July 19th, 2024
Aquila Engineering Services
BOP Shear Verification: Ensuring Well Control in Critical Situations
BOP Shear Verification is an essential I3P process that verifies if a Blowout Preventer (BOP) can cut the planned tubulars to be used in a well. This process is crucial for maintaining well control during emergency situations where cutting the pipe might be necessary.
Shear Verification must be performed by qualified individuals or engineering firms with specialized knowledge and experience in well control and BOP operations.
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Why is BOP Shear Verification Important?
The primary purpose of BOP Shear Verification is to ensure the BOP can perform its critical function of cutting the pipe to prevent a blowout. This capability is vital for maintaining well control and avoiding catastrophic incidents like the well known blowout in 2010, where the inability to shear the pipe led to uncontrolled well flow.
High-Level Steps in BOP Shear Verification
Gather Information: Obtain detailed BOP information, well specifics, and the pipe data planned for use in the well.
Calculate Shearability: Perform calculations to ensure all pipe, wireline and assemblies are shearable on the well by the BOP.
Report Preparation: Compile the results into a comprehensive report.
Submit to BSEE: Submit the engineering report to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) as part of the Application for Permit to Drill (APD).
Aquila Engineering's Shear Verification Service
Aquila Engineering provides a comprehensive shear verification service that includes:
Detailed engineering reports confirming BOP capabilities
Collaboration with operators' well engineers to gather necessary well and pipe data
Fast and efficient service with a high level of expertise
Our shear verification service is complemented by other critical verifications, such as accumulator sizing, which ensures that the accumulators can provide sufficient hydraulic power to the BOPs. Both verifications are essential for applications for permits to drill (APDs) or modify (APMs), and they are referenced in Letters of Verification (LOVs).
Aquila's extensive experience and quick turnaround times make us a trusted partner for shear verification and related services. Our team of experts ensures that all calculations and verifications are performed accurately and efficiently, providing peace of mind and enhanced safety for offshore drilling operations.
Ensuring Reliability & Safety
BOP Shear Verification is a critical process for ensuring well control and preventing blowouts. Aquila Engineering's expertise and comprehensive services ensure that operators and drilling contractors can rely on their BOP systems to perform when it matters most. Contact us to learn more about our shear verification services and how we can support your offshore drilling operations.