Well control problems are always interesting. The raw power that is released by nature in the form of an oil or gas well blowing out of control is awesome. Well control is one thing and WILD well control is something else.

A kick has been taken, the well shut in, and it’s been many months since your last well control school. What do you do now? The following criteria should be used as a guideline for developing a well kill plan and discussed with both field and office personnel before initiating well kill circulation. Operational policy or bridging document may dictate type of well control method to be employed  <...>