{"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":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/3e3db973\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3048,"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.\nClick here to watch a video of this episode.\n\n00:00 - Intro\n00:13 - What is Well Control? \n01:48 - Crew Responsibilities in Well Control\n06:38 - Understanding Blowout Preventers (BOP)\n10:54 - Definition of a Kick in Drilling\n12:35 - Overview of Well Control School\n14:59 - IADC and IWCF Certifications Explained\n17:27 - Importance of Proper Training for Workers\n23:10 - What Does Well Control Training Involve?\n27:00 - Future Trends in Well Control Training\n29:44 - Lessons Learned from Failures in Well Control\n31:58 - Impact of Shale Revolution on Well Control\n37:37 - Offshore Drilling's Influence on Well Control\n41:10 - Is There a Villain in the Well Control Industry?\n43:42 - Current On-Site Equipment and Procedures\n48:10 - On-Site Operations with TD\nhttps://twitter.com/collide_io\nhttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io\nhttps://www.facebook.com/collide.io\nhttps://www.instagram.com/collide.io\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_io\nhttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social\nhttps://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}