HSE Procedure for Deep Drilling & Workover Operations: Proposal for a drilling company operating in the middle east

Abstract

The purpose of the hereby document is to implement a procedure that will be suitable to the deep drilling and workover operations carried out by the Deep Drilling Group from XYZ Company. Also is intended to obtain a uniformed document that will be a reference to all Contractors and Subcontractors working under The Deep Drilling Group. The document will, obviously, be complemented with specific XYZ HSE procedures that are part of the actual management system implemented and which are a very useful source of information. Nevertheless, the information and recommendations compiled on the document do cover most of the needs for a safely operation, and they do comply with international industry best practices and regulations. Besides the HSE Procedure, which is the main subject of the thesis, it is also possible to get an overview of industry HSE matters, information related to the oil industry in a Middle East Country, using Kuwait as reference, and a specific overview of the HSE status in the XYZ Company. From practical side, the document directs the reader to an annexure were a full HSE procedure for drilling and workover operations is available for consultation and use.