by BOP Team | Aug 13, 2021 | blowout preventers
You will come across many blowout prevention tips, but you should first know what blowouts are and their cause. Blowouts leave devastating consequences when they happen. Most of them are due to sudden gas release, failure of proper flow of circulating fluids, or...
by BOP Team | Sep 25, 2020 | Annular BOPs, blowout preventers, Ram-Type BOPs
If you want to acquaint yourself with drilling operations, you must understand how BOPs work. As essential equipment in drilling sites, blowout preventers play a significant role in preventing the uncontrollable flow of oil and gas from the well. They have sets of...
by BOP Team | Sep 11, 2020 | blowout preventers, BOP Safety, Oilfield Safety
When a blowout or a ‘kick’ occurs at the drilling site, the consequences are devastating. It can damage the oil rig severely and even cause fatalities. As the drillsite manager, you must adopt and enforce proper safety procedures to minimize the risk of such a...
by BOP Team | Aug 28, 2020 | blowout preventers
All oil and gas drilling companies use blowout prevention equipment to mitigate the risks of blowouts and explosions. A blowout or a ‘kick’ at a drilling site can be disastrous. That being said, it’s essential to have a reliable blowout preventer to avoid the...
by BOP Team | Aug 14, 2020 | blowout preventers, Well-Control System
Workers caught in the midst of a well blowout may sustain catastrophic injuries or even be killed. When wells blow, they tend to blow big, and they cause oilfield accident fatalities every year. The danger of well blowouts in the oil and gas industry is everpresent....
by BOP Team | Jul 10, 2020 | blowout preventers, BOP Products
Before you buy a blowout preventer, you’ll need to know exactly what kind you’re looking for. There are different types of BOPs to choose from and you’ll need to decide how quickly you need it. What details should you research before buying a blowout preventer?...
