Operations Manual IADC

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ANWAR AKKAD SONS COMPANY Limited (UNITED OIL INC) Arnous Square, Dar Al Mohandseen Bldg. P.O.Box 1708, Damascus Syria.

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Table of Contents Procedure

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DRILLERS STANDING INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY MEETING NOTIFICATION

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BASE CAMP EMERGENCY EVACUATION

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RIG No. 68 &69 DRILL EVALUATION PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCTING A WEEKLY SAFETY MEETING PROCEDURE FOR TOOLBOX TALK

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PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCTING FLOW CHECK DRILLING

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H2S PROCEDURE

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PROCEDURE FOR H2S DRILL

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PROCEDURE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF MEDICAL WASTE

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ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL LOCKOUT PROCEDURE

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BOP TEST PROCEDURE

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PROCEDURE FOR STRIPPING INTO THE WELL-1

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PROCEDURE FOR STRIPPING INTO THE WELL-2

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PROCEDURE FOR STRIPPING INTO THE WELL-3

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CASING JOB SAFETY MEETING CHECKLIST

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PROCEDURE FOR OPERATION OF AIR WINCH

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PROCEDURE TO RE-STRING AIR WINCH CABLE

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PROCEDURE FOR GREASING THE BLOCKS

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PROCEDURE FOR GREASING CROWN

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PROCEDURE FOR WORKING ON DRAWWORKS

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PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLING BREAKOUT LINE

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PROCEDURE FOR SETTING CROWN-O-MATIC

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PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTING DRAWWORKS BRAKES PROCEDURE FOR STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN OF CENTRIFUGES PROCEDURE FOR TEST RUN OF VACUUM DEGASSER PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING OUT WASHPIPE ASSEMBLY

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PROCEDURE FOR REPARING DEMCO GATE VALVES

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PROCEDURE FOR TESTING RELIEF VALVE ON MUD PUMPS PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING PULSATION DAMPENER BLADDER PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING PULSATION DAMPNER PRESSURE PROCEDURE FOR DITCH MAGNET METAL RECOVERY

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PROCEDURE for CHANGING TONG DIES

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PROCEDURE FOR USING HAMMER WRENCHES

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PROCEDURE FOR OPERATING PIPE SPINNER

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INSPECTION OF KELLY SPINNER

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PROCEDURE FOR RACK KELLY

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PROCEDURE FOR PACKING KELLY

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PROCEDURE FOR STABBING PIPE PROCEDURE FOR PICKING UP DRILL COLLARS

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PROCEDURE FOR PICKING UP DRILL PIPE

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PROCEDURE FOR RUNNING JARS

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PROCEDURE FOR RUNNING SHOCK SUB

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PROCEDURE FOR OPERATION OF JUNK BASKET

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PDC – BIT PROCEDURE

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RUNNING PROCEDURE FOR SURVEY ON SLICKLINE

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ROCEDURE FOR RUNNING TOTCO SURVEY

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PROCEDURE FOR CONFIRMING A PRESSURE LOSS PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING STRING WASHOUT DOWNHOLE PROCEDURE FOR PULLING OUT OF HOLE

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PROCEDURE FOR RUNNING IN HOLE

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POLICY FOR USING HIGH PRESSURE WASH GUN

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PROCEDURE FOR WASHING MAST / DERRICK

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PROCEDURE FOR WASHING DRILL FLOOR

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PROCEDURE FOR OFF LOADING CHEMICALS

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1-DRILLERS STANDING INSTRUCTIONS  Report all metal recoveries in the I.A.D.C. report every 24 hours.  In the event of suspected losses, discuss with mud engineer, exlog and Derrick man, agree to a figure and report to company man, tool pusher with the loss rate and total amount. Record these figures in the I.A.D.C. report at the bottom of the time breakdown if room allows. If losses are experienced during drilling then refer to rig loss procedure.  Report all drills, flow checks etc. Including time breakdown, in the I.A.D.C. report.  If any mud properties have changed significantly then report immediately report to company man and ensure mud properties and chemicals mixed are recorded each shift in the I.A.D.C. report.  At the earliest opportunity, but without disrupting the operation, ensure that bits are cleaned properly, gauged and placed on a pallet by the rig equipment box. Have bit upside down for inspection, check grading with company man before reporting in the I.A.D.C. report.  Report verbally immediately and in the I.A.D.C. report after any excessive torque, over pull or resistance along with the accurate depths of each.  Before going on shift, check the alignment for hard shut in on the choke manifold, B.O.P and Koomey unit including working pressure and at 24.00 hours check and report any annular pressure from the wellhead.  Plan the forth-coming operation and have all tools and equipment prepared. Ensure that the correct slips and elevators are used for the operation. CHECK PERSONALLY.  During logging operations, the driller or assistant driller must be on the drill floor and a trip sheet filled out with recordings taken every 30 minutes from the trip tank.  Keep in contact with Exlog as regards to changes information and regularly calibrate parameters with Exlog equipment, I.E. ROP, WOB SPM and any losses or gains.  Continually work with the Floor men to instruct on correct procedures for operating drill floor equipment, concentrating on correct positioning of hands and bodies.  Ensure that derrickmen report all fluid transfers to driller and Exlog and take particular care with monitoring tank volumes during cement jobs. K:\OPERATIONS MANUAL.doc Page 4 of 46

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 Regularly check actual mud weight with the pressure balance and report true weights, including annulus weight at the shakers.  Optimize time to keep crews effective on housekeeping and general cleaning. Restrict crews meal breaks to 30 to 40 minutes and coffee breaks to 20 minutes.  A minimum of two Floormen are to be on the drill floor at all times unless extra help is required for mixing.  Report any mechanical or electrical problems to toolpusher immediately.  Assistant driller's are not allowed to trip in open hole.  When running in the hole, if any tight spots are encountered, do not set down more than 10,000 lb below string weight. Pick up the Kelly and ream or wash through the tight spots. Notify the toolpusher and company man.  In the event of any hole problems, do not pull any more than 50% of BHA weight without permission from the toolpusher and company man immediately of any hole problems.  Ensure that a permit to work is filled out and signed before any work commences on machinery, hot work in hazardous areas or elevated positions etc. This includes mud pumps and confined areas. Complete permit to work at the finish of all jobs.

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2-SAFETY MEETING NOTIFICATION NEXT SAFETY MEETING TO BE HELD IN VIDEO ROOM

DAY

DATE________MONTH________

TIME OF FIRST MEETING 00:00 HOURS TIME OF SECOND MEETING 00:00 HOURS SAFETY MEETING WILL BE HOSTED BY MR.________________________________________________ COMPANY_________________________________________

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3-BASE CAMP EMERGENCY EVACUATION

UNITED SAYS THAT IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR SAFETY

FIRE ALARM:

In the event of a fire, one continuous siren will sound at both the Junior and senior ends of the base camp. Leave your Caravan immediately and proceed directly to the Safe Briefing area posted in the front of the base camp.

IF A FIRE IS SPOTTED

Go immediately to the fire alarm located on the front of the Senior Mess Hall and open the glass doors. Activate alarm by switching lever up to the on position.

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4-RIGS No. 68 &69 DRILL EVALUATIONS DATE:_________________ WELL No.: ___________________________________________ TYPE OF DRILL HELD:_________________________________________________________ OPERATION:__________________________________________________________________ RESPONSE: EXCELLENT___________SATISFACTORY___________POOR___________ DRILL DEFICIENCIES:_________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

COMMENTS:__________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

ATTENDANCE: ________________________

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COMPANY MAN:_______________________________________________________ TOOLPUSHER:________________________________________________________

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5-PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCTING A WEEKLY SAFETY MEETING  The assigned person for conducting the weekly safety meeting will be given a one-week notice to prepare their topic for presentation.  All Rig’s and Third Party Personnel are to attend the weekly safety meeting held every Sunday in the Video Room at rig’s Main Camp facilities. Safety meeting times are 11:15 hr. and 13:00 hr.  The weekly safety meetings are to be conducted in both English and Arabic.  The weekly safety-meeting topic needs to be presented clearly for all to understand.  Present the unsafe acts written out for the previous week, explaining the unsafe act and the action to be taken to avoid any repeat unsafe acts of the same nature.  The assigned person conducting the weekly safety meeting will ask the personnel attending the meeting for question pertaining to the topics discussed.  The safety meeting.

meeting form is to be signed by all attending the weekly safety

6-PROCEDURE FOR TOOLBOX TALK  Driller will take 5 to 10 minutes for a quick Safety Meeting prior to a specific job about to begin and explain the duties and possible hazards to all involved.  If time permits, take 5 to 10 minutes to point out work habits that need correcting or mistakes being made at that time. It will stay in their heads better if you can correct your worker's actions on the spot rather than try to correct something you may have seen the day before.  Other than just showing your Crew the right way or a better way to do something. Try and explain to them why it is better or safer way.  Make sure all of the Crew Members in the Meeting understand what you are trying to explain. Draw a picture for them if it will help.

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7-PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCTING FLOW CHECK DRILLING 1. WHEN A Driller recognizes a drilling break, gain in the flow show or high gas readings, the following procedure will be performed. 2. Driller to stop rotary. 3. Driller to hoist Kelly off bottom and position the Kelly so the first tool joint is above the rotary table. This will allow the proper positioning of drill sting in the B.O.P stack to be able to close either the lower or upper pipe rams without closing on a tool joint. 4. Driller to stop mud pumps. 5. Assistant Driller closes the valve to the shaker and opens the valve to the trip tank. 6. Driller monitors the trip tank gauge on the Drill Floor for any gains. 7. Driller monitors well for 15 minutes, unless flowing is detected immediately. 8. If the well is flowing the driller proceeds with the fast shut in procedure immediately to prevent as little influx as possible from entering the will bore. 9. If the well is not flowing after 15 minutes, the driller proceeds with the drilling operation. 8-H2S PROCEDURE  WHEN ALARM:   

Driller stops Rotary and Pump. Driller dons BA set. Assistant Driller dons BA set.

 Once well are secure, Driller and Assistant Driller preceding Safe Briefing Area.  All other personnel to Safe Briefing Area, upwind (Wind Sock for Wind Direction).  Radio Man to do Head Count.  Medic insures Oxygen is on hand.  Senior Mechanic: Depending on outcome of Head Count.  Senior electrician: Don spare BA Sets and search for unaccounted for men.

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9-PROCEDURE FOR H2S DRILL DRILLING  When Mudlogger's H2S Alarm Sounds, The Driller should shut-off the Pump and Rotary Table.  The Driller and Assistant Driller should then don their 30 minutes Packs.  All other personnel must check the Wind Sock for Wind direction and proceed to the upwind safe briefing area.  The Driller should then pick up the Kelly and position the Tool Joint one (1) meter above the Table.  The Driller should then open the HCR to a fully closed choke and close the top pipe rams.  The Assistant Driller should check Valve alignment at the back pressure Manifold.  Once complete, the Driller and Assistant Driller shall go to the upwind safe briefing area for the headcount. TRIPPING  When Mudlogger's H2S Alarm Sounds, all personnel except the Driller and AD should check wind sock for wind direction and immediately go to the upwind safe briefing area.  The Driller and the Assistant Driller will don their 30 minutes packs.  The Driller will position the Tool Joint one (1) meter above the Table.  The Assistant Driller will install the Slips and remove the Elevators.  The Driller and Assistant Driller will install the Stabbing Valve (open) and then close it.  The Driller will open the HCR to a fully closed choke and close the top pipe rams.  The Assistant Driller will check the back pressure Manifold for correct Valve alignment.  Once completed, the Driller and Assistant Driller shall go to the upwind safe briefing area for the headcount.

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10-PROCEDURE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF MEDICAL WASTE Medical Waste such as: Dressing, Bandages, Disposable Syringes and Expired Drugs, etc.  The waste should be collected in one Rubbish Bag or Garbage Can.  Put the waste in a separate Drum; pour Flammable Liquid over it e.g. Diesel to ensure that it will burn completely.  The Medic should be the one to witness the disposal and ensure complete incineration.  The ashes are to be dumped into waste pit.

11-ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL LOCKOUT PROCEDURE 

A work permit completed when any equipment is required to be isolated.

 Permit holder proceeds to electrician and acquires a lock from the provided lock board. Electrician lockout the desired control panel.  Keep the key to lock used in your possession (do not hang back in lockout cabinet). Hang work permit in provided space in cabinet so that others know when work is being carried out and what equipment has been installed.  After completion of work, Electrician removes lock from panel and replace in lockout cabinet. Close work permit. 

Remarks:

If work is not completed by the end of your shift pass the lockout key to your relief with clear instructions of the ask.

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12-BOP TEST PROCEDURE Pressure testing of the B.O.P.'s and related equipment is required: 1. After the initial installation of the B.O.P.'s usually after running 13 3/8-inch casing. 2. After the running of 9 5/8 inch casing and the adding of a new C. H. H. 3. After a set period of time, (between pressure tests), usually from ten to fourteen days, this is determined by the client. The following sequence is used to pressure test the B. O. P.'s in all of the above cases. Equipment required: 1. One stand of Heavy Weight Drill Pipe, or Drill Pipe. To be used as weight to help the test plug to seat and to help lower the cup tester past the C. H. H. and into the casing. 2. One 15 foot pup joint, this is used to ensure that the cup tester is set below the C. H. H. 3. One single of Drill Pipe. 4. One 4 1/2 IF X 4 1/2 IF double pin cross over sub. 5. One test plug, most test plugs are used to retrieve and set the wear bushing as well. 6. One 4 1/2 IF pin test nubbin with 1502 thread half union. 7. One 4 1/2 IF box test nubbin with 1502 thread half union. 8. Circular charts for the test unit recorder. Note: If the test is being carried out after tripping out of the hole (Case 3), the first step is to retrieve the wear bushing. Step One: This test is for the C. H. H. side outlet valves and the Annular Preventer. a) Open side outlet valves and allow the B. O. P. stack to drain. b) Close the outside outlet valves and fill the B. O. P. stack with water. c) Remove the kill line and the check valve and install the test line onto the kill line outlet. Open kill line valves. d) Make up the cup tester on top of either one stand of HWDP, or DP. e) Make up one single of drill pipe and the 15 foot pup joint on top of the cup tester. f) Slowly lower the cup tester into the B. O. P. stack, unit the tool joint between the single of drill pipe and the pup joint is just above the Annular Preventer. (This will ensure that the cup tester is well below the C. H. H.). K:\OPERATIONS MANUAL.doc Page 13 of 46

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g) Close the upper pipe rams. h) Slowly pressure up to 500 Psi. and hold for 5 minutes. (Check for leaks at the side outlet valves and flowline). i) Slowly pressure up to 2500 Psi. and hold for 10 minutes. (Check for leaks at the side outlet valves and flowline). (Check with client on site representative as to pressure required for this test). j) Bleed off the pressure and close the inside side outlet valves and open the outside outlet valves. k) Repeat steps h and i. l) Bleed off the pressure and close the Annular Preventer. m) Open the upper pipe rams. n) Slowly pressure up to 500 Psi. and hold for 10 minutes. o) Slowly pressure up to 1500 Psi. and hold for 10 minutes. p) Bleed off the pressure, open the Annular Preventer and retrieve the cup tester. Note: Test pressure for the side outlet valves will be determined by the client, check with the on site representative in regard to the pressure to be used. Step Two: This test is for the Blind/Shear rams. a) After retrieving and laying down the cup tester and pup joint, make up the test plug on top of the stand of HWDP or DP, double pin sub is required. b) Check the plug test rubber and replace if required. c) Make up the single of DP on top of the plug tester, do not tighten. d) Slowly lower the plug tester into the B. O. P. stack, until it seats in the C. H. H. and the elevators are slacked off. e) Back out the single of DP and remove it from the b. O. P. stack. f) Close the Blind/Shear rams. g) Open the C. H. H. side outlet valves. h) Slowly pressure up to 500 Psi. and hold for 5 minutes. (Check leaks at the side outlet valves and flowline). i) Slowly pressure up to 5000 Psi. and hold for 10 minutes. (Check for leaks at the side outlet vales and flowline). j) Bleed off the pressure. k) Open the Blind/Shear rams. l) Close the outside kill line valve and remove the test line from the kill line. (Do not re-install the check valve). Step Three: This test is for the upper pipe rams, lower pipe rams, kill line and chock line Valves, kill line check valve, chock line flanges and chock manifold valve numbers 1, 3, 5 and the chock manifold isolator valve. a) Make up and tighten the 4 1/2 If pin test nubbin onto the single of DP in the mousehole. b) Check the test nubbin rubber and replace if required. K:\OPERATIONS MANUAL.doc Page 14 of 46

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c) Lower the single into the B. O. P.'s and screw back into the plug tester, do not tighten. d) Make up the test line onto the test nubbin. e) Slowly pump water through the test line until returns are noticed at the flowline. f) Close the lower pipe rams. g) Slowly pressure up to 500 Psi. and hold for 5 minutes. (Check for leaks at the side outlet valves and flowline). h) Slowly pressure up to 5000 Psi. and hold for 10 minutes. (Check for leaks at the side outlet valves and flowline). i) Bleed off the pressure. j) Close the upper pipe rams and open the lower pipe rams. k) Repeat steps g and h. l) Bleed off the pressure. m) Close the chock line manual valve and kill line inside manual valve. n) Open the chock line hydraulic valve and kill line outside manual valve. o) Repeat Steps g and h. p) Bleed off the pressure. q) Install the check valve. r) Close chock manifold valve numbers 1, 3, 5 and the pressure gauge isolator valve. (Open chock manifold number 9 and both chokes). s) Open the choke line manual valve and kill line inside manual valve. t) Repeat Steps g and h. (Also check at the choke manifold for leaks during this test). u) Bleed off the pressure. v) Open the upper pipe rams and close the choke line hydraulic valve and kill line outside valve. Install the kill line. Open the choke manifold valves number 1, 3, 5 and the isolator valve. w) Close the inside C. H. H. side outlet valves. x) Remove test line and retrieve plug tester, stand back stand of HWDP or DP in the derrick and set wear bushing. Step Four: This test is for the upper Kelly cock, lower Kelly cock, safety valve, Gray valve, Standpipe gate valves and Mud pump gate valves. a) After setting the wear bushing and laying down all un-needed tools, pick-up the Kelly. Leave the single of DP in the mousehole to allow for tightening of the safety valve and test nubbin onto the Kelly). b) Pick-up the Kelly and screw the safety valve and 4 1/2 IF box test nubbin onto the bottom. c) Tighten by placing test nubbin into the box of DP single in mousehole. (Tighten only enough to prevent the connections from leaking do not torque fully). d) Make up the test line onto the test nubbin. K:\OPERATIONS MANUAL.doc Page 15 of 46

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e) Be sure that all of the standpipe gate valves are open, mud pump gate valves are open and mud pump bleeder valves are open. (Do not open the number 2 standpipe gate valve). f) Slowly pump water through the test line until returns are noticed at the mud pump bleeder lines. g) Close the safety valve. h) Slowly pressure up to 500 Psi. and hold for 5 minutes. (Check for leaks at the mud pump bleeder lines). i) Slowly pressure up to 5000 Psi. and hold for 10 minutes. (Check for leaks at the mud pump bleeder lines). j) Bleed off the pressure. k) Open the safety valve and close the lower Kelly rock. l) Repeat steps h and i. m) Bleed off the pressure. n) Open the lower Kelly cock and close the upper Kelly cock. o) Repeat steps h and i. p) Bleed off the pressure. q) Open the upper Kelly rock and close the number 1 standpipe valve. r) Slowly pressure up to 500 Psi. and hold for 5 minutes. (Check for leaks at the mud pump bleeder lines). s) Slowly pressure up to 3000 Psi. and hold for 10 minutes. (Check for leaks at the mud pump bleeder lines). t) Bleed off the pressure. u) Open the number 1 standpipe valve and close all other standpipe valves. v) Repeat steps r and s. w) Bleed off the pressure. x) Open the entire standpipe valve, (leave number 2 standpipe valve closed) and close the mud pump gate valves. y) Repeat steps r and s. z) Bleed of the pressure, rig out testing equipment and rack back the Kelly. (Prior to racking back the Kelly use it to tighten the 4 1/2 If box test nubbin onto the Gray valve). aa) Place all valves in normal drilling position. Note: Pressure testing of the Gray valve is done while the B. H. A. is being made up. Step Five: This test is for the remaining choke manifold valves. a) Install the test line onto the choke manifold pressure gauge tree outlet and open the low torque valve. b) Ensure that both the remote and manual chokes are open. c) Slowly pump water through the test line until returns are noticed at valve number 9. K:\OPERATIONS MANUAL.doc Page 16 of 46

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d) Close valve numbers 2, 4 and 6. e) Slowly pressure up to 500 Psi. And hold for 5 minutes. (Check for leaks at valve number 9). f) Slowly pressure up to 5000 Psi. And hold for 10 minutes. (Check for leaks at valve number 9). g) Bleed off the pressure. h) Close valve number 9, and check that valve numbers 8, 10, 11 and 12, are closed and open valve numbers 2, 4 and 6, as well the poorboy de-gasser drain valve. i) Slowly pressure up to 500 Psi. And hold for 5 minutes. (Check for leaks at poorboy de-gasser drain valve). j) Slowly pressure up to 3000 Psi. And hold for 10 minutes. (Check for leaks at poorboy de-gasser drain valve). k) Bleed off the pressure, remove the test line and put away. l) Place all valves in normal drilling position. This concludes the B. O. P. and related equipment pressure testing. Always double check that all valves are in their proper open or closed positions for drilling routines. The position of the Choke Manifold valves will be dictated by the client's preference for either a soft or hard shut in. Check with the client on site representative as to the preferred alignment. At the conclusion of the B. O. P. test an Accumulator test may be required, refer to Accumulator test procedure for this. 13-PROCEDURE FOR STRIPPING INTO THE WELL-1 When the drill string is partially or completely out of the hole and a kick is experienced, every effort should be made to safely return the bit to bottom whilst at the same time maintaining well control. The well can be most effectively killed with the bit on bottom. The string needs to be stripped into the well preferably through the annular preventer. This should be a smooth and efficient operation. It requires knowledge of equipment and procedures used by all crews. When applying the combined stripping and volumetric method, estimates of worst case pressures applied to the wellbore can be calculated using the well control formulae which are applicable to the volumetric method. Important points to note when stripping are as follows: 1. Install an inside BOP above the RH Kelly cock. Open the Kelly cock prior to stripping and check if the inside BOP is not leaking. 2. Have a Kelly cock and inside BOP available on the Drill Floor during stripping operations. 3. Remove all drillpipe/casing protestors. 4. Lubricate the string with grease. Ensure the tool joints are smooth. K:\OPERATIONS MANUAL.doc Page 17 of 46

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5. Apply the lowest practical closing pressure to the annular preventer whilst avoiding leakage. Watch the flow line for any leakage. Any returns to go back into the trip tank. 6. If necessary, use de-foamer in the trip tank to ensure precise mud volumes are measured. 7. Accurately measure and record mud volumes bled-off. A calibrated trip tank and separate stripping tank must be installed and used. 8. Keep the string full. Measure and record volumes used to fill string. 9. The packing element of an annular preventer must be allowed to breathe slightly when a tool joint passes through. The pressure regulator valve on the BOP control until should be set to provide and maintain the proper control pressure. Recommended BOP closing pressure can be obtained from the manufacturers BOP operation manuals. 10. A surge bottle connected to the closing line of the annular preventer will improve effective BOP control during stripping tool joints through the annular preventer. Slow tool joint stripping speeds reduce surge pressures and prolong packing until life. Stripping speeds should not exceed 1 m/sec. 14-PROCEDURE FOR STRIPPING INTO THE WELL-2 Depending on the well pressure, and/or if there is no surge bottle installed, it may be necessary to use the annular and ram type preventer in sequence in order to pass the tool joint through the annular preventer. String out of hole If the string is out of the hole when an influx is detected and the closed in surface pressure allows the first stands of DC's or drillpipe into the well, stripping should be initiated since it will improve the well control situation. The Kelly or top drive may have to be used in conjunction with singles for extra weight. The maximum surface pressure that can be overcome by the weight of the first stand, ignoring the friction between the annular preventer and the string, is calculated as follows. Maximum surface pressure = weight of first stand in mud Cross – sectional area of the stand The force acting downwards will rapidly increase when more pipe is stripped into the hole, hence higher surface pressures can be allowed for. The procedure to enter the string back into the well is as follows: 1. Install an inside BOP (Gray valve or float valve) on the bottom of the first slick stand of DC's or drillpipe. Use a bit without nozzles to reduce the chance of plugged nozzles. 2. Lower the stand to just above the blind/shear rams and closes the annular Preventer. K:\OPERATIONS MANUAL.doc Page 18 of 46

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3. Open the blind/shear rams and strip though the annular Preventer. Allow the choke pressure to increase by Pw and maintain constant thereafter. 4. Fill the string with mud. 5. If DC's are used instead of drillpipe, continue stripping the slick BHA and maintain a constant choke pressure. Do not use more than three stands of DC's. Allow the choke pressure to increase to (Pa + Ps + Pw) without bleeding off any mud when stripping the first may have to be employed. If it is not possible to strip the string into the well and gas migration is indicated, the volumetric or bull heading may have to be employed. 15-PROCEDURE FOR STRIPPING INTO THE WELL-3 BULLHEADING: If normal well killing techniques with conventional circulation are not possible or will result in critical well control conditions, Bullheading may be considered as a useful method to improve the situation. Mud/influx are displaced/squeezed back downhole into the weakest exposed open hole formation. Bullheading may be considered when the following well control situations occur: 1. H2S influx cannot be handled safely by rig personnel and equipment. 2. A combined kick and losses situation is experienced (downhole annulus bullhead rates must exceed the gas migration rate to ensure the situation does not deteriorate further). 3. Kick calculations show that MAASP will be largely exceeded and probably results a detrimental well control situation when the well is killed conventionally. (In this case, only the influx needs to be squeezed back). Bull heading is not a routing well control method in drilling operations. In many cases it will be doubtful whether the well can be killed by squeezing back the influx into the formation and a permanent loss situation may be created by pumping fluid immediately below the shoe. The method can only be used if hole conditions permit. Each case must be judged on its own merits, considering such variables as: 1. Formation permeability The formation must have good permeability/porosity to allow squeezing. The actual kick can be used as an indicator (inflow performance prior to closing in the well and the speed of pressure build up after the well is closed in). 2. Type of influx A gas is easier to squeeze back than a liquid. Also the higher the viscosity of a K:\OPERATIONS MANUAL.doc Page 19 of 46

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liquid, the more difficult is to squeeze. 3. Contamination of influx with mud If the influx is contaminated with mud (which is the case with most kicks), squeezing will be much more difficult, because of the plastering qualities of the mud and the possible presence of cuttings. 4. Position of influx If the influx has migrated, or has been circulated up over a certain distance, mud below the influx will have to be squeezed ahead of the influx, assuming that the weakest formation is where the influx came from. The sooner squeezing takes place, the higher the chance of successful squeezing will be. 5. Strength of the formation Squeezing should be performed with the aim not to fracture any formation. In principle, the surface squeezed pressure should not exceed the pre-calculated MAASP. If heavier kill mud is pumped down the annulus, MAASP should be adjusted accordingly. 6. Casing burst strength at surface and wellhead/BOP pressure rating. The casing burst strength should always be taken into account when bullheading is considered. An appropriate safety factor should be selected which depends on the condition of the casing and possible casing wear. Apart from the small chance of successfully squeezing the influx back into the formation, bull heading has other critical disadvantages:  Fluid will go to the weakest formation which may not be the formation where the influx came from;  There is a potential risk of fracturing the formation anywhere along the open hole section which can lead to an (internal) blowout situation. In the case of shallow casing setting depths this could lead to cratering;  High pressures may have to be applied to surface equipment. Even if squeezing fluid back into the formation is possible to some extent, it may not be possible to kill the well completely. Different well control techniques may then have to be employed. It is obvious that, the earlier bullheading is being implemented, the better the chances are to obtain satisfactory squeeze rates. However, bullheading is not a routine operation and competent authorities need to be consulted prior to implementing this well control method. Operational considerations for bullheading include the following: 1. When high pressures need to be applied, the cementing unit should be used for better control and adequate pressure rating. K:\OPERATIONS MANUAL.doc Page 20 of 46

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2. Large mud volumes and LCM pills should be available in case major losses are experienced during bullheading. 3. A kill line connection above the bottom pipe rams of the BOP stack should be used to be able to isolate the annulus in case of a kill line failure. 4. A check valve should be installed in the kill line. 16-CASING JOB SAFETY MEETING CHECKLIST 1. Confirm if any rig personnel are new to casing job. 2. Casing crew to give a briefing on their handling equipment on Drill Floor. 3. Instruct Rig Crew on casing pipe racks to roll the casing from rolling on top of themselves. 4. Instruct Rig Crew on casing pipe racks of the Klampon casing protector return line, the purpose of the line, And to always look up to the Drill Floor to see if a casing protector is descending to the catwalk before walking under the return line. 5. Instruct the Air Winch operator to constantly be aware of the job being performed on and around the casing pipe racks area and to call alert to any unsafe acts. Perform a toolbox safety meeting explaining the unsafe act and the action to be taken to prevent a repeat unsafe act. 6. Instruct the forklift operator to closely watch where the Rig Crew is positioned on the pipe rack area. Do not to lift or lower the casing joint while the pick up sling is being installed. Call alert to any unsafe acts. Perform a toolbox safety meeting explaining the unsafe act and the action to be taken to prevent a repeat unsafe act. 7. Instruct the Air Winch operator to watch that the Rig Crew on the casing pipe racks are clear of the catwalk area as the casing joint is being raised to the Drill Floor. 8. Instruct the Rig Crew on the Drill Floor the importance of the safety pin on the single joint elevators and Stop Collar. Call alert to the Driller if a safety pin is not installed properly. The Driller will stop the operation and so the safety pin can be installed properly. 9. Instruct the Rig Crew to avoid standing or walking under any suspended loads. 10. Instruct the Rig Crew to keep a clear view for the Driller to see the joint of casing as it is being raised up to the Drill Floor. 11. The Driller and Casing Stabber require good communication and hand signals. 12. The Casing Stabbers are to change out on the Drill Floor. 13. Instruct the Casing Stabber not to close the Spider Elevators until he can see the Power Tong dies being released. 14. Instruct the Casing Stabber not to close the Spider Elevators until the Elevator dies are clear of the Casing Collar Box. 15. Instruct the Rig Crew to keep their hands clear of the Casing Pin and Box while stabbing the casing. 16. Instruct the Rig Crew that two experienced floormen must be on the Drill Floor at all times during meal times and tea times. K:\OPERATIONS MANUAL.doc Page 21 of 46

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17. Instruct the Rig Crew to install a casing cover if any work around the rotary table is to be performed. 18. Instruct the Rig Crew to apply a thin coating of Casing Thread Dope to the box end of the Casing as it is in the V-Door. 19. Instruct the Rig Crew and Casing Crew to periodically check the Sling Lines and Shackles and to report to the Driller any unsafe item. 20. Instruct the Crane operator and Rig Crew the importance of one experienced Floorman giving hand signals to the Crane Driver as suspended loads are being raised to the Drill Floor. 21. Instruct the Rig Crew on the Drill Floor to always watch where the Rig Crew on the Casing pipe racks are situated before releasing the Klampon protector down the return line. 22. Instruct the Assistant Driller to make periodic checks on the mud tank, checking the volume in the active system. 23. Instruct to the Mud logger the importance of keeping the Driller informed of any losses or gains. 17-PROCEDURE FOR OPERATION OF AIR WINCH  The Driller will periodically or before any major operation, before using the 2.2 ton or 5.5 Tuggers inspect all components carefully. Make sure all the Pins are in place at the Base and that they are secured with safety Pins. Check the Brakes and set them up if need be. Check the condition of the cable if the cable is exposed or frayed out. Report any air leaks so they can be fixed. Make sure the Guards are in place and secure.  When using the Tugger, spool the Line on evenly. The Line will last much longer and will eliminate loops and crossed line on the Drum.  If you are about to lift an object, check the Line on the Drum. If there are loose wraps visible, pull the Line out off the Drum until the loose wraps are out and respool the Line tightly onto the Drum. Keep in mind that lowering a heavy load with loose wraps on the Drum may caused the load to drop a short distance suddenly, possibly damaging the load, cable or possibly injuring someone's hands or foot.  Always look up at your Tugger Line to make sure the Line isn't crossed or snagged. It is ultimately the responsibility of the Tugger operator to do this, but it doesn't hurt for other men to check as handle a load, ALWAYS use the Blocks or the Crane.  If in doubt as to whether the small Tugger can handle a load, ALWAYS use the big Tugger. If in doubt as to whether the big Tugger can handle a load, ALWAYS use the Blocks or the Crane.

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 When using the 5.5 ton Tugger for any extended period of time, the Driller will monitor the Rig Air Pressure as this Tugger consumes a lot of air. Do not allow the Rig Air supply to drop bellow 80 PSI.  A competent Worker will run the Tugger. If he sees someone putting himself or any part of his body in danger, he should stop the operation until all hands are safe and clear.  Never leave the Tugger Controls leaving a heavy load suspended. One man should always standby the controls until the load is safely lowered and secured. 18-PROCEDURE TO RE-STRING AIR WINCH CABLE  Remove cable clamps, thimble and swivel from old cable.  Install snake skin to join old/new cables together.  Slowly pull the old cable re-stringing the new line, being aware that the snakeskin could be tight going through the sheave, pulling  The new line to the drill floor.  Insure there is enough new to reach the end of the catwalk and at least five wraps on the air winch.  Wearing safety goggles cut the new cable.  Un- spool the old line from air winch and remove the drum clamp pulling the old cable from the drum.  Clean and check the drum clamp for damage and change out if damaged.  Insert the new cable into the air winch in the over-wind position.  When installing wire rope, feed the end of the wire rope into the cable anchor hole in the drum and pull through approximately one foot (30cm) of wire rope.  Warp the wire rope with wire a distance from the end equal to the wedge length plus one-inch.  Slide sleeve over the end of the wire rope so the larger diameter of the taper bore is nearest the end of the wire rope.  Spread the end strands of the wire rope and insert the split wedge until it is below the end of the wire rope.  Pull the sleeve over the wire rope end until tight. Check that the wire rope strands stay in their slots.  Pull the wire rope anchor into position in the drum anchor pocket.  Make sure the first wrap of wire rope is flush against the drum flange.  Install the swivel, thimble and cable clamps on the new cable, spacing the clamps at an equal distance.

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19-PROCEDURE FOR GREASING THE BLOCKS  Driller will inform the Derrickman when it is time to grease the blocks.  The Derrickman will make sure the Grease Gun is full and tie a Rope to it and secure it to his climbing belts so he cannot accidentally drop it.  The Derrickman will then proceed to the Monkey Board and attach a safety line to his Derrick Harness.  The Driller will then pick up the string and position the Blocks in front of the Derrickman to allow him to grease at this time, the Driller will instruct the Floorman to stay off of the Floor and instruct the Derrickman to start greasing.  When the Derrickman is finished, he will then signal the Driller who can then resume the operation. 20-PROCEDURE FOR GREASING CROWN  Derrickman to inform the Driller that he will be greasing the Crown.  Driller will fill out work permit and have it signed by the Company Man and Toolpusher prior to start of job.  Derrickman will ensure grease gun has a Rope attached, so it can be secured to himself while climbing to the Crown Section.  Derrickman to use easy Climber when climbing to the Crown Section.  Derrickman will grease each Grease Nipple with at least 15 shots of grease.  Derrickman will report to Mechanic any grease fittings that will not take grease, so that repairs can be made.  When the job is complete ensure that no Tools are left in Derrick and inform the Driller to sign off the work permit.  Always take care when working around Crown sheaves and realize they may start to move at any time without warning.

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21-PROCEDURE FOR WORKING ON DRAWWORKS  Whenever work is to be conducted on the Drawworks a Permit to Work form is required. This includes slipping and cutting drill line etc.  Before commencing any work ensure that all rheostats are shut off and all motor selection switches are in the neutral position.  LOCKOUT DRAWWORKS!  Ensure all personal are out of the Sub Structure area and men working overhead signs are posted at both the front and rear entrances (ground level) to the sub structure area. If necessary place one worker at each entrance to ensure no personal enter while work is under way.  Upon completion of job sign off work permit, remove signs and return to normal operations. 22-PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLING BREAKOUT LINE  Driller to Complete a Work Permit prior to the start of the job  Driller disengage Cathead by use of the mechanical lever  Floormen remove Cathead Guard and take off old Breakout Line from the Ear inside the Cathead. They should wear Goggles if a Chisel is needed to cut the cable.  Floormen will remove the Cable Clamps from the other end of the Breakout Line and remove damaged Breakout Line.  Install the new Breakout Line through the Cathead Guard and attach it tightly to the Ear on the cathead.  Floormen will bolt the Guard back in place.  Floormen to run the new Breakout Line through the Snatch Block on the Tongs and Cable Clamp it to the shackle on the Drawworks, the Driller making sure that Cable Clamps are tight and installed properly.  Re-engage the Cathead Lockout Lever and Driller to complete the work permit.

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23-PROCEDURE FOR SETTING CROWN-O-MATIC  Securely chain down brake handle.  Turn throttle rheostat to "OFF" position.  Turn all assignments to "OFF" position.  Lock out Drawworks motors.  Ensure one man is positioned to warn personnel that a man is working inside drum area.  Driller sets crown-o-matic.  When crown-o-matic is set, ensure locks out pins are removed from motors. Function test crown-o-matic by moving into shutdown position with hand. Air will shut off.  After the crown-o-matic is set has been initially set, any further adjustments must again commence with step number 1.  Note: If any repair work will be carried out on CRWON-O-MATIC, the permit to work system must be used. 24-PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTING DRAWWORKS BRAKES  Fill in permit to work and ensure appropriate signatures by company man and Toolpusher.  Hang off blocks.  Set DRAWWORKS assignments to off position.  Lock out DRAWWORKS motors.  Position one man at the driller's consul as informant to assure no one starts up the DRAWWORKS.  Remove front guard at DRAWWORKS and check for any abnormal wear of brake linkages.  Check equalizer bar for proper center position. (Measure gap on each side).  Back off lock nuts on adjustment turn buckles.  Put an indicator mark on turn buckle and stationary linkage.  Turn turnbuckle adjusters, tightening brake bands 1/4 turn at a time.  Check equalizer is still in center position and adjust as required.  Engage brake; tighten lock nuts on adjustment turn buckles.  Adjust rollers 1/8" to 1/4" from bands. Adjust springs with mild tension on bands with brakes in on position.   Check brake bands are clear of drum 1/16" with brake in off position and adjust as required repeating last step.  Remove block-hanging assembly. K:\OPERATIONS MANUAL.doc Page 26 of 46

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 Install front guard on DRAWWORKS. Sign off permit to work and unlock motors. (File permit to work in toolpushers office). NOTE: Brake adjustment to be checked / adjusted, when slipping and cutting drilling line. 25-PROCEDURE FOR STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN OF CENTRIFUGES START UP PROCEDURE  Start the back drive motor first. Start the main drive motor about ten seconds after back-drive motor. Do not start motors simultaneously. The sudden power drain may overload the power source.  Allow at least two minutes for the centrifuge to obtain operating speed. Bring mud fee rate up slowly to desired rate. SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES  Before shutdown of the centrifuges, it is necessary to flush the bowl with water/diesel.  Shut off the feed pump.  Close the mud suction valve.  After all conveyable solids have cleared the bowl, open the water/diesel line which tees into the pump discharge line.  Flush the centrifuge until clean water/diesel is discharged. Close the water/diesel valve.  Stop the main-drive motor, when the main-drive motor is shut off, an electrical interlock activates and will automatically shut the back-drive motor off after approximately ten minutes.

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26-PROCEDURE FOR TEST RUN OF VACUUM DEGASSER  Assistant driller is responsible to line up the butterfly valves to the vacuum degasser from the desilter/degasser pump.  Start the pump running to create a vacuum in the Swaco mud degasser.  Close the suction valve on the degasser until a vacuum builds up.  Open the suction valve on the degasser and check if it's sucking fluid. Suction line will warm up as warm mud passes through it.  Start the vacuum pump.  Derrickman to lift the skimmer in the degasser tank above the fluid level. Insure no other valves are open to equalize the degasser tank.  Check if the degasser is keeping up to the pump flow rate.  If the tank level volume is rapidly dropping, close back the vacuum degasser suction valve.  If the tank level is not dropping: o Check lines for air leaks. o Check if pump output is sufficient. o Check if the degasser suction is plugged. o Test run at a minimum of one half hour per shift. o If test run is satisfactory after one half-hour, stop degasser and pump. o Align valves to equipment in use. o Record in the I.A.D.C. report.

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27-PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING OUT WASHPIPE ASSEMBLY  Obtain permit to work and ensure it is signed by the company man and toolpusher prior to commencing work.  Turn off air to the Kelly spinner by closing the valve on the air supply going up the derrick on off-driller's side of rig floor.  Install ladder from the rig floor to the swivel. Put on safety belt and cable. (Check condition prior to climbing up to swivel).  Climb up to swivel and attach the safety line securely to swivel bale.  Using a hammer, loosen lock nut on lower and upper swivel packing nut. Swivel nuts should open freely by hand once they are loose.  Tighten Allen screw on lower packing gland.  Using a pry bar, carefully pry upward on lower packing gland until it clears the swivel lower seal area.  Gently push the packing assembly out from lower swivel seal area and remove the pry bar.  Remove the packing assembly and insert rope sling through the wash pipe holding the assembly complete.  Attach the air winch and lower the old packing assembly of the rig floor. Ensure all personnel are clear from beneath the packing assembly.  Clean and inspect seal areas on the swivel.  Attach the new packing assembly to the air hoist and hoist to swivel area.  Detach packing assembly from the air hoist. Ensure air hoist line is not allowed to go up the derrick. Hold cable and lower to floor area.  Inspect o-ring seals for damage and replace if necessary.  Gently position new assembly into swivel stem and gooseneck. Ensure no damage is done to seals while positioning into place.

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28-PROCEDURE FOR REPARING DEMCO GATE VALVES  Fill out a permit to work and ensure the proper signature are signed and filled out completely  Open bonnet with a hammer and hammer wrench.  Remove bonnet from body.  Remove seat from body of valve and gate from stem on bonnet.  Clean foreign material out of body.  Check for any wear or erosion on the body.  Using emery cloth, smooth out inside of the body to ensure the body is properly cleaned.  Check the bonnet seal for damage and repair if required.  Inset the paddle on valve stem. Use grease for lubrication.  Insert seat on paddle aligning alignment pins to holes on the bonnet.  Thoroughly grease the seat for easier installation.  Insert the seat complete with paddle and bonnet together slowly ensuring is straight.  Slowly push seat into valve body. You may have to tap gently on the bonnet until the nuts can be installed.  Install nuts on bonnet hand tight to bonnet.  Using the hand wheel, slowly close the valve pushing the seat into the valve body. Do not use excessive force.  Open the valve slowly and tighten the nuts hand tight against the bonnet.  Close the valve slowly again to push seat into place. Do not use extreme force.  Open the valve slowly and tighten the nuts hand tight against the bonnet  Repeat the last two steps until the seat is in place.  When the bonnet is in proper position, hammer the nuts up tight with a hammer and hammer wrench.  Pressure test valve.  Sign off permit to work and file.

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29-PROCEDURE FOR TESTING RELIEF VALVE ON MUD PUMPS       PSl.                 

Worker to obtain a work permit and fill out complete. Assistant driller to lock out the 752 motors on the mud pump. Connect the test pump hose to the 2" bleed off on the mud pump. Close the 4" discharge valve and open the 2" bleed valve on the mud pump. Set the relief valve at 1500 PSl. Supervisor to pressure up the relief valve to 1500 PSl and not to exceed 2000 If the relief valve does not release. Bleed off pressure. Check the seals and plunger on the relief valve. Check the lower sub for corrosion. Insure the relief valve mechanism operates freely. Proceed with the above steps. If the relief valve releases. Set the relief valve to 3000 PSl. When the relief valve releases, check the pressure it releases at. Set the relief valve 200 PSl over the liner recommended pressure. Close the 2" valve on the mud pump bleed off. Insure the pressure on the test pump is bleed off to zero. Disconnect the test pump from 2" bleed off valve and coil up test pump hose. Open the 4" discharge valve on the mud pump. Supervisor to fill out the test chart and keep on record for two months. Record in the I.A.D.C. report. Sign off the work permit complete and file.

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30-PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING PULSATION DAMPENER BLADDER  Fill out permit to work form.  Assistant Driller to lock out the electrical on the 752 drives motors.  Assistant Driller to place working on mud pump sign on mud pump drive motors.  Close the 4" discharge valve and open the 2" bleed off valve.  Remove head. If studs back out of shell, remove nut and clean threads on both ends of studs. Studs can be driven by a stud driver or by double nuts. These studs are taper-lock type and should be reseated to the following torque values, using a thread lubricant. PD-5-580 FT.LBS PD-3-580 FT.LBS PD-2-235 FT.LBS PD-2H-395 FT.LBS  Remove damaged bladder. Insert bar between bladder and shell; collapse bladder so it can be removed through the top.  Inspect removed bladder to determine nature of failure. Relate area of failure to inside of shell and carefully check shell for protrusions, washes, or foreign material, which may have caused failure.  Check condition of baffle plate. The edges of the holes must be rounded and smooth. Replace washed or worn baffle plate, taking care that replacement baffle plate is started straight before driving in. plugs have.003 to .006 interference fit.  Install new bladder. Lay bladder flat and roll it into a compact spiral package, which can be inserted through shell opening. Adjust bladder to contour of shell, pulling neck-sealing rings well above shell opening but avoiding distortion.  Grease inside of bladder neck.  Install head. Do not distort or pinch bladder.  Tighten head nuts to the following torque values: PD-5-800 FT.LBS PD-3-800 FT.LBS PD-2-245 FT.LBS PD-2H-500 FT.LBS  Charge per charging procedures.  Assistant Driller to remove working on mud pump sign.  Assistant Driller to unlock 752 drives motor pins.  Complete permit to work form.

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31-PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING PULSATION DAMPNER PRESSURE  Assistant Driller to fill out permit to work.  Assistant Driller to lock out the electrical on the 752 drives motors.  Assistant Driller to place working on mud pump sign on mud pump drive motors.  Close the 4" discharge valve and open the 2" bleed off valve.  Remove Dampner gage cover.  Connect charging hose to Dampner charging valve and Nitrogen cylinder valve.  Open Dampner charging valve.  Open cylinder valve slowly. Use this to regulate flow to Dampner.  When Dampner gauge shows desired charging pressure, close cylinder valve.  Close Dampner valve.  Remove hose from Dampner Valve and replace gauge cover.  For best results, Dampner pre-charge pressure should be not more than 2/3 of pump discharge pressure.  Maximum pre-charge pressure is 650 PSl.  Use only compressed Nitrogen. Do not use oxygen.  Assistant Driller to remove working on mud pump sign.  Assistant Driller to unlock 752 drive motor pins.  Assistant Driller to complete permit to work form.

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32-PROCEDURE FOR DITCH MAGNET METAL RECOVERY JOB PROCEDURE CARRIED OUT BY FORMAN AND/OR DERRICKMAN UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE GEOLOGIST  Remove ditch magnet from shaker box.  Place on a sheet of plywood, situated on top of trip tank beside shaker box.  Remove metal from ditch magnet and place in sample container, use a small piece of wood to scrape ditch magnet clean.  Reset ditch magnet in shaker box, ensuring that it is upright and in center of flow line.  Mud logger is responsible from this point on.  Mud logger takes the sample and cleans, dries and weighs it.  Mud logger then forwards results of sample weight to Senior Driller.  Senior Driller is responsible for recording, on a daily basis, the daily and accumulative weights of the metal recovery in the daily Drilling Report. Note: Ditch Magnet is cleaned on a twelve hour basis and recorded in the Daily Drilling Report at the end of the day, unless Company Man requests otherwise. 33-PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING TONG DIES  Position tongs away from rotary table and tie back.  Wear eye protection (Ensure no one is in vicinity without eye protection).  Remove holding bolts from upper side of tong die.  Insert tong die removal tool at lower side of tong die and tap gently upward on tong die tool with a hammer.  Remove tong die and clean area on tong with wire brush.  Inspect tong die area for damage and repair with file if necessary.  Insert new tong die in place and tap gently downward until tong die is in position. Tong die tool may be required if tight.  Install holding bolt with lock washer and ensure tight.  Check all bolts have lock washer and are tight and replace as necessary. Note: Repeat above steps for each tong die changed out.

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34-PROCEDURE FOR USING HAMMER WRENCHES  Select proper sizes of hammer wrenches to fit nuts to be tightened.  Tie a piece of rope onto hammer wrench, at area closest to box end of wrench. Ensure rope is thin enough to be easily griped and long enough to allow worker to stand well clear of striking area.  Place wrench on nut, use a back up if necessary, place wrench so as to allow for maximum travel when nut is hammered up.  Hold onto rope firmly and pull wrench tight on nut to eliminate any bounce when it is struck, stand well off to side.  Using a hammer strike wrench at striking area, hammer up until wrench has reached end of travel and can no longer be moved.  Remove wrench and place back at original point, inform worker using hammer prior to placing hands on striking area.  Repeat process until nut is tight and can no longer be moved.  Completely tighten all nuts on flange and double-check them before proceeding to work on next flange to be tightened. 35-PROCEDURE FOR OPERATING PIPE SPINNER  Lead Floorman to ensure Gap between Front Rollers and Pipe being spun in is set at 1/2".  Two Floormen to pull the Pipe Spinner onto the Pipe, by means of provided handles.  Once Spinner has been pulled "FULLY" onto Pipe, Operator can then engage Jaws.  Prior to spinning connection in, Operator should ensure that Co-Workers are clear of Spinner Path to avoid being struck.  Operator should engage Spinner Rotation slowly until Back-up Line is tightened.  After connection is spun in, operator to release Jaws and Guide Spinner back slowly to stop Spinner from swinging back toward Rotary Table.

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36-INSPECTION OF KELLY SPINNER  Driller to check and ensure that all Bolts are tight.  Lead Floorman to check all Grease fittings and ensure that they talk Grease.  Lead Floorman to check Spinner Oil is at the proper level and that there are no Oil leaks.  Driller to check Air Hoses for Wear and Air leaks.  Driller to ensure that Spinner is bolted on level to Kelly. 37-PROCEDURE FOR RACK KELLY  The Lead Floorman to check: Lines, Clamps, Swivel and Shackles.  The Floorman to attach Air Tugger to pull back Line.  When Kelly is removed from the String a Floormen will attach the Pull Back Line above the lower Kelly Cock.  One Floorman at Rat Hole to give signals to the Tugger Operator and Driller.  Pull back Kelly with Air Tugger until directly over Rat Hole.  The Driller to slack off Block with one (man at Rat Hole to guide Kelly) until Kelly is in Rat Hole halfway up lower Kelly Cock.  The Floorman to disconnect Pull Back Line from Kelly. Make sure Lower Kelly Cock Remains closed while in Rat Hole.  Floorman to disconnect the Air Tugger and Stow Pull Back Line in proper place.

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38-PROCEDURE FOR PACKING KELLY  The lead floorman checks lines, clamps, swivel and shackles.  The floorman attaches 2.2 Air winch to pull back line.  When Kelly is removed from the string a floormen will attach the pull back line above the lower Kelly cock.  One floorman at rat hole to give signals to the air winch operator and driller.  Pull back Kelly with air winch until directly over rat hole.  The driller to slack off block with one (man at rat hole to guide Kelly) until Kelly is in rat hole halfway up lower Kelly cock.  The floorman to disconnect pull back Line from Kelly. Make sure lower Kelly cock remains closed while in rat hole.  Floorman to disconnect the 2.2 air winch and stow pull back line in proper place. 39-PROCEDURE FOR STABBING PIPE  The Floorman to secure hold back Rope around Pipe in Derrick.  All Floormen to watch Pipe while it is being picked up to avoid injury if Pipe comes loose from hold back Rope.  The Floorman on Rope to hold Strain on Pipe as it is picked up.  When Pipe is stable the Floormen will slack off the Rope and grip the Pipe above the Tool Joint.  The Floorman to allow Pipe to move towards the Rotary Table.  The Floormen to check Pin for debris.  The Floormen to hold Pipe Directly over Box in Slips with all Hands above the tool Joint.  The Driller to slack off slowly until Pin engages Box.'

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40-PROCEDURE FOR PICKING UP DRILL COLLARS  A Roustabouts to install the Lifting Nubbin in the Drill Collar and roll the Collar onto the Catwalk, making sure there is a steel protector on the Pin End. Install lifting plug snugly into drill collar box and roll onto Catwalk.  Have a competent Floorman run the 5.5 ton Tugger down the V-Door and shackle it to the lifting nubbin. Connect the 5.5 ton shackle to lifting nubbin.  When all Workers are clear of the Catwalk and V-Door Stairs, slowly lift the Drill Collar up onto the V-Door. Watch closely that it doesn't slide off the Catwalk. If it appears it may slide off, stop lifting and use the Forklift to center it on the Catwalk.  Once the Pin End is past the point of the Catwalk Stop Pins, stop lifting and apply the Tugger Brake. The Tugger operator should remain at the Tugger Controls.  Roustabouts to Pin the Tubular Bar stop across the Catwalk.  When Roustabouts are clear, the Tugger operator can slowly slack off the Tugger until the Pin End rests against the stop.  The Tugger can then be unshackled.  Floorman to attach a Sling (7/8" or bigger) to the Blocks by opening the Hook and lifting the Eye of the Sling over the Hook. Close the Hook and slide the Sling down to the bottom of the Hook. Be sure the Blocks are turned to the back so that Sling weight will be on the hook and not the Hook Latch Assembly.  Shackle the Sling end onto the lifting nubbin.  Use the 1" Manila Rope on one V-Door post and run it across and double wrap it on the opposite V-Door post to control the Collar when it comes up to the Floor. Ensure the Rope is long enough to guide it to the Mousehole.  Shackle the Sling end onto the lifting nubbin.  Use the 1" Manila Rope on one V-Door post and run it across and double wrap it on the opposite V-Door post to control the Collar when it comes up to the Floor. Ensure the Rope is long enough to guide it to the Mousehole.  Driller should raise the Blocks until the Sling is tight and then commerce to slowly pick up the Drill Collar, making sure Catwalk and V-Door Stairs are clear of personnel. Ensure one man is ready with the Rope to catch the Collar as it swings onto the Floor.  Floorman to slowly let Drill Collar swing onto Floor by feeding off the Rope.  Before the Drill Collar is over the Mousehole, the Driller will raise the Collar high enough to remove the Pin End protector while the Floorman holds the Rope fast to keep it form moving.  A Floorman will remove the Pin End protector with his hands to the side. Not underneath.  The Sling can then be unshackled and the lifting nubbin removed.

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41-PROCEDURE FOR PICKING UP DRILL PIPE  Inspect lifting nubbins each tour for abnormal wear.  Clean box and pin ends thoroughly with diesel and wash off with water.  Inspect box and pin for seal damage and abnormal thread wear.  Insert drill pipe drift into drill pipe.  Screw lifting nubbin into box end of drill pipe tight and attach the air hoist with a shackle.  Ensure thread protector is on the pin end.  Roll drill pipe one to center of the catwalk and open the v-door gate.  Pick up the drill pipe slowly with 2.5 ton air winch. Only experienced personnel are to operate air winch.  Do not stand on the catwalk as the drill pipe is being hoisted up the v-door.  Floormen to guide the drill pipe into position on the racking platform and remove the thread protector. Ensure the drill pipe drift is recovered. Do not place your hands under the protector as you remove the protector.  Floor men guide the drill pipe into the mousehole and operator of the air winch to lower pipe slowly.  Remove the shackle from the drill pipe lifting nubbin.  Remove the drill pipe lifting nubbin.  Carry the lifting nipple and drift down to the catwalk and prepare of the next drill pipe. NOTE: Do not tie the air winch to the lifting nubbin until you are ready to pick up drill pipe. 42-PROCEDURE FOR RUNNING JARS  Before picking up the jar, the Assistant Driller measures and records the length of the fish neck, mandrel and total tool length, measures and records the OD and ID and thread size. Record the serial number and jar settings. Produce this record to the driller so the driller can record the information on the BHA sheet. The assistant driller's record can be brought down to the rig manager's office where it will be filed in the BHA file.  Floormen, under the supervision of the driller to pick the jar up to the drill floor using the air winch and a pickup nubbin securely screwed into the box end connection, ensure a thread protector is on the pin end connection before picking up the jar.  Once the jar is on the drill floor, the Floormen remove the pin end protector before setting the jar into the mousehole. Floormen set the safety clamp on the jar tightly to hold the jar into place in the mousehole. K:\OPERATIONS MANUAL.doc Page 39 of 46

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 Floormen clean the box end threads on the jar and pin threads on the drill collar. Driller inspects the thread and seal area of both tubulars. Apply thread dope and make up connections. Remove the safety clamp and hoist jar from mousehole. Replace the mousehole cover. Clean the pin end connection on the jar and box end connection on the drill collar. Driller inspects the thread and seal area. Apply thread dope and make up connection tightening the connection to the desired torque. Lower the string down to the top connection and tighten the top connection to the desired torque.  Driller ensures the jar is placed in the right position according to the BHA.  Driller records the BHA weight below the jar and record in the IADC report.  Driller records daily the BHA rotating hours in the IADC report.  Driller inspects the mandrel area of the jar whenever there is a bit trip. Notes:  Under no circumstances place slips on the mandrel.  Under no circumstances apply torque across fine threads.  Under no circumstances put a sling around mandrel to pick up jar. 43-PROCEDURE FOR RUNNING SHOCK SUB.  Before picking up the shock sub, the assistant driller is to measure and record the length of the fish neck, mandrel and total tool length, and to measure and record the OD and ID and thread size. Record the serial number. Produce this record to the driller so the driller can record the information on the BHA sheet. The assistant driller's record can be brought down to the rig manager's office where it will be filed in the BHA file.  Floormen with supervision of the driller to pick the shock sub up to the drill floor using the air winch and a pickup nubbin securely into the box end connection, ensure a thread protector is on the pin end connection before picking up the shock sub.  Once the shock sub is on the drill floor, the floormen are to remove the pin end drill collar, and the driller to inspect the thread and seal area of both tubulars. Apply thread dope and make up connections. Remove the safety clamp and hoist shock sub from mousehole. Replace the mousehole cover. Clean the pin end connection on the shock sub and box end connection on the drill collar. Driller to inspect the thread and seal area. Apply thread dope and make up connection tightening the connection to the desired torque. Run the string down to the top connection and tighten the top connection to the desired torque. Driller to ensure the shock sub is placed in the right position according to the BHA.  Driller to record daily the BHA rotating hours in the IADC report.  Driller to inspect the mandrel area of the shock sub whenever there is a bit trip. Notes:  Under no circumstances place slips on mandrel. Under on circumstances apply torque over fine threads.  K:\OPERATIONS MANUAL.doc Page 40 of 46

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44-PROCEDURE FOR OPERATION OF JUNK BASKET  The Driller to locate bottom with low RPM and Max. 1-2000 LBS.  The Driller to pick up off bottom approx. one (1) Ft.  Wash to bottom with as high GPM as possible.  Shut down pump.  The Driller to work String upward to catch Junk that has been washed from bottom.  Repeat above steps several times.  Again tag bottom with low RPM and 1-2000 LBS, if no indication of further Junk on bottom, drilling may resume, if not, follow above steps until bottom Hole is clean.

45-PDC – BIT PROCEDURE DRILLER TO WASH DOWN TO BOTTOM WITHOUT ROTATION  Touch bottom preferably with maximum Pump (12 ¼ " 800 gallons per minute) (8 ½” 450 gallons per minute)  Pick up of bottom approximate 0.5M.  Set again down on bottom lightly and start Rotary to drilling speed.  Lower String until required weight on bit is reached.  Set Pump output to required gallon per minute.

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46-RUNNING PROCEDURE FOR SURVEY ON SLICKLINE  The Floormen will close elevator around the Drill Pipe.  The Driller will lower Blocks onto Floor and install Deflection Bar in front of Pipe Guide.  The Floormen will install the kellycock with connection protector on Drill Pipe.  Lower Survey Barrel on Slickline in Drill Pipe.  Pick up Blocks / Strings, reciprocate String while RIH with Survey.  Reduce lowering speed to mode rate when 200 ft. before anticipated Survey depth, continue lowering by free wheeling the wired rum and control with Handbrake.  When the Brake force can be reduced:  The Barrel has landed. 47-ROCEDURE FOR RUNNING TOTCO SURVEY  Two men will operate Survey Unit. One experienced man to operate the Controls. One experienced man to operate the Wireline Guide.  Install full Opening Safety Valve with Box End connection Wireline Entry Guide.  Run Survey Barrel in Hole and reciprocate Drill String. Run in Hole at moderate speed not to allow Slack on Wireline Drum. Have Wireline Cutter available on Drill Floor ready for use if necessary.  If dropping Totco Survey, the Driller will check Overshot to ensure Latch is in good working order, of okay drop Survey Barrel and reciprocate Drill String. When Survey is to be recovered, run in with Overshot Latch and pull Survey Barrel to surface.  The Driller will report inclination or results to Company Man immediately. 48-PROCEDURE FOR CONFIRMING A PRESSURE LOSS  A Pressure Loss is observed by the Driller.  The Driller to confirm with Exlog a pressure loss.  The Driller to notify Company Man and Toolpusher immediately.  The Driller to check No.1 and No.2 Mud Pump slow circulation rates.  The Derrick Man and Assistant Driller to check Surface Equipment for leaks. The Decision will be made on information received by the Company Man and  Toolpusher.

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49-PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING STRING WASHOUT DOWNHOLE  Confirm pressure loss with mud logger and record the amount of pressure loss.  Driller notifies the rig manager and company man.  Driller stops the rotary table and picks the drill string off bottom.  Assistant driller to check the mud pumps for any washouts or mechanical problems. Check the relief lines for washes. Inspect the mud lines and manifold system valves for washes.  Driller to stop mud pumps and isolate one pump by either closing the 4" valve on the standpipe manifold or the 4" on the mud pump discharge line.  Driller runs the mud pump at the same SPM and records the circulating pressure.  Driller to repeat the above steps with the second pump and record the circulating pressures.  Derrickman to take mud weights from the suction and flow line and report to the driller.  Derrickman to inform the driller if any additives are being added to the active system.  When the driller and assistant driller have confirmed that no surface equipment problems are present, the driller can bring up the pump speed the same rate when drilling and slowly going to bottom record the circulating pressure off bottom and compare the circulating pressure when weight is increased on bottom.  If a down hole pressure loss is determined, driller to stop the mud pumps, flow check, prepare a trip sheet, and proceed to hoist the drill string out of the hole wet.  Driller is not to rotate the drill string as he is pulling the drill string out of the hole.  Driller to instruct the drill floor crew to watch carefully for any washes in the drill pipe or BHA.  Driller is not to rotate the drill string as he is hoisting.  When a washout is detected, report and record the position in the string. Report your findings to the rig manager and company man.

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50-PROCEDURE FOR PULLING OUT OF HOLE  Check handling equipment prior to pulling out of hole, Tong dies, Drill collar, Stripper rubber and Drill pipe slips. Safety clamp, Mud pump alignment and hole fill pump.  Driller to stop pumps diverts flow to trip tank and flow checks 15 minutes.  Assistant Driller to divert flow back to shakers. Driller and assistant driller to pump slug. Driller to move pipe while pumping slug.  Assistant driller to divert flow back to trip tank.  Driller racks back Kelly and turns blocks so elevators are facing the monkey board.  Pull off bottom slowly watching for hole drag and swabbing. Hoist slowly the first five stands and perform a flow check 15 minutes.  If no flow, continue to hoist to casing shoe. Perform a flow check 15 minutes.  If no flow, continue to hoist to BHA. Perform a flow check 15 minutes.  If no flow, continue to hoist to surface. With bit at surface, insure hole is full and install hole cover.  Stop trip pump, close shear rams and visually check they are closed.  Driller to ensure new bit has been dressed.  Driller to calculate total volume used for pulling out of hole and compare with Exlog.  Change bits and prepare to run in hole. Open the shear rams.  If out of hole for an extended period of time the hole must be closely monitored at all times through the trip tank.

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51-PROCEDURE FOR RUNNING IN HOLE  Driller, assistant driller and floormen to check handling equipment prior to running in the hole. Tong dies, drill collar and drill pipe slips, Safety clamp, mud pump alignment and hole fill pump.  Divert flow to trip tank.  Driller to make up bit and run slowly through the BOP stack.  All BHA pins and boxes are to be cleaned, inspected and re-doped.  When driller is applying torque to the drill collars, the floormen are to stand clear of the make up posts and snub lines.  Use the trip tank for running in hole and record volume on trip sheet.  When trip tank is full divert to shakers and pump out the trip tank. When trip tank is empty, stop trip pump and divert flow back to trip tank. Continue running in hole until trip tank is full again and repeat the process.  If any resistance while running in the hole, do not put any more than 10,000 LB on bit. Pick up out of tight spot and pick up Kelly, Start pumps and wash or ream through the tight spot.  When reaching bottom, Calculate the volume received back and checks with Exlog their volume received back.  Pick up Kelly and break circulation while continuously working the drill string.  Wash or ream to bottom and wash on bottom if the previous bit had lost inserts. 52-POLICY FOR USING HIGH PRESSURE WASH GUN  The High Pressure Washgun is to be use by experienced personnel only.  Eye protection to be used when the Washgun is being used in confined work area.  No personnel will go within 10 meters of the direction of the Spray from the Washgun.  New personnel will only be allowed to use Washgun once they have proven themselves knowledgeable and aware of the dangers of High Pressure Washgun.

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53-PROCEDURE FOR WASHING MAST/ DERRICK  Driller to fill out Permit to Work form complete, have it signed by the Toolpusher  Floor men to Don a Safety Belt and Lanyard.  Floormen to attach a Safety Line to the Cleaning Bucket.  Floormen to use caution when climbing the Derrick and attaching the Lanyard to the Mast. Have an independent observer on Drill Floor Supervising the Floormen.  Once the Floormen have attached themselves with the Lanyard to the Mast and attached the Cleaning Bucket to the Mast, the Floormen can proceed to clean.  Floormen to only clean the areas that are in safe reach and steady footing.  Floormen to safely descend from Mast when completed cleaning the Mast with there Cleaning Buckets. Do not leave any Cleaning Buckets in the Mast.  When completed cleaning, the Driller can complete the Permit to work and have the Toolpusher and Company Man sign off the Permit to Work. 54-PROCEDURE FOR WASHING DRILL FLOOR  Ensure no one is working in the cellar.  Keep hose clear of rotary table and Kelly bushing?  Wash floor as much as possible towards rotary so as most of the mud will be caught by mud catcher.  Do not wash towards drawworks, as you may get the brakes wet.  Do not wash towards driller's panel or drawworks motors.  When done washing, squeegee as much of the excess water away as possible.  Keep Drill Floor clean and organized at all times. 55-PROCEDURE FOR OFF LOADING CHEMICALS  Truck stops off location and driver reports to company man and Toolpusher.  The mud engineer is informed his load has arrived on location.  The mud engineer checks load (Toolpusher also checks loads periodically).  Forklift driver is instructed on the off loading of chemicals by the mud engineer / Toolpusher.  The mud engineer and forklift driver coordinate the separation of the dangerous chemicals.  When the truck is off loaded company man / the mud engineer signs ticket.  Truck released.

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