ESP INSTALLATION IS PROHIBITED IF:
- Proper lighting is not provided at the wellhead and pipe racks (catwalks) during night operations.
- The Well Prep Certification (Well Readiness Report) is missing.
- During casing drifting, restrictions or defects are identified that prevent safe equipment run-in.
- The ambient temperature is below -22°F (-30°C). Installation may only proceed if a thermal utility unit (U-MP) is used to preheat the equipment area, up to the maximum temperature limits allowed for tripping operations.
- The well has undergone two consecutive workovers due to ESP failures. Installation is prohibited until a formal failure analysis (RCFA) committee identifies the root causes of previous runs and ensures they have been mitigated.
- In the event of inclement weather (rain, snow, or dust storms), installation is prohibited unless a proper weather shelter (provided by the rig crew) is in place to protect the ESP components from environmental exposure during assembly.
- Sustained wind speeds exceed 33.5 mph (15 m/s).
- Any active well control issues occur, such as fluid flow (the well is kicking), gas kicks, or blowouts. Installation must stop immediately if the well is not statically dead.
- Low light levels on the rig floor (less than 9.3 foot-candles (100 lux)).
- Essential cable-handling equipment is missing or improperly set up, including the cable sheave (spooling block), cable stands, or the cable spooler (power spooling unit).
- The rig floor is contaminated with oil or grease (slippery conditions). The working area must be free of oil spills to ensure safe footing and prevent environmental hazards.
- There is no clear access road (right-of-way) for service vehicles to reach the pipe tub (catwalk) or the cable spooler.