Offshore drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico

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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.

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.

Drilling technology
  • Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD)
  • Advanced well control systems
  • Real-time monitoring
Operations
  • 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.

ChallengeDeep water drilling in harsh GOM environmentSolution

Advanced weather monitoring and risk assessment protocols

ChallengeComplex MPD system integrationSolution

Comprehensive MOC process and system commissioning with Marathon Oil

ChallengeMaintaining efficiency in deep water operationsSolution

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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