In the period 2020 – 2025, NAFTA (NAFTA Well Services) carried out 207 workover operations, including 37 P&As and 8 re-abandonments. The works included interventions on production and storage wells.

Reference projects were carried out in Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Germany.

NAFTA Well Services performs P&A operations in accordance with applicable legislation and technical standards. Abandonment operations are carried out as surface and subsurface works with the objective of permanently and safely removing wells from service.

The scope of P&A operations includes in particular:

• preparatory works at the site
• surface and subsurface abandonment of gas, oil, and storage wells
• re-abandonment of older wells
• design and execution of cementing operations including the construction of cement plugs
• dismantling and removal of wellheads
• securing wells after completion of abandonment operations

P&A operations are carried out using own rigs and qualified crews, with an emphasis on environmental protection and long-term integrity of the area.
 

NAFTA Well Services provides workover operations focused on repairs, reconstructions, and interventions on existing wells throughout their life cycle. The objective of workover operations is to restore or optimize well operation or to prepare wells for further technological modifications.

The scope of workover operations includes in particular:

• preparatory works (site preparation, preparation of working areas and access roads)
• repairs of gas storage wells, gas and oil production wells to depths of up to 4,000 m
• design of repair works and technical supervision during execution
• assembly and running of well completions
• cleaning of well completions using steam units
• paraffin removal from production tubing
• reconstruction of wellheads, replacement and repair of production trees
• sidetracking to new horizons after depletion of original ones
• execution of cementing operations in wells (cement plugs)
• running and setting of mechanical plugs
• running and setting of mechanical and hydraulic packers
• casing milling and wellbore enlargement
• installation of subsurface safety valves
• assembly of filter strings
• gravel packing operations

ERC offers dynamic team-building programs focused on practical fire protection and rescue training.
These events combine education, teamwork, and real emergency simulations to build awareness and cooperation.

Program highlights:

• Customized drills simulating real emergency conditions
• Hands-on firefighting and rescue challenges
• Focus on leadership, communication, and decision-making
• Ideal for company safety days or employee development programs

Engage your team — train like rescuers, think like leaders.

Beyond emergency response, ERC provides a range of technical support services that enhance safety and reliability in industrial operations.

Our services include:

• Drilling valves and fittings under pressure
• Tightness measuremnts on SCSSV
• Pipe/Casing cutting in explosive enviroments
• Work in heights
• Refilling and testing pressure cylinders
• Calibration of measuring and indicating instruments
• Work in unbreathable or toxic atmospheres
• Fire and rescue standby support during field operations

ERC technicians ensure your systems stay safe, tested, and ready.

The Emergency Response Center (ERC) operates a fully equipped training facility designed for realistic and hands-on instruction. Our site includes two dedicated training wells that allow simulation of real operational scenarios, from well control exercises to pressure management and firefighting drills. ERC provides practical courses for industry professionals, rescue teams, and company personnel, focused on safety, efficiency, and response readiness.

Available courses:

• Well control and emergency response drills
• Industrial firefighting and foam application
• Training in smoke or toxic environments
• Breathing apparatus operation and maintenance
• Fire and smoke simulation drills (including aircraft cockpit scenarios)
• Custom-designed exercises at our training wells according to client requirements

Facility highlights:

• Two operational training wells for realistic scenarios
• Smoke and fire training areas
• Classroom and briefing spaces for theory and evaluation
• Experienced instructors with real field experience

All courses can be customized to your company’s operational needs.

Our response teams are equipped and trained to manage emergencies in high - risk industrial environments - including well control incidents, fire outbreaks, gas releases, and confined - space situations.

Capabilities include:

• On-site deployment during well control or blowout events
• Fire suppression using water and dry chemical systems
• Pressure control and valve handling under load
• Support for field operations and drilling campaigns
• Cooperation with national rescue and firefighting services

ERC teams are on standby — 24/7.

ERC is part of the Slovak Republic’s integrated rescue system, operating within the NAFTA Well Services organization.
Our mission is simple — respond fast, act safely, and restore control in any industrial or well control emergency.

Our structure:

• Operational Response Team – trained rescuers and technicians ready for immediate deployment
• Training & Development Division – certified instructors delivering specialized courses and field exercises

Key areas of expertise:

• Well control emergency response
• Industrial firefighting and foam systems
• Technical rescue in hazardous atmospheres
• Breathing apparatus operations