• Well Control Practices:

  The standard outlines procedures for preventing and controlling kicks (influx of formation fluids into the wellbore).

  
  

  Equipment Selection and Maintenance:
• It provides guidance on the proper selection, installation, inspection, and maintenance of well control equipment, both surface and subsea.

  
  Personnel Competence:
• OISD STD 174 emphasizes the need for well-trained personnel and outlines training requirements for personnel involved in well control operations, says Oil Industry Safety Directorate.

  
  Safety Focus:
• The standard prioritizes safety in the petroleum industry due to the inherent risks associated with flammable materials.

  
  Standardization:
• It aims to standardize well control practices across the Indian oil and gas industry to improve safety during drilling and workover operations.

  
  Definitions:
• STD 174 defines key terms related to well pressures, such as hydrostatic pressure, pore pressure, fracture pressure, and bottom hole pressure.

  
  Kick Causes and Prevention:
• It also covers the causes of kicks and outlines safety practices to prevent and address them.

  
  Relationship to Other Standards:

1. OISD STD 174 is part of a larger set of standards developed by the Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) to ensure safe and efficient operations in the Indian petroleum industry.
2. It is a statutory standard, meaning it is a mandatory requirement for the industry.

In essence, OISD STD 174 serves as a comprehensive guide for well control operations in the Indian oil and gas sector, promoting safe practices and minimizing risks associated with drilling and workover activities, notes the Oil Industry Safety Directorate.