In early January, as the world news reported a new virus in China, many of us paused for a moment and mentally sent good vibes to the families affected. Weeks later, as doctors confirmed the first Coronavirus case in the United States, many of us again paused to consider the possibilities of how everyday life might change in the near future. Now, just weeks after that first confirmed U.S. case, our normal business operations have shifted to abnormal conditions.
In cathodic drilling, any time you drilled near a functioning compressor station or live gas line, we consider it “abnormal operating conditions,” or AOCs. Under these conditions, regular tasks do not pose immediate threats to life or property. However, a slight deviation from the plan could cause a catastrophic event.