Relentless Pursuit of Perfection

21/05/2026

What would you do if a shallow steam blowout occurred at 2,000 ft?

A new discussion on My-Spread, shared by Tom Macrae, explores the challenges of drilling and producing from high-temperature thermal diatomite formations with temperatures reaching around 500°F.

The discussion raises important questions around:
• Shallow steam hazards
• Warning signs crews should monitor
• Geothermal-specific drilling practices
• Training recommendations and operational preparedness
• Handling shallow steam blowout scenarios

We encourage industry experts with geothermal or high-temperature drilling experience to join the conversation and share their valuable insights.

Read the full discussion here: https://my-spread.com/discussions/8690

Over the past decade, My-Spread has grown to become the leading oil and gas drilling forum for technical Q&A engineering discussions

15/05/2026

7 workshops.
7 countries.
One Relentless Pursuit of Perfection.

Q1 2026 has already taken the rp² team across multiple regions, bringing together operational teams, technical specialists, and decision-makers to align, challenge assumptions, reduce risk, and improve performance.

From focused planning sessions to collaborative workshop discussions, every engagement reinforced the value of getting the right people in the room early — creating clarity, strengthening ex*****on, and driving better operational outcomes.

Expertly facilitated by our core team of facilitators (Dave Taylor, John Sands, Duncan Mackay), these workshops continue to deliver practical, experience-led discussions that help teams prepare better, communicate more clearly, and execute with greater confidence.

At rp², we believe operational excellence is never accidental.
It’s built through preparation, collaboration, and the Relentless Pursuit of Perfection.

13/05/2026

Why are crews still climbing pipe decks with tape measures in 2026?

A new post on My-Spread, shared by Dave Taylor, reopens the discussion around Ready-to-Run (“Rig Ready”) casing and tubing operations.

Despite advances in digitalisation and AI, many operations still measure tubulars, run drifts, and install centralisers at the wellsite — often on the critical path and in higher-risk working conditions.

The discussion explores whether more operations should move these activities to controlled base or pipe-yard environments before equipment reaches the rig.

We encourage industry professionals to join the poll and share their experiences, outcomes, and perspectives on adopting Rig Ready operations.

Read the full discussion here: https://my-spread.com/discussions/8687

Over the past decade, My-Spread has grown to become the leading oil and gas drilling forum for technical Q&A engineering discussions

04/05/2026

Do you have a ready-to-use evacuation model for your rig operations?

A new discussion on My-Spread highlights the growing need for T-time evacuation planning amid today’s shifting geo-political landscape.

Shared by Dave Taylor, the focus is on building—or sharing—practical evacuation spreadsheets that can support:
• Rapid down-manning scenarios
• Typhoon/hurricane evacuation planning
• Real-time decision-making under uncertainty

If your team has developed an evacuation Excel model—or adapted one for field use—your contribution could significantly help others strengthen their preparedness.

Join the discussion here: https://my-spread.com/discussions/8684

Over the past decade, My-Spread has grown to become the leading oil and gas drilling forum for technical Q&A engineering discussions

04/02/2026

rp² recently delivered a one-day DWOP & two-day CWOP workshop in Aberdeen, Scotland, bringing together operator and contractor teams for focused collaboration on upcoming drilling and completion activities.

Facilitated by John Sands, the workshop provided a structured environment to align across disciplines, share lessons learned, and strengthen operational readiness. Through interactive discussions and collaborative working sessions, teams worked through key risks, interfaces, and ex*****on priorities to support safe and efficient offshore operations. The three-day event featured a strong emphasis on teambuilding with engaging ice-breakers and evening entertainment helping to introduce new players into the existing strong team culture without detracting from the real work of optimising the operational programmes.

Thank you to everyone who took part and contributed to the open, constructive discussions, a great example of teams working together with a strong ONE TEAM mindset.

03/02/2026

rp2 recently delivered a 1.5-day hybrid Drill Well on Paper (DWOP) workshop for a Deepwater Exploration Well in Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo, bringing together in-person and remote teams for focused technical collaboration.

Led by Dave Taylor, with remote facilitation support from Duncan Mackay, the workshop enabled cross-disciplinary alignment through structured discussions and interactive group work. The sessions included a detailed review of the drilling programme and equipment readiness, alongside identification of key operational risks and interface improvements to support safe and efficient ex*****on.

Thank you to everyone who joined and actively contributed. Your engagement and collaboration were essential to the success of the workshop.

The success of this hybrid DWOP demonstrates that the hybrid format remains relevant and effective in achieving the workshop’s primary objectives.

In addition to the door prizes of Kopi Luwak (civet-processed coffee), the random name draw from submitted feedback survey chose a charity that benefits vulnerable young women in Congo; rp2 happily made a 250 Euro donation to this good cause.

26/01/2026

Check out the latest post on My-Spread from Dave Taylor, our founder.

This update shares how SPREAD is evolving and how we’re working to keep the community strong and relevant as we move into 2026. Dave reflects on the importance of active participation, invites members to share ideas for the future, and outlines the upcoming membership review process.

We encourage members to join the conversation and share their thoughts on the future direction of the forum.

Read the full discussion here: https://my-spread.com/discussions/8680

Over the past decade, My-Spread has grown to become the leading oil and gas drilling forum for technical Q&A engineering discussions

12/01/2026

We recently facilitated a DWOP & TWOP workshop in Japan, led by our Managing Director, Dave Taylor. The workshop brought together key stakeholders to align on drilling and well testing readiness for an upcoming exploration well.

Through open discussion, structured reviews, and collaborative engagement, the sessions helped strengthen alignment, highlight key risks, and reinforce shared ownership across teams—supporting safe and effective ex*****on.

Thank you to all participants for the strong engagement and constructive dialogue. We appreciate the opportunity to support teams in building confidence and clarity ahead of critical operations.

05/01/2026

Check out the latest post on My-Spread about Conductor, shared by Ed Appleton.

Thanks to Allan Cross, Scott McNeil, Derek Charlton, and Dave Taylor for their early contributions. We encourage industry experts to add their valuable insights!

Read the full discussion here: https://my-spread.com/discussions/8678

Over the past decade, My-Spread has grown to become the leading oil and gas drilling forum for technical Q&A engineering discussions

31/12/2025

As we welcome 2026, we would like to thank our clients, partners, and colleagues for the trust and collaboration throughout the past year.

May the year ahead bring peace, good health, happiness, and continued success to all.

✨ Happy New Year 2026 ✨