As Oil india limited is battling to stop gas flow from the oil well in Baghjan in Tinsukia district, placement of blow out preventer has become a huge challenge.
OIL stated, “With very limited space and non-availability of open space above the well head, placement of Blow Out Preventer (BOP) is a huge challenge as it entails huge risk. It is planned to place the BOP on the wellhead through a hydraulically driven mechanical transporter. The design and fabrication of the hydraulically driven mechanical transporter requires high degree of precision, strength and safety features as this will be operated against very high pressure of the gas in a hazardous environment. Safety of the people and the surroundings has been considered utmost priority while controlling the well. The structure for vertical movement of hydraulically driven mechanical transporter has been completed and tested. Fabrication job of horizontal structure is in progress.”
