RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: JJ Tech Ships pump to PFC Based on the following comment below, I assumed they required additional permits due to the confirmation of hydrogen sulfide gas in the well.
"As a result of these unforeseen operational delays at MacIntyre-2H and Baldwin-2Hst1, test results on these wells are not likely until 2013, depending on regulatory approvals, weather and the availability of required equipment and services."
H2S is very common when drilling wells, but obviously the amounts were extremely dangerous if they were required to completely suspend the well and required specialized equipment. Some companies in Alberta require safe work permits when working with extremely hazardous conditions or with dangerous chemicals.
Nothing wrong with ordering equipment and having it sit on site waiting for permits, if required. Impossible to time both perfectly. The other option would have been to wait for the permits and then try to order equipment, but given the "availability" of such specialized equipment in a remote location I would try to secure the equipment as soon as possible. Its not like in Alberta where you can go to the Home Hardware Store and pick up frac fluid pumping equipment off the shelf.
Just my opinion, I am not the Operations Manager or the Engineer.