Guidance
Well integrity control measures and performance standards guidance note
Well integrity control measures and performance standards guidance note
- NOPSEMA
- Guidance
- N-04600-GN1617
- Control of WorkInspection and MaintenanceStructural and Asset Integrity
- Barrier managementRisk managementSafety-performance measurementWell integrity
- Inspection and maintenanceWell abandonment
- Emergency responseFunctional testingOperating and work proceduresRisk assessment
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
Guidance for developing and implementing well operation management plans addresses selection, assessment and assurance of well-integrity controls throughout the lifecycle. It explains links between risk assessment and measurable performance standards, periodic effectiveness reviews, functional testing, procedural assurance, contingency measures and relief-well planning, with quality checks for documented control performance.
Classifications: Barrier management; safety barrier management.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Safety-performance measurement.
Classifications: Well integrity; well life cycle integrity.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Well abandonment; plug and abandonment; P&A.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
Guides selection, assurance and performance standards for controls that protect well integrity throughout the lifecycle.
N-04600-GN1617. Themes: control of work, inspection and maintenance, structural and asset integrity.