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In a post-Macondo industry, well control continues to come at higher drilling costs, a waste of natural resources, and at a possible loss of human life when kicks and blowouts occur. References today are outdated and regulations don't cover specific or non-routine operations. Universal Well Control delivers updated photos, practice examples, and methods that are critical to modern well control information, ensuring engineers and personnel stay safe, environmentally responsible, and effective on the rig. Complete with all phases of well control and written by two very knowledgeable drilling engineers with over 40 years of experience, Universal Well Control covers situations from all angles, including kick detection, kick control, loss of control, and blowout containment and killing. A quick tips section is included as well as templated step-by-step methods to replicate for non-routine shut-in methods, saving time in training and on the job. Bonus equipment animations are included along with a high number of visuals. Specialized methods are covered including dual gradient drilling and managed pressure drilling. Rounding out with robust coverage on subsea equipment, subsea well control, and kill methods, Universal Well Control gives today's drilling and production engineers a much-needed modern guide to effectively and responsibly manage today's rig operations.