Introduction to the NORSOK D-010 Well Integrity Standard for Drilling and Well Operations – Chapters 1-4
An introduction to the NORSOK D-010 Well Integrity Standard; 2021 (rev.5) to enhance awareness of fundamental well integrity principles, covering chapters 1-4 within the standard.
Cost: £25 +VAT
Duration: 1 hour self paced
About the Introduction to the NORSOK D-010 Well Integrity Standard training
Enhancing drilling and well operations professional’s awareness of the two-well barrier concepts in relation to the minimum functional and performance requirements for well barriers through the life cycle of a well by providing:
- An understanding of the basic concepts of well integrity and explanations of key terminology
relating to drilling and well operations - Awareness of how additional NORSOK standards, NOROG guidelines, ISO and API standards
contribute to the D-010 standard - Knowledge of the core symbols, abbreviations, and meanings within the D-010 standard

Please note that course delegates must have access to the NORSOK D-010 Well Integrity Standard; 2021 (rev.5) to be able to answer quiz questions and complete the problem-solving tasks effectively.
This course is now the intellectual property of ABL, part of global consultancy ABL Group, and is undergoing a rebrand as such.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Differentiate between well barriers versus well barrier elements to understand what the mandatory “shall” requirements are versus the “should” requirements.
- Manoeuvre between the various thematic chapters efficiently and understand them effectively.
- This module is a prerequisite to additional D-010 well integrity courses offered by ABL.
Who should attend?
Drilling and completion, well testing, well intervention and production operations personnel working in the design, construction, operations, servicing, and abandonment phases of both onshore and offshore wells.
Structure and delivery
NORSOK D-010 is logically divided into thematic sections containing prescriptive requirements and guidelines to assist students in preventing and solving well integrity issues.
Learning will be verified through examination.
Course pricing and length
Introduction to the NORSOK D-010 Well Integrity Standard for Drilling and Well Operations – Chapters 1-4
- £25 +VAT
- 1 hour self paced
The course topics include
1
Introduction to what D-010 is
2
A roadmap to understanding the standard effectively and applying learnings in your role
3
Definitions within the standard
4
Well barrier schematics and well barrier elements
5
The mandatory “shall” requirements and “should” guideline rules
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