HPHT Support Services

Accelerating Operational Competence for Safe Well Delivery

Ensuring Efficient Delivery

Accelerating operational competence to support well delivery

The Salos team supports clients throughout the planning and delivery life cycle, with services designed to promote safe and efficient well delivery.

The Salos team has over 300 years of combined HPHT drilling experience, demonstrating the value of practical training and coaching in developing operational competence. Our services help organisations to:

  • Support operational readiness

  • Strengthen safety awareness and productivity

  • Accelerate competency

  • Enhance communication and engagement

  • Reinforce good working practices

  • Improve operational performance

We provide support across the planning and delivery life cycle, including project planning and setup, drilling programme review, DWOP and HAZID facilitation, development and review of well control documentation, operational readiness audits, and tailored training and coaching for operational and management teams. Our services are designed to support clients in achieving safe and efficient project delivery.

Operational Readiness Audits & Reviews

Salos conducts Drilling Readiness Reviews to provide operators with an impartial assessment of upcoming operations and programmes across technical, operational, logistics, planning and safety readiness considerations. Drawing on extensive global drilling experience and recognised industry practices, our reviews help identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.

DWOP & HAZID Facilitation

Salos has experienced DWOP and HAZID facilitators who work with operator teams to maximise participation and collaboration during workshops, with a focus on programme review and risk awareness.

Typical DWOP Deliverables

  • Updated well programme and supporting information

  • Action tracker

  • Updated work breakdown structure, time breakdown and look-ahead

  • Workshop feedback and lessons learned

  • Final report including photographs, session summary and key discussions

Typical HAZID Deliverables

  • Risk assessment

  • Action tracker

  • Workshop feedback

  • Final report

Well Control Readiness Audits

Our Well Control Readiness Audits assess manuals, procedures, policies, equipment and personnel against recognised industry standards and project requirements. Using our Well Ready™ audit system, we help identify gaps and provide practical recommendations to support operational readiness and performance.

Salos has conducted audits across a wide variety of drilling assets for multiple operators.

Our shore-based audit reviews compatibility and compliance and assesses:

  • Manuals

  • Policies

  • Procedures

  • Competence and training

Coaching Services

The coaching provided by Salos Sunesis supports operational performance by strengthening core competencies and practical knowledge. Our coaching programmes are tailored to project requirements and help teams prepare for upcoming operational challenges.

Our coaching team has access to our Project Asset Coaching Systems (PACS), providing ongoing technical, performance and people support from our in-house specialists. Support includes technical guidance, best practice sharing, lessons learned and advisory assistance where required.

Combined with our coaching tools and methodologies, this support helps clients strengthen operational competence and preparedness throughout their projects.