Advances in Well Control

This edition of the SPE reprint series focuses on recent advances in well control and provides a comprehensive list of technical studies covering a diverse category of topics. New kick detection techniques, kick-control procedures, and advancements made in pressure control equipment are presented to help the reader keep up with the latest technology being developed. Separate sections for well control in deepwater operations as well as blowout control and contingency planning provide the interested reader a detailed understanding of the recent developments. Additionally, blowout case histories highlighting the Macondo incident in 2010, one of the worst of its kind in the industry, and well control techniques in managed-pressure drilling are also covered. The entire collection, which includes 35 papers, provides a well-balanced combination of technical studies and industry best practices to be implemented in the field.