{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Energy 101: We Ask The Dumb Questions So You Don't Have To","title":"Inside the Life-Saving World of Well Control","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3111,"description":"Well control is one of those topics that sounds super technical, but it’s basically about keeping a well safe and under control when you’re drilling. Dana Varisco and Ryan Hays from Well Control School explain it in a way that makes sense, even if you’re not living on a rig every day. We cover why blowout preventers are such a big deal, how teamwork makes all the difference when pressure spikes, and how today’s training and tech are shaping safer, smarter operations. Think of it as the ultimate mix of safety, science, and staying calm under pressure, with plenty of real-world stories to bring it to life. Click here to watch a video of this episode.00:00 - Intro00:13 - What is Well Control? 01:48 - Crew Responsibilities in Well Control06:38 - Understanding Blowout Preventers (BOP)10:54 - Definition of a Kick in Drilling12:35 - Overview of Well Control School14:59 - IADC and IWCF Certifications Explained17:27 - Importance of Proper Training for Workers23:10 - What Does Well Control Training Involve?27:00 - Future Trends in Well Control Training29:44 - Lessons Learned from Failures in Well Control31:58 - Impact of Shale Revolution on Well Control37:37 - Offshore Drilling's Influence on Well Control41:10 - Is There a Villain in the Well Control Industry?43:42 - Current On-Site Equipment and Procedures48:10 - On-Site Operations with TDhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/8F_7R-SE-nw_rUP_p1-vdDVWboJt_kcEhdbgrgTEL7E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jYjY2/Yjk4MWJiZWFlYmVl/ZGIxYjkxYTdiYTdi/ZGUwMy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}