International Well Control Forum

International Well Control Forum IWCF develop and administer well control training, assessment and certification programmes on behalf of the global oil and gas industry.

🌐 Take your first step into well control – in a language that suits you!IWCF’s Level 1 Well Control Awareness Course is ...
05/06/2026

🌐 Take your first step into well control – in a language that suits you!

IWCF’s Level 1 Well Control Awareness Course is free, fully online, and designed to give new entrants, graduates, and anyone curious about well control a clear understanding of how incidents occur and how they can be prevented.

📚 Seven interactive modules, knowledge checks, and a final exam (70% pass mark) – all accessible in:

🔵English
🔵Modern Standard Arabic
🔵Brazilian Portuguese

Whether you’re starting your career or just want to strengthen your foundation in well control, this course makes learning flexible, practical, and multilingual.

💻 Get started today: https://www.iwcf.org/programmes/level-1-well-control-awareness-course/

The IWCF glossary provides definitions for terminology used across our programmes and assessments, supporting consistent...
04/06/2026

The IWCF glossary provides definitions for terminology used across our programmes and assessments, supporting consistent understanding among candidates, instructors and assessors worldwide.

To further support our global audience, IWCF has expanded the glossary to include four additional languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish South American) and introduced downloadable PDF versions for offline access.

This update strengthens IWCF’s commitment to clear, consistent and accessible well control terminology.
➡️ Read the full article: https://www.iwcf.org/iwcf-expands-glossary/
➡️ Explore the full glossary: https://www.iwcf.org/glossary-of-terms/
➡️ Access PDF glossaries: https://www.iwcf.org/glossary-of-terms/iwcf-glossary-download/

Supporting well control training - globally.🌍IWCF serves a diverse international candidate base with a wide range of lan...
03/06/2026

Supporting well control training - globally.🌍

IWCF serves a diverse international candidate base with a wide range of language needs. That’s why we’re committed to making our training programmes and assessments as accessible as possible.

By offering assessments in multiple languages, more candidates can complete IWCF assessments in their native language — helping us support improved competency and understanding worldwide.

Our 3-step language development process ensures all translated well control materials meet the highest linguistic and technical standards, enabling clear communication and safer operations across the globe.✅

In addition to our 3-step process:

• All linguists and reviewers follow the IWCF Question Bank Style Guide for consistent format and style
• A dedicated glossary is used to maintain consistent terminology across all translations
• Candidates can share translation feedback during their assessment or by emailing [email protected]

02/06/2026

📆9-10 September 2026
📍Hilton Budapest, Hungary
✨Free and exclusive to IWCF Members

We invite IWCF Members to register for our 2026 Annual Members Event in Budapest, Hungary.

The IWCF 2026 Annual Members Event is a two-day, in-person gathering designed to bring together members from across the global well control community. Attendees will have the opportunity to:

🔹Share expertise and insights with peers
🔹Explore the latest developments in well control
🔹Participate in panels, presentations, and interactive sessions designed to support professional growth
🔹Enjoy dedicated networking time to build valuable industry connections

Invitations to this event have been shared via the IWCF Portal, Information Notices, and other official IWCF communication channels.🔒

For full details, please visit our event page: https://www.iwcf.org/events/iwcf-annual-members-event/.

⁠Interested in becoming a member and attending this event?
Explore our website to learn more: www.iwcf.org/become-a-member/

📆9-10 September 2026📍Hilton Budapest, Hungary✨Free and exclusive to IWCF MembersWe invite IWCF Members to register for o...
02/06/2026

📆9-10 September 2026
📍Hilton Budapest, Hungary
✨Free and exclusive to IWCF Members

We invite IWCF Members to register for our 2026 Annual Members Event in Budapest, Hungary.

The IWCF 2026 Annual Members Event is a two-day, in-person gathering designed to bring together members from across the global well control community. Attendees will have the opportunity to:

🔹Share expertise and insights with peers
🔹Explore the latest developments in well control
🔹Participate in panels, presentations, and interactive sessions designed to support professional growth
🔹Enjoy dedicated networking time to build valuable industry connections

Invitations to this event have been shared via the IWCF Portal, Information Notices, and other official IWCF communication channels.🔒

For full details, please visit our event page: https://www.iwcf.org/events/iwcf-annual-members-event/.

⁠Interested in becoming a member and attending this event?
Explore our website to learn more: www.iwcf.org/become-a-member/

02/06/2026

Term Tuesday | IWCF Glossary📚

Each week, we highlight a term from the IWCF Glossary to support clarity, accuracy and shared understanding across the well control community.✅

The IWCF Glossary provides standardised definitions for terminology used in our training and assessments, helping candidates, instructors and assessors communicate with confidence. This resource is available in multiple languages to support our global audience.🌍

Strengthen your knowledge, one term at a time.💪

Check out the new IWCF Glossary on our website: www.iwcf.org/glossary-of-terms/

Happy National Safety Month! 🛡️At IWCF, safety is fundamental to everything we do. It underpins our mission to support a...
01/06/2026

Happy National Safety Month! 🛡️

At IWCF, safety is fundamental to everything we do. It underpins our mission to support a competent, confident, and resilient global well control workforce.

This month provides an important opportunity to reflect on the wider factors that influence safety performance, including wellbeing, stress awareness, and organisational culture. These elements are closely linked to how individuals and teams perform in high-risk environments.

Across our work, from certification and assessment to training standards and digital development, we continue to reinforce the principle that safety is not a standalone objective, but an integral part of competence and operational excellence.

We welcome your perspective on which value you feel has the greatest impact on strengthening safety across the industry.

As we mark National Safety Month, we would like to invite your reflection on a key question:

🌍 Your voice matters—make sure it’s heard at your next branch meeting! 🗣️Last week, our Australasian Branch met in perso...
29/05/2026

🌍 Your voice matters—make sure it’s heard at your next branch meeting! 🗣️

Last week, our Australasian Branch met in person in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Chaired by Thompson, the meeting brought together 19 in-person and 13 virtual attendees, and featured presentations from our CEO Zdenek Sehnal and Wilson, Managing Director and CEO of Labrador-Petro Management.

Being active in your branch gives you the opportunity to share ideas, discuss industry challenges, and support improvements in your region.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed.🤝

Earlier this month, members also met via Microsoft Teams:
🔹 France Branch – chaired by Raphael Alonso, met on 5 May
🔹 Germany Branch – chaired by Dirk Koch, met on 6 May

Want to join the conversation in your region? Check the IWCF Portal for your branch chair’s contact details and updates on future meetings:
https://iwcfportal.iwcf.org/portal/login/

📧 For more information, email [email protected]

Our examinations team are the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time)🐐Last week, they put their knowledge to the test in a team ...
28/05/2026

Our examinations team are the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time)🐐

Last week, they put their knowledge to the test in a team quiz covering IWCF history, operations, and technical content.

Congratulations to Heather Nicoll and Jodie Kelly on their win!🎉

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