Relentless Pursuit of Perfection

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 ✨

24/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us!✨

We’re truly grateful for the connections, trust, and meaningful moments shared with our clients, partners, and community this year.

Wishing you a festive season filled with joy and a great start to the year ahead.

18/12/2025

Check out the latest post on My-Spread about Stage Tool + ACP, shared by Robert Relic.

We encourage industry experts to join the conversation and contribute their valuable insights!

Read the full discussion here: https://my-spread.com/discussions/8677

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

15/12/2025

What if your experience could help answer questions about the Otis SGL packer?

Check out this post on My-Spread, shared by Mark McRobb.
We encourage industry experts to join the conversation and contribute their valuable insights!

Read the full discussion here: https://my-spread.com/discussions/8670

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

12/12/2025

We are pleased to share that we recently wrapped up a productive DWOP in Germany, facilitated by our Performance Coach, John Sands. Over two days, participants from multiple disciplines openly exchanged ideas, explored practical improvements, and engaged in thoughtful discussions aimed at strengthening readiness for the work ahead.

Delegates were able to express themselves in English or German due to the presence of technical translators throughout the workshop and the level of collaboration, constructive dialogue, and shared problem-solving demonstrated throughout the sessions helped align the team on key priorities and build greater clarity for upcoming activities.

Team relationships were strengthened over an informal dinner between the first and second days.

A sincere thank you to all participants for your engagement, openness, and commitment to continuous improvement.