Spherical Blowout Preventer, Shaffer 13-5/8 in, 5000 psi, H2S, 10K psi flange down. Used in good condition. Top connection: Studded 13-5/8" 5000 psi x BX-160 Bottom connection: Flanged 13-5/8 ...

A more complicated method for bringing a blown-out well under control involves carefully capping the well with a new blowout preventer, or "BOP." BOPs are essentially large valves on the surface ...

Australian offshore watchdog Nopsema issues Prohibition Notice after inspector finds incident could prove fatal ...

Operator Premier Oil has suspended operations on the 4/20-1 (Isobel Deep) well, following a problem detected on the drilling rig blowout preventer, BOP, according to partner Falkland Oil and Gas ...

following a technical problem with the drilling rig blowout preventer, BOP. Partner Falkland Oil & Gas Ltd said FOGL said that the problem was detected after the 13⅜-in. casing was set ...