Well Examination Report for Well 20/06-03Z (C)

Buzzard / Broome
Location - 57o 48’ 16.665”N
Type of Well – Exploration Programme Type – Drilling and Testing
00o 58’ 41.624”W

Appendix 1 Well Engineering (Drilling & Testing Phases)

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This Well Examination Report was constructed using the HSE Notification for Drilling, dated March 2001, the Drilling Programme dated 13 April 2001 and
the signed-off version of the well testing programme dated May 2001.

Item Completed Comments

Section A – Prediction of Subsurface Conditions

1. Maps Received 16 March 2001 Maps and diagrams included with the HSE Notification confirm transmission of data from
exploration to drilling groups. Geotechnical document not provided for examination but a
summary was provided in the HSE Notification.

2. Offset Data Reviewed 16 March 2001 Offset wells defined and assessed as part of the geotechnical and drilling design process for
this well. HSE Notification contains full description of pressure and temperature regimes as
determined from offset well data.

3. Lithology Column Received 16 March 2001 The formation tops defined in the HSE Notification agree with those provided in the
geological prognosis.

4. Pressure Plot Completed 27 March 2001 Although provided in diagrammatic form by geotechnical document await updated well
montage for clarification/
29 March 2001 Montage provides pressure diagram which reflects contents of HSE Notification.

5. Fracture Gradient Plot Completed 27 March 2001 Although provided in diagrammatic form by geotechnical document await updated well
montage for clarification
29 March 2001 Montage provides pressure diagram which reflects contents of HSE Notification.

6. Anticipated Reservoir Fluid Gradients 28 March 2001 Determined from the Geotechnical document and included in the HSE Notification. Gas
gradient 0.037 psi/ft; Oil gradient 0.347 psi/ft

7. Wellbore Fluid Composition 28 March 2001 Defined in the HSE Notification

8. Estimated Bottom Hole Temperature 28 March 2001 Defined in the HSE Notification and on the well montage

9. Temperature vs. Depth Plot 28 March 2001 Not required.

10 Kick Margin (for each hole section) 20 March 2001 >100 bbl in the 12.1/4” section with a 15.5 ppg FIT at the shoe. Good enough to drill to TD in
this hole section although there is a contingency to set 9.5/8” casing should problems occur

11 Maximum Anticipated Surface Pressure (for each hole section) 28 March 2001 Surface pressure of roughly 2600 psi could be seen in the worst case with gas to surface
from a failed shoe in 12.1/4” hole section.
With a contingency 9.5/8” casing string set BG have taken this value to be reservoir pressure
until such time as log results show otherwise.

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 Well Examination Report for Well 20/06-03Z (C)
Buzzard / Broome
Location - 57o 48’ 16.665”N
Type of Well – Exploration Programme Type – Drilling and Testing
00o 58’ 41.624”W

Item Completed Comments

12 Maximum Anticipated Circulating Temperatures 28 March 2001 Within capabilities of any BOP or well testing equipment that could be utilised on this well.
13 Wellhead and BOP WP exceeds MASP 28 March 2001 Wellhead and BOP equipment fit for purpose.

14 Barrier Philosophy as per BG plc WEPO Policy 16 March 2001 Acceptable

15 Conductor and riser design meets BG WEPO policy

16 Casing Design meets BG plc WEPO Casing & Tubing Design Policy 27 March 2001 Casing safety factors stated in drilling notification are all above those defined as required by
the BG policies and procedures.
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6 May 2001 Tubing specifications suitable for the intended well testing operations

17 Casing Pressure Test Requirements (for each casing string) 28 March 2001 13 3/8”: 2000 psi, based on circulating out a 100 bbl kick.
9 5/8”: 4500 psi but will be revised following MDT results should the 9.5/8” casing be run.

18 Maximum Surface Pressure (Flowing) 28 March 2001 Not calculated but less than the 4346 psi which has been defined as the worst-case surface
pressure – see below.
19 Maximum Surface Pressure (Shut in) 28 March 2001 Realistically set at 1500 psi when circulating out a 100 bbl kick while drilling 12.1/4” hole
section with 13.3/8” shoe breakdown. Absolute worst case is +/- 4300 psi which was
developed from a series of unlikely scenarios.
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6 May 2001 Predicted at +/- 1700 psi for the well testing phase

20 Site Survey Completed 28 March 2001 Results of site survey not reported in well notification. Summary document states that this
was performed and the December 2000 report indicates that shallow gas is not expected.

21 Conductor / Riser Tensioning Requirements 26 March 2001 Ocean Nomad equipment capabilities not exceeded for riser and tensioning requirements

22 Proximity to other Hazards (e.g. H2S, Lost Circulation, etc.) 28 March 2001 H2S encountered on offset wells and procedures will be in place for dealing with this during
drilling, coring and testing operations during this well
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6 May 2001 H2S contingency, plus possibility of encountering, included in well test programme.
23 Annulus Pressure History Review/Monitor Control Scheme Prepared 28 March 2001 N/A

Section B – Suitability for Well Testing

1. Casing is Suitable for Conditions/Exposure to Wellbore Fluids 28 March 2001 From the summary of safety factors and the prognosed well pressures, as presented in the
HSE Notification, it is apparent that the tubulars will be suitable for the testing of this well.
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6 May 2001 Assessment of the well test programme indicates that the casing / tubing specifications are
suitable for well testing.
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2. Consideration Made for Casing Wear 6 May 2001 Vertical well. No particular drilling problems point to a casing de-rating requirement due to
wear.

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Location - 57o 48’ 16.665”N
Type of Well – Exploration Programme Type – Drilling and Testing
00o 58’ 41.624”W

Item Completed Comments

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3. Wellhead is Suitable for Conditions/Exposure to Wellbore Fluids 6 May 2001 Not yet assessed
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4. Tree is Suitable for Conditions/Exposure to Wellbore Fluids 6 May 2001 Surface flowhead and associated equipment utilised. Fully described in the well test
programme.
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5. Tubing is Suitable for Conditions/Exposure to Wellbore Fluids 6 May 2001 Xmas Tree not utilised
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6. Tubing design meets BG Group casing & tubing design policy 6 May 2001 Tubing utilised meets pressure and temperature requirements for the well test.
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7. DHSV is Suitable for Conditions/Exposure to Wellbore Fluids 6 May 2001 No DHSV utilised.
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8. Packer is Suitable for Conditions/Exposure to Wellbore Fluids 6 May 2001 Positrieve retrievable packer utilised.
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9. Wireline Nipples are Suitable for Conditions/Exposure to Wellbore Fluids 6 May 2001 No specific nipples run in test string.

Section C – Ancillary Equipment

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1. Surface Equipment is Correct Working Pressure & Temperature Rating 6 May 2001 Equipment specified in the well test programme including schematic and pressure testing
requirements.
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2. Equipment Footprint Has Been Considered 6 May 2001 Assessed from diagram description in well test programme.
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3. Equipment Weight and Crane SWL Has Been Considered 6 May 2001 Not assessed as such as the equipment is standard for well testing operations and is
supplied with full certification which would be used to satisfy the requirements of the
Installation’s verification scheme.
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4. BOP’s Configuration has Been Considered and Agreed 6 May 2001 Discussed in well test programme.
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5. Surface Test Equipment is fit-for-purpose/Exposure to Wellbore Fluids 6 May 2001 Standard well testing surface testing equipment for the well conditions expected.
Section D – Suitability of Drilling Rig

1. Water Depth 28 March 2001 Ocean Nomad rated to 1200 ft

2. Estimated Leg Penetration N/A N/A

3. Scour Potential N.A N/A

4. Adjacent Footprints / Can Holes N/A N/A

5. Adequate Station Keeping System 28 March 2001 Moored semi-sub. for which an analysis has been performed for the location in question.

6. Rig within Survival Envelope (storm, current, wind, waves etc.) 28 March 2001 Vessel safety case has been modified following upgrading exercise. Discussion with drilling
contractor and BG confirms that the safety case is being reviewed by the HSE.

7. Other Potential Hazards (pipelines, wells, shipping etc.) 28 March 2001 Issues such as pipelines and collision management covered not mentioned in HSE
Notification but complementary documentation provides statements that these issues have
been covered.

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Buzzard / Broome
Location - 57o 48’ 16.665”N
Type of Well – Exploration Programme Type – Drilling and Testing
00o 58’ 41.624”W

Item Completed Comments

8. Rig Equipment Suitable for Well Requirements 11 April 2001 Well Examiner attended Peer Review of the complete well operation with BG and
contractors. No outstanding matters.

Section E – Emergency Procedures

1. Bridging Documents Prepared 12 April 2001 Defined in final Drilling Programme

2. Well Control Procedures agreed with Contractor 12 April 2001 Defined in final Drilling Programme

3. Disconnect Procedures agreed with Contractor 12 April 2001 Defined in final Drilling Programme

4. Shallow Gas Procedures Agreed with Contractor 12 April 2001 Defined in final Drilling Programme

5. Special Procedures Prepared (HPHT, Horizontal, Multi-lateral etc.) 12 April 2001 Coring procedures and safety precautions will need to be closely considered by all involved
due to the need for coring operators to wear BA apparatus while handling cores on the drill-
floor. This was an action which came out of the Peer Review.
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6 May 2001 Safety while well testing covered in comprehensive section of the well test programme.
Examiners Comments

General Comments:
Notes of Reservation
This document represents the design phase for this well operation which is to be performed by BG. From both legislative and well planning points-of-view the
standard of the design and programming work is considered to be high.
The inclusion of the well examiner at the off-site Peer Review was a worthwhile exercise as it demonstrated BG’s commitment to working in unison with its
contractors as well as giving all personnel the opportunity to examine and comment upon the planned operations.
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Well Examiner
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Andrew Mackay Date: 13 April 2001 & 17 July 2001 Signature:
NRG Consultancy Limited

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