Key activities during the preparation phase are:

• Understanding the goals and objectives of the project
• Establishing a team of dedicated and competent people in key positions
• Offset well data review and establish a structured planning with extensive up-front engineering, risk and contingency planning
• Identifying a suitably equipped rig that is fully inspected and set up for performance
• Training/Awareness focused on ‘how to stay out of trouble’
• Developing a good understanding of local regulations
• Establishing HSES policies, procedures and working practices, including training
• Establishing supply chain management process as per Company policy for simultaneous working and fast track process