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Deepwater Horizon was an ultra-deepwater, , owned by and operated by the company. On 20 April 2010, while drilling in the at the , a caused an explosion on the rig that killed 11 crewmen and ignited a fireball visible from 40 miles (64 km) away. The fire was inextinguish. [pdf]

FAQS about Horizon drilling rig 14

How many drilling rigs does horizon have?

Horizon operates one of the newest drilling rig fleets in the WCSB. Seventeen of Horizon’s rigs have been built new since 2011, allowing the integration of some of the newest and most modern technology available.

Where did Deepwater Horizon oil rig burn?

The Deepwater Horizon oil drilling rig burning at a well in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010. Gerald Herbert/Associated Press

Who is Horizon drilling?

Horizon Drilling has one of the newest fleets and is the 4th largest drilling contractor in Canada. We honour environmental stewardship by following standards from Oil and Gas Drilling and Production regulators. With proper equipment maintenance, we reduce ecological impacts and are mindful of communities by protecting the shared environment.

What oil rigs did Deepwater Horizon work on?

Deepwater Horizon worked on wells in the Atlantis (BP 56%, BHP 44%) and Thunder Horse (BP 75%, ExxonMobil 25%) oil fields. It was described at times as a "lucky" and "celebrated" rig, and in 2007 was still described as "one of the most powerful rigs in the world".

Why did the Deepwater Horizon rig explode?

The central cause of the explosion aboard the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig was a failure of the cement at the base of the 18,000-foot-deep well that was supposed to contain oil and gas within the well bore.

What is Horizon's newest rig?

Horizon’s newest rig is an AC Triple Pad rig with a depth capacity of 6,000 metres (19,600’) and a high-press circulating system rated for 52,000 kPa (7,500 psi). A truly unique next-generation rig incorporating some of the latest technologies available. Click on the video here to see an animation of this rig and its moving system capabalities.

Drilling rig equipments pdf

Drilling derricks and Rig Masts consist of a steel framework with a square or rectangular cross-section. Their purpose is to support the hoisting equipment and rack the tubulars while tripping pipe. The numbe. [pdf]

Drilling rig pdf

Drilling derricks and Rig Masts consist of a steel framework with a square or rectangular cross-section. Their purpose is to support the hoisting equipment and rack the tubulars while tripping pipe. The number of joints in a stand (single-double-triple) that the rig can pull is dependent on the height of the derrick. . The Drawworks is one of the most important components of the drilling rig (types of drilling rigs). The unit supplies the hoisting power, the. . The Crown Blockas a drilling rig component is a fixed set of pulleys (called sheaves) located at the top of the derrick or mast, where the drilling line is threaded. The companion blocks to these pulleys are the traveling blocks. By using two sets of blocks in this fashion,. . The Traveling Blockis a set of sheaves (pulleys) that move up and down in the derrick. The drilling line is threaded (reeved) over the. . Attached to the bottom of the traveling blocks, the hook is required to hang the swivel and rig kelly(for drilling) and the elevator bales (for tripping pipe and casing). [pdf]

FAQS about Drilling rig pdf

What is the purpose of a drilling rig?

The purpose of a drilling rig is only to drill a hole in the ground. Although the rig is big, the hole it drills is relatively small. The purpose of the drill hole is to tap an oil or gas reservoir often thousands of feet or hundreds of metres below the surface of the earth.

How does a drill rig work?

A drive train which consists of gears or hydraulic pumps is used to convert the power supply to speed and torque for hoisting and rotating the drilling equipment. Most units have a transmission which allows 4 to 8 speeds for hoisting and drilling. In general, the hoisting capacity of the drill rig governs the depth of the borehole.

What are the basic parameters of a drilling rig?

The basic parameters of the drilling rig put forward the conditions about the torque and power of the rotary table, the lifting weight, and control of the hook and the permissible pump pressure and power of the mud pump.

What are the different types of drill rigs?

Drill rigs are designed to perform a certain type of operation. Rotary, churn, and percussion drill rigs are the most common, although a number of other types of rigs have been designed and developed to perform site-specific tasks, such as drilling shot holes in quarries.

What is a rotary drill rig?

Rigs equipped for reverse circulation must have a large rotary table opening that will allow the passage of 10- to 15-cm- (4- to 6-in.-) diam flange-connected drill pipe. A number of other types of rotary drill rigs are available, depending on the requirements of the drilling operations.

What are the requirements for a drilling rig?

These rigs must provide stability on the water during drilling operations; with the exception of fixed platforms, must be portable to allow transport between offshore locations; must have sufficient power to hoist drill pipe and casing to depth; and must provide the maximum amount of available power to circulate drilling fluid.