Drilling Ahead Safety
Introduction
Drilling ahead means the actual drilling of the well. The drilling rig will drill holes up to 14,000 feet. The rig can drill 1 to 22 or more wells on one pad. Eight to 20 people may work on a typical drilling rig.
The Drilling Ahead Process
Specific drilling processes vary, but many of the work hazards are similar. The following generic tasks assume the use of a kelly and rotary table. Other rig designs may include the use of a top drive.
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4-1. How many wells can a rig drill on one pad?
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