Drilling for petroleum: simulations in a safe environment
Drilling for oil and gas entails safety and environmental risks. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) compliance monitoring is essential for responsible drilling.
A modern simulator at the Stavanger Offshore Technical College provides hands-on knowledge on drilling operations and equipment.
The Oil for Development (OfD) programme organizes simulator training for civil servants from partner countries. The training supplements theoretical training and offers understanding to the practical aspects of oil operations.
Ten representatives from the OfD-programme in Mozambique attended the “inspector training for compliance monitoring” course at the Stavanger Offshore Technical College in September. In June, 12 OfD-visitors from Lebanon and Angola attended a similar course. They all work for resource- and environmental authorities in their respective countries.
The training comprised an introduction to controlling an oil well, giving the participants an understanding of well integrity. Addressing situations that could lead to blowouts, and how to prevent them was part of the simulation exercises.
In cooperation with the Norwegian Environmental Authority, the Petroleum Safety Authority also provided workshops covering the role and responsibilities of national authorities in emergency situations.
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