1. API RP 59 June 2017 Recommended Practice for Well Control Operations
5-Year Review Update

2. API RP Scope
This publication is designed to serve as a direct field aid in well control and as a technical source for teaching well control principles
This publication establishes recommended practices to retain pressure control of the well under pre-kick conditions and recommended practices to be utilized during a kick
Scope being reviewed now
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3. API RP 59 HISTORY Second Edition issued May, 2006
Reaffirmed January, 2012
Under review June, 2017
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4. API 59 Review Status
Agreed to keep this publication as a Recommend Practice
Debating where RP59 should kick in
Debating “Pre-Kick-Events”
Debating what coverage should remain in RP
Agreed MPD should not be included
Evaluate alignment with IADC Deep Water Well Control Guidelines
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5. API RP 59 - Path Forward
Task Group members to read document thoroughly
Individual sections of RP59 have been assigned for particular scrutiny by people familiar with technical content
Will meet again after summer break
Possible alignment with Well Control Committee of IADC
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