Instrumentation & Well Control Systems
BN executed engineering, installation, testing and commissioning activities for Wellhead Control Panel (WHCP) systems at oil wells within the Zubair Oil Field. The WHCP provides a dedicated local interface for safe operation of the wellhead valves, hydraulic control of the shutdown functions, pressure protection and monitoring of critical production parameters. The installed system supports both local field operation and integration of selected instrumentation signals with the wider production monitoring and control architecture.
The WHCP is installed to provide a reliable, field-level control and protection layer between the wellhead equipment and the production control system. It allows operators to safely command the well valves locally while maintaining the protection functions required to shut in the well when abnormal pressure conditions are detected.
The package uses pressurized hydraulic circuits, supported by nitrogen where required by the design, to operate the wellhead shutdown valves. Pressure switches, transmitters and associated control devices enable the panel to supervise hydraulic availability and process conditions, helping protect the well against high- and low-pressure scenarios.
By centralizing valve control, shutdown logic and field indications in a dedicated panel, the WHCP improves operating consistency, facilitates maintenance and troubleshooting, and provides a structured interface for future or existing remote monitoring systems.
The WHCP can provide the required field signals for transfer to the control center of the associated degassing station. Depending on the approved project architecture, these signals can be collected through an RTU and communicated to a SCADA or plant control system for centralized supervision, alarm handling and operating awareness.
Through execution of WHCP projects in an operating oilfield environment, BN has developed practical experience across engineering, field installation, hydraulic and instrumentation interfacing, protection logic verification, commissioning and operational handover. BN teams coordinate mechanical, electrical and instrumentation activities to deliver a complete well-control solution that can be safely operated locally and integrated with higher-level monitoring systems.
