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Introduction

The WELLSITE INFORMATION TRANSFER SPECIFICATION (WITS) is a

communications format used for the transfer of a wide variety of wellsite data from
one computer system to another.

It is a recommended format by which Operating and Service companies involved in

the Exploration and Production areas of the Petroleum Industry may exchange data in
either an online or batch transfer mode.

WITS.
WITS is a multi-level format which offers an easily achieved entry point with
increasingly flexible higher levels. At the lower levels, a fixed format ASCII data
stream is employed, while, at the highest level, a self-defining customizable data
stream is available.

A WITS data stream consists of discrete data records.

Each data record type is generated independently of other data record types and each
has a unique trigger variable and sampling interval. The rig activity usually
determines which records are applicable at any given time such that only appropriate
data is transmitted.

WITS also incorporates the means for a remote computer system to send instructions
to the sending system in order to set or change certain parameters, including the type
of data transmitted and the interval for transmission.

As well as specifying a format for data transmission, WITS also defines a basic set of
pre-defined records to which user-defined record types may be added.

WITS has been used extensively for a number of years by working for many operators
around the world to facilitate information-sharing and to provide data to remote
monitoring facilities.

Background
Over the years many Operating and Service companies developed proprietary formats
for electronic data exchange.

When a new working relationship was established between a Service company and an
Operator, new software often had to be written, followed by extensive testing and
debugging before the data collection and analysis systems of the two entities could
communicate with one another correctly. This often led to problem start-ups with the
resulting loss of time and data.

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The ongoing development and maintenance of these formats represented a significant

expenditure.

The cost and complexity of format matching and modification often led to a
reluctance on the part of some Operators to get involved in this type of service, and a
great deal of rig data, which might have been extremely useful in rig performance
evaluation, drilling monitoring and control, and formation evaluation while drilling,
was often not collected or was not readily available to decision makers.

In an attempt to resolve this information transfer problem, the Wellsite Information

Transfer Specification was established .

A number of Operating and Service company representatives with wide experience in

the areas of computer software system development, geology and drilling engineering
formed the first workgroup to look into the needs of the industry in this area. All were
familiar with the problems associated with the profusion and mismatch of rig data
formats.

To ensure that any format proposed was both complete and acceptable to the industry
as a whole, a vigorous effort was made to involve representatives from as many
Operating and Service companies as possible. This effort included correspondence
with companies operating in Europe and Asia as well as the United States.
The goal of the work group was broad but concrete:

"To define the format and information content of the data stream
transmitted from a wellsite to a central site by
telecommunications facilities or hard media".

To minimize omissions in the format, a major effort was made to obtain an inventory
of data items monitored or collected at the wellsite in the following areas:

Geology
Drilling Engineering
Measurement While Drilling (MWD)
Rig Parameters
Cementing
Drill Stem Testing

Companies providing data collection services in these areas were polled for data items
and formats currently in use.

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Concurrent with the effort, the group's members familiarized themselves with the
major existing formats and data transmission systems in use in the industry. With a
comprehensive data dictionary established and with representatives on the
subcommittee familiar with existing formats, careful consideration led to a set of
requirements which, it was hoped, would satisfy the present and future needs of both
Operating and Service companies.

Among these requirements were:

1) Achievable by both small and large companies

2) Adaptable to the needs of the industry over the course of
time as technology changes
3) Offer a simple, low cost entry point
4) Limit long term software support costs
5) Employ an efficient mode of transmission
6) Be capable of use in both online and in batch modes
7) Be capable of implementation on a wide range of computer
platforms
8) Meet the needs of both the single remote user and the
multi-rig data center
9) Encompass existing standards (official or "de facto") where
possible
10) Address international as well as domestic needs

With these requirements in mind, the subcommittee adopted the Log Information
Standard (LIS) as the basic framework for WITS and set about formulating the
specific components of the format.

LIS was chosen since it met many of the requirements set out for WITS and was a
well established and familiar method of data exchange (a "de facto" standard in the
wireline industry).

The WITS Steering Group is also a member of the API Petroleum Information Data
Exchange (PIDX). The API-PIDX WITS User Group exists to promote the format,
respond to questions of interpretation, and to investigate ways of enhancing the format
to meet new requirements in the future.

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Wellsite Information Specification

A major feature of WITS is its Multi- Level approach in providing communications
functionality. There are four currently defined levels with level 0 based on ASCII
format and levels 1 thru 3 based on LIS, each representing an increased level in
complexity and flexibility.

WITS Transmission Levels

The following summarizes the various levels of WITS:

Level 0
Also known as "Intra Rig Transfer Specification", this involves a very basic ASCII
transfer format intended primarily for sharing of information between service
companies, though lending itself well as a simple entry point into wellsite data
transfer.

Data items are identified by a numeric string tying the value to a particular location
within a Pre-Defined Record, or to an agreed upon addition to the Data Dictionary.

Level 1
In Level 1 and above, the data stream takes on a binary (LIS) format.

Values are expressed in LIS-defined representations (e.g. floating point, integer,

string, etc) The data items are packaged into a WITS Data Record and then
sandwiched between LIS Physical and Logical Record Headers and Trailers, to make
up a LIS Data Record.

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Twenty five Pre-Defined Records have been identified, covering, among other areas,
drilling, geology, directional work, MWD, cementing and testing. At Level 1, these
data records, generated at varying times and under varying rig conditions, are
constructed and placed in the data communications channel.

No LIS record types besides Data Records are used at this level. Each of the 25 Pre-
Defined Records has a fixed size in bytes. However, each contains designated 'spare'
channels for limited customization.

Level 2

WITS Level 2 builds on Level 1 through addition of WITS bidirectional dialogue

through the use of LIS Comment records.

This dialogue is used in synchronization at start up and after a communications line

interruption, as well as permitting two-way messaging between the sender and
receiver.
Such messages might include requests for change in transmission intervals for certain
records.

Level 2b

WITS Level 2b adds the option to buffer data that has been transmitted, making it
available for re-transmission in the event of non-receipt of data by the receiver.

Level 3
Level 3 provides for Custom Data Records in addition to pre defined data records.

Such records must be identified in advance of their use through the transmission by
the SENDER of a Data Format Specification Record ( LIS Logical Record Type 64)
for each Data Record giving details of the record’s content.

This level represents a very flexible format for Data Transfer. It does, however, mean
added complexity, especially for the RECEIVER who must be able to read the Data
Format Specification Record in order to interpret the content of custom data records
if they are being used.

The pre defined data records are records 1 to 25 ( LIS Logical Record Type 151
through 175 ). WITS data records 26 through 49 ( Type 176 – 199 ) are reserved for
future definition by the steering group, while custom WITS data records may be 50
through 80 ( Type 200 through 230 ). The buffering of Data Records by the SENDER
is mandatory at this level.

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Level 4

WITS Level 4 employs a completely different format than the previous levels since it
is based on the emerging data transfer standard of API RP66. The concepts of Pre-
Defined Records and Bi-Directional Dialogue remain, but using RP66 as the
formatting mechanism.

WITS Pre-Defined Record Types

Record Name Description

Drilling data gathered at regular time
1 General Time-Based
intervals
Drilling data gathered at regular depth
2 Drilling - Depth Based
intervals
3 Drilling - Connections Data gathered at drilling connections
Hydraulics data gathered while
4 Hydraulics
circulating
Tripping data gathered while running
5 Trip - Time
in/pulling out
Tripping data gathered at tripping
6 Trip - Connections
connections
7 Survey/Directional Directional/Survey data
MWD Formation
8 MWD Formation Evaluation data
Evaluation
9 MWD Mechanical MWD Mechanical data
10 Pressure Evaluation Pressure Evaluation data
11 Mud Tank Volumes Mud Tank (Pit) Volume data
Chromatograph Cycle-
12 Chromatograph Cycle data
Based
Chromatograph Depth- Chromatograph data averaged over
13
Based depth intervals
Mud Property data based returns depth
14 Lagged Mud Properties
increments
15 Cuttings / Lithology Cuttings Lithology and related data
16 Hydrocarbon Show Hydrocarbon Show related data
17 Cementing Well Cementing operations data
18 Drill Stem Testing Well Testing operations data
19 Configuration Drillstring and Rig Configuration data
20 Mud Report Mud Report data
21 Bit Report Bit Report data
22 Comments Freeform Comments
23 Well Identification Well Identification data
Vessel Motion / Mooring
24 Vessel Motion and Mooring Status data
Status
25 Weather / Sea State Weather and Sea State data

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DATA CONTENT

Data Dictionary
The Data Dictionary consists of an inventory of the majority of wellsite data variables
currently being monitored and collected.

For each variable, two unique mnemonics have been assigned. One, the "short"
mnemonic, uses a maximum of four characters for compatibility with LIS, while the
second, the "long" mnemonic, expands to a maximum of eight characters for use in
other applications. The short mnemonics are used in LIS Data Format Specification
Records at Level 3 to define the corresponding data record content.

The Data Dictionary of items and their mnemonics, found in Appendix C, serves as
the basis for the data item entries in the Pre-Defined Data Records , and for the
construction of customized records. is a glossary containing short descriptions of each
data item appearing in WITS Pre-Defined Data Records.

Record Definition
The framework for the general structure of all WITS records is as follows:

1. Each record consists of a fixed HEADER, a main BODY, and a limited

number of customizable SPARES.

2. The HEADER data items remain fixed from record to record, while the BODY
contains the specific data items pertaining to each particular Record Type.

3. The use of SPARE fields permits a small amount of flexibility to customize

the record with operator-selected data items.

WITS Record Header

The fixed WITS Record HEADER (not to be confused with the LIS Physical Record
Header or Logical Record Header) contains the following entries:

Well Identification
Sidetrack/Hole Section Number
Record Identifier
Sequence Number
Date
Time
Activity Code

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The Well Identification consists of sixteen alphanumeric characters.

The first 12 characters identify the well/location from which the data is derived.

The last four characters identify the source of the data at that well/location
(particularly important in situations where more than one SENDER is transmitting
data from the same location).

This ASCII-formatted number has a valid range from 0000 through 9999.

The Operating company supplies the well identifier and source number to each vendor
at the start of the service.

An example Well Identification field might be:

WELL#12 0052

Where WELL#12 identifies the location and 0052 identifies the source.
The Sidetrack/Hole Section Number further defines the source of the data. It
will initially be zero and increment for each sidetrack on the well.
The Record Identifier contains the numerical code for the record type. This
will be 1 through 25 for current Pre-Defined Data Records, and 50 through 80
for custom records. Types 26 through 49 are reserved for new Pre-Defined
Data Records.

WITS Spares

Following the main body of the record, a limited number of entries are designated
SPARES.

These contain a null value (-9999.0) if no modification has been made to the record.

However, each SPARE entry may be replaced by another item definition.

In this way, if only one or two extra variables are required, they may be added to an
existing record, rather then having to create a new record. The replacement data item
must be able to use the floating point representation code designated for spares.

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WITS Pre-Defined Data Records

A group of Pre-Defined Records has been specified. These records have been
established using two criteria:

1) The rig activity

2) The frequency of generation and/or required interval for

monitoring of the items. All common rig activities are addressed
and the variables applicable to each activity grouped together.

Using these guidelines, a total of 25 records have been defined:

Record 1. General : Time-Based Record

Serves as the basic record generated from the wellsite, regardless of rig activity.

As such, it is the most general as far as data content is concerned, though heavily
weighted towards sensor data rather than computed data. The frequency of generation
might range from a few seconds to several minutes, depending on the degree of detail
required by the operator.

Record 2. Drilling : Depth-Based Record

Generated based on a change in the total depth of the well.

The frequency of generation might typically be one record for each foot (meter) of
new hole drilled.

Record 3. Drilling : Connection Record

Used to record information pertaining to connections made while drilling, i.e. the
addition of new drillpipe to the string.

Data content includes maximum hookload, average and maximum pulling and
running speeds, and duration of the connection. Frequency of generation would be
one record per connection.

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Record 4. Hydraulics Record

Contains predominantly computed hydraulics information, including fluid velocities,

circulating system pressure losses etc.

Frequency of generation would be on a regular time basis while circulating drilling

fluid.

Record 5. Tripping : Time Record

Contains information pertaining to the tripping of the drillstring or to the running of a

casing/liner string.

Included are running/pulling speeds, block position, hookload readings etc. This
would serve as a more detailed record of the trip than the connection-based tripping
record.
Frequency of generation would depend on the degree of detail required but would
usually range from a few seconds up to a minute.

Record 6. Tripping : Connection Record

Contains summary information pertaining to each connection of a trip or casing run.

Included in the record are maximum running/pulling speeds, maximum hookload,

time to pull and handle the stand, etc. Frequency of generation would be once per
connection.

Record 7. Survey/Directional Record

Contains directional survey information.

The data may be derived from one of a number of sources including single-shot,
multishot, and measurement-while-drilling tools. Frequency of generation would be
one record per survey measurement.

Record 8. Measurement-While-Drilling

Formation Evaluation Record: contains the depths and values of MWD sensors used
in formation evaluation, including gamma ray, formation resistivity and porosity tool
data.

Frequency of generation would be on a regular time basis, such as once per minute, or
depth basis, such as once per foot (meter).

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Record 9. Measurement-While-Drilling

:Mechanical Record: contains mechanical parameters measured by MWD tools,

including downhole weight-on-bit and downhole torque.

Frequency of generation would be on a regular time basis, such as once per minute, or
depth basis, such as once per foot (meter).

Record 10. Pressure Evaluation Record

Contains predominantly manually entered or computed information relating to

formation pressure evaluation performed at the wellsite, including pore pressure,
fracture pressure, kick tolerance and overburden pressure.

Frequency of generation is on an event basis as new data becomes available for

transmission.

Record 11. Mud Tank Volumes Record

Permits detailed monitoring and recording of the drilling fluid tank system.

Frequency of generation would be on a regular time basis, determined by the degree

of detail required.

Record 12. Chromatograph : Cycle Record

Contains the results of chromatographic separation of the gas drawn from the
returning mud stream.

Frequency of generation would be one record per cycle of the chromatograph.

Record 13. Chromatograph : Depth Record

Serves as a depth-based summary of chromatographic analysis, featuring average and

maximum readings for individual gas constituents over the course of the depth
interval.

Frequency of generation would be at regular intervals, such as each 10 feet ( 3

meters), based on a change in the chromatograph sample depth.

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Record 14. Lagged Continuous Mud Properties Record

Contains the sensor-derived properties of the drilling fluid. Included are such items as
density, temperature, conductivity and gas.

To permit comparison of "in" and "out" properties of the drilling fluid, the "lagged in"
values are also recorded in the record, along with the corresponding "lagged out"
values.

The record is generated automatically with an incremental change in depth of returns.

When all samples have been circulated out of the hole (no further increase in returns
depth), the record should be triggered on a time basis.

Record 15. Cuttings/Lithology Record

Contains details of the microscopic examination of cuttings derived from the

wellbore, including lithology type and description, as well as test results from the
cuttings such as bulk density and calcimetry.

The record is generated manually for each sample examined, determined by the
sampling requirements for the well.

Record 16. Hydrocarbon Show Record

Serves as an "addendum" to the Cuttings/Lithology record and is generated when a

hydrocarbon "show" is indicated.

Record content includes items such as fluorescence, solvent cut, oil stain etc.

The record is generated manually after show information has been entered.

Record 17. Cementing Record

Contains data relating to cementing activity at the wellsite, including pressures, flow
rates, volumes pumped etc.

It is generated on a time basis, with the interval determined by the degree of detail
required.

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Record 18. Drill Stem Testing Record

Contains data relating to well testing activity and is generated on a time basis
consistent with the degree of detail required.

Record 19. Configuration Record

Contains details of the drillstring geometry, wellbore geometry, pump specifications,

vendor identification, etc.

This record is used to provide the data base with a description of the "environment" in
which other data have been collected.

A new record is generated following a change to one or more data items in the record.
If a number of related changes are being made, the record should be triggered when
all changes have been made.

Record 20. Mud Report Record

Contains information normally measured and recorded at the wellsite on the Drilling
Fluid Report.

The record would be generated manually following entry of a new report.

Record 21. Bit Report Record

Contains information pertaining to the drilling bit, including type, manufacturer, size,
jets, etc.

Frequency of generation would be once per trip in or trip out of a bit, i.e. two records
per bit. The record would be generated manually following entry of a new report.

Record 22. Remarks Record

Permits descriptive information to be included within the data stream and may be
manually generated at any time.

This might include short remarks concerning hole problems, rig problems, etc.

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Record 23. Well Identification Record

Contains information such as operator, well name, well location, elevations, etc. In
addition, "custom field identifiers" indicate where customization of "spare" fields in
Pre-Defined Data Records has been made.

The record would normally be manually generated at the beginning of data transfer
and again only when changes to one or more fields have been made.

Record 24. Vessel Motion/Mooring Status Record

For use with floating rigs and generated at time intervals determined by prevalent
weather conditions and the degree of detail required by the Operator.

Record 25. Weather/Sea State Record

Provides environmental information to the Operator.

The frequency of generation would be on a time basis, determined by prevalent

weather conditions and the degree of detail required by the Operator.

Standard "NULL" value usage

Null values are used within the records in the place of missing numerical or string
data.

When a sensor fails or when any condition causes an invalid data value in a field, that
field must contain -8888 for items with representation code 73(L) or 79(S), or -8888.0
for items with representation code 128(F).

If a data item is simply not available or is unrequested, it should contain -9999 for
items with representation codes 73(L) or 79(S), or -9999.0 for items with
representation code 128(F).

Fields defined as text fields, code 65(A), would contain a blank string (HEX 20) or ""
message.

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Guidelines for further Record and Item definitions

In order to maintain a degree of consistency in the creation of new data item
mnemonics, the following guidelines should be followed:

1) Where a new item naturally falls within a group of existing items, the
mnemonic should follow the general form of the group. For example, bit data
item mnemonics generally have B as a prefix, mud report data item
mnemonics generally have MR as a prefix, etc.

2) Where a variable may have several variations, such as minimum, maximum,

average, etc., the following convention should be followed: the mnemonic
should have a common root, with a suffix indicating the type of reading as
follows: I - instantaneous N - minimum X - maximum A - average C -
cumulative For example: for hookload readings, the standard four character
mnemonics are: HKLI, HKLN, HKLX, HKLA.

3) The eight character mnemonic should be similar to the four character

mnemonic as much as possible, using the extra characters for easier
interpretation of the variable.

4) Customized data records must follow the general structure of the Pre-Defined
Data Records.

5) The key entry of a record, other than date and time which appear in the
Header, should be the first entry of the Main Body of the record, i.e. entry 8.

Suggested additions to the WITS Data Dictionary should be fowarded to the WITS
subcommittee via the API Petroleum Information Data Exchange for consideration.

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Industry Participation
Participants in the steering group include:

 Baker Hughes INTEQ

 Schlumberger Anadrill
 Halliburton
 Sperry Sun
 MD/Totco

Experience
Operating companies for wells on which WITS services have been provided

Norsk
Amoco McMoran Occidental Arco ELF Shell
Hydro
Chevron
BHP Phillips Conoco Statoil Soekor DuPont
PNG
Amerada
Maraven Corpoven Saga Mobil JNOC Exxon/Esso
Hess
Kuffprc Woodside Maersk Gupco BP

Countries/areas where WITS services have been provided

United
Norway Denmark Holland Canada Trinidad
Kingdom
United
India Myanmar Tunisia Congo Malaysia
States
Papua New South
Australia Indonesia Venezuela Egypt
Guinea Africa
Nigeria Japan Namibia

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Units Mnemonics

% percent
$ dollar
$/F dollar/foot
API API unit
B/ST barrel/stroke
BBL .barrel (US = 42 gallons)
BPD barrel per day
BPM barrel per minute
cc cubic centimeter
CP centipoise
DEG degree (angular)
DEGF degree Fahrenheit
DGHF degrees (angular) per hundred feet
F feet
F/HR feet per hour
FIRM feet per minute
FPS, feet per second
F3 cubic feet
G/CC grams per cubic centimeter
G/ST gallon/stroke
GAL gallon
GPM gallons per minute
HP horsepower
HR hour
HIS horsepower per square inch
1/32 1/32inch
IHG inches of mercury
IN inch
KF/H thousands of feet per hour
KFLB thousand foot-pounds (torque)
KLB thousand pounds (force)
LB pound
LB/F pounds per linear foot
MCF thousand cubic feet
MCFD thousand cubic feet per day
MD millidarcles
MEHG milliequivalents per hundred grams
MIN minute
MG/L milligrams per liter
MLML milliliter per milliliter (concentration)
MMHO millimhos per meter (conductivity)
MPH mile per hour
MU Microns
OHMM Ohm-meter (resistivity)

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PHSF Pounds per hundred square feet

PPB Pounds per barrel
PPG Pounds per gallon
PPM .parts per million
PSI Pounds per square inch
RPM Revolutions per minute
SEC second
SPGR Specific gravity
SPM Strokes per minute
SQIN Square inch
v volt
VOL% Volume percent
WT% Weight percent

Metric Units

% percent
$ dollar
$/M dollar/meter
API API units
cc Cubic centimeter
CP centipoise,
DEGC Degree Celcius
HR hour
KDN Thousands of Decanewtons
KG/M Kilogram per metre
KG/M3 Kilogram per cubic meter
KN kilonewton
KNM Kilonewton meter
KPA kilopascal
KPAS Kilopascal second
KPH Kilometre per hour
KW kilowatt
KW/M2 Kilowatt per square meter
L/M Liters per minute
m meter
M/HR Meters per hour
M/S Meters per second
M3 Cubic meter
M3/D Cubic meter per day
M3/M Cubic meters per minute
M3ST Cubic meters per stroke (pump capacity)

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RIG ACTIVITY CODES

ACTIVITY
DESCRIPTION
CODE

0. Undefined Status Anything not covered by other activity codes

Rig Up & Tear The act of installing and removing the rig. The start and end of
1.
Down these operations will be specified by the operator
2. Drilling The process of making new hole.
Connection
3. The process of adding a joint of drillpipe to the string.
(drilling)
Return to total depth with pumps on, pipe rotating and/or weight
4. Reaming
on bit.
5. Hole Opening Act of opening pilot hole to full gauge
6. Coring Act of cutting a conventional core.
Condition mud
Pumps on with pipe turning slowly and/or some pipe reciprocation
7. and/or Circulate
and/or no weight on bit and no increase in total depth.
mud
8. Tripping In The act of running the drillstring into the hole.
9. Tripping Out The act of pulling the drillstring from the hole.
Regularly scheduled service or preventative maintenance which
10. Lubricate Rig
interrupts the current rig activity.
An unscheduled interruption to the current rig activity resulting
11. Rig Repair from equipment failure, e.g. blown pop-off valve, blown swivel
packing, dropping blocks etc.
Cut/Slip Drilling
12. The act of cutting and slipping the drilling line
Line
13. Deviation Survey The activity associated with taking a survey.
14. Wireline Logs Time spent rigging up, running, and rigging down wireline tools
The time from rigging up to run casing/liner until casing/liner is in
15. Run Casing
position.
16. Cementing The time spent on cementing operations
The time spent setting a cement plug. This does not include
17. Plug Back
tripping
Squeeze The time spent performing a cement squeeze job. This does not
18.
Cementing include tripping
The time required for the cement to gain sufficient strength to drill
19. Wait On Cement out, or the time required by a regulatory agency after the cement
plug is bumped. This time will be supplied by the operator
Drill Cement
Drilling cement, float collar and/or casing shoe following a cement
20. and/or Float
job. plug back, sidetrack etc.
Equipment
. Nipple Up /Nipple The act of installing or removing the BOP stack. This time will be
21
Down BOP Stack recorded only 9 it exceeds the wait-on-cement time
22. Test BOP Regularly scheduled BOP test after casing, etc.
The time spent drill stem testing. This does not include tripping
23. Drill Stem Test
the test tool.
The time spent attempting to fish Items from the hole. This does
24. Fishing
not include tripping.
The time spent performing directional work (not simply a survey).
25. Directional Work
This does not include tripping.
Well kill and associated operations, e.g. observe pressures,
26. Well Control
weight up mud. circulate on choke, etc

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27. Stuck Pipe Act of freeing pipe which cannot be pulled by normal processes
28. Wait on Weather Waiting caused by adverse weather conditions.
29. Subsea Run/Pull Riser. stack, wear bushing, etc.
30 Flow Check Check for fluid flow from well while not pumping
Pressure Integrity Pressure test on the casing or a 'leak-off' test on exposed
31.
Test formation
32. Lost Circulation Time spent combating lost circulation problems
33. Short Trip In The act of running the drillstring back to bottom after a short trip.
34. Short Trip Out The act of pulling the drillstring for a short trip.

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