- Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD)
- Advanced well control systems
- Real-time monitoring
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Gulf of Mexico Deep Water Drilling
Served as Deep Water GOM Drilling Supervisor aboard the Maersk Valiant DrillShip, executing critical deep water drilling operations using advanced Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) technology.
01Project views
The operation, from different angles.
Portfolio views that place the operating environment, equipment, and technical context in one frame.
02Project overview
Gulf of Mexico Drilling Operations
Advanced MPD Operations
This project brought field supervision, advanced pressure control, and disciplined drilling execution together in a demanding deep water environment.
ClientBroman Oil & Gas LP / Maersk Valiant DrillShip
LocationAlaminos Canyon and Mississippi Canyon, Gulf of Mexico
PeriodNovember 2014 - March 2016
16 MonthsDuration
2 Major WellsWells completed
0 IncidentsSafety record
25+ PersonnelTeam size
03Key achievements
Execution that stays accountable.
Technical decisions, operating discipline, and team leadership aligned around the project outcome.
- 01Successfully implemented MPD system on Solomon well with MOC
- 02Completed Melmar well operations with zero NPT
- 03Collaborated with Marathon Oil on MPD system commissioning
- 04Maintained <10% NPT through optimized operations
- 05Zero significant safety incidents
- 06SPIRIT Values implementation across drilling team
04Technical specifications
The work behind the result.
Technology and operating context were treated as one connected system throughout the project.
- Deep water drilling
- DrillShip operations
- Complex well geometries
05Challenges & solutions
Context turned into control.
Each challenge was met with a practical response grounded in assessment, commissioning, and live operating data.
Advanced weather monitoring and risk assessment protocols
Comprehensive MOC process and system commissioning with Marathon Oil
Optimized drilling parameters and real-time monitoring systems
06Project impact
A stronger operating standard.
This project demonstrated the successful application of advanced MPD technology in deep water environments, setting new standards for operational efficiency and safety in Gulf of Mexico drilling operations.
0Safety incidents
<10%Non-productive time
100%Project success rate
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