A BOP is a high-pressure safety device installed at the wellhead, designed to seal, control, and monitor oil or gas wells during drilling. Its primary function is to prevent blowouts—uncontrolled releases of oil or gas—that can cause catastrophic damage to the rig, environment, and personnel. While BOPs are standard in all offshore and onshore drilling, Arctic conditions demand additional considerations.
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