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Well Blowouts

With complex operations, well blowouts often involve the failure of a process which subsequently leads to the failure of a component. Arc has found that the best approach to well blowout issues typically combines the expertise of drilling, mechanical, and metallurgical engineers. We have investigated incidents involving the following:

  • in-stack and downhole explosions
  • motors and tools
  • tubing and casing
  • drill string and above-ground structures
  • hoisting and rigging
  • SAGD and ISCG

Arc's extensive experience in these areas has enabled the firm to investigate incidents involving rig moving and rail/marine transport.