In order to maximize the potential of the Bitumen Project of the Federal Government under the supervision of the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) will continue the training of personnel of its bitumen drilling team, today.
The training of technical staff is a routine exercise designed to boost the competence of experts that constitute the NGSA Bitumen Drilling Team. Among other things, this phase of the training aims to boost the capacity of staff on Blow-Out-Prevention (BOP).
Blowout Prevention System on a drilling rig is the methodology for prevention of uncontrolled, catastrophic release of high-pressure fluids (oil, gas, or salt water) from subsurface formations. These uncontrolled releases of formation fluids are referred to as Blowouts. The function of the blowout prevention system is to control the movement of kick fluids that enters the wellbore during drilling.
Already, trainers and trainees are converging in Ososa, near Ijebu Ode, one of the locations where the NGSA Drilling Rig has been drilling for bitumen for about four months.
Director General of the Agency, Dr Garba Abdulrazaq who confirmed the development to our correspondent, said this phase of the training will concentrate on Blow-Out-Prevention (BOP).
He said the training will add value to the National Bitumen Project of the Federal Government by maximizing the resource and economic potential of a very strategic project that is expected to boost the contribution of the mineral sector to economic diversification.
In addition to being beneficiaries of the specialized training on BOP that will feature leading mining and engineering consultancy firm – Geocardinal Engineering Services Limited, the participants will also have the opportunity to experience first-hand observation of the ongoing bitumen drilling activities of the NGSA in designated locations, including Ososa.
The training aims to enhance the knowledge of members of the drilling team on blow-out prevention.
Participants are expected to depart Ososa on Friday after closure of the training.
