil
Steam
Waste
Water
Polymer
Completion Type Dual Well A combination of keywords
describing the completion
Single configuration.
Cemented Completion
Lift Type Beam Pump Well The artificial lift mechanism

associated with this well.
ESP
Gas Lift
Other Lift Type
No Artificial lift
Water Depth Well Water depth

WRT MSL
Well Status Abandoned (Temporary) Well Status of the well at the end of the
event.
Abandoned (total)
Completed
Ongoing
Pre-spud
Suspended
Wellbore Common Name Wellbore The agreed name for the wellbore.
Wellbore Legal Name Wellbore Wellbore name supplied by local

government with
Regional/Company convention.
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Wellbore Reason Accidental Sidetrack Wellbore The reason why this wellbore was
initiated.
Collision Risk Main Wellbore = Original Well
Drillstring Fish
Hole Condition
Junk in Hole
Lost Hole
Main Wellbore
New Geological Target
New Lateral Leg
Programme Change
Unspecified
Wireline Fish
Workover
Wellbore Interface Barefoot Wellbore Description of the interface between
the reservoir and the completion.
Cemented and Perforated
casing liner
Sand Control NONE Wellbore The type of sand control applied to
this wellbore.
ESS
Gravel Pack
Slotted/pre-drilled liner
WWS (no gravel)
Sand Consolidation
Event Type Abandonment Event Event is a work project performed
by a work unit on the well, which
can occur during different phases of
the lifecycle of the well.
Completion only See Section 4.2 below for more
details on Event Types.
Drilling only
Drilling and Completion
Preparatory work
Rig move/Rig down
Utility/Suspended Ops
Well Information Test
Well Intervention
Well Maintenance
Work Over
Event Objective(s) Free Text Event Two fields to describe the principle
objectives of the event.
Work Unit Type Coil Tubing Unit Event A categorisation of the PRIMARY
work unit in use during the event.
Drill Ship

Fraccing Unit
Heli-rig
Hoist/light rig
Hydraulic Workover Unit
Jack-up
Land rig
Motorised (Land) Cantilever
Platform
Semi-Submersible
Snubbing Unit
Submersible
Swamp Barge
Tender Barge
Wireline Unit
Well Test Unit
Wellhead Maintenance Unit
Work Unit Status Main Rig Event Main Rig describes any activity
taking place through the rotary
Concurrent table. Concurrent describes any
activity taking place simultaneously
Freestanding
with activity through the main rig
rotary table e.g. a wireline activity
on a platform whilst drilling with the
rig. Freestanding describes activity
taking place on a platform with no
rig, or independent of a stacked
platform rig.
Budget Type Abex Event Financial source of funding.

Capex
Expex
Opex
Revex
Well Technology Applied Air Drilling Event Two fields describing the special
well technology that was applied in
Casing Drilling this event.
Coil Tubing Drilling
Expandable/Monobore

HP/HT
Multilateral
Shared Conductor
Surface BOP (marine)
Through Tubing Drilling
Under Balanced Drilling
Planned Well Mechanical Planned MRI Number Event The planned Mechanical Risk Index
Index base on anticipated sub-surface
conditions, well parameters and key
drilling factors.
Actual Well Mechanical Actual MRI Number Event The actual Mechanical Risk Index
Risk Index based on realised sub-surface
conditions, well parameters and key
drilling factors. Refer to Appendix 5.
Well Geometry Fishhook Event A classification based on the

geometry of a well. Can change
Extended Reach with a sidetrack or event.
Horizontal
Multilateral
Normal Deviated
Vertical
S-Shaped
Snake
Event Status Planning Event The current status of an event.
Executing
Suspended
Completed
4. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
There is now a Group wide agreed coding that has the following features.
4.1. Well Event Type

The Event Type is a description of the primary purpose of a visit to a Well for an activity on a
Wellbore by a single Work Unit. All Events must be associated with activity on a well. Reports
of Operations within an Event will be associated with a Wellbore. Events can take place on a
well throughout its lifecycle. The following Event Types are defined:
Event Type Description

Preparatory Work Describes the event where a work unit visits a well/wellbore for
(PRW) the purposes of preparing that well/wellbore for further activity.
For instance a separate work unit might be utilised to set
conductors for a development project.
Rig Move/Rig Down Describes the event where the primary purpose is to move the rig
(RIG) on or off location. This activity may often be associated with a
“Utility Well” where such activity is booked as the work is not
specific to an individual well or wellbore. Note: Where a rig
move is part of a wellwork activity on an individual well, then the
rig move would be part of another Event Type.
Drill Only The original drilling of a well/wellbore. This would be the event
(DRO) type for most exploration and appraisal wells for instance Note:
testing activities on an exploration/appraisal well would also come
within this Drilling event. Since a new wellbore in an existing well
is a sidetrack, this event type also covers sidetrack drilling.
Drilling and Used in the past for a lot of development wells (particularly
Completion offshore) where it was the intention to drill and (permanently)
(DRC) complete the well/wellbore at one visit. Given current work
practices, it is strongly suggested that this Event type IS NOT
USED. It will continue to exist to satisfy the requirement of
historical data. Separate Drill Only and Completion events
should be chosen for such an activity in the future, and Output
reports will be configured to allow the viewing of multiple Events
in a single report e.g. Drilling and Completion.
Completion Only Describes a visit to an existing wellbore for the purposes of
(COM) installing a completion including associated wellhead/tree
components, and potentially perforating. This would be the case
both for rig installation and where for instance a Production Hoist
is used to install the completion after a Drilling Unit has left the
location.
Event Type Description

Well Information An event within a wellbore where the primary purpose is to collect
(WIF) information in relation to the well, formations or production
performance of the well; e.g. Production log or Production test
Well Intervention An event where the primary purpose of the activity is to modify
(WIN) the well/wellbore in some way. This could for instance be by
adding perforations, or the setting of a temporary or permanent
plug in the well. Note: The work will not involve change-out of
tubing or xmas tree.
Well Maintenance Work which entails performing activities on a well/wellbore to
(WMA) maintain the permanently installed equipment. This could for
instance be the maintenance or replacement of wellhead valves
or subsurface safety valves.
Workover An event that involves the replacement of the original production
(WO) tubing in a development well. Note: Any work within a
well/wellbore, which does not require pulling and re-running of the
tubing, should be treated as a well intervention.
Abandonment Describes the event associated with the final abandonment of a
(ABA) wellbore and/or well. For instance a visit to a suspended
exploration well, which is being finally plugged and abandoned.
Note: Abandonment of a wellbore prior to sidetracking will be a
separate event in the original wellbore.
Utility/Suspended Again an Event often associated with a “Utility Well”. Should be
Operations used for instance for rig-upgrade or rig maintenance activities
(UTS) which are not associated with any specific well or wellbore.
Clarification Notes
(1) Activity on multiple wellbores in a well (e.g. a multi-lateral well) will each form a
single Event, and the reports associated with these activities will be associated
with the individual multi-lateral legs (wellbores). The first activity within the
Event would cover drilling of the parent wellbore, together with all activities up to
the point where new formation is drilled in a second wellbore (i.e. on completion
of POOH the window milling assembly). Subsequent operations (i.e. picking up
and running the BHA for drilling) would be recorded against the new wellbore
and new event.
(2) Sidetracking of an existing well will consist of 2 Events. The first covers
abandonment operations on the existing wellbore and preparation for
sidetracking, including e.g. whipstock setting and casing milling up to the point
where a BHA is to be picked up, run and new formation drilled. The BHA
operations would constitute the first operations on the new wellbore and would
therefore be a separate drill only Event.
(3) Unforeseen activities that interfere with the progression of work (e.g. security and
weather related delays for instance) can be captured within the Event that the
activity occurs on, or alternatively for extended delays, may be recorded under a
separate Event against the well or Utility Well for that installation. These
activities will mostly likely constitute NPT. The choice of whether to capture
against the well or dummy well, will depend on local budget handling of such
delays.
(4) Batch conductor setting (drilled and set), drilling or completion must be handled
by separate Events against each well.
(5) Conductor installation operations would typically be handled as a Preparatory

Work Event, as long as no drilling takes place. If pre-drilling is required to
achieve adequate conductor setting depth, then this should be handled within a
Drilling Event as per (4).
(6) Typically on for instance a Production Platform it will be necessary to create a

“Dummy Well” or “Utility Well” to assign Events to, for events which are not
directly associated with any real well or wellbore. This could be for instance to
log rig mobilisation activities which are associated with a multi-well programme,
or extended rig modification activities for example.
(7) On a production installation, it may be possible to carry out certain preparatory

operations on a well e.g. prior to sidetracking, without the use of the drilling rig.
Such activities should be recorded in an appropriate event separate from
subsequent rig intervention. In this case use a Preparatory Work Event (e.g. for
wellhead bolt lubricating and loosening) or Well Intervention Event (e.g. for
wireline plug setting operations) as appropriate.
(8) A clear differentiation has been made in these Event Types between Workover
(tubing removal) and Well Intervention (work within the existing tubing).
4.2. Phase and Operations Definitions

A predominantly two-tiered system will be employed to categorize data. The first level is
phase with the second being operation. There is a third level to provide further detail on
specific well services operations such as wireline and CT work. This depth of analysis has not
been available up to now.
4.3. Phases
Figure 4.1: Phase Definitions
There are now 21 Phase Types and 51 Phases. These are listed below (Full definitions of the
phases are contained in Appendix 2).
PHASE TYPE PHASE CODE PHASE LISTINGS

ABANDON HOLE AH Abandon Hole Section
SECTION
ABANDON WELL AW Abandon Well
C03 Secure Under 3" Hole Section
C04 Secure 3-4 X/X" Hole Section
SECURE HOLE C12 Secure 10-12 X/X" Hole Section

SECTION C17 Secure 13-17 X/X" Hole Section
C23 Secure 18-23" Hole Section
CR04 Core 3-4 X/X" Hole Section
CORE HOLE SECTION
CR10+ Core 10"+ Hole Section

INSTALL SCREENS/GP/ CS Install Screens/GP/Perforate Liner
EXPANDABLES/PERF.
LINER IN HOLE
CLEAN UP CU Clean Up
D03 Drill Under 3" Hole Section
D04 Drill 3-4 X/X" Hole Section
DRILL HOLE SECTION
D23 Drill 18-23" Hole Section
E03 Evaluate Under 3" Hole Section
E04 Evaluate 3-4 X/X" Hole Section
EVALUATE HOLE E12 Evaluate 10-12 X/X" Hole Section

SECTION E17 Evaluate 13-17 X/X" Hole Section
E23 Evaluate 18-23" Hole Section
INSTALL COMPLETION IC Install Completion
INSTATEMENT IN Instatement
DRILL PILOT HOLE PH Pilot Hole Operations
PREPARATION PR Preparation
PREPARATION FOR PS Preparation For Sidetrack
SIDE-TRACK
FLOW WELL AND TEST PT Flow Well and Test
RE-ENTRY RE Re-entry
RIG MOVE RM Rig Move
RIG PARKED RP Rig Parked

REPAIR/SPECIFIC RQ Repairs / Specific Well Requirements
WELL REQUIREMENTS
SUSPENSION SU Suspension
SECURE WELL SW Secure Well
WELL MAINTENANCE WM Well Maintenance
The principal changes to the phasing compared to DIMS are as follows:

(1) Hole sizes have been grouped to reduce the number of codes. (It was not possible
to reduce to one drill phase and use hole size as the differentiator).
(2) Core, Evaluate and Secure Hole have been added to ensure well planning and
performance measurement match.
(3) A Pilot Hole Operation has been introduced to cater for both surface operations
and reservoir tagging operations.
(4) Start and end points are clearly defined. These signify milestones in the well
activity and do not correlate exactly with previous definitions but will reduce error
in data entry.
(5) There is a much reduced chance of reverting to a previous phase once the next
phase has commenced.
(6) Phase definitions for major workovers have been simplified.

Refer to Appendix 2 for examples of typical Phases for some common event types
4.4. Operations
The “Reason” field has now been removed and two levels of operation reporting are now
available. Simplified examples are shown below.
Drilling Operations will mainly work on Phase and Operation.
Phase Operation 1 Operation 2 Description

D12 DRT M/U BHA & HWDP and RIH
D12 REM Ream Last 200ft to bottom
D12 DRR Drill from 4500-4550ft
There are Well Services codes in Operations (Level 1) and additional, detailed activity codes
exclusive to Well Services in Operations (Level 2) to enable performance measurement.
Refer to Appendix 3 for a full listing of Codes and their Definition.
Well Service performance is predominantly being measured in two levels, as there are far fewer
phases associated with Well Services Operations. A short example showing how this works is
shown below.
Phase Operation 1 Operation 2 Description

IC LSR Land Hanger & retrieve landing string
IC SLO SAF Held toolbox talk with wireline crew
IC SLO RUD Rig Up slick line sheave etc
IC SLO PLI RIH, Install plug &POOH
IC PRE Pressure test tubing to 3000 psi
There are over 100 Operations codes in total.

These codes represent activities that may be normal or recovery from event operations. NPT will
be identified in a column in the daily activity entry screen.
The following Operations (Level 1) codes are the only codes that shall cascade to Operations
(Level 2) Well Services.
CODE OPERATION (Level 1)
BLO Braided Line Operations
CTO Coiled Tubing Operations
ELO Electric Line Operations
SLO Slick Line Operations
HWO Hydraulic Workover Operations
Appendix 4 details the allowable Operation Codes per phase. The system is configured such
that only these reduced sets of operations codes are available for selection when operating in
the various phases. The intention is to make it easier to select appropriate operations codes. If
during the course of operations additional operations codes are found necessary then this must
be requested via your local EDM Focal Point.
5. NPT REPORTING
5.1. NPT Definition

Non Productive Time and Trouble Time have been used differently across the Group.
Trouble Time incorporated activities that were still making progress, albeit less than the desired
rate. This will no longer be reported, as it is too judgemental and was being inconsistently
applied. It was also felt that this could lead to attribution of blame, which is more difficult to do
for legal reasons in some countries.
The concept of Known Invisible Lost Time has been dropped. Genuine NPT was being entered
into this category in order for rig teams to meet NPT targets. The Invisible Lost Time
measurement from the derivation of DTL, Gross Time and NPT remains the cornerstone of our
business:
ILT = Actual Time - Technical Limit Time - NPT
Non Productive Time is the time taken to perform all those activities that DO NOT
continue to progress well operations towards their objective. Non Productive Time
will also include any subsequent time taken to reach the same stage in the well work
programme prior to the NPT event from occurring i.e. reach the same depth before
the stuck pipe and back-off etc.
Extra bit runs, or casing cutting runs is not considered NPT. This will show as ineffective
operations and will show up in the Net Time analysis of an operation and this process will not
affect the estimation of well activity durations.
The second inconsistent area of NPT application has been addressed. If a well has been
suspended because of an NPT event then all activities undertaken to reach the point of the well
programme where the NPT event occurred shall be considered as NPT. If a well has been
handed over and a failure has occurred requiring well intervention then no NPT will be attributed
to these activities apart from those caused by new NPT events occurring due to the remedial
work.
5.2. NPT Reporting Standards

The minimum standard for NPT reporting is as follows. NPT shall be reported using one list for
NPT Benchmarking and a second list to allow meaningful ‘drilldown’ from this list.
Global NPT Picklist for DTL Benchmarking is listed below: Full details of the NPT codes and
their descriptions is contained in Appendix 5.
Global NPT Code Global NPT Title
MUD MUD RELATED

LC LOST CIRCULATION
WC WELL CONTROL
MF MECHANICAL & FISHING
BH BOREHOLE
WU WORK UNIT
BOP WELL/HEAD/BOP
CSG CASING
HANG LINER HANGERS
DIR DIRECTIONAL SERVICES
EVAL EVALUATION
CMT CEMENTING
COMP COMPLETION
PROD PRODUCTION ENHANCEMENT
TEST WELL TESTING
WSR WELL SERVICES REMEDIAL WORK
RISR RISER (SUBSEA OPERATIONS)
CONC SIMULTANEOUS OPERATIONS
OTHR OTHER
WOR WAIT ON (excluding Weather)
WOW WAIT ON WEATHER
The expanded list to assist in ‘drill-down’ of the Global NPT List is listed below. This list shall be
the prime list in the NPT entry screen and the Global NPT code shall be a default selection after
the appropriate code below is entered.
Global Detailed Code Global Detailed Level Title
MUD MUD RELATED TROUBLE (MISC)

LCF LOST CIRCULATION - FORMATION
LCI LOST CIRCULATION - SELF INDUCED
WC WELL CONTROL
DBU DRILL BITS, UNDER - REAMERS & SRWD
Global Detailed Code Global Detailed Level Title
DS DRILL STRING / BHA

BH BORE HOLE
WU WORK UNIT (MISC)
BOP BOP & PRESSURE CONTROL EQUIPMENT
WSF WELLHEAD (SURFACE)
WSS WELLHEAD (SUBSEA)
CSGO CASING/LINER (OPERATIONS)
CSGM CASING/LINER TUBULAR (MATERIALS)
HANG LINER HANGERS
DSM DIRECTIONAL SERVICES (MISC)
DST DIRECTIONAL (TOOLS)
DSS DIRECTIONAL (MWD / gyro)
LWD EVALUATION (LWD)
EVWL EVALUATION (WIRELINE/CT)
CMTF CEMENTING (SERVICES & MISC)
CMTS CEMENTING (SURFACE EQUIPMENT)
CMTD CEMENTING (DOWNHOLE EQUIPMENT)
CLUP CLEAN-UP FOR COMPLETION
ICO INSTALL COMPLETION (OPERATIONS)
ICM INSTALL COMPLETION (MATERIALS)
PERF PERFORATION
SAND SAND CONTROL
STMO STIMULATION OPERATIONS
STME STIMULATION EQUIPMENT
WTO WELL TESTING OPERATIONS
WTE WELL TESTING EQUIPMENT
WSR WELL SERVICES REMEDIAL WORK
RISR RISER (SUBSEA OPERATIONS)
CONC SIMULTANEOUS/CONCURRENT OPS
OTHR OTHER
WOR WAIT ON (excluding Weather)
WOW WEATHER
5.3. How to Get Started After a Trouble Event

The Rig Superintendent and the Engineering Team Leader are responsible for the evaluation of
each event, to define the level of response using the attached “Trouble Event Severity Matrix”’
below), to develop a Terms of Reference (TOR) to address the response and to suggest an
appropriate team to handle the work.
The TOR should be completed within two weeks of the event occurring but sooner if possible
Note that this applies to the TOR only. The timeframe for completion of the full RCFA is
dictated by the severity of the event and the urgency of taking remedial action, to be determined
by Rig Superintendent, Engineering Team Leader and, if appropriate, Level 3 and 4 managers on
the basis of the ranking of the event in the Trouble Event Severity Matrix. It is, however, the
expectation that most RCFA’s are completed and closed out by the time the post-well AAR takes
place.
The Terms of Reference, at a minimum, should define the objectives and deliverables of
the investigation and provide appropriate background information on why this action is
being taken; typically, this would be a description of the event, a description of the
actual and potential consequences and some discussion on frequency of occurrence.
Also the TOR would include the names of the responsible party, the team leader and
the team members and due date for the action to be completed.
Response Matrix for Well Trouble Events below provides guidance for the appropriate
team makeup.
The Rig Superintendent and Engineering Team Leader should determine the severity of the event
considering both actual / potential consequences of the event or inability to achieve defined well
objectives and the frequency in which the event has occurred in industry, in EP Wells and within
a specific location. As an example, location could be Gulf of Mexico operations or a specific field
/ rig.
For consequence, use the highest impact either actual or potential. For frequency ask how often a
similar event has occurred. It is important to consider the potential of events so that escalating
factors can be understood and the appropriate level of response identified and implemented.
For events with a “severity level” of A, B or C, refer to ‘Severity Matrix for Well Trouble’ below.
The Rig Superintendent and Engineering Team Leader have authority to implement immediate
action.
For events with “severity level” D or E the appropriate Level 4 or Level 3 manager
input to and concurrence with the TOR is required before initiating the response.
5.3.1. How to Conduct the Investigation

In describing the event, what, where, and when the event took place should be clearly stated. An
estimate should be given of the trouble or cost associated with not achieving the well objective
with frequency and potential of the incident.
Depending on the nature of the problem and practical limitations, the RCFA can be done in a
formal session or the RCFA Team Leader can collect information and base the analysis on the
obtained information.
As the threshold for low severity events (i.e. certain A or B events) is low, such that there may be
many of these events to report, the decision may be made by the rig superintendent and the
engineering team leader not to follow up on these events. Good judgment on the part of the
RCFA accountable party (see Response Matrix below) is required here. Particular attention needs
to be given to the re-occurrence and frequency of a particular A or B event. If the frequency /
chance of re-occurrence is high and the cumulative impact of multiple low-severity events is
significant, it is prudent to follow through with a thorough investigation.
Recommended tools for events with severity level C, D or E (refer to Severity Matrix for Well
Trouble and Response Matrix for Well Trouble Events below) are TapRoot and Tripod Beta but
equivalent tools can be used. Both TapRoot and Tripod are also used in the HSE incident
management process. TapRoot should be used in conjunction with EquiFactor in the case of
equipment failures. HSE staff may be available to help out with utilising TapRoot and Tripod
Beta tools.
In conducting the investigation, attention should be given both to the action(s) that led to the
event and the condition(s) that made it possible for the event to happen. Ask yourself 5 times the
question “why”, looking for the underlying reasons. If an error was made, look for what led to it.
After the root-cause has been established, the investigation team should recommend remedial
actions as appropriate. Consider cost/benefit for recommended actions and apply ALARP
principles. The recommendations will be evaluated by a Regional Technical Expert (RTE,
formerly named SME = Subject Matter Expert) before being implemented. For events with
severity level C, D or E (refer to Severity Matrix for Well Trouble and Response Matrix for Well
Trouble Events below) it is recommended to include the RTE as a regular member of the RCFA
team.
As indicated above, events that are considered low severity (i.e. certain A or B events) may not
warrant a full RTE review. Again, good judgment by the RCFA accountable party is required
here. In case there is no full review, the RCFA accountable party and RTE may have a brief
conversation (e.g. by e-mail or phone) followed by efficient closeout of the RCFA report (see
Documentation and Communication Process below).
5.3.2. Documentation and Communication process
The Response Matrix describes the levels of documentation required. At a minimum, each event
along with appropriate recommendations and follow-up should be summarised in ‘OpenWells’
using the NPT Report. The process for initiating the report, tracking progress, implementing
recommendations and closeout are outlined in the five-step process below.
STEP 1 – The RCFA responsible party (or delegate; note that delegation applies to reporting
only; the RCFA responsible party remains the key responsible/accountable party during all the
steps of the process) initiates the NPT report in OpenWells. General, NPT and Equipment
Failures Sections are completed as follows:
• RCFA Reporter (i.e. the person filling out the RCFA report)
• Classification within response matrix (Refer to Figure 5.2 below) determining this
classification
• Time lost in hours
• Trouble / learning code, according to OpenWells NPT codes
• Learning and Completion/Review date
• Cost impact (in USD)
• Summary and Incident detail, including the TOR
• Classification of the NPT event includes:
o Source of learning (e.g. wellsite)
o Equipment type
o HDI main & sub categories for characterizing event / incident
o Potential “worst case scenario” severity matrix classification
o Owner/Manufacturer, hole size and depth
See OpenWells handbook for further details
STEP 2 – Detailed root cause analysis of the failure is carried out by the team assembled by the
RCFA responsible party (or delegate). The appropriate regional technical expert (RTE) is
identified. It is recommended to include the RTE as a member of the RCFA team for more
severe events (C, D & E). NOTE: in the case where the rig superintendent and engineering team
leader decide not to follow-up on low-severity events (i.e. A & B events), they should contact the
RTE and arrange for an efficient close-out of the NPT report. Note that initiation and
completion of an NPT report is still required even when events are not analyzed using RCFA.
STEP 3 – The underlying cause and recommendation is communicated by the RCFA

responsible party (or delegate) in the “Root Cause” Section C out/Comments close input screen
of the NPT report. Specific recommendations and actions are indicated in the “Preventative
Action” Section input screen. The report is formally offered to the previously identified RTE for
review by filling out the header information in the close out section.
STEP 4 – The RTE is notified of the completed NPT report by the NPT coordinator, who takes
care of weekly accumulation, tracking and notification on all outstanding NPT reports. The RTE
now takes the following actions:
• Review of the NPT report and recommendations / proposed actions therein;
• If necessary, the RTE improves on the recommendations / proposed actions by
modifying the NPT report after checking with the RCFA responsible party. Any
remaining disagreements are escalated to the secondary RTE and, if necessary, to the
Level 4 or 3 management for arbitration;
• If warranted, the RTE creates or (if already available) updates a Practices Worth
Replicating (PWR, formerly known as best practices) document. These documents
include best practices that are shared regionally and globally. The PWR process is live
and full details can be found at: http://sww-pwr.shell.com/pwr/index.jsp
STEP 5 – After checking with the RCFA responsible party, the RTE completes the relevant
section of the NPT report. Either the RCFA responsible party or the RTE closes out the report
by checking the “completed” flag on the Close out Comments section report. This will remove
the NPT report from the list of active / outstanding report tracked by the NPT coordinator.
It is expected that actions and recommendations made in the NPT report are addressed /
implemented in a timely fashion, and are discussed in Drilling & Completions Network meetings.
NOTE: for more significant events (i.e. C, D & E events, see Appendix 1) Taproot and
Tripod Beta reports may be required (Refer to Figure below). These reports are to be
attached to the NPT report in OpenWells.
Figure 5.1: Severity Matrix for Well Trouble
Frequency
a b c d e
Consequence Never Heard of in Has Happens several Happens several

heard industry occurred in times per year in times a year in a
(Trouble Cost or Impact Of EP Wells EP Wells location
of Not Achieving Well
Objectives)
1 <1% of AFE A A A A A
2 1 - 5% of AFE A B B B C
3 5 - 10%of AFE B B C C C
4 10 - 15% of AFE B C D D E
5 >15% of AFE D D E E E
A = Level 1 B = Level 2 C = Level 3 D= Level 4 E = Level 5
In the NPT report, the event and its position in the severity matrix above is indicated in the
“General” input screen. In the box “Response Matrix”, the event is coded as (consequence /
frequency). For instance, a consequence of 1-5% of AFE (line 2) and a frequency of “happens
several times per year in EP Wells” (column 40) is coded as “2.d”; a consequence of 5-10%
of AFE (line 3) and a frequency of “never heard of” (column 10) is coded as “3. a”, etc.
Figure 5.2: Response Matrix for Well Trouble Events
RCFA Responsible Investigation Communication/

Severity RCFA Team
Party Methodology Documentation
* Engineer / Contractor or AAR and DIMS Completed DIMS RCFA/KM

A Rig Foreman
Supplier Representative Incident Report with recommendations.
Rig Foreman As above plus additional DIMS RCFA/KM / EOW
AAR and DIMS
B or Rig operations, engineers, Report / Communicate at
* Incident Report
Superintendent RTE, resource as required Network Meetings
AAR and DIMS
Rig As above plus additional Incident Report. As above under “B” plus
Superintendent operations, engineers, Taproot may be
C Taproot if decided upon -
or Engineering RTE, procurement, considered
* stored in Livelink
Team Leader resource as required
Wells Delivery Regional formal team is AAR and DIMS

Incident Report / As above under “B” plus
Manager formed with in-house
D Taproot and Regional Alert -
or Engineering experts, engineer and TapRoot or
* stored in Livelink
Manager (L4) operations, procurement. equivalent
AAR and DIMS
Incident
Report/Taproot or
Shell formal team Tripod Beta
(including procurement) is equivalent As above under “B” plus
Wells Manager formed with external Taproot or Tripod Beta and
E *
(L3) resources to assist Regional and/or Group Alert
Review if BCI – stored in Livelink
(Business Control
Incident) process
needs to be
followed.
5.4. Reference Websites
• Tripod Publications
http://sww.shell.com/ep/hse/disciplines/safety/tripod_publications.html
• TRIPOD BETA Software http://sww.shell.com/ep/hse/disciplines/safety/tripod.html
• Tripod Beta vs. other Incident investigation and analysis methods http://sww.global-
networks.shell.com/forums/networks/dispatch.cgi/general_hse/docProfile/101617/d20
030206120749
• Information on PWR can be found at the PWR website on

http://swwhome.shell.com/ep/toe/pwr/
6. DATA MIGRATION
The move from a three tiered to a two tiered approach will have an impact on the data being
migrated and the ability to analyse historical performance. The ability to analyse will be enhanced
but the quantity of the historical data shall be reduced.
The new coding system is essentially building for the future, particularly at the two operations
levels.
Phase durations will be marginally affected but new phases should be within 10% accuracy
compared with manual conversion. The error will arise due to slight changes in phase definitions
and automated transfers where NEV codes have been used in EPIDORIS databases. A script
will have to be written to work around this issue.
The migration of the operations data shall be predominantly from ‘Operation’ to ‘Operation
Level 1’. ‘Reason’ instead of ‘Operation’ have been used for critical ‘Reasons’ such as “Well
Control”, BOP Testing” etc.
The Global NPT codes should be capable of being created without any problems from the
existing NPT data and the Global detailed code should migrate well in the majority of cases.
There may be an issue where a service and an equipment failure have not been well enough
defined in the historical data.
7. IMPLEMENTATION
Every Region on the commencement of using OpenWells shall implement the new coding
structure.
REFERENCES
APPENDIX 1. MATRIX FOR EDM OPENWELLS/PROFILE DATA REPORTING

R - RESPONSIBLE A - ACCOUNTABLE
C - CONTRIBUTE I - INFORMED
Well Engineering Led Operations

Well Engineering Personnel Well Services Personnel
PERSONNEL TEAM LEADER EDM SYSTEM SENIOR SENIOR WELL WELL DRILLING NIGHT WELL SITE SENIOR WELL SENIOR COMPLETIONS COMPLETIONS WELL WELL ASSET
ADMINISTRATOR WELL WELL ENGINEER ENGINEER SUPERVISOR DRILLING DRILLING SERVICES WELL WELL WELL SERVICES SERVICES PRODUCTION
STANDARDS/ ENGINEER ENGINEER SUPERVISOR ENGINEER ENGINEER SERVICES ENGINEER ENGINEER JOB SUPER TECHNOLOGIST
QA-QC/C o E COORDINATOR ENGINEER OWNER
EDMS WORKFLOW CONCEPT OPERATIONS CONCEPT OPERATIONS COMPLETIONS COORDINATOR COMPLETIONS OPERATIONS
DESIGN DESIGN DESIGN OPERATIONS DESIGN
1 Create a new well in OpenWells R A I
2 Create a new Wellbore in OpenWells A R I I I
Create a Well Engineering Event in

3 A R I I I
OpenWells
Cost Estimate and AFE Report – for

4 A R I I I A R I I I
using Cost in OpenWells
Create a Well Engineering Well

5 A R I I I
Planning Report within Event
Record the Well Planning
6 Information within the WE Well A R I I I
Planning Report
View and Validate selected Well
7 A R I I I I
Planning Report data in Profile
8 Create Daily Operations Report A I I R C C
Record the Daily Operations details

9 A I C R C C
in the Daily Operations Report
Record any NPT or Equipment
10 failures in the NPT/Equipment A I C R C C
Failure Property Screen
11 Create Casing Report A I I R C C
Record Casing Details in the Casing

12 A I C R C C
Report
13 Create Cementing Report A I I R C C
Record Cement Job details in the

14 A I C R C C
Cement Report
View and validate the ‘as drilled’ well

15 A I R I I C
status in Profile
16 Plan Completion C I I A R I I I C
17 Create a Wellbore Equipment Report A R C/I I I C
Install Completion and Record

18 A R C/I I I C
details in Equipment Report
View and Validate well status in

19 A I I I I R I C C
Profile
Create an Abandonment event within

20 A I R I I
Well in OpenWells
Create Abandonment Well Planning

21 A I R I I
Report in OpenWells
Record the Abandonment Well
22 planning Information in the A I R I C
Abandonment Well Planning Report
Create Daily Operations Report in
23 A I I R C C C
OpenWells
Record Daily Operations details in

24 A I C R C C C
the Daily Operations Report

Modify status of Casing Reports and
25 Wellbore Equipment Reports in A I C R C C C
OpenWells
Create a Cementing Report for each
26 A I I R C C C
cement plug
Record cement plug details in the

27 A I C R C C C
Cement Report
View and Validate final Abandoned

28 A I C R C C C
well status in Profile
Well Services Led Operations

PERSONNEL TEAM LEADER EDM SYSTEM SENIOR SENIOR WELL WELL DRILLING NIGHT WELL SITE SENIOR WELL SENIOR COMPLETIONS COMPLETIONS WELL WELL ASSET
ADMINISTRATOR WELL WELL ENGINEER ENGINEER SUPERVISOR DRILLING DRILLING SERVICES WELL WELL WELL SERVICES SERVICES PRODUCTION
STANDARDS/ ENGINEER ENGINEER SUPERVISOR ENGINEER ENGINEER SERVICES ENGINEER ENGINEER JOB SUPERVISOR TECHNOLOGIST
QA-QC/C o E COORDINATOR ENGINEER OWNER
EDMS WORKFLOW CONCEPT OPERATIONS CONCEPT OPERATIONS COMPLETIONS COORDINATOR COMPLETIONS OPERATIONS
Create Well Services Event in
29 A R I I
OpenWells
Create Well Services Well Planning

30 A R I I
Report within Event
Record the Well Planning
31 information within the WS Well A R I I
Planning Report
View and validate Well Planning
32 A R I I
Report Data
33 Create Daily Operations Report A I R I
Record the Daily Operations details

34 A I C R I
in the Daily Operations Report
Record any NPT or Equipment
35 Failures in the NPT/Equipment A C R I
Failure Properties Screen
36 Create a Wellbore Equipment Report A C R I
Record the Wellbore Equipment

37 details in the Wellbore Equipment A C R I
Report
View and Validate changes in Well
38 A R C C
status in Profile
Administration
PERSONNEL TEAM EDM SYSTEM SENIOR SENIOR WELL WELL DRILLING NIGHT WELL SITE SENIOR WELL SENIOR COMPLETIONS COMPLETIONS WELL WELL ASSET
LEADER ADMINISTRATOR WELL WELL ENGINEER ENGINEER SUPERVISOR DRILLING DRILLING SERVICES WELL WELL WELL SERVICES SERVICES PRODUCTION
ENGINEER ENGINEER SUPERVISOR ENGINEER ENGINEER SERVICES ENGINEER ENGINEER JOB SUPERVISOR TECHNOLOGIST
STANDARDS/ COORDINATOR ENGINEER OWNER
EDMS WORKFLOW QA-QC/C o E CONCEPT OPERATIONS CONCEPT OPERATIONS COMPLETIONS COORDINATOR COMPLETIONS OPERATIONS
39 Run ‘End Event’ query A R
Send ‘End of Well’ confirmation

40 A R I I I I
email
Confirm ‘End of Well’ and validity of
41 all WE responsible data including I R/A R/A
closure of all NPT reports
Confirm ‘End of Well’ and validity of
42 all WS responsible data including I R/A R/A
NPT reports
APPENDIX 2. PHASE DEFINITIONS
PHASE
GENERIC PHASE TYPE PHASE DEFINITIONS PHASE LISTINGS
CODE
STARTS: at the start of running an assembly to set a mechanical or cement plug (i.e. after retrieving the
test string if one has been run). ENDS: in the case of a sidetrack for geological reasons it ends when the
abandonment plugs have been set and the "Preparation for Sidetrack" phase has started. In the case of a
ABANDON HOLE SECTION sidetrack of a production well, ends when the abandonment plugs have been set and any casing retrieval AH Abandon Hole Section
operations completed, if necessary. COMMENTS: this phase should be used where a hole is deliberately
plugged back having been drilled to its target location. This includes the abandonment of a hole for
geological reasons, but excludes a plug back and re-drill due to a fish.
STARTS: at the start of running an assembly to set a mechanical or cement plug (i.e. after retrieving the
ABANDON WELL test string if one has been run). ENDS: when the last piece of wellhead equipment is recovered and the AW Abandon Well
seabed is cleared, or when the last piece of wellhead equipment is recovered.
Secure Under 3" Hole

C03
Section
Secure 3-4 X/X" Hole
C04
Section
C06
Section
C09
Section
STARTS: on commencement of casing/liner rig-up. ENDS: at the start of the next drilling phase (pick up
and make up BHA) or when the liner is cemented in place and the running string has been pulled from the Secure 10-12 X/X" Hole
C12
hole or when tie-back packer is installed and running tool removed from well and all pressure testing is Section
SECURE HOLE SECTION
completed (this may include the running of an RTTS packer). COMMENTS: the securing phase covers all Secure 13-17 X/X" Hole
BOP, casing and cementing operations. If the casing pressure test fails and there is KNOWN remedial C17
Section
work all activities will be assigned to this Cxx phase up to the point of preparing to drill new formation.
Secure 18-23" Hole
C23
Section
Secure 24-26" Hole
C26
Section
Secure 27-36" Hole
C36
Section
Secure 37-48" Hole
C48
Section
PHASE
CODE
Core 3-4 X/X" Hole

CR04
STARTS: coring starts with circulation prior to POOH to core. ENDS: just after drilling out the core rat hole. Section
COMMENTS: coring is regarded as a separate phase within the drilling phase as a drilling assembly is
almost always run after coring to ensure that casing/liner installation will be successful. The total time Core 5-6 X/X" Hole
CR06
CORE HOLE SECTION attributable to the coring is required to be recorded. These definitions are also in line with the Rushmore Section
Performance Review. Circulating bottoms up to determine coring point will only be assigned to the coring Core 7-9 X/X" Hole
phase when coring depth has been reached. This is to stop switching phases from DRXX to the CRXX CR09
Section
repeatedly should bottoms up reveal that coring point has not been reached.
CR10+ Core 10"+ Hole Section
STARTS: on commencement of sand screen/gravel pack/ expandable / perforated liner rig-up. ENDS:
when all sand face equipment has been installed, the running string has been pulled from the hole and
clean up can be started. COMMENTS: in some cases down hole isolation may be required in the form of
INSTALL SCREENS/GP/ Install
an isolation packer (CIV etc.). This floating step may be inserted either before or after the Clean Up step.
EXPANDABLES/PERF. LINER CS Screens/GP/Perforate
This will be determined for each individual case. If the sand control equipment is attached to the
IN HOLE Liner
completion tubing (i.e. it is run in with the tubing), give just the incremental time required for running the
sand control equipment from the bottom of the sand control string to the last item of sand control
equipment (e.g. packer or annular seal above gravel pack) by using this phase code.
STARTS: when the running string for liner/sand screens etc has been pulled from the hole. ENDS: when
CLEAN UP CU Clean Up
ready to prepare the rig floor to run completion equipment.
Drill Under 3" Hole
D03
Section
Drill 3-4 X/X" Hole
D04
Section
Drill 5-6 X/X" Hole
D06
Section
Drill 7-9 X/X" Hole
STARTS: when picking up and making up bit and BHA. Normally at the end of the previous ‘Secure Hole D09
Section
Section’ Phase. The bit can either be an XX inch bit or a smaller sized bit in case eccentric hole is being
DRILL HOLE SECTION drilled. ENDS: when the bit is laid out or immediately prior to the next phase such as evaluation, coring or Drill 10-12 X/X" Hole
D12
securing hole. COMMENTS: This does not include pilot hole drilling where the hole section is to be Section
enlarged or it is planned to locate the reservoir, plug back and drill to target location. Drill 13-17 X/X" Hole
D17
Section

PHASE
CODE
(LOGGING AT WELL TD) STARTS: on commencement of the wireline rig-up or when the BHA has been
set back if there is gap between these operations, or on commencement of RIH BHA for drill string
conveyed logging provided NO drilling is planned for this run. ENDS: when the logging equipment or BHA
Evaluate Under 3" Hole
is laid down and the well is available for the next operation. COMMENTS: if a wiper trip is run prior to E03
Section
running the production casing/liner/screens etc then this activity will be assigned to that phase and NOT
Dxx or Exx. This is done to tie in with Rushmore definitions. The start time for logging does not tie in with
Rushmore but this will give fewer errors in reporting.
(INTERMEDIATE LOGGING AT HOLE SECTION TD) STARTS: on commencement of the wireline rig-up
or when the BHA has been set back if there is gap between these operations, or on commencement of
Evaluate 3-4 X/X" Hole
RIH BHA for drill string conveyed logging provided NO drilling is planned for this run. ENDS: when the E04
Section
logging equipment or BHA is laid down and the well is available for the next operation. COMMENTS: if a
wiper trip is run prior to running the casing or liner then this activity will be assigned to DXX.

E06
Section
EVALUATE HOLE SECTION
E09
Section
Evaluate 10-12 X/X"
E12
Hole Section
Evaluate 13-17 X/X"
E17
Hole Section
Evaluate 18-23" Hole
E23
Section
E26
Section
E36
Section
E48
Section
STARTS: commencement of preparation of the rig floor to run completion equipment. ENDS: when the
tubing hanger plugs have been removed after installing the xmas tree, or a suspension flange has been
installed if the xmas tree is to be installed at a later date. COMMENTS: this will include any initial trips to
INSTALL COMPLETION set one or more packers on drill pipe where the packers and tubing are run separately. If the sand control IC Install Completion
equipment is attached to the completion tubing (i.e. it is run in with the tubing), give just the incremental
time required for running the sand control equipment from the bottom of the sand control string to the last
item of sand control equipment (e.g. packer or annular seal above gravel pack) by using the CSxx phase.
PHASE
CODE
STARTS: when the xmas tree is installed and the tubing hanger plugs have been removed. ENDS: when
INSTATEMENT the well is handed over to the Production Operations department, or the commencement of a production IN Instatement
test.
STARTS: when picking up and making up bit and BHA. Normally at the end of the previous ‘Secure Hole
Section’ Phase or spudding the well when drilling pilot hole as part of shallow gas procedures. ENDS:
DRILL PILOT HOLE when the bit is picked up to enlarge the hole or to kick off the cement plug. COMMENT: This covers all PH Pilot Hole Operations
pilot hole operations including drilling, evaluation and plugging back when it is part of the planned
operation. The abandonment of a hole section due to the presence of shallow gas is 'Abandon Well'.
STARTS: Mobiles = when last anchor has been run and tested, Jack-Ups = on completion of jacking
operations and cantilever in position, Land Rigs = on completion of mast erection and rig preparation,
Platforms = on commencement of skidding operations from previous location. ENDS: at the START of
drilling the first hole section i.e. picking up the bit or making up drill string or BHA or on the commencement
PREPARATION PR Preparation
of securing well operations. COMMENTS: conductor driving is included in the preparation. Installing a
conductor in a pre drilled hole is NOT included, that should be recorded under the relevant "Drill XX " Hole
Section" phase. When a suspended well is re-entered this should be recorded under the "Re-entry" phase.
Also used for Well Services Operations to cover rig skidding and wireline rig up.
STARTS: when activities start for sidetracking purposes only, such as milling a window, setting a kick-off
plug, whipstock etc. ENDS: at the start of drilling the first section of the new hole. COMMENTS: this phase
PREPARATION FOR SIDE- Preparation For
is only used to cover the activities related to the preparation of a sidetrack for production/geological PS
TRACK Sidetrack
reasons. When a sidetrack is done for mechanical reasons (e.g. fish) it will be included in the drill hole
section phase.
STARTS: when the well is ready to be flowed either to unload the tubing contents or to start testing the
well, or when bottom hole gauges are run for testing requirements. ENDS: when the well is handed over to
FLOW WELL AND TEST PT Flow Well and Test
the Production Operations department. COMMENTS: any instatement work in between flow periods shall
be included in the PT phase.
STARTS: when commencing the move of the rig back to a well that was left suspended. ENDS: when the
state of the well is identical to what it was just PRIOR to commencement of suspension activities
necessary to make the well safe to move off location. COMMENTS: the "Re-entry" phase cannot be used
RE-ENTRY RE Re-entry
unless it is preceded by a "Suspension" phase. The "Re-entry" phase does not apply if the well has a pre-
set conductor and is being entered for initial drilling operations when the Preparation phase should be
used.
STARTS: when the rig comes on contract or on the commencement of moving from previous location.
ENDS: Mobiles = when last anchor has been run and tested, Jack-Ups = on completion of jacking
RIG MOVE operations and cantilever in position, Land Rigs = on completion of mast erection and rig preparation. RM Rig Move
COMMENTS: all platform skidding operations shall be recorded in the Preparation phase. When the rig
starts moving to the location where it will be working or will remain "parked".
PHASE
CODE
STARTS: when the rig starts moving to the location where it will be "parked". ENDS: when the rig starts
moving away from the location it was "parked". This will normally be at the start of a "Preparation" phase or
a "Re-entry" phase. COMMENTS: this phase should be used for platform rigs (including jack up rigs
RIG PARKED operating over a platform/jacket) when the rig is parked (i.e. not operating on a well) and Daily Operations RP Rig Parked
reports are still being sent in. This includes when the rig is being used to carry out extraordinary operations
that cannot be classified as work on a well (e.g. doing work on platform deep well pumps for Engineering
Department). The phase typically should be allocated to a utility well.
STARTS: commencement of xmas tree removal – unlocking connector, clamp or flange. ENDS: when
ready to prepare the rig floor to run completion equipment, or the hole is clear and ready to commence
abandon hole section. COMMENTS: this phase includes all activities required to ensure that the hole is in
a condition to move on to the re-completion steps or to return to drilling for sidetrack operations. It includes
removal of xmas tree & installation of BOP’s, removal of tubing, packers, fish or any other debris that may
REPAIR/SPECIFIC WELL have been left in the hole from previous operations. It also includes any clean up activities required prior to Repairs / Specific Well
RQ
REQUIREMENTS preparation for completion. A convenient end point is often the removal of the wearbushing, however, this Requirements
should be used with a degree of judgement. In the case of a sidetrack an alternative end point is when
ready to run a casing cutting string. When moving from the ‘Clear Hole’ step to sidetrack activity, this is
regarded as moving back into the drilling mode. Any activity post ‘Clear Hole’ but prior to sidetrack is
‘preparation’ in the drilling phase. Sidetrack starts after cutting through the casing when new formation is
drilled.
STARTS: if the well is not dead (e.g. having been production tested) it commences at the start of well
killing operations. Otherwise it commences at the start of operations specifically for well suspension.
ENDS: at commencement of rig move to next location. COMMENTS: at any moment during the re-
SUSPENSION completion of a well it can be decided to suspend it. The phase covers any activities carried out by a rig SU Suspension
specifically to suspend a well before moving off it. By definition a "Suspension" phase is always followed
by a "Re-entry" phase. This phase would be used for any operations associated with weather induced
suspensions; e.g. hurricanes.
STARTS: commencement of well intervention activities i.e. running w/line, CT or pumping fluid. ENDS:
tubing hanger plugs have been installed, all barrier tests are complete and accepted and the xmas tree is
SECURE WELL ready to be pulled. COMMENTS: this is a highly variable activity and involves all activities required to SW Secure Well
make the well safe enough to remove the Xmas Tree. This will include establishing two satisfactorily test
barriers.
STARTS: when the tree cap is removed. ENDS: when the "Instatement" phase starts, or when the well is
handed over to the Production Operations Department to serve its planned purpose. COMMENTS: should
be used for well servicing/wireline & coiled tubing work carried out after the well has been perforated,
tested and handed over to the Production Operations Department. Examples of operations in this phase
WELL MAINTENANCE WM Well Maintenance
are stimulation, fracturing, producing the well to clean the well from frac-sand, running tools for production
logging, setting gauges, changing out ball valves, CTU milling operations, TTBP's, TDT's, sand clean outs,
cement off perforations with CTU etc. This phase typically will be part of most Well Services Event Types;
e.g. WIF, WIN, WMA, etc.
A2.1. EDM Phases Applicable During Preparation Work
Figure A2.1: EDMS PHASES – PREPARATION
A2.2. EDM Phases Applicable During the Drilling Process
Figure A1.2: EDMS PHASES - DRILLING

A2.3. EDM Phases Applicable During Completion and Testing Activities
Figure A1.3: EDMS PHASES – COMPLETION AND TEST

A2.4. Typical Combination of Phases for some Typical Events
A2.4.1. Platform Development Well
Figure A1.4: Event – Drilling Only (DRO) + Completion (COM) + Production

Test (PT)
A2.4.2. Stand-alone Exploration Well
Figure A1.5: Event – Drilling Only (DRO) + Completion (COM) + Production

Test (PT)
A2.4.3. Platform Workover
Figure A1.6: Event – Workover (WO)
A2.4.4. Platform Well Intervention
Figure A1.7: Event – Well Intervention (WIN)
A2.4.5. Subsea Well Intervention
Figure A1.8: Event – Well Intervention (WIN)

A2.4.6. Platform Sidetrack
Figure A1.9: Event – Abandonment (ABA) + Drilling Only (DRO) + Completion

(COM)
APPENDIX 3. OPERATIONS AND WELL SERVICES CODES/DESCRIPTIONS
CODE OPERATION OPERATIONS ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

ACR Cut & Retrieve Casing / Install Covers all activities relating to cutting and retrieving casing and
Suspension Equipment installing suspension equipment. Includes: RIH/POOH casing
cutters, casing cutting, circulating annulus after completing
cutting, RIH casing spear, backing out from MLS where
applicable, installing suspension caps, run RTTS packer and kill
string. Excludes Installing a suspension flange instead of
installing an xmas tree (Use SFI or XTI).
ARC Actuator repair / change This covers work on Xmas tree actuators only. This will be in the
install xmas tree phase only if work is done on the actuators
during xmas tree installation otherwise it is likely that this activity
will take place in the well maintenance phase.
BHC Borehole Conditioning Maintaining the integrity of the open well bore unless for well
pressure control (WCP) purposes. Includes: excessive reaming
increasing or decreasing mud density to prevent hole collapse.
Excludes: Well pressure control.
BLO Braided Line Operations This covers all operations using braided wireline. Details of the
operations are covered in the ‘Level 2 Well Service Operations’
category.
BPD Bridge Plug – Install via This covers all the operations required to make up, RIH, and set
DP/Tubing a permanent Bridge Plug and POOH. Excludes: retrievable
bridge plugs e.g. RTTS (Use RPI).
BPR BOP’s etc – Install/Remove This includes all work in assembling/removing BOP’s or
Diverter. Includes: Pressure test lines etc. Running and
securing the connection to the wellhead. For mobiles, this
includes all guide base activities and installation or retrieval of
drilling riser.
BPT BOP’s etc. – test All activities associated with the function and pressure testing of
BOP’s. Includes: BOP’s (including internal BOP’s and stab-in
valves), Standpipe manifold, choke manifolds, control systems
e.g. Koomey units, Pods, etc.
CLC Casing/Liner/Completion Mixing, pumping and displacing cement slurry down the hole.
Cement Includes: R/U & R/D cement head, pumping spacers, dropping
plugs, circulating out excess cement slurry, secondary
cementing through cementation hoses, any other operations
specifically associated with cementing.
CLR Casing/Liner Install/Remove Running and pulling casing or liners. Includes: running
casing/liner, drop setting ball for liner, landing off strings/setting
hangers, L/D landing string, routine flow checking, washing
down with casing, retrieving casing/liner (provided installation
has not been completed), setting external casing packer.
Excludes: conductor driving (COI), production tubing (TUR),
well test strings (TSI), rigging up and down equipment (RUD),
working stuck CSG (SWF)

COC Conductor Clean-out Running clean-out assembly and all other operations such as
circulating and ‘drilling ahead’ during conductor driving.
COI Conductor Install All operations associated with conductor driving. Excludes: any
clean out trips (COC), and deviation measurements (DVM)
CRD Core - Cut Making progress through formation with a core head and core
barrel.
CRR Core - Recover Recovering core from barrel, and laying down core barrel.
CSR Cement Stinger RIH/POOH RIH and POOH with cement stinger assembly. Includes: M/U,
changing and L/Down all components of the string, washing
down to reach bottom, pumping out of hole, routine flow
checking.
CTO Coiled Tubing Operations This covers all operations using a coiled tubing unit. Details of
the Operations are covered in the Level 2 Well Services
Operations category. Excludes: drilling operations (covered in
Event Properties - New Technology Applied, and using
conventional drilling codes)
CWF Well Fluid Control Controlling the condition of the fluid in the well. Includes:
displacing to well fluids of a different type, altering or
maintaining well fluid properties such as circulating to reduce
YP prior to cementing. Excludes: modifying the hydrostatic
head in a completed well (MHY), modifying the hydrostatic head
in open hole for well pressure control (WCP), borehole condition
control (BHC), formation strength tests (FST).
CWT Check / Wiper Trip Tripping with an assembly specifically for the purpose of
checking or improving the hole condition. Includes: M/U,
changing and LID all components of the string as necessary,
washing down needed to reach bottom, pumping out of hole,
routine flow checking. Excludes: reaming (use REM).
DCM Drill / Mill Shoe Track To make planned progress through shoe track equipment or
Equipment and Cement cement in the wellbore by drilling or milling. Includes: drilling
through casing floats and shoes, shoe track, planned cement
above float, pocket below the casing shoe also when it is not
filled with cement. Excludes: milling packers (DCP)
DCP Drill / Mill Cement Down whole drilling or milling of cement. Includes: drilling
cement plug until kick-off in fresh formation, Wash/drill down
cement plug until satisfactory criteria for weight testing the plug
is achieved. Excludes: Junk or packer milling (MCP)
DPI Down hole Pump This covers all operations specifically associated with the
Installation/Removal installation/removal of a down hole pump. Includes: Make-up of
pump at rotary table, hook up of e.g. electric or hydraulic power
connections, running of pump WHERE NOT ON THE TUBING
STRING, installation of surface connections e.g.
power/hydraulics, installation of surface pump facilities e.g.
horsehead etc. Excludes: RIH/POOH pump on tubing (TUR)

DRM Drill with Mud motor / Turbine Making progress through formation and/or cement making use
of a down hole device to drive the bit, e.g. positive displacement
motor, turbine. Includes: Connection times, routine flow
checking after a drilling break, drill pilot hole as part of drill/drive
conductor, CT drilling operations. N.B. See the note in the
section on the operation code DRR.
DRR Drill with Rotary / Top drive Making progress through formation and/or cement in rotary
mode i.e. driving-the drill string at surface with rotary table or top
drive. Includes: connection/MWD survey times, routine flow
checking after a drilling break, drill pilot hole as part of drill/drive
conductor. N.B. In many cases assemblies are used that
function both in "rotary mode" and in "down hole motor" mode,
e.g. assemblies with both turbines and positive displacement
motor
These modes of use can be alternated within one run, e.g. three
singles rotary, one single steering using the down hole motor
only. If that is the case than this should be reflected in the way
the activities are coded. It is possible to record every change in
mode, but in most cases this will be impractical. Instead, one
could divide the time during which the drilling was done
alternating from one mode to the other into two parts, coding
one part with DRR and the other with DRM. Example When
drilling for 10 hours alternating between "rotary" and “down hole
motor" mode, where the “down hole motor" mode takes up 40%
of the time, this could be reported as an activity of 4 hours
coded with DRR and 6 hours coded with DRM. If the codes are
used in this way, meaningful statistics for the performance
analysis of the well can be compiled.
DRS Drill with Rotary Steerable Making progress through formation and/or cement making use
of a rotary steerable assembly. Includes: connection times,
routine flow checking after a drilling break, drill pilot hole as part
of drill/drive conductor, CT drilling operations. N.B. See the
note in the section on the operation code DRR
DRT Drill String - RIH / POOH RIH and POOH with an assembly. Includes: M/U, changing
and L/D all components of the string, washing down needed to
reach bottom, pumping out of hole, routine flow checking, CT
drilling RIH/POOH, RIH/POOH suspension strings. Excludes:
tripping for check or wiper trip (CWT), reaming (REM), RIH liner
on DP and POOH running tool (CLR), RIH cement stinger
(CSR)
DSE Drillstring Conveyed Evaluation Time spent evaluating using LWD tools. Includes: M/U,
changing and L/D all components of the string when done
specifically for evaluation purposes, RIH and POOH with an
assembly for the SOLE purpose of Evaluation, washing down
required to reach bottom, pumping out of hole, routine flow
checking, specific trips for evaluation purposes only. Excludes:
Drilling time (DRM/DRR/DRS), RIH/POOH for purposes other
than evaluation (DRT)

DVC Deviation Control All operations required to ensure the well is drilled to target.
Excludes: Round trips to change BHA (DRT), standard tool-
face correction times (DRR/DRM).
DVM Deviation Measurements Deviation survey dropped in DP. Includes: time to drop and
pump tool, complete survey and retrieve tool. Excludes: R/U
and R/Down time (RUD), surveys run on wireline (ELO-LSS)
EGM External Gravel Pack - Make up of the gravel pack assemblies prior to RIH. Includes:
Make-up Inspection and measurement of all components as required,
P/U of all components to the drill floor, drifting of all
components, cleaning and make-up of all connections, make-up
of wash pipe and running string
EGO External Gravel Pack - POOH Includes: Keeping the service tool in reverse position and
with Gravel Pack Service Tool POOH
EGP External Gravel Pack - All operations to chemically treat the work string and formation,
Perform work string Chemical and perform gravel pack. Includes: obtaining circulating rates,
Pickle and Gravel Pack performing acid stimulation, infusing gravel and pumping gravel,
bleed off pressure and reversing out excess, performing top-up
if required.
EGR External Gravel Pack – RIH RIH of the gravel pack assembly on DP. Includes: pick up of
the gravel pack assembly, RIH to depth, setting the gravel pack
assembly at depth, establishing neutral position.
EGS External Gravel Pack - All operations associated with the setting of the gravel pack
Set Gravel Pack Packer packer. Includes: R/U lines and manifold, installation of ball
catch sub, setting of the packer, testing of packer, releasing of
the service tool from the packer.
ELO Electric Line Operations This covers all operations using electric line. Details of the
operations are covered in the 'Well Service Operations' Level 2
codes.
EXP Expandables - Solid Running and pulling solid expandables. Includes: M/Up and
Expandable RIH of solid expandable, setting the hanger, expanding the pipe,
retrieving the running string.
EXS Expandables - Sand Screen Running and pulling expandable sand screens. Includes: M/Up
and RIH the screens, setting the hanger, expanding the screen,
FHI Flowhead etc - Install/Remove Rig up, installation, rig down and removal of the flowhead during
the well test phase. Includes: rig up of the temporary flowline
etc. Excludes: RIH/POOH of the test string (TSI), hook up of
permanent flowlines (FLR)
FLR Flowlines – Install/Remove Installation/Removal of permanent flowlines to the xmas tree.
Excludes: Installation and removal of chemical injection and
hydraulic lines (ILR).
FSM Formation Treatment / Altering formation or well properties in an attempt to improve
Stimulate Well production/injection performance. Includes: acidisation,
fracturing, clean up after treatment, injection of solvents,
detergents or inhibitors. Excludes: Rig up/down (RUD),
pressure testing (PRE), running of test strings etc. (TSI)

FST Formation Strength / Limit Test Carry out formation strength tests. Includes: Leak off tests,
limit tests, formation breakdown tests, running a retrievable
packer used for the tests, conditioning mud and pulling back to
the shoe to carry out test.
HAI Hanger Install/Remove Installation and/or removal of the tubing hanger. Includes:
Attaching hanger to production tubing, make-up of control lines
to hanger, running and landing-off hanger, securing hanger in
wellhead.
HOP Hole opening / Under Reaming Enlarging a pre-drilled pilot hole through formation or cement
with a drill bit, hole opener, or under-reamer. Includes: routine
flow checking, connection time. Excludes: reaming with a same
size bit (REM).
HWO Hydraulic Workover Operations This covers all operations using a hydraulic workover rig (or
snubbing unit). Details of the operations are covered in the
'Well Service Operations' Level 2 codes.
IGM Internal Gravel Pack - Make-up Make up of the gravel pack assemblies prior to RIH. Includes:
Inspection and measurement of all components as required,
P/U of all components to the drill floor, drifting of all
components, cleaning and make-up of all connections, make-up
of wash pipe and running string
IGO Internal Gravel Pack - POOH Includes: Keeping the service tool in reverse position and
with Gravel Pack Service Tool POOH.
IGP Internal Gravel Pack - All operations to chemically treat the workstring and formation,
Perform workstring Chemical and perform gravel pack. Includes: obtaining circulating rates,
Pickle and Gravel Pack performing acid stimulation, infusing gravel and pumping gravel,
bleed off pressure and reversing out excess, performing top-up
if required.
IGR Internal Gravel Pack – RIH RIH of the gravel pack assembly on DP. Includes: pick up of
the gravel pack assembly, RIH to depth, setting the gravel pack
assembly at depth, establishing neutral position.
IGS Internal Gravel Pack - All operations associated with the setting of the gravel pack
Set Gravel Packer packer. Includes: R/U lines and manifold, installation of ball
catch sub, setting of the packer, testing of packer, releasing of
the service tool from the packer.
ILR Instrument Lines - Installation and removal of instrument and chemical injection
Remove/Re-instate lines to the xmas tree. Includes: installation/removal of
hydraulic lines (e.g. For wireline access), installation of
Instrument control panel. Excludes: installation of control lines
to tubing hanger (HAI)
INT Inflow Test Inflow testing is pressure testing using the formation pressure
as a source of pressure. Includes: Cement plugs, liner laps,
bridge plugs, SSSV's, extended flow checking.

LSR Landing String RIH/POOH This covers all operations specifically associated with the
RIH/POOH of a tubing landing string. Includes: RIH/POOH of
the completion on the landing string, POOH of the landing string
following successful hang off of the completion, make-up of a
new landing string and RIH for completion retrieval. Excludes:
installation and running of the tubing hanger (HAI), running of
the tubing (TUR)
MCP Mill / Cut / Push Down hole milling and or cutting with a drill bit, mill or casing
cutter. Includes: junk or packer milling, casing cutting, PBR
dressing, chemical cutting on DP. Excludes: CT milling
operations (CTO-MCP), chemical or explosive cutting on
wireline (ELO-PUN, BLO-PUN etc.).
MDE Manipulate Downhole All operations associated with manipulating and operating
Equipment downhole tools. Includes: Circulating sleeves, pressure
activated tools, weight and rotation-activated tools.
MHY Manipulation of Hydrostatic Covers all activities in COMPLETED wells related to changing
Head the hydrostatic head of fluid within the well in order to promote
or deter flow. Includes: Killing the well for
suspension/abandonment/workover, circulation of brine, oil or
N". Excludes: any associated round trips (DRT), hydrostatic
control in drilling wells (WCP), fluid property control other than
head (CWF).
MND Maintain/Change Out Drillstring All operations associated with the pick-up and lay down of
drillstrings required for drillstring maintenance purposes only.
Excludes: Pick up and lay down of strings demanded by the
drilling programme (DRT)
MNR Maintenance - Rig Carrying out routine and non-routine maintenance of the rig or
platform equipment. Includes: slipping and cutting blockline,
servicing of drilling equipment e.g. rotary table or drawworks,
function testing rig equipment e.g. COM, rig upgrades and
modifications, commissioning of upgrades etc. Excludes:
Function and pressure testing BOP's (BPT)
NGI General Investigation Investigation of the cause of an event. Any activities with the
aim to recover from the event have not yet been started. E.g.
attempting to re-start an MWD tool which has ceased to
function, or finding a leak in a completion. This will be
recorded as non-Productive Time (NPT).
NOA No Activity This will be used where there is no activity. Includes: Waiting
on tools or equipment, waiting on weather, when the rig is
parked and there is no maintenance or engineering work being
carried out. Excludes: Safety activities (SAF). Note that such
activities will be recorded as NPT as appropriate.

PCD Pump / Circulate / Displace Pumping fluid into the well down the string or annulus when not
carrying out other operations such as drilling, coring, hole
opening, milling, reaming or washing down, working on pipe,
pressure testing or cementing. Includes: Circulating bottoms
up, washing the wellhead, circulating to seat ball prior to coring,
circulating prior to cement job, circulating out solids from the
hole. Excludes: conditioning mud (CWF), circulating during
scraper run (SCR), pumping out of hole (DRT), manipulation of
hydrostatic head (MHY).
PET Perforating Guns – Tubing All operations associated with running TCP guns on DP or
Conveyed tubing. Includes: M/U of guns as part of the completion/test
string, M/U of guns and RIH on DP, detonation of guns (timer
period), POOH drillstring. Excludes: running of completion
string (TUR or TSI), perforating on wireline (ELO-ELP for
example).
PMO Skidding and Securing Rig / Covers activities relating to skidding and securing the rig or
Work unit work unit at its next location. Includes: Anchoring, jacking,
skidding and securing. Excludes: Moving the rig (other than
skidding), Rig up (RUD).
PPI Permanent Packer - Includes: make up of running string, RIH, setting packer,
Install via DP/Tubing POOH. Excludes: pressure testing (PRE).
PRE Pressure Test Pressure testing surface or downhole equipment and tubulars
when this is the prime activity of the rig. Includes: Pressure
testing of wellhead and tree (permanent and test), casing/liner,
tubing, plugs, straddles, packers, SPM dummies. Excludes:
Leak off or Limit test (FST), wireline lubricator (see Level 2
codes), BOP's (BPT), R/up and down of chicksans (RUD),
Coiled tubing (see Level 2 codes).
PRR Production Riser – Includes: All work related to running and pressure testing the
Install/Remove production riser (deepwater TLP type wells) prior to opening up
the well, removal and laying down of the riser.
PSI Preparation / Clearing Site All operations associated with preparing the drilling site prior to
spudding, and clearing the site during
suspension/abandonment. Includes: general R/U and R/D of
equipment and preparing for rig move, clearing debris from pre-
installed conductor, (e.g. magnet runs0, remedial work to the
location with rig on site. Excludes: freestanding R/U and R/D
for well services (e.g. ELO-RUP) N/U or N/D of BOP's and
diverter (BPR).
PTW Permit To Work All work directly related to Permit activities. Includes: collection
of signatures, and waiting on other departments to comply with
permit requirements. Note that all operations related to this
code are productive time (i.e. not NPT).
Such time should only be reported as NPT when the permit is
required to do work to recover from NPT.

REM Ream All operations associated with assuring or regaining original hole
size. Includes: circulating and rotating with an assembly in
open hole in order to RIH, POOH or condition hole. Excludes:
Drilling and coring (DRM/DRR/DRS), under reaming (HOP),
laying down excess pipe prior to reaming (DRT)
REP Repair or Replace This records the time when normal work progress cannot
continue. Includes: replacing or repairing any surface or
downhole equipment if this is done whilst the work unit is not
involved in other activities. Excludes: POOH to change BHA
component (DRT) recorded as NPT. Note - In general REP will
be recorded as NPT.
RMV Rig in transit All rig move activities. Includes: move time from anchor lift on
old location to pick-up of first anchor on new location for
mobiles, move time from legs jacked up to first leg touching
seabed on jack down for jack-ups, move time from mast laid
down, to commencement of mast raising for land rigs.
Excludes: Rig skidding (PMO), anchoring and jacking
operations (PMO)
ROV ROV Operations Includes: All ROV operations when they are the primary well
work activity on the rig. Excludes: ROV operations where all
well work activities proceed unaffected.
RPI Retrievable Packer - Operations associated with running a retrievable packer.
Install and Remove via Includes: Making up running/retrieval string, RIH/POOH,
DP/Tubing Setting packer, unseating packer and pulling same. Excludes:
Pressure testing (PRE).
RSE Rig Secure - Run Anchors, Jack Operations to secure the rig on location. Includes: Running
Down Legs, Raise Mast etc and load testing anchors, jacking down and pre-loading of legs,
mast raising.
RUD Rig Up/Down On-site equipment and materials preparation for any operation.
Includes: receiving/offloading materials, moving drilling
equipment around the rig, clearing the rig floor, R/U and R/D of
chicksans, M/U mud, run/pull wear bushing, R/U or R/D
casing/tubing/liner handling equipment etc. Excludes: R/U and
R/D of coiled tubing, electric line operations etc. (see Level 2
codes), M/U and L/D of drillstring (DRT), R/U and R/D of cement
head (CLC).
SAF Safety Related Covers non-routine safety related activities that are not
specifically covered by another Operations code. Includes; - rig
shut down waiting on Accident Investigation, lifeboat drills, non-
standard safety briefings, Time out for Safety. Excludes:
Routine Toolbox Talk, JSA or STOP intervention.
SBS Seabed Survey Covers all surveys of the seabed. Includes; - End of well
abandonment, spud-can penetration/scouring inspection.
Excludes: Initial site inspection on arrival (RSE)

SCP Set Cement Plug Mixing, pumping and displacing a cement plug down the hole.
Includes; - R/U and R/D cement head, pumping spacers,
circulating prior to POOH with stinger. Excludes: RIH/POOH
stinger (CSR), combating losses with cement plugs (WCL).
SCR Scraper Run All operations associated with well clean up/scraper runs.
Includes: RIH/POOH of scraper assembly, M/U and L/D of
assembly, circulating/rotating during scraper run. Excludes:
PBR milling (MCP),
SFI Suspension Flange – Running a suspension flange when an xmas tree is to be run
Install/Remove later, or when a well is being suspended e.g. during batch
drilling operations, or prior to running the completion. Includes:
installation of flange and gauge, removal of flange. Excludes:
Pressure testing, running of suspension string (DRT).
SGM Standalone Gravel Pack Operations to make up the stand-alone screens at surface.
Screen – Make Up Excludes: RIH with the assembly, packer setting operations
(SGR)
SGR Standalone Gravel Pack Operations to install the stand-alone screens at depth.
Screen – RIH Includes: RIH the screen assembly, setting the packer.
Excludes: make-up of the assembly (SGM)
SLO Slick Line Operations This covers all operations using slick-line. Details of the
operations are covered in the 'Well Service Operations' Level 2
codes.
SPP Surface Package Preparations Covers all the work required to make the well test surface
package ready for well testing. Includes: rig up, pressure
testing and certification work. Excludes: installation of the
surface test tree (FHI)
SSI SSTT, Lubricator Valves and Retrieval and re-running of the subsurface test tree and
Landing String - Run & Retrieve associated equipment required for a weather or equipment
failure disconnect.
SSQ Cement Squeeze Mixing, pumping and squeezing cement. Includes: R/U and
R/D cement head, pumping spacers, and circulating prior to
POOH with stinger. Excludes: RIH/POOH stinger (CSR)
SWF String – Work / Jar / Free Stuck Pulling and slacking off tension in the string and jarring in order
Equipment to work free or latch onto a fish. Includes: adding/removing
pipe as part of the operation, attempting to work string past an
obstruction in the hole, the action of fishing with a fishing
assembly in the hole, retrieval of junk - cones, dropped objects
etc. Excludes: reaming (REM), milling (MCP), RIH/POOH with
fishing assembly (DRT), coiled tubing and wireline operations
(Use Level 2 Code).
TBI Tie-Back Packer - Install Install tie-back packer. Includes: M/U tieback packer to running
string, RIH, install tieback packer, pressure teat (on installation),
POOH running string. Note - If the tie-back packer is run with
the liner hanger, then only the time associated with setting and
testing the tie-back packer shall be recorded under TBI.
Excludes: Tie-back to a mudline suspension (TBS)

TBS Tie-Back String -Install/Retrieve Install tie-back string to mud-line suspensions. Includes:
Running or retrieval of corrosion cap, running and installing tie-
back string, retrieval of the tie-back string. Excludes: Pressure
testing (PRE), installation of wellhead/BOP's (BPR), initial
running of MLS on casing, completion landing strings (LSR)
TSI Test String - Install/Retrieve Installation/removal of a test string for well test purposes only.
Includes: test string, SSTT, lubricators. Excludes: Surface test
tree (FHI), pressure testing (PRE).
TUR Tubing Install/Retrieve Installation/removal of completion. Includes: M/U of all sub-
assemblies, RIH of all completion components up to the hanger,
pressure/inflow tests. Excludes: Installation of the hanger
(HAI), running of the landing string (LSR).
WCL Well Control (Losses) Covers all activities aimed at regaining or improving control over
the well due to mud or brine losses to the formation. Includes:
non-routine extended flow checking, combating losses with LCM
pills and cement plugs. Excludes: routine flow checks (under
the relevant operation e.g. DRR).
WCP Well Control (Pressure) Covers activities aimed at regaining or improving hydrostatic
pressure control over a well, e.g. after a kick or influx.
Includes: non-routine extended flow checking, killing a well
after a kick during any phase of operations including drilling,
securing hole etc. Excludes: routine flow checking.
WFL Well - Flow Period Flowing the well for clean-up. Includes: Testing, sampling
operations, flow back of injection wells for debris removal.
Excludes: Flowing of well during logging operations (e.g. ELO-
WFL
WHI Whipstock - Install All operations associated with installation of a whipstock for
sidetrack purposes. Includes: Making up the whipstock, RIH,
aligning and setting, POOH with running tool. Note - will only
occur in the Preparation for Sidetrack phase.
WHM Wellhead - Maintenance All operations associated with wellhead maintenance.
Includes: valve and gauge maintenance. Excludes: Xmas tree
maintenance (XTM)
WHN Wellhead - Nipple Up/Down All operations associated with the installation or removal of
wellhead components. Includes: Installation of wellhead
housings and spools, slip and seal assemblies, annulus valves.
Excludes: Installation of xmas tree (XTI), casing hangers (CLR)
WOC Waiting on Cement Waiting on cement to set in order to continue with other
wellwork activities. Excludes: RIH during WOC - will be
recorded under the relevant Operations code, and not WOC.
Note - excessive WOC time should be recorded as NPT.
WSI Well Shut - In for Build Up The well is closed in to get a pressure build up as part of a
Survey production test. Excludes: Perforating (PET or ELO-ELP)

XTI Xmas Tree - Install The installation of the xmas tree. Includes: Moving the tree,
installing the tree, M/U the flange connection. Excludes:
Pressure testing (PRE), barrier setting (BPD or e.g. ELO-BPI),
installation of surface test tree during production testing (FHI)
XTM Xmas Tree Maintenance Includes: Planned and unplanned maintenance activities on
xmas trees, grease injection, valve gates and seats
repair/replacement. Excludes: Wellhead maintenance (WHM)
XTR Xmas Tree - Remove Removal of the xmas tree (e.g. for workover). Includes: Flange
disconnection, recovery of the tree including any running string
operations, jarring etc. Excludes: Pressure testing (PRE),
barrier setting (BPO or e.g. ELO-BPI), surface test tree removal
after production test (FHI)
ACR Cut & Retrieve Casing / Install Covers all activities relating to cutting and retrieving casing and
Suspension Equipment installing suspension equipment. Includes: RIH/POOH casing
cutters, casing cutting, circulating annulus after completing
cutting, RIH casing spear, backing out from MLS where
applicable, installing suspension caps, run RTTS packer and kill
string. Excludes: Installing a suspension flange or xmas tree
(Use SFI or XTI)
BAI Bail Includes: Time taken to make up bailer, pressure test lubricator
connection, bailing activities, recovery of bailer
BPC Bridge Plug Install + Cement Includes: Time taken to make up Bridge Plug to tool string (or
CT), test lubricator connection, RIH and install plug, cement
dump, POOH and break out tool string. Excludes: Pressure &
inflow testing (PRE/INT).
BPI Bridge Plug - Install/Retrieve Includes: Time taken to make up Bridge Plug/tool string (or
CT), test lubricator connection, RIH and install/latch plug.
Excludes: Pressure & inflow testing (PRE/INT)
BPT BOP's etc - test All activities associated with the function and pressure testing of
BOP's. Includes: BOP's (including internal BOP's and stab-in
valves), Standpipe manifold, choke manifolds, control systems
e.g. Koomey units, Pods, etc.
BPV Back Pressure Valve - Includes: Time taken to make up Back Pressure Valve/tool
Install/Retrieve string (or CT), test lubricator connection, RIH and install/latch
plug, POOH and break out tool string. Excludes pressure &
inflow testing (PRE/INT)
CAM Camera/Video Includes: Time taken to make up and test camera to tool string
(or CT), test lubricator connection, RIH and conduct survey,
POOH and break out tool string
CDC Debris – Clean Out Removing scale/other wellbore deposits by
mechanical/chemical means. Includes: Running clean out
assemblies, removal of sand fill, coiled tubing scale drilling, wax
cutting, bailing, gauge cutting. Excludes: R/U and R/D time
(RUD)

CDO Circ Device - Open/close Includes: Time taken to make up tool string (or CT), test
lubricator connection, RIH and open/close Circ Device, POOH
and break out tool string. Excludes: Pressure & inflow testing.
CSR Cement Stinger RIH/POOH RIH and POOH with cement stinger assembly. Includes: M/U,
changing and L/Down all components of the string, washing
down to reach bottom, pumping out of hole, routine flow
checking.
CWF Well Fluid Control Controlling the condition of the fluid in the well. Includes:
displacing to well fluids of a different type, altering or
maintaining well fluid properties such as circulating to reduce
YP prior to cementing. Excludes: modifying the hydrostatic
head in a completed well (MHY), modifying the hydrostatic head
in open hole for well pressure control (WCP), borehole condition
control (BHC), formation strength tests (FST).
DCP Drill / Mill Cement Downhole drilling or milling of cement. Includes: drilling cement
plug until kick-off in fresh formation, Wash/drill down cement
plug until satisfactory criteria for weight testing the plug is
achieved. Excludes: Junk or packer milling (MCP)
DRF Drift Run Includes: Time taken to make up and test tools to tool string (or
CT), test lubricator connection (if applicable), execute drift run,
DRT Drill String - RIH / POOH RIH and POOH with an assembly. Includes: M/U, changing and
L/D all components of the string, washing down needed to reach
bottom, pumping out of hole, routine flow checking, CT drilling
RIH/POOH, RIH/POOH suspension strings. Excludes: tripping
for check or wiper trip (CWT), reaming (REM), RIH liner on DP
and POOH running tool (CLR), RIH cement stinger (CSR)
DSE Deviation Survey Includes: All deviation survey tools run on Wireline or coiled
tubing. Excludes: drop in deviation surveys.
ELE Evaluation - Running wireline for evaluation. Includes: Open and cased hole
Formation/Production logs, sampling, time taken to make up and test tools to tool
string (or CT), test lubricator connection (if applicable), RIH,
execute logging runs, POOH and break out tool string.
Excludes: R/U and R/D time (RUD)
ELP Perforate Perforating using wireline/coiled tubing. Includes: Dummy
runs/CCL's, RIH, Depth Correlation, Perforating, POOH.
Excludes: Flow periods when the wire/CT is out the hole, R/U
and R/D time (RUD), tubing punch (PUN).
EME Evaluation - Mechanical Investigating the mechanical aspects of the well as opposed to
evaluating the formation and production aspects. Includes:
Casing calliper runs, LIB's, HUD and temperature survey runs
when done to investigate well integrity, running logs for cement
evaluation and volume calculations (BGT's, CBL/CET etc.).
Excludes: Wireline logging for formation and production
evaluation purposes (ELE)

EXP Expandables - Solid Running and pulling solid expandables. Includes: M/Up and
Expandable RIH of solid expandable, setting the hanger, expanding the pipe,
EXS Expandables - Sand Screen Running and pulling expandable sand screens. Includes: M/Up
and RIH the screens, setting the hanger, expanding the screen,
FSM Formation Treatment / Altering formation or well properties in an attempt to improve
Stimulate Well production/injection performance. Includes: acidisation,
fracturing, clean-up after treatment, injection of solvents,
detergents or inhibitors. Excludes: Rig up/down (RUD),
pressure testing (PRE), running of test strings etc. (TSI)
GAI Gauges - Install/retrieve Includes: Time taken to make up tool string/gauges (or CT),
test lubricator connection, RIH and land gauges/latch gauges,
HAI Hanger Install/Remove Installation and/or removal of the tubing hanger. Includes:
Attaching hanger to production tubing, make-up of control lines
to hanger, running and landing-off hanger, securing hanger in
wellhead.
INT Inflow Test Inflow testing is pressure testing using the formation pressure
as a source of pressure. Includes: Cement plugs, liner laps,
bridge plugs, SSSV's, extended flow checking.
LFT Econolift - Install/Retrieve Includes: Time taken to make up econolift/tool string (normally
e/line), test lubricator connection, RIH and install/retrieve
econolift, POOH and break out tool string
MBO Mechanical Back Off Wireline runs for mechanical back-off from stuck BHA.
Includes: Dummy runs/CCL's, RIH, depth correlate, fire
detonator, POOH. Excludes: R/U and R/D time (RUD)
MCP Mill / Cut / Push Coiled Tubing downhole milling and/or cutting with a drill bit or
other special tool. Includes: Junk or packer milling, casing
cutting, dress PBR, chemical cutting. Excludes: drill string
milling operations
MHY Manipulation of Hydrostatic Covers all activities in COMPLETED wells related to changing
Head the hydrostatic head of fluid within the well in order to promote
or deter flow. Includes: Killing the well for
suspension/abandonment/workover, circulation of brine, oil or
N". Excludes: any associated round trips (DRT), hydrostatic
control in drilling wells (WCP), fluid property control other than
head (CWF).
MNR Maintenance Work-Unit & Carrying out routine and non-routine maintenance of the work
Associated Equipment unit. Includes: Wireline unit, Electric line Logging unit, clean-out
of flame traps, hydraulic system maintenance, and function test.
Excludes: Function and pressure testing BOP's (BPT)

NGI General Investigation Investigation of the cause of an event. Any activities with the
aim to recover from the event have not yet been started. e.g.
attempting to re-start an MWD tool which has ceased to
function, or finding a leak in a completion. This will be recorded
as Non Productive Time (NPT)
NOA No Activity This will be used where there is no activity. Includes: Waiting
on tools or equipment, waiting on weather, when the rig is
parked and there is no maintenance or engineering work being
carried out. Excludes: Safety activities (SAF). Note that such
activities will be recorded as NPT as appropriate.
PET Perforating Guns – Tubing All operations associated with running TCP guns on DP or
Conveyed tubing. Includes: M/U of guns as part of the completion/test
string, M/U of guns and RIH on DP, detonation of guns (timer
period), POOH drillstring. Excludes: running of completion
string (TUR or TSI), perforating on wireline (ELO-ELP for
example)
PLI Plug - Install/Retrieve Includes: Time taken to make up tool string (or CT), test
lubricator connection, RIH and set/latch plug (and/or prong),
POOH and break out tool string. Excludes: Pressure & inflow
testing of plug (PRE/INT).
PMO Skidding and Securing Rig / Covers activities relating to skidding and securing the rig or
Work unit work unit at its next location. Includes: Anchoring, jacking,
skidding and securing. Excludes: Moving the rig (other than
skidding), Rig up (RUD).
PPI Permanent Packer - Install via Includes: make up of running string, RIH, setting packer,
DP/Tubing POOH. Excludes: pressure testing (PRE).

PRE Pressure Test Pressure testing surface or downhole equipment and tubulars
when this is the prime activity of the rig. Includes: Pressure
testing of wellhead and tree (permanent and test), casing/liner,
tubing, plugs, straddles, packers, SPM dummies. Excludes:
Leak off or Limit test (FST), wireline lubricator (see Level 2
codes), BOP's (BPT), R/up and down of chicksans (RUD),
Coiled tubing (see Level 2 codes).
PTI Packer/Tailpipe - Install Includes: - time taken to make up tool string (or CT), test
lubricator connection (if applicable), RIH and set packer&
tailpipe, POOH and break out tool string. Excludes: Pressure &
inflow testing (PRE/INT)
PTW Permit To Work All work directly related to Permit activities. Includes: collection
of signatures, waiting on other departments to comply with
permit requirements. Note that all operations related to this code
are productive time (i.e. not NPT). Such time should only be
reported as NPT when the permit is required to do work to
recover from NPT.
PUN Tubing/Casing Punch/Cut Includes: Time taken to make up tool string, test lubricator
connection, RIH and punch/cut tubing/casing, POOH and break
out tool string. Excludes: circulation to prove punch cut,
attempts to retrieve tubing/casing.
REP Repair/Replace Replacing, repairing or modifying any surface or downhole failed
equipment. if this is done while the Work Unit is not involved in
other activities. Excludes: Equipment failures that are the
reason for the wellwork activity.
ROV ROV Operations Includes: All ROV operations when they are the primary well
work activity on the rig. Excludes: ROV operations where all
well work activities proceed unaffected.
RPI Retrievable Packer - Install and Operations associated with running a retrievable packer.
Remove via DP/Tubing Includes: Making up running/retrieval string, RIH/POOH, Setting
packer, unseating packer and pulling same. Excludes: Pressure
testing (PRE).
RUD Rig-Up/Down On-site equipment and materials preparation for well servicing
operations. Includes: Moving well services equipment around
the rig, clearing rig floor, R/U & R/D chicksans and other lines,
Nippling up & down of BOP's / diverters / risers/shooting nipples
etc, Initial pressure testing, M/U wireline tools, rig up sheaves
etc.
SAF Safety Related Covers non-routine safety related activities that are not
specifically covered by another Operations code. Includes: rig
shut down waiting on Accident Investigation, lifeboat drills, non-
standard safety briefings, Time out for Safety. Excludes:
Routine Toolbox Talk, JSA or STOP intervention. This code
shall only be used at this level if wireline or tubing operations
have commenced or the safety related item is directly related to
the up-coming well services activity. If the above is not true then
the SAF code shall be entered at the previous level.

SCP Set Cement Plug Mixing, pumping and displacing a cement plug down the hole.
Includes; - R/U and R/D cement head, pumping spacers,
circulating prior to POOH with stinger. Excludes: RIH/POOH
stinger (CSR), combating losses with cement plugs (WCL).
SPI SPM Valve / Dummy - Includes: Time taken to make up tool string (or CT), test
Install/Retrieve lubricator connection, RIH and install/latch SPM Valve/Dummy,
POOH and break out tool string. Excludes: Circulation and
pressure & inflow testing (PRE/INT).
SSI SSSV / Dummy / insert v/v - Includes: Time taken to make up tool string, test lubricator
Install/Retrieve connection, RIH and install/latch SSSV / Dummy / insert v/v,
testing (PRE/INT), tubing run SSSV’s (TRSSSV's) (TUR).
SSQ Cement Squeeze Mixing, pumping and squeezing cement. Includes: R/U and R/D
cement head, pumping spacers, and circulating prior to POOH
with stinger. Excludes: RIH/POOH stinger (CSR).
STI Straddle Patch - Install/Retrieve Includes: Time taken to make up tool string, test lubricator
connection, RIH and install/latch and pull straddle patch, POOH
and break out tool string. Excludes: Pressure & inflow testing
(PRE/INT).
SVI Standing Valve - Install Includes: Time taken to make up Standing Valve/tool string (or
CT), test lubricator connection, RIH and install/latch plug, POOH
and break out tool string. Excludes: Pressure & inflow testing
(PRE/INT)
SWF String - Works / Jar / Pulling and slacking off tension in the string and jarring in.
Free Stuck Equipment Includes: Attempting to work string past an obstruction in the
wellbore, the action of fishing with fishing assembly in the hole,
all fishing operations related to slickline/braided line/e-line & CT
operations. Excludes: Milling (MCP).
TUR Tubing Install/Retrieve Installation/removal of completion. Includes: M/U of all sub-
assemblies, RIH of all completion components up to the hanger,
pressure/inflow tests. Excludes: Installation of the hanger (HAI),
running of the landing string (LSR).
TWI Two Way Check Valve - Includes: Time taken to make up Two Way Check Valve/tool
Install/Retrieve string, test lubricator connection, RIH and install/latch plug,
testing (PRE/INT).
VSI Velocity String - Install/Retrieve Includes: Time taken to make up velocity string (usually run on
CT), test connection, RIH and set straddle packer, POOH and
break out tool string. Excludes: Pressure & inflow testing.
WCL Well Control (Losses) Covers all activities aimed at regaining or improving control over
the well due to mud or brine losses to the formation. Includes:
non-routine extended flow checking, combating losses with LCM
pills and cement plugs. Excludes: routine flow checks (under
the relevant operation e.g. DRR).

WCP Well Control (Pressure) Covers activities aimed at regaining or improving hydrostatic
pressure control over a well, e.g. after a kick or influx. Includes:
non-routine extended flow checking, killing a well after a kick
during any phase of operations including drilling, securing hole
etc. Excludes: routine flow checking.
WFL Well - Flow Period Flowing the well for clean-up. Includes: Testing, sampling
operations, flowback of injection wells for debris removal.
Excludes: Flowing of well during logging operations (e.g. ELO-
WFL).
WHM Wellhead - Maintenance All operations associated with wellhead maintenance. Includes:
valve and gauge maintenance. Excludes: Xmas tree
maintenance (XTM)
WOC Waiting on Cement Waiting on cement to set in order to continue with other
wellwork activities. Excludes: RIH during WOC - will be
recorded under the relevant Operations code, and not WOC.
Note - excessive WOC time should be recorded as NPT.
WSI Well Shut-In for Build Up The well is closed in to get a pressure build up as part of a
Survey production test. Excludes: Perforating (PET or ELO-ELP)
APPENDIX 4. PHASE/OPERATIONS AND WELL SERVICE CODES
Phase Code Phase Ops Code Operation
AH Abandon Hole Section ACR Cut & Retrieve Casing / Install Suspension Equipment
BPD Bridge Plug - Install via DP/Tubing
BPR BOP's etc - Install/Remove
BPT BOP's etc - test
CSR Cement Stinger RIH/POOH
CWF Well Fluid Control
DCP Drill / Mill Cement
DRT Drill String - RIH / POOH
INT Inflow Test
MCP Mill / Cut / Push
MDE Manipulate Downhole Equipment
MNR Maintenance - Rig
NGI General Investigation
NOA No Activity
PCD Pump / Circulate / Displace
PMO Moving / Skidding Rig / Work unit
PRE Pressure Test
PTW Permit To Work
REM Ream
REP Repair or Replace
ROV ROV Operations
RPI Retrievable Packer - Install and Remove via DP/Tubing
RUD Rig Up/Down
SAF Safety Related

SBS Seabed Survey
SCP Set Cement Plug
SCR Scraper Run

Abandon Hole Section (cont’d) SLO Slick Line Operations

SSQ Cement Squeeze
SWF String – Work / Jar / Free Stuck Equipment
WCL Well Control (Losses)
WCP Well Control (Pressure)
WOC Waiting on Cement
AW Abandon Well ACR Cut & Retrieve Casing / Install Suspension Equipment
BHC Borehole Conditioning
BPT BOP’s etc - test
INT Inflow Test
NOA No Activity
PRE Pressure Test
PSI Preparation / Clearing Site
PTW Permit To Work
REM Ream
ROV ROV Operations
RUD Rig Up/Down

Abandon Well (cont’d) SAF Safety Related

SBS Seabed Survey
SCP Set Cement Plug
SCR Scraper Run
SSQ Cement Squeeze
WHN Wellhead Nipple Up/Down
C03 "Secure Under 3"" Hole Section" ACR Cut & Retrieve Casing / Install Suspension Equipment
C04 "Secure 3-4 X/X"" Hole Section" BHC Borehole Conditioning
C06 "Secure 5-6 X/X"" Hole Section" BPD Bridge Plug - Install via DP/Tubing
C09 "Secure 7-9 X/X"" Hole Section" BPT BOP’s etc - test
C 12 "Secure 10-12 X/X"" Hole Section" CLC Casing/Liner/Completion Cement
C17 "Secure 13-17 X/X"" Hole Section" CLR Casing/Liner Install/Remove
C23 "Secure 18-23"" Hole Section" CSR Cement Stinger RIH/POOH
C26 "Secure 24-26"" Hole Section" CWF Well Fluid Control
C36 "Secure 27-36"" Hole Section" CWT Check / Wiper Trip
C48 "Secure 37-48"" Hole Section" DCM Drill / Mill Shoe Track Equipment and Cement
DRM Drill With Mudmotor / Turbine
DRR Drill Rotary/Topdrive
DSE Drillstring Conveyed Evaluation
EXP Expandables - Solid Expandable
FST Formation Strength/Limit Test
HOP Hole opening / Under Reaming
INT Inflow Test
MND Maintain/Change Out Drillstring
"Secure Hole Section" (cont’d) MNR Maintenance - Rig

NOA No Activity
PRE Pressure Test
PTW Permit To Work
REM Ream
ROV ROV Operations
RUD Rig Up/Down
SAF Safety Related
SBS Seabed Survey
SCP Set Cement Plug
SSQ Cement Squeeze
TBI Tie-Back Packer Install
CR04 "Core 3-4 X/X"" Hole Section" BHC Borehole Conditioning

CR06 "Core 5-6 X/X"" Hole Section" BPT BOP’s etc - test
CR09 "Core 7-9 X/X"" Hole Section" CRD Core - Cut
CR10+ "Core 10""+ Hole Section" CRR Core - Recover
CWT Check / Wiper Trip
DVC Deviation Control
DVM Deviation Measurements
"Core Hole Section" (cont’d) INT Inflow Test

NOA No Activity
PRE Pressure Test
PTW Permit To Work
REM Ream
ROV ROV Operations
RUD Rig Up/Down
SAF Safety Related
SBS Seabed Survey
SCP Set Cement Plug
CS Install Screens/GP/Perforate Liner BPD Bridge Plug - Install via DP/Tubing

EGM External Gravel Pack - Make-up
EGO External Gravel Pack - POOH with Gravel Pack
Service Tool
EGP External Gravel Pack - Perform workstring Chemical
Pickle and Gravel Pack
EGR External Gravel Pack - RIH
EGS External Gravel Pack - Set Gravel Pack Packer
EXS Expandables - Sand Screen

Install Screens/GP/Perforate Liner FST Formation Strength/Limit Test

(cont’d) HWO Hydraulic Workover Operations
IGM Internal Gravel Pack - Make-up
IGO Internal Gravel Pack - POOH with Gravel Pack Service
Tool
IGP Internal Gravel Pack - Perform workstring Chemical
Pickle and Gravel Pack
IGR Internal Gravel Pack - RIH
IGS Internal Gravel Pack - Set Gravel Packer
INT Inflow Test
NOA No Activity
PET Perforating Guns - Tubing Conveyed
PRE Pressure Test
PTW Permit To Work
ROV ROV Operations
RUD Rig Up/Down
SAF Safety Related
SBS Seabed Survey
SCP Set Cement Plug
SCR Scraper Run
SGM Standalone Gravel Pack Screen - Make Up
SGR Standalone Gravel Pack Screen - RIH
WFL Well - Flow Period

CU Clean Up BPT BOP’s etc. - test

INT Inflow Test
MHY Manipulation Of Hydrostatic Head
NOA No Activity
PRE Pressure Test
PTW Permit To Work
REM Ream
ROV ROV Operations
RUD Rig Up/Down
SAF Safety Related
SBS Seabed Survey
SCR Scraper Run
D03 "Drill Under 3"" Hole Section" BHC Borehole Conditioning

D04 "Drill 3-4 X/X"" Hole Section" BLO Braided Line Operations
D06 "Drill 5-6 X/X"" Hole Section" BPT BOP’s etc - test
D09 "Drill 7-9 X/X"" Hole Section" CSR Cement Stinger RIH/POOH
D12 "Drill 10-12 X/X"" Hole Section" CWF Well Fluid Control
D17 "Drill 13-17 X/X"" Hole Section" CWT Check / Wiper Trip
D23 "Drill 18-23"" Hole Section" DCM Drill / Mill Shoe Track Equipment and Cement
D26 "Drill 24-26"" Hole Section" DCP Drill / Mill Cement
D36 "Drill 27-36"" Hole Section" DRM Drill With Mudmotor / Turbine
D48 "Drill 37-48"" Hole Section" DRR Drill Rotary/Topdrive
DRS Drill with Rotary Steerable
INT Inflow Test
NOA No Activity
PRE Pressure Test
PTW Permit To Work
REM Ream
ROV ROV Operations
RUD Rig Up/Down
SAF Safety Related
SBS Seabed Survey
SCP Set Cement Plug
SSQ Cement Squeeze

“Drill Hole Section" (cont’d) SWF String – Work / Jar / Free Stuck Equipment
E03 "Evaluate Under 3"" Hole Section" BLO Braided Line Operations
E04 "Evaluate 3-4 X/X"" Hole Section" BPT BOP’s etc. - test
E06 "Evaluate 5-6 X/X"" Hole Section" CSR Cement Stinger RIH/POOH
E09 "Evaluate 7-9 X/X"" Hole Section" CWF Well Fluid Control
E12 "Evaluate 10-12 X/X"" Hole Section" CWT Check / Wiper Trip
E17 "Evaluate 13-17 X/X"" Hole Section" DCP Drill / Mill Cement
E23 "Evaluate 18-23"" Hole Section" DRT Drill String - RIH / POOH
E26 "Evaluate 24-26"" Hole Section" DSE Drillstring Conveyed Evaluation
E36 "Evaluate 27-36"" Hole Section" ELO Electric Line Operations
E48 "Evaluate 37-48"" Hole Section" HWO Hydraulic Workover Operations
INT Inflow Test
NOA No Activity
PRE Pressure Test
PTW Permit To Work
REM Ream
ROV ROV Operations
RUD Rig Up/Down
SAF Safety Related
SBS Seabed Survey
SCP Set Cement Plug

"Evaluate Hole Section" (cont’d) WCL Well Control (Losses)

IC Install Completion ARC Actuator repair / change

DPI Downhole Pump Install/Retrieve
FLR Flowlines - Install/Remove
HAI Hanger Install/Remove
ILR Instrument Lines - Remove/Re-instate
INT Inflow Test
LSR Landing String RIH/POOH
NOA No Activity
PPI Permanent Packer - Install via DP/Tubing
PRE Pressure Test
PRR Production Riser - Install/Remove
PTW Permit To Work
ROV ROV Operations
RUD Rig Up/Down

Install Completion (cont’d) SAF Safety Related

SBS Seabed Survey
SCR Scraper Run
SWF String - Works / Jar / Free Stuck Equipment
TBI Tie-Back Packer - Install
TUR Tubing Install/Retrieve
WHM Wellhead maintenance
XTI Xmas Tree - Install
XTM Xmas Tree Maintenance
XTR Xmas Tree - Remove
IN Instatement BLO Braided Line Operations

INT Inflow Test
NOA No Activity
PRE Pressure Test
PTW Permit To Work
ROV ROV Operations

RUD Rig Up/Down
SAF Safety Related
SBS Seabed Survey

Instatement (cont’d) SLO Slick Line Operations

PH Drill Pilot Hole BHC Borehole Conditioning

BPT BOP’s etc. - test
DCM Drill / Mill Shoe Track Equipment and Cement
DRM Drill With Mudmotor / Turbine
DRS Drill with Rotary Steerable
INT Inflow Test
NOA No Activity
PRE Pressure Test
PTW Permit To Work

REM Ream
ROV ROV Operations
Drill Pilot Hole (cont’d) RPI Retrievable Packer - Install and Remove via DP/Tubing
RUD Rig Up/Down
SAF Safety Related
SBS Seabed Survey
SCP Set Cement Plug
SSQ Cement Squeeze
PR Preparation BLO Braided Line Operations

CLC Casing/Liner/Completion Cement
COC Conductor Clean-out
COI Conductor Install
INT Inflow Test
NOA No Activity

PRE Pressure Test
PTW Permit To Work

Preparation (cont’d) REP Repair or Replace

ROV ROV Operations
RUD Rig Up/Down
SAF Safety Related
SBS Seabed Survey
PS Preparation For Sidetrack BLO Braided Line Operations

DCM Drill / Mill Shoe Track Equipment and Cement
INT Inflow Test
NOA No Activity
PRE Pressure Test
PTW Permit To Work
REM Ream
ROV ROV Operations

Preparation For Sidetrack (con’td) RUD Rig Up/Down

SAF Safety Related
SBS Seabed Survey
SCP Set Cement Plug
SCR Scraper run
SSQ Cement Squeeze
WHI Whipstock - Install
PT Flow Well and Test BLO Braided Line Operations

FHI Flowhead etc - Install / Remove
INT Inflow Test
MHY Manipulation of Hydrostatic Head
NOA No Activity
PRE Pressure Test

PTW Permit To Work

Flow Well and Test (cont’d) REP Repair or Replace

ROV ROV Operations
RUD Rig Up/Down
SAF Safety Related
SBS Seabed Survey
SPP Surface Package Preparations
SSI SSTT, Lubricator Valves and Landing String - Run &
Retrieve
TSI Test String - Install/Retrieve
WSI Well Shut-In for Build Up Survey
RE Re-entry BLO Braided Line Operations

INT Inflow Test
NOA No Activity

PRE Pressure Test

Re-entry (cont’d) PSI Preparation / Clearing Site

PTW Permit To Work
ROV ROV Operations
RUD Rig Up/Down
SAF Safety Related
SBS Seabed Survey
SFI Suspension Flange - Install/Remove
TBS Tie-Back String -Install/Retrieve
RM Rig Move BLO Braided Line Operations

NOA No Activity
PTW Permit To Work
RMV Rig in transit
ROV ROV Operations
RSE Rig Secure - Run Anchors, Jack Down Legs, Raise
Mast etc
SAF Safety Related
SBS Seabed Survey
RP Rig Parked BLO Braided Line Operations

NOA No Activity
PTW Permit To Work

Rig Parked (cont’d) ROV ROV Operations

SAF Safety Related
SBS Seabed Survey
RQ Repairs / Specific Well Requirements ACR Cut & Retrieve Casing / Install Suspension Equipment
INT Inflow Test
LSR Landing String RIH/POOH
NOA No Activity
PRE Pressure Test
PTW Permit To Work
ROV ROV Operations

Repairs / Specific Well Requirements RUD Rig Up/Down

(cont’d) SAF Safety Related
SBS Seabed Survey
SCP Set Cement Plug
SCR Scraper Run
SSQ Cement Squeeze
SU Suspension ACR Cut & Retrieve Casing / Install Suspension Equipment

INT Inflow Test

NOA No Activity

Suspension (cont’d) PRE Pressure Test

PTW Permit To Work
ROV ROV Operations
RUD Rig Up/Down
SAF Safety Related
SBS Seabed Survey
SCP Set Cement Plug
SCR Scraper Run
SFI Suspension Flange - Install/Remove
SSQ Cement Squeeze
TBS Tie-Back String -Install/Retrieve
SW Secure Well BLO Braided Line Operations

INT Inflow Test


NOA No Activity
Secure Well (cont’d) PCD Pump / Circulate / Displace

PRE Pressure Test
PTW Permit To Work
ROV ROV Operations
RUD Rig Up/Down
SAF Safety Related
SBS Seabed Survey
SCP Set Cement Plug
SCR Scraper Run
SSQ Cement Squeeze
WM Well Maintenance ARC Actuator repair / change

FSM Formation Treatment / Stimulate Well
INT Inflow Test


Well Maintenance (cont’d) MNR Maintenance - Rig

NOA No Activity
PRE Pressure Test
PTW Permit To Work
ROV ROV Operations
RUD Rig Up/Down
SAF Safety Related
SBS Seabed Survey
SCP Set Cement Plug
SCR Scraper Run
SSQ Cement Squeeze
TBI Tie-Back Packer - Install
XTI Xmas Tree - Install
Ops Code Operation WS Code Well Services Description
BLO Braided Line Operations BAI Bail

BPC Bridge Plug Install + Cement
BPI Bridge Plug - Install / Retrieve
BPV Back Pressure Valve - Install / Retrieve
CDC Debris - Clean Out
CDO Circ Device - Open / Close
DES Deviation Survey
DRF Drift Run
ELE Evaluation Formation/Production
ELP Perforate
EME Evaluation - Mechanical
GAI Gauges - Install/Retrieve
INT Inflow Test
LFT Econolift - Install / Retrieve
MNR Maintenance - Work unit
NOA No Activity
PLI Plug - Install / Retrieve
PRE Pressure Test
PTI Packer/Tailpipe - Install
PTW Permit To Work
PUN Tubing/Casing Punch
REP Repair/Replace
ROV ROV Operations
RUD Rig - Up/Down
SAF Safety Related
SPI SPM Valve / Dummy - Install / Retrieve
SSI SSSV / Dummy / insert v/v - Install / Retrieve
STI Straddle Patch - Install / Retrieve
Braided Line Operations (cont’d) SVI Standing Valve - Install / Retrieve

TWI Two Way Check Valve (TWCV) - Install / Retrieve
CTO Coiled Tubing Operations BPC Bridge Plug Install + Cement
CAM Camera/Video
DRF Drift Run
ELP Perforate
INT Inflow Test
NOA No Activity
PRE Pressure Test
PTW Permit To Work
REP Repair/Replace
Coiled Tubing Operations (cont’d) ROV ROV Operations

RUD Rig-Up/Down
SAF Safety Related
SCP Set Cement Plug
SPI SPM Valve / Dummy- - Install / Retrieve
SSQ Cement Squeeze
SVI Standing Valve - Install / Retrieve
VSI Velocity String - Install/Retrieve
ELO Electric Line Operations BPC Bridge Plug Install + Cement

CAM Camera/Video
DRF Drift Run
ELP Perforate
INT Inflow Test
MBO Mechanical Back-off
NOA No Activity
PTW Permit To Work
Electric Line Operations (cont’d) PUN Tubing/Casing Punch

REP Repair/Replace
ROV ROV Operations
RUD Rig-Up/Down
SAF Safety Related
SLO Slick Line Operations BAI Bail

BPC Bridge Plug Install + Cement
DRF Drift Run
ELP Perforate
INT Inflow Test
NOA No Activity
PRE Pressure Test
Slick Line Operations (cont’d) PTI Packer/Tailpipe - Install

PTW Permit To Work
REP Repair/Replace
ROV ROV Operations
RUD Rig-Up/Down
SAF Safety Related
SPI SPM Valve / Dummy- - Install / Retrieve
SSI SSSV / Dummy / insert v/v - Install / Retrieve
SVI Standing Valve - Install / Retrieve
HWO Hydraulic Workover Operations ACR Cut & Retrieve Casing / Install Suspension Equipment
EXP Expandables - Solid Expandable
EXS Expandables - Sand Screen
HAI Hanger Install/Remove
INT Inflow Test
Hydraulic Workover Operations NOA No Activity

(cont’d) PCD Pump / Circulate / Displace
PRE Pressure Test
PTW Permit To Work
REP Repair/Replace
RUD Rig-Up/Down
SAF Safety Related
SCP Set Cement Plug
SSQ Cement Squeeze
VSI Velocity String - Install/Retrieve
APPENDIX 5. NPT CODES
New Detailed
High Level
High Level Title Detailed Level Title Picklist Description Detailed Description
Level New
Code Code
All time & costs associated with mud-

related problems except lost circulation
problems: rig time spent on gumbo
problems, casing not getting to bottom due
MUD RELATED TROUBLE Mud-related cost excl. lost to shale problems, stuck pipe / fishing jobs
MUD MUD RELATED MUD / sidetracking due to mud-induced
(MISC) circulation: gumbo, sag etc.
borehole or hole cleaning problems,
differential sticking, barite sag problems,
excessive time circulating and conditioning
mud etc.
All time & costs associated with lost

circulation problems that are formation-
related: rig time, pills (LCM, cement etc.),
mud lost in hole, stuck pipe / fishing /
sidetracking due to lower-than-expected
LOST LOST CIRCULATION - Lost circulation cost drilling drilling margins (higher-than-expected pore
LC LCF pressures requiring mud wt increase
CIRCULATION FORMATION thru fractured / low FG rock
and/or lower-than-expected fracture
gradients), drilling through naturally
fractured / vugular / high-permeability
formations, ballooning / fracture breathing
of natural fractures etc.
New Detailed
High Level
Level New
Code Code
All time & costs associated with lost

circulation problems that are self induced:
rig time, pills (LCM, cement etc.), mud lost
Self-induced lost circulation in hole, stuck pipe / fishing / sidetracking
LOST LOST CIRCULATION - due to off-spec mud properties / high
LC LCI cost: hi-viscosity mud, surge viscosities causing high ECD's & surge
CIRCULATION SELF INDUCED
etc. pressures that lead to induced wellbore
fracturing, ballooning / fracture breathing of
induced fractures, tripping practices that
lead to losses etc.
All time & costs associated with

unexpected entry of formation fluids (gas,
oil, water) into the well, requiring weight up
and kill operations or excessive circulating
and conditioning of mud. Does not include
routine circulating and conditioning
resulting from drilling at near-balance
Cost of unexpected well entry
WC WELL CONTROL WC WELL CONTROL condition with recommended mud weight;
of formation fluid or gas includes costs of any problems resulting
from well control operations (e.g. stuck
pipe, reaming). This includes wildcat well
control where drilling is taking place in an
unknown area. This also includes any
unplanned well control operations in
workover operations.
New Detailed
High Level
Level New
Code Code

mechanical failure problems associated
with drill bits / coreheads / under reamers /
MECHANICAL & DRILL BITS, UNDER - Cost of mechanical failure of
MF DBU SRWD systems. In case of fish (cones,
FISHING REAMERS & SRWD bit / UR / SRWD / etc.) left in hole, costs include all rig costs
while fishing, cost of fish left in hole, cost to
plug and sidetrack back to original depth.

mechanical failure problems associated
with the drill string including BHA (Includes
coring BHA). Includes investigation and
tripping due to sudden or gradual pressure
MECHANICAL & Cost of mechanical failure of drop due to washout in drill string. In case
MF DS DRILL STRING / BHA of fish left in hole (parted string etc.), costs
FISHING string / BHA
include all rig costs while fishing, cost of
fish left in hole, cost to plug and sidetrack
back to original depth. Excludes
directional and evaluation tool
performance.
New Detailed
High Level
Level New
Code Code

mechanical borehole problems: rig time
spent on borehole instability / depleted
zones/ borehole collapse / stuck pipe due
to low mud weight, problems with ledges /
Borehole trouble cost: key seats / under gauge hole / squeezing
borehole instability / depleted formations and improper hole cleaning.
BH BOREHOLE BH BORE HOLE
zones / ledges / key seats / Costs include all rig costs to plug and
sidetrack back to original depth or excess
under gauge hole
time to run casing to planned TD or
time taken to set emergency hanger.
OK: Add another reason due to getting
stuck differentially (higher o/balance) due
to depleted zones
Any well time & costs, which are

associated with the failure of, work unit
equipment to operate properly. Includes
Cost of failure of work unit
WU WORK UNIT WU WORK UNIT (MISC) drilling rigs, coil tubing units, snubbing
equipment to operate properly units, slickline units, etc. where this is the
primary work unit. The owner is identified
in the NPT detail entry.
All time & costs associated with repairs of

BOP equipment, including rig downtime
Cost of repairs of BOP due to equipment failure and repair. Any
BOP & PRESSURE CONTROL
BOP WELL/HEAD/BOP BOP equipment including rig costs associated with problems initiated by
EQUIPMENT failure of BOP equipment. Includes
downtime
standpipe manifold, choke manifold,
IBOP's etc.
New Detailed
High Level
Level New
Code Code
surface wellheads, including rig downtime
Cost of surface wellhead
BOP WELL/HEAD/BOP WSF WELLHEAD (SURFACE) due to equipment failure and repair. Any
repairs including rig downtime costs associated with problems initiated by
failure of surface wellhead equipment
subsea wellheads, including rig downtime
due to equipment failure and repair. Any
Cost of subsea wellhead
BOP WELL/HEAD/BOP WSS WELLHEAD (SUBSEA) costs associated with problems initiated by
repairs including rig downtime failure of subsea wellhead equipment,
(sub-) mudline suspension equipment
(hanger, seal assemblies etc.)
All time & costs resulting from improper

operation of casing and liner equipment
Cost of improper operation of (running casing etc.) Includes cross
threads, and stabbing problems if purely
CSG CASING CSGO CASING/LINER (OPERATIONS) casing, liner equipment operational. Excessive washing down
(excluding tubing) with liner or casing or re-running casing
etc due to poor hole condition shall be
allocated to BOREHOLE.
All time & costs associated with failure of

casings and liners by splitting / buckling /
Costs of casing / liner failure: collapse/ wear / thread problems (if QC
CASING/LINER TUBULAR issue) and the use of unplanned scab
CSG CASING CSGM buckling / collapse / threads liners or tieback strings. Includes TAM
(MATERIALS)
(excluding tubing) packer failure, floats/sting-in leaking, failing
releasing liner running tool, failure of
releasing stinger from stab-in float
New Detailed
High Level
Level New
Code Code
All time & costs resulting from problems
with liner hanger systems such as systems
Cost of problems with liner
HANG LINER HANGERS HANG LINER HANGERS failing to set or setting prematurely,
hanger systems incl. remedial including rig time spent on remedial
cement squeezes
miscellaneous directional services
DIRECTIONAL DIRECTIONAL SERVICES Cost of miscellaneous problems, such as fishing jobs due to
DIR DSM
SERVICES (MISC) directional services problems doglegs, or round trips to change BHA
components in order to reach drilling
target.
All time & costs associated with directional
Cost of directional tool tool problems and failures (mud motors,
DIRECTIONAL
DIR DST DIRECTIONAL (TOOLS) (e.g. motor) problems & rotary steerables etc.). I don't believe that
SERVICES we will get the proper reporting against this
failures
section.
DIRECTIONAL Cost of MWD and gyro All time & costs associated with MWD,
DIR DSS DIRECTIONAL (MWD / gyro) gyro & survey directional tool problems
SERVICES directional tool problems
All time & costs associated with LWD
evaluation / logging tool problems,
including rig-time spent on tripping due to
Cost of LWD logging &
EVAL EVALUATION LWD EVALUATION (LWD) too failure and re-running of tools, fishing
evaluation tool problems jobs due to parted LWD tools, rig time
spent while waiting on replacement tools.
Excludes MWD.
New Detailed
High Level
Level New
Code Code
All time & costs associated with wireline

evaluation / logging tool misruns, including
rig-time spent on clean-out trips due to
misruns and re-running of tools, fishing
jobs due to parted or stuck wireline tools,
Cost of wireline logging & rig time spent due to misruns on coring
EVAL EVALUATION EVWL EVALUATION (WIRELINE/CT) jobs / DST failures, rig time spent while
evaluation tool problems
waiting on replacement wireline tools. All
problems with rig up/down, testing etc is
captured in TE1 and the contractor will be
identified in the Trouble Time recording
details.
All time & costs associated with cementing

failures other than equipment failures.
Costs include rig time and costs spent on
Cost of cement failures other improperly designed jobs, remedial casing
CEMENTING
CMT CEMENTING CMTF than equipment failures / liner shoe squeezes, squeeze jobs on
(SERVICES & MISC) production zones due to poor initial bond,
(TJ2 & TJ3)
flash sets and associated costs, no sets on
plugs, no kick-off achieved on sidetrack
plugs.
All time & costs associated with failures /

CEMENTING Cost of cement surface problems with cement surface equipment
CMT CEMENTING CMTS (cement heads, pumps, mixing units,
(SURFACE EQUIPMENT) equipment problems
transfer lines etc.)
New Detailed
High Level
Level New
Code Code
All time & costs associated with failures /

problems with downhole cement
equipment, including problems with
CEMENTING Cost of cement downhole launching heads / wiper balls / darts / plugs
CMT CEMENTING CMTD / floats / ball catchers / flowback equipment
(DOWNHOLE EQUIPMENT) equipment problems
/ two stage equipment and the associated
rig time spent on remedial cementing due
to these problems
All down time & costs associated with

completions having to cleanout the well
prior to being able to begin the completion
work. Examples are down time associated
Cost for completions to
COMP COMPLETION CLUP CLEAN-UP FOR COMPLETION with casing scraping, cleaning out to
clean up the well prescribed depth and displacing to
completion fluid. Brine filtration unit failure.
It does NOT included twist off of the clean-
out string (TC3)
Cost of improper operation All time & costs resulting from improper
INSTALL COMPLETION operation of completion equipment
COMP COMPLETION ICO of completion installation (running completion, landing hanger,
(OPERATIONS)
equipment. running/terminating control lines)
Costs of completion failure: All time & costs associated with failure of
integrity / threads / packer / completion on installation and well
INSTALL COMPLETION
COMP COMPLETION ICM hanger / sub-assembly / instatement by integrity / threads / packer /
(MATERIALS) hanger / sub-assembly/ control lines etc
control lines - component
due to component failure
failure
All time & costs associated with problems
PRODUCTION Cost of perforation equipment with the perforating equipment or setting of
PROD PERF PERFORATION plugs during the stage work including
ENHANCEMENT problems
misruns
New Detailed
High Level
Level New
Code Code
PRODUCTION Cost of sand control
PROD SAND SAND CONTROL with the sand control equipment like failing
ENHANCEMENT equipment. to expand ESS, Setting IGP or EGP.
Cost of improper operation of All time & costs associated with improper
PRODUCTION operation of stimulation and flowback
PROD STMO STIMULATION OPERATIONS stimulation and flowback equipment. Includes frac equipment,
ENHANCEMENT
equipment acidising equipment, etc.
PRODUCTION Cost of stimulation and with the stimulation equipment. Includes
PROD STME STIMULATION EQUIPMENT
ENHANCEMENT flowback equipment problems frac equipment, acidising equipment,
flowback equipment etc.
with improper use of well test equipment or
Cost of improper operation of
TEST WELL TESTING WTO WELL TESTING OPERATIONS application of incorrect procedures during
well testing equipment the well test including rig time and costs
spent on improperly designed tests.

with well testing equipment or temporary
production equipment due to component
Cost of well testing equipment failure. This includes all times and costs
TEST WELL TESTING WTE WELL TESTING EQUIPMENT with test string equipment. It does NOT
problems
include completion string problems or
xmas tree, valves and permanent flowlines
(T15)
New Detailed
High Level
Level New
Code Code

during well work intervention problems.
This includes most well services work
where the Xmas tree remains installed e.g.
Cost of unplanned work straddle installation, gas lift mandrel
WELL SERVICES WELL SERVICES REMEDIAL
WSR WSR problems during well replacement, unplanned fishing, general
REMEDIAL WORK WORK investigation, additional work required
intervention
when the initial plan has not worked -
switching to N2 lift when diesel lift has not
worked. It does NOT include well
stimulation or production evaluation.

RISER (SUBSEA
RISR RISR RISER (SUBSEA OPERATIONS) Cost of riser sub-sea problems of the risers. This includes both drilling and
OPERATIONS) well intervention risers.

due to simultaneous/concurrent
operations. Examples of these are safety
drills, helicopter operations, waiting on
SIMULTANEOUS SIMULTANEOUS/CONCURRENT Cost of simultaneous production facilities to be available waiting
CONC CONC on fabrication work. Simultaneous
OPERATIONS OPS operations problems
Operations is not considered a "Waiting
On" category, as it there has been a
conscious decision to prioritise activities
and stop wellwork activity.
This category is meant to cover any other

time & costs that were not associated with
Cost not covered by other
OTHR OTHER OTHR OTHER any of the categories noted above. This
categories (<10%) category should be less than 10 % of the
total trouble cost
New Detailed
High Level
Level New
Code Code
WAIT ON Covers all Waiting except for This will be predominantly time & costs
WOR (excluding WOR WAIT ON (excluding Weather) weather and concurrent / associated with waiting on materials,
Weather) simultaneous operations location preparations, and permits.
Cost of WOW. Loop current / All time & costs associated with waiting on
WAIT ON
WOW WOW WEATHER eddies not covered by special weather, loop currents and eddies not
WEATHER covered by special AFE
AFE
EP 2005-0000 - 100 - Restricted
APPENDIX 6. MECHANICAL RISK INDEX

MRI is a copyrighted calculation created by The Dodson Company used to rate well complexity. Below are the components that make
up this algorithm.
Measured Depth (Enter final total depth in feet. If the well was sidetracked, total depth of the final wellbore).
Water Depth (Enter water depth in feet at well location).
TVD (Enter final true vertical depth in feet at final depth).
Horizontal Displacement (Straight-line distance from surface location to bottom hole location. If the final survey is in DIMS, this can
be found in the VS (ft) column for the final depth).
Mud Weight @ TD (Enter mud weight in lb/gal in the hole during the open-hole's evaluation at final TD).
Number of Casing/Liner Strings (Enter total number of casing and liner strings set in the well, including drive pipe, jet strings (for
floating drilling), conductor, surface, intermediate, and production. Include drive pipe through production liner. If no production liner,
add 1).
Key Drilling Factors: Weighting Definition
Wells that have multiple builds, drops, or turns having a trajectory designed to build a
S-Curve Directional 2 desired hole angle, maintain angle in a tangent section and reduce angle to or near zero
degrees of inclination.
Horizontal 3 Wellbore with a trajectory >85 degrees of inclination from vertical.
H2S/CO2 is anticipated or present in sufficient quantity that it impacts the drilling
H2S / CO2 1
operation (i.e., scavengers required, cascade system on rig, special drill string, etc.).
Hydrate presence/potential results in mud programs/operational procedures that exceed
Hydrate Environment 1
standard drilling practices.
A permeable zone that creates a pressure differential >2000 psi between the mud
Drilling through Depleted Sands 1
hydrostatic and reservoir/pore pressure.
Subsea Wellhead installed 2 Wellhead utilized at the mudline with a subsea BOP system.
Mudline Suspension equipment 1 Wellhead utilized at the mudline with a surface BOP system.
The well was designed as a sub salt well in which objective sands lie below a salt body
Salt Drilled / Penetrated 1
and well path passes through the salt body.
EP 2005-0000 - 101 - Restricted
Key Drilling Factors: Weighting Definition
Hole Size < 6.5" 1 A well that drilled an open hole interval 6.5 inches or less.
Riserless Mud used to Drill Shallow Water Shallow water flow potential resulted in shallow water flow string being set and/or mud
1
Flows used to drill riserless interval.
Loop Currents 1 A well that had loop or eddy currents that impacted drilling operations.
Shallow Water Flow Potential 1 A well that was designed to address a potential shallow water flow.
Hole Core 1 Coring operations tool place during drilling the well.
"A" Measured Depth + Water Depth / 1000 ^2.

"B" TVD / 1000 ^2 x Measured Depth / TVD + Horizontal Displacement / TVD.
"C" MW^2 x Water Depth + TVD / TVD.
Measured Depth + Water Depth / 1000 ^2 x Number of Casing Strings + MW / No. Casing Strings^2 ^0.5"A" + "B" + "C" + "D" x Number of
"D"
Key Drilling Factors / 10 + "A" + "B" + "C" + "D".
The following is not required for MRI, but is needed for benchmarking:
Vertical
Shallow Kick-off Slant (KOP <7,000' TVD)
Shallow Kick-off "S" (KOP <7,000' TVD)
Directional Type: Deep Kick-off (KOP >7,000' TVD)

Extended Reach (Horizontal Displacement >10,000')
Horizontal (>85 deg.)
BuildTurn-Hold-Turn/Build (change in azimuth and/or inclination after build hold section - not a 'S' type, including modified "S")
EP 2005-0000 - 102 - Restricted
APPENDIX 7. GLOSSARY AND ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation Definition
AFE Authorised For Expenditure
BSV Below Swab Valve

BHA Bottomhole Assembly
COP Code of Practice
CIN Common Interest Network
CT Coiled Tubing
DFE Drill Floor Elevation
DIMS Drilling Information Management System
DTL Drilling The Limit
EDM Engineer’s Data Model
A major phase of well operations where a rig or work unit is located
above the well for the purpose of drilling one or more wellbores,
Event performing the initial completion, performing a workover or other
maintenance of the well including abandonment.
EDM entity – M_EVENT
aka stratigraphic layer. A mappable rock layer with a distinguishable
top and bottom.
(PPDM) a formal stratigraphic division, between a group and a
member.
Formation
EDM entity - CD_STRAT_UNIT define the master record
CD_WELLBORE_FORMATION intersection of the
wellbore with a particular Formation.
HUD Hold Up Depth
Holes in wellbore that provide communication between a reservoir
Interval zone and the completion.
EDM entity – CD_WELLBORE_OPENING
MWD Measurement While Drilling
MSL Mean Sea Level
NAP Nieuw Amsterdam Peil
NPT Non-Productive Time
A collection of Sites with Wells sharing the same set of target
Reservoirs, aka Field or Asset. A Project may have one or more
Project Reservoirs assigned to it.
EDM entity – CD_PROJECT
EP 2005-0000 - 103 - Restricted
Abbreviation Definition
RDL Reference Datum Level

RCFA Root Cause Failure Analysis
A location hosting one or more wells e.g. land well, drilling pad,
Site offshore platform, subsea template or subsea well.
EDM entity – CD_SITE
(See “formation”). A mappable rock layer with a distinguishable top
and bottom. May be a Lithostratigraphic or Chronostratigraphic unit.
Stratigraphic layer Forms part of a stratigraphic sequence that may be defined for a
particular Project (Field).
EDM entity – CD_STRAT_UNIT
SAP Systems Applications Products
SAPBP Systems Applications Products Blueprint
SDL System Data Level
T&OE Technical & Operational Excellence
TBF Top of Bottom Flange
WALT Wells Activity Leadership Team
WE Well Engineering
WS Well Services
The hole drilled by the bit usually performed during a single drilling
operation. Each wellbore has a single bottomhole location and
originates at a surface location (well) or the kickoff point tied on to a
Wellbore parent wellbore. Each wellbore is given a separate unique identifier,
which may be defined, from its top location or bottom hole location
depending on the local convention.
EDM entity – CD_WELLBORE
A set of openings (perforations) that enable the hydraulic
Wellbore opening communication between a wellbore zone and a completion.
EDM entity – CD_WELLBORE_OPENING
An intersection between the wellbore and a reservoir.
Wellbore zone
EDM entity – CD_WELLBORE_ZONE
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SUKEP G. Robinson EPE-T-W 1
BSP P. J. Sharpe EPA-T-W 1
SEPCO P. R. A. Goodfellow EPW-RTD 1
SPDC J. J. Flikkema EPG-PN-TW 1
SEPI I. Blair EPM 1
PDO E. J. Gorman UWD 1
SIEP D. E. Jacobsen EPT-WLT 1
SIEP C. R. Williams EPT-RE 1
SIEP D. N. Saunders EPH-RR 1
SUKEP D. Watson EPT-IT-EI 1
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SIEP R. J. Prescott EPT-RPW 1
R. Meiburg EP-CIO 1
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SPDC T. N.Ukomah EPG-PN-TWT 1
SROO S. Farmer EPT-IT-M 1
PDO J. K. Kutty UWB12 1

PDO S. A. J. Lawati UIIA21 1
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Seyi Adeleye BSP-TSW/5

1.4. Regulatory Requirements

2. STRATEGY AND PRINCIPLES

2.3. Classification and Principles

2.4. Benchmarking and DTL

2.6. Engineers Data Model (EDM)

2.7. Tight Groups

3.1. EDM Tree Structure/Data Hierarchy

PDO Muscat (Planned)

SPDC Port Harcourt (Planend)

SEIC Yuznho (Planned)

• A company has common directional survey data management practices and

3.2. Well/Wellbore/Event Attributes

NAME ATTRIBUTE LINK DEFINITION

Legal Well Name Well Well name supplied by local

Well Type Development Well Primary activity/purpose

NAME ATTRIBUTE LINK DEFINITION

Lift Type Beam Pump Well The artificial lift mechanism

Water Depth Well Water depth

Wellbore Legal Name Wellbore Wellbore name supplied by local

NAME ATTRIBUTE LINK DEFINITION

NAME ATTRIBUTE LINK DEFINITION

Budget Type Abex Event Financial source of funding.

NAME ATTRIBUTE LINK DEFINITION

Well Geometry Fishhook Event A classification based on the

Event Status Planning Event The current status of an event.

4.1. Well Event Type

Event Type Description

Event Type Description

(5) Conductor installation operations would typically be handled as a Preparatory

(6) Typically on for instance a Production Platform it will be necessary to create a

(7) On a production installation, it may be possible to carry out certain preparatory

4.2. Phase and Operations Definitions

Figure 4.1: Phase Definitions

PHASE TYPE PHASE CODE PHASE LISTINGS

SECURE HOLE C12 Secure 10-12 X/X" Hole Section

PHASE TYPE PHASE CODE PHASE LISTINGS

EVALUATE HOLE E12 Evaluate 10-12 X/X" Hole Section

PHASE TYPE PHASE CODE PHASE LISTINGS

The principal changes to the phasing compared to DIMS are as follows:

(6) Phase definitions for major workovers have been simplified.

Phase Operation 1 Operation 2 Description

Phase Operation 1 Operation 2 Description

There are over 100 Operations codes in total.

CODE OPERATION (Level 1)

BLO Braided Line Operations

CTO Coiled Tubing Operations

ELO Electric Line Operations

SLO Slick Line Operations

HWO Hydraulic Workover Operations

5.1. NPT Definition

5.2. NPT Reporting Standards

Global NPT Code Global NPT Title

MUD MUD RELATED

Global Detailed Code Global Detailed Level Title

MUD MUD RELATED TROUBLE (MISC)

Global Detailed Code Global Detailed Level Title

DS DRILL STRING / BHA

5.3. How to Get Started After a Trouble Event

5.3.1. How to Conduct the Investigation

5.3.2. Documentation and Communication process