Strengthening Well Integrity Standards for Oman Business Unit
A standalone business unit of an American hydrocarbon exploration company, operating in the Sultanate of Oman, required a detailed review of its Well Integrity Management Standards (WIMS) to ensure compliance with relevant international and local frameworks. The goal was to align internal procedures with ISO 16530-1, NORSOK D-010, and the Ministry of Oil and Gas (MOG) SUB04-B01-Guidelines-Wells-Well Integrity.
EnergyEdge’s Role
EnergyEdge was engaged to conduct a structured technical review and provide advisory support to enhance the unit’s well integrity practices. The engagement covered a combination of document review, technical support, and training delivery.
Key activities included:
- Submission of a detailed report evaluating the company’s WIMS documents and offering targeted recommendations for improvement
- Support in drafting Well Integrity Testing Guidelines aligned with best practices
- Review of existing Suspension and Abandonment Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- On-call availability in the months following the review for ongoing support and document amendments
- A formal Review of Historical Well Integrity Failures and Investigations to identify gaps and improvement opportunities
In addition to remote technical input, EnergyEdge facilitated the rollout of the updated WIMS framework and provided the necessary training to ensure successful implementation across the business unit.
Outcomes
- Enhanced alignment of internal standards with ISO, NORSOK, and MOG guidelines
- Clearer and more robust documentation for well integrity testing, suspension, and abandonment
- Increased readiness of internal teams to manage well integrity in both active and suspended wells
- Improved internal awareness through structured training and technical engagement
- Availability of expert support during the critical post-review period
Conclusion
This project enabled the Oman Business Unit to move toward a structured, standards-aligned approach to well integrity — supporting regulatory compliance and operational excellence across their asset base.
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