Surface BOP Checklist

Nipple-up BOP Equipment (Land)

 Ensure that there is a plan for nippling up the BOP equipment to keep as
much of it as possible off the critical path, i.e. pressure test as much as
possible on a test stump, prepare equipment and hoists for lifting, all
necessary equipment and tools, etc.

 Ensure that time breakdown of previous nipple-up operations are analyzed to

identify areas for improving nipple-up time.

 Ensure that the nipple-up operation is documented by time breakdown.

 Measure the height of each BOP component (Including the Bell Nipple) to
ensure that the stack will fit into the available space below the rotary beams;
this is to include the gap between flanges. Construct a stack-up drawing of
the BOP equipment.

 Perform a JSA and hold a Toolbox meeting with all relevant personnel in
preparation of the nippling-up and testing BOP equipment. The BOP testing
area and the area around the BOP stack should be properly secured to
insure that unauthorized personnel do not enter the area.

 Review the BOP equipment specifications to ensure that they comply with
the Drilling Contract and meet the well requirement as per the drilling
program.

 Ensure that there is sufficient quantity of proper size and specification ring
gaskets are on site. Spare ring gaskets should be available in the event of a
failure or damage during nipple up operations.

 Inspect the high pressure lines and connections to operate the BOP
equipment.

 Check annular surge bottles, accumulator pre-charge pressures. Inspect the

Accumulator to verify that all equipment is in proper working order.

 Ensure to use the plumb line for proper alignment of the BOP stack.

 Ensure that the nipple-up complies with the requirements for a heavy lift.

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  Inspect BOP lifting slings and equipment to verify that they are in good
condition.

 Prior to installation, ensure that all the space-out subs and appropriate
threads for the crossovers and landing casing are on the rig and have been
inspected.

 Inspect inside of tree to determine the orientation slot.

 Ensure that there is sufficient quantity of BOP spare equipment, i.e. rams
rubbers, Bonnet door gaskets, Annular element for annular BOP, Bolts and
nuts for BOP stack and wing valves, Ring Gaskets for BOP stack and wing
valves, etc.

 Ensure that there is sufficient quantity of Choke and kill manifold valve repair
kits to repair wing valves on the BOP stack and valves in the choke and kill
manifold.

 Ensure that the Mud Gas Separator and all lines are clean and free of debris
or blockage.

 Ensure that the Mud Gas Separator is of the appropriate size for the
upcoming operation and is properly rigged up.

 Ensure that the choke line and all high pressure flow lines are clean and free
of debris.

 Ensure that the choke line and all high pressure flow lines are properly
secured and tied down.

 Ensure that all wellhead equipment and BOP equipment are properly
pressure tested to high and low pressure tests. BOP testing should be done
with proper testing equipment and recorded on a pressure chart.

 Pressure test the upper Kelly cock, lower Kelly cock, safety valves and inside
BOP equipment.

 Record all BOP equipment pressure tests in the daily IADC report.

Nipple-down BOP Equipment (Land)

 Ensure that there is a plan for nippling down of the BOP equipment to keep
as much of it as possible off the critical path, i.e. prepare equipment and
hoists for lifting, all necessary equipment and tools, etc.

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  Ensure that time breakdown of previous nipple-down operations are
analyzed to identify areas for improving nipple-down time.

 Ensure that the nipple-down operation is documented by time breakdown.

 Perform a JSA and hold a Toolbox meeting with all relevant personnel in
preparation of the nippling-down operation.

 Ensure that the nipple-down operation complies with the requirements for a
heavy lift.

 Ensure to jet BOP's & Bell Nipple before nippling-down.

 Inspect BOP lifting slings and equipment to verify that they are in good
condition.

 Drain the BOP stack prior to starting nipple down operations.

 Ensure that the Mud Gas Separator and all lines are clean and free of debris
or blockage.

 Ensure that the choke line and all high pressure flow lines are clean and free
of debris.

Nipple-up BOP Equipment (Jack-up)

 Ensure that there is a plan for nippling up the BOP equipment to keep as
much of it as possible off the critical path, i.e. pressure test as much as
possible on a test stump, prepare all equipment and hoists for lifting, all
necessary equipment and tools, etc

 Ensure that time breakdown of previous nipple-up operations are analyzed to

identify areas for improving nipple-up time.

 Ensure that the nipple-up operation is documented by time breakdown.

Measure the height of each BOP component to ensure that the stack will fit into the
available space; this is to include the gap between flanges. Construct a stack-up
drawing of the BOP. Perform a JSA and hold a Toolbox meeting with all relevant
personnel in preparation of the nippling-up and BOP testing. The BOP testing area and
the area around the BOP stack should be properly secured to insure that unauthorized
personnel do not enter the area. Review the BOP equipment specifications to ensure
that they comply with the Drilling Contract and meet the wells requirement as per the
drilling program.

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  Ensure that there is sufficient quantity of proper size and specification ring
gaskets are on site. Spare ring gaskets should be available in the event of a
failure or damage during nipple up operations.

 Inspect the high pressure lines and connections to operate the BOP
equipment.

 Check annular surge bottles, accumulator pre-charge pressures. Inspect the

Accumulator to verify that all equipment is in proper working order.

 Ensure to use the plumb line for proper alignment of the BOP stack.

 Ensure that the nipple-up complies with the requirements for a heavy lift.

 Inspect BOP lifting slings and equipment to verify that they are in good
condition.

 Prior to installation, ensure that all the space-out subs and appropriate
threads for the crossovers and landing casing are on the rig and have been
inspected.

 Inspect inside of tree to determine the orientation slot.

 Ensure that there is sufficient quantity of BOP spare equipment, i.e. rams
rubbers, Bonnet door gaskets, Annular element for annular BOP, Bolts and
nuts for BOP stack and wing valves, Ring Gaskets for BOP stack and wing
valves.

 Ensure that there is sufficient quantity of valve repair kits to repair wing
valves on the BOP stack and valves in the choke and kill manifold.

 Ensure that the Mud Gas Separator is of the appropriate size for the
upcoming operation and is properly rigged up.

 Ensure that the Mud Gas Separator and all lines are clean and free of debris
or blockage.

 Ensure that the choke line and all high pressure flow lines are clean and free
of debris.

 Ensure that all wellhead equipment and BOP equipment are properly
pressure to high and low pressure tests. BOP testing should be done with
proper testing equipment and recorded on a pressure chart.

 Pressure test the upper Kelly cock, lower Kelly cock, safety valves and inside
BOP equipment.

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  Record all BOP equipment pressure tests in the daily IADC report.

Nipple-down BOP Equipment (Jack-up)

 Ensure that there is a plan for nippling down of the BOP equipment to keep
as much of it as possible off the critical path, i.e., prepare all equipment and
hoists for lifting, all necessary equipment and tools, etc.

 Ensure that time breakdown of previous nipple-down operations are

analyzed to identify areas for improving nipple-down time.

 Ensure that the nipple-down operation is documented by time breakdown.

 Perform a JSA and hold a Toolbox meeting with all relevant personnel in
preparation of the nippling-down operation.

 Ensure that the nipple-down operation complies with the requirements for a
heavy lift.

 Ensure to jet BOP's & riser before nippling-down.

 Inspect BOP lifting slings and equipment to verify that they are in good
condition.

 Drain the BOP stack and ensure a skirt is installed around base of the riser
to avoid spraying well bay with dirty fluid.

 If possible, pick-up on the high-pressure riser quickly to avoid jetting well bay
with dirty fluid, if required.

 Ensure that the Mud Gas Separator and all lines are clean and free of debris
or blockage.

 Ensure that the choke line and all high pressure flow lines are clean and free
of debris.

Sub-Surface BOP Checklist

Nipple-up BOP Equipment (Semi-sub)

 See IPM requirement for well control for pressure testing criteria. Refer
to: Well Control Equipment Testing Requirements (IPM-WELL-S001)

 Ensure that time breakdown of previous nipple-up operations are analyzed to

identify areas for improving nipple-up time.

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  Ensure that the nipple-up operation is documented by time breakdown.

 Measure the height of each BOP component and include the gap between
flanges. Ensure to construct a stack-up drawing of the BOP.

 Perform a JSA and hold a Toolbox meeting with all relevant personnel in
preparation for running the BOP stack.

 Review the BOP equipment specifications to ensure that they comply with
the Drilling Contract and meet the wells requirement as per the drilling
program.

 Check annular surge bottles, accumulator pre-charge pressures. Inspect the

Accumulator to verify that all equipment is in proper working order.

 For Vetco H-4 wellhead connector, a pull operated check valve, POVC,
should be installed on the lock side of the wellhead connector. Verify proper
pressure testing and installation.

 Inspect stabs between LMRP and BOP.

 Secondary unlock functions on both the wellhead and riser connectors

should be independent of the primary locking function.

 Inspect the Marine Riser- See Marine Riser Section.

 Verify control back-ups.

 Verify current inspection certificates for equipment, hoses, etc.

 Ensure that there is sufficient quantity of BOP spare equipment, i.e. rams
rubbers, Bonnet door gaskets, Annular element for annular BOP, Bolts and
nuts for BOP stack and wing valves, Ring Gaskets for BOP stack and wing
valves.

 Ensure that there is sufficient quantity of valve repair kits to repair wing
valves on the BOP stack and valves in the choke and kill manifold.

 Ensure that the Mud Gas Separator is of the appropriate size for the
upcoming operation and is properly rigged up.

 Ensure that the Mud Gas Separator and all lines are clean and free of debris
or blockage.

 Ensure that the choke line and all high pressure flow lines are clean and free
of debris.

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  Pressure test the upper Kelly cock, lower Kelly cock, safety valves and inside
BOP equipment.

 Record all BOP equipment pressure tests in the daily IADC report.

 Lifting Equipment:

1. Inspect choke, kill and hydraulic pins for acceptable surface finish.

2. Verify proper certifications, testing for lifting equipment.

3. Visually inspect all rise joints to verify that no obstacles are present to
hang-up on diverter housing when running or pulling riser.

4. Check proper handling tools, spider, adapter, telescopic joint, elevators

and bails weight requirement for handling stack.

 Verify riser tension.

 Verify automatic release procedures, and that they are properly posted.

Nipple-up BOP Equipment (Semi-sub)

 Ensure that there is a plan for nippling down of the BOP equipment to keep
as much of it as possible off the critical path, i.e., prepare all equipment and
hoists for lifting, all necessary equipment and tools, etc.

 Ensure that time breakdown of previous nipple-down operations are

analyzed to identify areas for improving nipple-down time.

 Ensure that the nipple-down operation is documented by time breakdown.

 Perform a JSA and hold a Toolbox meeting with all relevant personnel in
preparation of the nippling-down operation.

 Ensure that the nipple-down operation complies with the requirements for a
heavy lift.

 Ensure to jet BOP's & riser before nippling-down.

 Inspect BOP equipment to verify that they are in good condition.

 Ensure that the Mud Gas Separator and all lines are clean and free of debris
or blockage.

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  Ensure that the choke line and all high pressure flow lines are clean and free
of debris.

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