MDS Academy

11/06/2026

23/04/2026

This week’s face-to-face Well Control course has been a fantastic experience. It’s been great to see such strong engagement from all the candidates, with everyone fully committed to building their knowledge and strengthening their skills.

Wishing all candidates the very best of luck for their assessments tomorrow! 💪🏼💯

1. Karol Wojcik
2. Rafal Bonarek
3. Aleksandras Boltrukevic
4. Anass Al Didi
5. Lee Horton
6. Timothy James Hook (Dolphin Drilling)
7. Renas Ibragim (Harbour Energy)
8. David Henshaw (Marriott Drilling)
9. Garry McNeil (Dixstone)
10. George Paterson (Saipem)
11. Fazel Bovardeh
12. Alex Alvarez



Andersen, Brask Frederiksen, Price, Boyd, AlBadrawi, Energy

20/04/2026

Last week’s Virtual Well Control Classroom was a huge success, and it’s all thanks to the incredible group who took part.

Your engagement, focus, and willingness to dive into the material made the sessions both productive and enjoyable. From tackling complex scenarios to asking thoughtful questions, you demonstrated exactly what strong well control awareness looks like in practice.

Great job to everyone involved! 🙌🏼

1. Alex Alvarez
2. Anique Bulham
3. Giuseppe Giuliante (Wellynx)
4. Mark McWilliam (Vantage Drilling)
5. Mark Chandler (Dolphin Drilling)
6. Gustavo Malaga Aponte



Andersen, Brask Frederiksen, Price, Alvarez, Bulham, Russell, Boyd, AlBadrawi, Pedersen, Ivar Tistel, Petersen Roth, Dyl, Boye-Møller, Nygaard, Chmielarczyk, Hartman, Energy Macrae

14/04/2026

Our CEO, Brask, and COO, Price, had the pleasure of meeting last week in Madrid with Mr. Ahmed Elmaadani and Mr. Mohamad Mhemed from the Oil Wells Drilling & Workover Company (NWD).

Discussions focused on training opportunities in Libya, highlighting the importance of supporting the country’s efforts to get back on track through high-quality, internationally aligned training and competency development.

We also explored the potential for future collaboration agreements and look forward to strengthening this relationship while contributing to the development of a skilled and safety-focused workforce in the region.



Andersen, Brask Frederiksen, Price, Alvarez, Bulham, Russell, Boyd, AlBadrawi, Pedersen, Ivar Tistel, Petersen Roth, Dyl, Boye-Møller, Nygaard, Hartman, Energy Macrae

13/04/2026

A huge shoutout to last week’s standout candidate, Thevarayan, who achieved an incredible 100% in her P&P assessment! 🌟

Your dedication, focus, and hard work have truly paid off—what an outstanding accomplishment. We’re proud to celebrate this success with you. Well done from the whole team! 👏



Andersen, Brask Frederiksen, Price, Alvarez, Boyd, AlBadrawi, Energy

13/04/2026

Academy had the pleasure of welcoming Gallaway, whose visit is always highly valued. As a true expert in Well Intervention and technical consultant for the International Well Control Forum (IWCF), his insights continue to reinforce the importance of high-quality, industry-aligned training.

During his visit, we also explored potential opportunities with and look forward to working with them on future projects.



Andersen, Brask Frederiksen, Price, Alvarez, Bulham, Russell, Boyd, AlBadrawi, Pedersen, Ivar Tistel, Petersen Roth, Dyl, Boye-Møller, Nygaard, Hartman, Energy Walker Macrae

10/04/2026

A big congratulations to all candidates who took part in this week’s face-to-face Well Control course 👏

Your hard work, focus, and commitment didn’t go unnoticed — well done to each and every one of you! Wishing you continued success as you apply these skills in the field. 💪

1. Douglas Davidson (Borr Drilling)
2. Fabien Guy (Noble Corporation)
3. Vidhya Thevarayan (Noble Corporation)
4. Jamie Wilson (Drillmar)
5. Oleksandr Tymofyeyev
6. Ingvars Grinbergs (Option)
7. Johnny Pabon
8. Patrick Fitzgerald (Borr Drilling)
9. Christopher Gray (Shelf Drilling)
10. Chris Coleiro (Drillmar)
11. Alex Alvarez



Andersen, Brask Frederiksen, Price, Alvarez, Bulham, Russell, Boyd, AlBadrawi, Pedersen, Ivar Tistel, Petersen Roth, Dyl, Boye-Møller, Nygaard, Chmielarczyk, Hartman, Energy Macrae