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Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C.

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April 2001 Filing key : xxxx

Pipeline Construction Specification (PCS-01)

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Authorised For Issue

Signed :

R S Boulstridge, UEL (OIP)

CFDH Pipelines
The following is a brief summary of the 4 most recent revisions to this document. Details of all revisions
prior to these are held on file by the issuing department.

Version Date Author Scope / Remarks

No.

Version April R J Harris, OIP/31 Text of Specification PCS-01

1.0 2001 adapted and re-formatted.
References updated and text edited.
No significant technical changes
made.

Contents

1. Introduction

1. Purpose

This document shall be used as the base specification for the construction and pre-commissioning of all
new carbon steel pipelines required in PDO operations.

This document supersedes Pipeline Construction Specification PCS-01 Revision 4, dated June 1992, which
is withdrawn. The purpose of this issue is to bring the layout and contents in line with other Company
BCDs. Apart from updating where necessary the document cross-references, the technical requirements
remain essentially unchanged, pending a full review to be conducted in the near future.

2. Changes to the Specification

This specification shall not be changed without approval from the Custodian, UEL (OIP, CFDH
Pipelines), who owns this specification. If you think any part of this specification is not correct,
write your comments on a copy of the User Comments Form. The form is included as the last page
of this specification. Send the copy with your comments and personal details to DCS.

1.3 Conflicting Requirements

In case of conflict between documents relating to an inquiry or order the following priority of
documents shall apply:

- Contractual Scope of Work, Purchase Orders and Variations thereto.

- Project Specification and Requisition Sheets.

 - This document andPDO/Group standards referred to in this document.

- International Standards and Specifications referred to in this document.

1.4 Exceptions

The user shall obtain written approval prior to construction from the appropriate Technical Authority within
PDO for any deviation from or exception to the requirements of this Standard. The appropriate technical
authorities are set out in ERD-00-02 and GU-272.

Any work completed with unauthorised modifications may be rejected by the Company. Any
subsequent re-work shall be in accordance with this specification and shall be to the Contractor’s
expense.

2. Specification Requirements

2.1 Safety

2.1.1 Scope

This Section of the Specification covers the minimum Safety requirements required for the Work.

2.1.2 General

Contractor shall comply in all respects with HSE Specification, GU-140, Lifting equipment
Specification, ERD 80-01 and Company Rollover protection requirements.

As part of Contractor`s mobilisation, Contractor shall submit and obtain Company`s approval for
the Safety Plans and Procedures for the Work, prior to any Work commencing.

2.1.3 Safety Officer

Contractor shall appoint one or more Safety Officers, to be approved by Company, reporting
directly to the Contractor`s Project Manager.

The Safety Officer shall be fully conversant with the Work and shall have previous experience and
qualifications as specified in the Safety Regulations. Details of qualifications and experience of
the Safety Officer(s) proposed by Contractor shall be submitted to Company for approval before
mobilisation of the Safety Officer(s).

Safety Officers shall have valid Omani driving licences, or Contractor shall provide a full-time driver for
Safety Officer`s use.

Following Company`s approval and the arrival of the Safety Officer(s) in Oman, Company has the
right to submit the Safety officer(s) to an examination to ensure his suitability for the work he is
required to do, and reject the Safety Officer(s) if found unsuitable at Company`s sole discretion.

The work of the Safety Officer(s) is to ensure that all Contractor`s work and conditions are in
accordance with the Company`s Safety Regulations.
 The Safety Officer(s) shall make daily reports about all accidents, unsafe acts, unsafe situations
etc.. noticed by himself or brought to his attention. The daily report shall be transmitted to
Contractor`s Project Manager on each morning following the reported day. A copy shall be handed
to Company`s Site Engineer. The daily report is in addition to those required by the Safety
Regulations. Contractor`s Project Manager shall advise Company`s Site Engineer within 24 hrs.
after the report has been issued, in writing, what action has been taken to prevent re-occurrence of
any incidents reported.

The Safety Officer(s) shall carry out his work from the moment Contractor starts the mobilisation
in Oman until the Completion Date.

Contractor shall provide a car with VHF radio, for the sole use of the Safety Officer(s), for
communications with Contractor`s Construction camp/head office.

2.1.4 Specific Pipeline Activities

Contractor shall specifically instruct all personnel of the dangers relating to the internal inspection
of pipelines. Only under special circumstances shall anyone be allowed to enter a pipeline, and
only after a specific procedure has been agreed and approved by Company.

During construction of pipelines the working strip shall be marked with road traffic signs and specific
warning signs relating to the construction activities. This applies particularly to road crossings.

2.2 Quality Assurance

2.2.1 Scope

This Section of the Specification covers the minimum requirements of Quality Assurance required
for the Work.

2.2.2 General

Before starting the Work, Contractor shall submit his proposed quality assurance procedures and
organisation to Company for Company`s approval. Contractors proposed plan shall include the
internal procedures to report non conformances, how corrective action requests are generated and
how it will be demonstrated that such actions have been carried out and are effective.

2.2.3 Quality Assurance Team

2.2.3.1 Duties to ensure that the Work is carried out in accordance with the Specification.
Contractor shall have a full time Quality Assurance Team and also necessary equipment at the
Work Site, which shall have no other work or responsibilities apart from Quality Assurance.

The Quality Assurance Team should as a minimum consist of:

a) 1 no. Contractor`s Head of Quality Assurance responsible for procedure preparation and
implementation, drawing and document control and supervision.

b) 4 no. Contractor`s Inspectors (depending on contract size and geographical spread of the work
sites).

Their duties shall relate to the following activities:

- materials certification

- traceability of materials

- welding procedures

- field welding

- NDT procedures

- identification numbering systems

- shrink sleeve application

- trench depth

- sand padding

- painting/coating

- as-built drawings

- reports and general documentation

- document control

As a minimum two Contractor`s Inspector shall cover welding and one Contractor`s Inspector
shall cover sand padding operations.

2.2.3.2 Personnel

The Head of Quality Assurance shall have a detailed knowledge of welding and NDT. He shall
have experience in quality assurance matters and be suitably qualified.

All Contractor`s Inspectors shall be fully conversant with an experienced in the aspects of the
Work for which they will be employed. They shall have previously worked on similar projects in
similar capacities. All Contractor`s Inspectors shall be suitably qualified and a copy of all
qualification certificates relevant to the inspection function for which they are proposed by
Contractor shall be submitted for Company approval before mobilisation of the Inspectors. All
Contractor`s Inspectors shall hold current valid driving licenses and have a dedicated vehicle.

Following Company`s approval and the arrival of the Inspectors on site, Company has the right to
submit all Inspectors to an examination to ensure their suitability for the work they are required to
do, and reject any Inspector that is found unsuitable, at the Company`s sole discretion.

2.2.3.3 Organisation

The Head of Quality Assurance shall report directly to the Contractor`s Project Manager. His
duties shall be to liaise with Company, organise the Contractor`s Inspectors so that they carry out
their duties in an efficient manner, and prepare all necessary reports. The Head of Quality
Assurance shall not carry out inspection work himself other than in supervision of the Contractor`s
Inspectors.
 Contractor`s NDT supervisors and where appropriate shrink sleeves manufacturers representative
shall report directly to the Head of Quality Assurance on quality assurance matters.

The Quality Assurance organisation shall be similar to that shown in Figure 1, below.

2.2.4 Company Inspection

Company will employ a team of Inspectors throughout the contract period, to monitor all work
activities including safety aspects. These Company Inspectors are hereafter referred to as the
Inspectors.

The Inspectors will have authority to stop the work in the case of unsafe situations and non-
compliance with the Safety Regulations.

Interpretation of weld radiographs shall be performed by Contractor`s Specialist sub Contractor

and the Inspectors independently, in accordance with the NDT flowchart included in the
Procedures.

Non-compliance certificates and other forms are also included in the Procedures.

Figure 1 Quality Assurance Organisation

Coastal Based

Project
Manager

Site Head

Construction Quality

Manager Assurance

Coating ¦ Contractor's
 Representative ¦ Inspectors

_________________ ________
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NDT

Subcontractor

2.3 Materials Handling/Control

2.3.1 Scope

This Section of the Specification covers the minimum requirements for handling, storage and
administration of all materials, either Company or Contractor supplied, to be incorporated in the
Work.

2.3.2 General

2.3.2.1 Handling, including but not necessarily limited to receipt, checking, lifting,
loading, transport, unloading, stacking, and storage of materials shall be carried out by
Contractor in such a manner as to avoid any damage and loss of materials. Method and
means of transport and handling (including documentation) shall be subject to approval
by Company.

2.3.2.2 Contractor`s material control and storage procedure shall be submitted to

Company within one week of the start of mobilisation, for approval.

2.3.2.3 Contractor shall give Company at least 2 Company working days notice in writing on each occasion
when he intends to start transporting Company supplied materials. A lapse greater than 2 working days
shall require renotification. Pipe can be removed from Company`s yard 7 days per week during daylight
hours, unless otherwise specified by Company. Contractor shall provide Company with a written
confirmation of receipt of all materials (identified by type and quantity) and a written reconciliation of all
materials (identified by type and quality) transported by them from Company`s storage yard on a weekly
basis.

2.3.2.4 Contractor shall present to Company all material measurement devices/gauges for
approval before these instruments are used. Valid calibration certificates shall be provided
where applicable.
 2.3.2.5 Contractor is required to supply lifting equipment for lifting materials at all
locations. Lifting equipment and operations shall be in accordance with ERD-80-01.

2.3.2.6 Contractor shall appoint a dedicated site-based materials Controller whose sole
function shall be to control and report on the receipt, issue, and stock status of the
Contractor and Company supplied materials.

2.3.2.7 Contractor shall not be held responsible for material manufacturing defects, but
shall be held responsible for any delays to the Work caused by Contractors failure to
report defects discovered during inspection by Contractor within 24 hours of such
inspection.

2.3.2.8 Contractor`s procedures for material receipt and return of surplus materials shall
conform to Company`s materials procurement/administration procedures.

2.3.3 Pipe Inspection

2.3.3.1 The Contractor shall visually inspect at the Company storage yards all pipe
internally and externally for damage, surface defects, laminations, defective bevels and
dimensional tolerances. The Contractor shall satisfy himself at this stage of the suitability
of each pipe for welding and shall accept all responsibility thereafter for all damages
however caused.

2.3.3.2 Prior to haulage of pipe from Company`s storage yard, Company and Contractor
shall carry out a joint survey of pipe coating damage and bevel damage with damages
calculated on a proportional basis from the area of pipe which can actually be inspected.
On the basis of this survey, Company will pay Contractor a lump sum for repair of all
bevel and coating damage, based on the submitted unit rates in the Schedules, in
accordance with these specification. For bevel damages between 1 and 3 mm deep the
repair shall be by grinding. For bevel damage depth greater than 3 mm the repair shall be
by rebevelling.

2.3.4 Pipe Handling

2.3.4.1 Pipe shall not be allowed to drop or strike objects which may damage the pipe and/or coating but
shall be lifted, moved and lowered from one position to another by suitable equipment . When lifting pipe,
non-abrasive wide nylon pipe slings or special lifting hooks equipped with a non-metallic bevel protector,
curved to fit the curvature of the inside of the pipe shall be used. Temporary attachments for handling or
lifting shall not be welded to any pipe. A spreader bar shall be used for all bulk pipe lifting/handling
(excluding welding operations).

2.3.4.2 Trucks used to transport coated or bare pipes shall be free of any materials that
might damage or contribute to movement of the pipe during transport. Pipes shall be
protected against truck beds and side metallic protrusions by means of non-metallic soft
materials. Pipes shall be loaded and stacked on trucks in such a manner that flexing and
shifting of the pipe during transport is avoided. After loading, suitable non-metallic slings
shall be used to tie the load securely to the truck. During transport the tension of these
slings shall be regularly checked. Pipe ends shall be protected from contact with other
metallic materials. Contractor shall ensure that no bevel protectors can be lost during
transport. Pipes shall only be transported on trucks (lifting equipment shall not be used to
transport pipe).
 2.3.4.3 Trucks used for loading of pipes will be checked by the Company prior to lifting
the pipes to ensure the trucks comply with rules and regulations.

2.3.5 Pipe Stacking

2.3.5.1 Ground surfaces to be used for stacking of pipe shall be reasonably flat. Stacked
pipes shall be raised above ground surfaces and prevented from movement by berms of
screened sand covered by polyethylene sheeting or by using timber covered with non-
metallic soft materials. When stacked, the bottom layer of pipes shall be wedged or
clipped. Pipes of different diameter, wall thickness, grade or manufacturer shall be
stacked separately, each stack to be properly marked to the satisfaction of Company.

2.3.5.2 Epoxy-coated pipes shall be stacked during transport and storage using rubber or
other suitable separator strips.

2.3.5.3 Pipes shall not be stacked higher than 3.5 metres.

2.3.6 Linepipe Specifications

2.3.6.1 Mainline line-pipe shall be manufactured in accordance DEP 31.40.20.30 and

DEP 31.40.20.31 for non-sour or sour conditions respectively. These specify
amendments/supplements to API Specification 5L.

2.3.6.2 Average length shall be nominally 13m. Not less than 95% of all pipes shall be
between 11m and 14m long. Not more than 5% of all pipes shall be between 8m and 11m
long. All pipe other than linepipe (i.e. station pipe) shall be supplied in single or double
random lengths.

2.3.6.3 Mainline linepipe shall be provided with a factory-applied polyethylene coating or

a factory applied fusion bonded epoxy powder coating. Each polyethylene-coated pipe
shall be left bare for a distance of 140 ± 15 mm from each end, each fusion-bonded epoxy
powder coated pipe shall be left bare for 65 ± 10mm.

2.3.7 Inspection of Materials other than Pipe

2.3.7.1 Upon receipt of any materials the Contractor shall ensure than they conform to the
required specification and are suitable for their intended application. Any damage/defects
shall be reported to the Company within 24 hours of receipt of these materials and prior
to transportation to the Contractor`s own storage yard. Visual inspection shall be adequate
for this purpose.

2.3.7.2 In the case of materials delivered in their original sealed crates, Contractor shall
only open the crates to examine the materials upon arrival at his own storage yard, except
in the case of damaged crates which shall be noted and the contents examined when
Contractor takes receipt at Company`s storage yard.

2.3.7.3 If no report is issued for damaged materials 24 hours after receipt (or in the case of 3.7.2 above, 24
hours after arrival of materials at the Contractors storage yard), then the materials shall be considered free
from damage and the Contractor shall be considered liable for any damage reported or found at a later date.

2.3.8 Handling of Materials other than Pipe

 2.3.8.1 Materials other than pipe materials such as, but not limited to, valves, fittings,
scraper traps etc., shall be lifted by suitable equipment provided by Contractor at
Company`s storage yard and at all other locations. When lifting lugs are provided on
materials, suitable lifting hooks shall be used for lifting the materials. It is prohibited to
use delicate parts such as handwheels, nozzles, etc.. for lifting of the materials.

Temporary attachments for handling or lifting shall not be welded to any materials.
Fittings shall only be handled by suitable non-abrasive slings.

2.3.8.2 Materials other than pipe materials will be issued to Contractor whenever possible
in their original sealed shipping cases/crates. Blinded openings of materials shall be kept
closed until installation. The blinds shall be replaced by Contractor in case of damage
during transport or storage.

2.3.8.3 During transport, materials shall be secured by suitable non-metallic non-abrasive

slings.

2.3.8.4 For materials which shall be stored cool and/or dry as required by the
manufacturer or the Specifications, Contractor shall provide suitable storage, transport
and handling facilities in accordance with the requirements of the manufacturer and/or
the Specifications.

2.3.8.5 Contractor shall provide a separately fenced off storage area for Company
supplied materials. Stored materials shall be protected from ground surfaces by using
timber covered with non-metallic soft materials. Ground surfaces in storage areas shall be
clean and flat. It is prohibited to store and transport fragile materials in more than one
layer.

2.3.8.6 Distribution and supply of materials from Contractor`s storage yard to the
worksites shall be limited to quantities required for approximately one day`s production.
Timing of the issue of materials shall be as per the Company approved work schedule.

2.3.9 Reconciliation

2.3.9.1 At the end of the project Contractor shall give a reconciliation for all Company
Supplied materials issued, detailing materials installed, materials wasted and scrapped,
and surplus materials.

Contractors shall compile a list of the surplus materials, indicating quantity, description
and MESC number when available.

2.3.9.2 On approval of the surplus list by Company, Contractor shall return all surplus
materials to Company`s storage yard.

2.4 R.O.W. and Trenching

2.4.1 Public Open Space, Permanent Right-of-Way and Working Strip

2.4.1.1 Scope

This Section of the Specification covers the minimum requirements for the Public Open
Space, Permanent Right-of-Way and the Working Strip.
 2.4.1.2 Survey

Company has surveyed the route for the pipeline. The route chosen is shown on the route
maps and the centre line of the pipeline has been staked out.

The actual centreline of the pipeline can in some instances deviate from the line staked
e.g. at station approaches. This should be taken into account where the word `centreline`
is used in the remainder of this Section.

2.4.1.3 Width Allowances

a) The Permanent Right-of-Way for the pipeline shall be a strip of land 20 metres wide in
total, 10 metres on either side of the centreline of the pipeline. An additional 15 metres on
both sides of the Right-of-Way is designated as Public Open Space to safeguard the
pipeline after construction.

b) Contractor may make use of a Working Strip, having a width of 31 metres (including a
continuous 6 metre wide vehicle access strip). Variations, if any, in this width caused by
local conditions will be indicated on the drawings or instructed to Contractor by
Company.

2.4.1.4 Planning/Approvals

a) Contractor shall, before starting any clearing operations, familiarise himself with any
requirements by Authorities for work along the pipeline route or in connection with the
use of other lands or roads for construction purposes.

b) Contractor shall notify Company 7 days in advance during work progress about road,
pipeline, cable, stream and wadi crossings and crossings of other existing structures, if
any.

Contractor shall not commence work on such crossings before having obtained approval
from the Authorities and landowners concerned to the satisfaction of Company.

The crossings shall be installed to meet at all times the requirements and conditions of the
permits, issued by the Authorities concerned.

In the absence of any specific requirements by Authorities, Contractor shall comply with
Company`s instructions.

c) Where the permanent Right-of-Way or Public Open Space comes within 25 metres of
an existing line, Contractor shall propose methods to safeguard the existing line(e.g. a
demarcation fence). No work is allowed in such an area without Company approval.
Equipment may be operated up to 2 m from existing facilities, provided these facilities
are properly located and marked with pegs/fencing by Contractor.

2.4.2 Clearing and Grading

2.4.2.1 Scope

a) This Section of the Specification covers the minimum requirements for staking,
clearing and grading along the pipeline route as required for the Work.
b) Company will have obtained ‘approval in principle’ for laying the pipelines along the
routes. Contractor however will have to obtain permission from the concerned Authorities
to execute the work.

2.4.2.2 Definitions

a) ‘Clearing’ shall mean but is not necessarily limited to the cutting and disposal of trees,
farm crops, brush and undergrowth.

b) ‘Grading’ shall mean but is not necessarily limited to removal and disposal of rock,
sand dunes, tree stumps and roots.

c) ‘Point of Intersection’ shall mean a point in which the centreline of the straight
sections of the pipeline route changes direction in the horizontal plane. In general such a
point will be outside the actual pipeline centreline because of the bending radius to be
applied.

2.4.2.3 Staking

a) The centreline of the pipeline has been staked by Company with markers intervisible
by binoculars or theolodite.

i) Markers are located at the centreline of the pipeline where straight. Reference
markers are established at the Points of Intersection, perpendicular to the
previous pipeline direction, at 25 metre steps from the pipeline centreline.

ii) The markers are angle-iron profiles or wooden posts with sequential numbers,
starting with no. 1 at start point of the pipeline. Reference markers are marked
with the letter ‘A’ or ‘B’. All markers extend approximately 500 mm above
grade. The ‘A’ and ‘B’ markers are located at the same side of the centreline
marker, ‘A’ being closest to the pipeline centreline.

b) Prior to the clearing operations Contractor shall stake:

i) Markers in the centreline of the pipeline at distances of maximum 100 metres

for straight line sections and maximum 10 metres for horizontal bends, but in
any case not less than at the centre of every bend.

ii) Two construction markers shall be installed at every existing marker location
or at least every 500 metres except where these have already been provided at
Points of Intersection. Construction markers and existing markers are to be in
one line, perpendicular to the pipeline route. The distance from construction
marker to pipeline centreline shall be 25 metres wherever possible. Construction
markers shall be painted red with numbers painted in white. These shall be
identical to existing marker numbers with letters A (left-side) and B (right-side)
added, (looking in direction of construction). All construction markers shall be
angle iron profiles (min. 60 x 60 mm). Each marker shall be erected sturdily
enough to perform its purpose during the construction of the Work.

c) Contractor shall be responsible for the maintenance and replacement of the

construction reference markers until the permanent pipeline markers are placed.
d) Any deviation from the routing as staked by the Company and/or indicated on the
route maps shall be approved by Company prior to the clearing operations.

2.4.2.4 Below and Aboveground Services

a) Existing cables, pipelines, tunnels, falaj, etc. if indicated on the Drawings are for
information only. Company does not guarantee that the information shown on the
Drawings is either complete or correct. Contractor is entirely responsible for detecting
and locating all underground obstacles whether shown on the Drawings or not.

b) Contractor shall take utmost care to mark all exposed obstacles to avoid any possible
damage throughout the performance of the Work and restore them to their previous state
if damage occurs.

c) Within 2 metres of any underground service, trenching or other excavation shall be by

hand only.

d) Contractor is entirely responsible for protecting all foreign services throughout the
Work. Contractor shall propose methods of temporary and, if necessary, permanent
support and backfilling for all foreign services encountered to Company and the relevant
Authority for their approval.

Contractor shall furnish all angle iron and other support material required at crossings of
underground obstacles. Contractor shall furnish and install all tiles and tile supports to
replace existing damaged ones encountered in the course of the Work. Telephone,
telegraph or electric power cables or foreign piping encountered in the pipeline trench
shall be supported prior to sandpadding and backfilling by a Company approved method.

e) Contractor shall contact the local Electricity Authority to determine the minimum safe
clearances allowed underneath overhead power lines at each point where these cross the
Working Strip or access roads. Contractor shall then erect goal posts at the agreed height
on each side of any overhead lines which cross the Working Strip or any access roads to it
which will be used by Contractor.

f) Contractor shall liaise closely with relevant Authorities and give adequate notice to
them of trench excavation, and subsequently backfilling, in the vicinity of all
underground services to allow such Authorities to inspect and witness such excavation
and backfilling should they require to do so.

g) Contractor shall repair without delay any ‘falaj’ (gravity water transport system)
damaged during the performance of the Work and restore it to the same state as before the
damage occurred.

h) Line and cable marking posts, tiles, etc.. shall be replaced by Contractor in the correct
position.

i) Where it is necessary for Contractor to construct a temporary ROW crossing over an

existing service, Contractor shall hand-dig to expose the service and verify cover.
Contractor shall submit proposals for Company approval of all ROW crossings. Surface
flow line crossings shall be made by ramping over in accordance with the Standard
Drawing STD-2-4101.
 j) Crossings of major pipelines may require special precautions against damage by plant
and vehicles. As a minimum the cover to the existing pipeline shall be 1.5m, achieved if
necessary by temporary ramping. The windrow shall be reinstated after construction
unless instructed otherwise by Company.

2.4.2.5 Clearing the Working Strip

a) The Working Strip shall be cleared over its entire width, unless restricted by the terrain
or other features shown on the Drawings. Contractor shall carry out all its operation
within the limits of the Working Strip and shall not operate within 25 meters from
existing pipe lines without Company approval.

b) Holes remaining, after stumps have been grubbed, shall be filled with suitable fill
material and compacted.

c) Contractor shall protect all shrines and monuments, including border stones. If it is
necessary to remove a number of these items for safekeeping, the Contractor shall contact
the responsible persons concerned and conform to their requirements.

d) Where blasting is considered necessary, Contractor is to comply with the Sections of

the General and Special Conditions and this Specification (ref. 2.4.3.3 Blasting).

2.4.2.6 Explosives (not used for blasting as part of the Work).

In the event Contractor finds explosives in or along the Working Strip, Contractor shall
notify Company and the appropriate Authority without delay. Contractor shall be
responsible for making all necessary arrangements to have the explosives removed by a
specialist approved by the controlling Authorities.

2.4.2.7 Grading the Working Strip

a) Contractor shall grade off high points and fill low points to allow the pipe to be bent
and laid within the limits set forth herein with due regard to the minimum radius of bends
allowed and shall drill, blast, and excavate rock or other material which cannot be graded
off with ordinary grading equipment in order to provide an adequate working space along
the pipeline route. Contractor shall in general be required to grade the whole of the
Working Strip, but a narrower width may be allowed by Company, depending on ground
conditions.

b) Contractor shall perform all necessary grading at road or wadi crossings and at any
other location, required to permit the passage of construction equipment. Contractor shall
bridge over or ford through ditches, wadis and small streams so as not to interfere with or
cause pollution of the water flow and to avoid damage to stream banks, Contractor shall
be responsible for moving all personnel, equipment and materials across or around all
crossings, which may require the construction of temporary bridges. No ditches, wadis or
drains shall be filled, bridged or otherwise obstructed without written approval of
Company and/or Authorities having effective control over such watercourses.

c) In rough or steep terrain Contractor may wish to grade access roads into the Working
strip to facilitate moving in materials, personnel and construction equipment . Where
such roads are required by Contractor he shall obtain the necessary permission in writing
from the Authorities concerned and shall furnish Company with a copy of such
 permission, prior to commencing any work on roads. Contractor shall be responsible for
and make good, all damage caused by the construction and use of such roads.

d) Contractor shall only obtain access to the Working Strip from existing road where such
roads cross the Working Strip, or via access roads constructed by Contractor between
existing roads and the Working Strip at all other locations. Such access roads shall be
agreed with Company prior to commencement of Right-of-Way preparation, and shall be
sign posted. Existing pipeline ROW`s shall not be used for access to the Working Strip.

2.4.3 Trenching

2.4.3.1 Scope

a) This Section of the Specification covers the minimum requirements for trenching as
required for the Work.

b) A banksman shall attend the operation of each unit of excavation equipment to prevent
personnel entering the field of work of such equipment.

2.4.3.2 Excavation

a) Contractor shall excavate the pipeline trench on the staked centreline of the pipeline.

b) Contractor shall keep trenching operations ahead of bending and stringing operations,
but at a maximum distance of 15000 metres ahead of backfilling operations. Company
will provide insurance cover for a maximum of 15000 metres (cumulative, per spread) of
open trench only. The 15000 metres of open trench limit is set by Company`s
Construction All Risk (C.A.R.) insurance policy. Any additional length of open trench
which might be approved by Company shall be constructed at Contractor`s risk.

c) The trench shall be excavated so as to provide a minimum depth of cover as specified

below (with due consideration for sand padding).

i) The minimum depth of cover for the pipe installed in rock shall be 700 mm.
If, in the opinion of Company no blasting or rock hammering is required to
achieve this cover over a pipeline section of 200 metres or longer the minimum
cover for that section shall be the maximum possible depth of cover between
700 and 1000 mm that can be achieved without blasting or rock hammering.

ii) The minimum depth of cover at crossing of wadis, drainage ditches, tarmac
and graded roads, tracks and live stock crossings, whether or not indicated on
the route maps, shall be 1500 mm. This depth shall be extended 5m outside the
edge of the road, track, wadi, ditch, etc.., measured perpendicular to its axis.

Minimum depth of cover shall be measured from the top of the pipe coating to
the top of the undisturbed surface of the soil, or top of graded Working Strip
which ever is smallest. Fill material in Working Strip shall not be considered to
add to the depth of cover. However, surface of fill material placed to fill low
points to accommodate pipe bending limitations may be used to determine depth
of cover subject to approval by Company.
d) Contractor shall excavate and grade the trench sufficiently deep and wide to provide
space for 150 mm of padding material after compaction all around the pipe and for the
continuous length of the pipeline.

e) The trench bottom and sides shall be free of all brush, skids, pipeprotectors, rocks,
large clods, sticks, projecting rocks and other hard objects which shall be removed, so
that the pipe and protective coating shall not be damaged, punctured or abraded.

f) Where the pipeline crossed other pipelines, sewers, water lines, cables, conduits or
other underground structures of any kind, Contractor shall excavate and grade the trench
to a depth and in such a manner that the top of the pipeline will be a minimum of 500 mm
below the bottom of the underground structure crossed, except that if a clearance of more
than 500 mm is required by the Authorities having jurisdiction, Contractor shall provide
such increased clearance. The construction over or under all existing structures such as
roads, water lines, telephone lines, and other pipelines shall be the responsibility of
Contractor. In the event that the pipeline crosses over existing structures, the same
clearance as described above shall be maintained and depth of cover as per paragraph c)
above.

g) In locations where the trench is cut across roads, tracks, paths, walkways, etc..,
Contractor shall provide temporary bridges or diversion road of adequate strength and
properly constructed to allow the passage of normal traffic with a minimum of
inconvenience and interruption and to Company approval. Whenever it is permissible to
open cut a road with an improved surface to make a road crossing, Contractor shall
remove and restore the surface in accordance with the requirements of the Authorities
having jurisdiction thereof or as directed by Company. Where possible Contractor shall
arrange to complete the trenching, laying and backfilling of such crossings and to remove
the temporary bridging before the end of the regular work day in order to minimise
hazard to night traffic. Proper warning signals shall be placed and maintained while such
crossings are open. If the crossings are open at night Contractor shall provide and use
warning lights or lanterns, all as required by the Authorities having jurisdiction and/or
Company.

h) Contractor shall maintain the trench in good condition until the pipe is laid in place
and backfilled. Contractor shall provide and use sheet piles, struts, walings, jacks, pumps
etc., as required to maintain the trench in good condition until the pipe is laid in place and
backfilled.

i) Contractor shall do hand work in the trench as is necessary to free the bottom of the
trench of loose rock and stones, and all other irregularities so as to leave the trench
bottom in a clean and suitable condition to receive the pipe.

j) If Contractor elects to carry out a ripsurvey, then the results of this survey shall be
made available to Company. The extent of rock encountered during trenching shall be
recorded on the as-built route maps by the Contractor, whether or not a rip survey is
carried out.

2.4.3.3 Blasting

a) All activities including but not limited to storage, transportation and blasting shall be
carried out in accordance with the N.F.P.A. No. 495, BS 5607 and the instructions of the
Authorities and/or the requirements in this section, whichever are the most stringent.

b) Areas to be blasted are to be categorised as follows:

 i) Where blasting is to be carried out at, or more than, 50 metres away from any
existing pipelines or structures (either above or below ground) the Contractor
shall submit his proposed blasting procedure and perform a trial blast for
Company approval.

ii) Where blasting is to be carried out between 50 and 20 metres from any
existing pipeline or structure (either above or below ground) the Contractor shall
submit a procedure for controlled blasting, which shall also detail safety
precautions to safeguard existing pipelines or structures (e.g. break holes, slit
trenches, etc..). This procedure is to be approved by Company prior to
commencement and performing of a trial blast.

iii) No blasting is allowed within 20 metres of any existing pipeline or structure

(either above or below ground).

c) Blasting shall be carried out prior to stringing the pipes.

d) Ground vibration due to blasting within 50 m of existing structures shall be

continuously monitored with certified instruments to be provided by Contractor and
approved by Company. Peak particle velocities near existing structures (e.g. pipelines
running parallel) shall be kept to a minimum and must be approved by the Company as
part of the Contractors proposed blast procedure. In no case shall the peak particle
velocity exceed 10 mm/sec.

e) Blasting shall not be permitted in any location where possible danger exists to the
general public, property, existing utilities or other structures. In such locations other
methods of extracting rock shall be proposed by Contractor for approval by Company.

2.4.3.4 Definition of Rock

For depth of cover purposes rock in trench is defined as the rocky part of the specified
trench which cannot be removed by ditching machines, rock plough, back hoe or ripper,
to be decided after two passes of a D9 Caterpiller tractor (or one pass of a tandem D9) or
equal, equipped with proper ripping equipment.

2.4.3.5 Sloping Trenches

Trenches having a longitudinal slope of more than 10% shall be provided with structures
or retaining barrier(s) as specified on the Drawings. No retaining barriers are required for
areas of sand dunes.

2.4.3.6 Trench Width

In the case of a single pipeline to be laid in the trench, the trench width shall normally be
outside diameter of the pipe plus 300 mm (i.e. 150 mm on each side of the pipe) unless
otherwise approved by Company. In the case of more than one pipeline to be laid in the
trench, the trench width shall normally be the sum of the diameters of the pipes plus 300
mm plus 500 mm clearance between the outside of adjacent pipes unless otherwise
approved by Company.

2.5 Stringing and Bending

2.5.1 Scope
 This Section of the Specification covers the minimum requirements for stringing the line pipe
along the trench side and for cold bending of pipe as required for the Work.

2.5.2 Stringing

2.5.2.1 No pipe shall be strung before the trench is excavated to full depth. Pipe shall not
be placed directly on the ground but on skids, with proper padding which are all subject
to Company approval. Dragging, skidding or dropping of the pipe is not permitted.
Wooden wedges shall be used to prevent movement of each strung pipe.

2.5.2.2 Where possible the skid elevations shall be planned such that minor differences
between grade profile and bottom of trench profile (e.g. at locations where an increased
trench depth is required) can be accommodated without requiring an additional tie-in
weld. The distance between the trench edge and the pipe string shall be planned such that
safe working space is provided.

2.5.2.3 Contractor shall be responsible for proper stringing and locating of the pipe by
size, wall thickness, specification and manufacturer. Company may supply line pipe from
different manufacturers. Contractor shall string all line pipe of one manufacturer before
commencing the stringing of line pipe of the second manufacturer, etc.. Pipes of different
manufacturers shall not be mixed per line section without prior approval of Company.

2.5.2.4 Contractor shall string the pipe in such a manner so as to cause no interference
with public roads, footpaths, tracks, etc.. Suitable gaps shall be left at intervals as
necessary to permit the passage of live stock and/or equipment across the Right-of-Way
and as directed by Company.

2.5.2.5 Contractor shall lay out and measure the pipes such that the number of pieces cut-
off less than one metre long is kept to a minimum.

2.5.2.6 The length if the welded pipe string shall be planned with due consideration of
thermal expansion and other expected or accidental movement of the pipe string. Special
attention shall be paid to strings with one or more bends, in view of the inherent
increased risk of failure of skids due to the above movements of the pipe. Length of
individual pipe strings shall generally not exceed 1 km, but any case shall be subject to
Company approval.

2.5.2.7 Pipe shall be strung with the use of a spreader bar and two guide lines. (See
Section 2.3 for requirements for slings and hooks).

2.5.3 Pipe Bending

2.5.3.1 Contractor shall make all necessary bends required for the proper construction of
the pipeline, following a trigonometric survey to establish the number and degree of
bends required, to ensure that the installed pipe shall conform to the contours of the pre-
padded trench.

2.5.3.2 Contractor shall, before the start of the Work, submit and demonstrate to
Company a bending procedure, which shall conform with the recommendations of the
manufacturer of the bending machine. This procedure shall be subject to Company`s
approval. The procedure shall include amongst others step length, degrees per pull and
method and accuracy of measurement during pulling of the bend.
 2.5.3.3 Elastic bends are not allowed unless approved by Company.

2.5.3.4 The radius of cold bends shall be not less than 40 times the pipe diameter.

2.5.3.5 The cold bends shall be made by a smooth stretch bending machine. Bends with
ripples with a depth exceeding 0.5 mm, wrinkles and kinks are not acceptable. Contractor
shall provide a procedure for measuring ripples which shall be approved by Company.

2.5.3.6 The pads, dies and rolls of the bending equipment shall have soft surfaces to
avoid damage to the pipe coating. Where applicable, fully retaining bending shoes shall
be used. Roller type bending machines are preferred. Bends in pipe of diameter 8" or
greater shall be made using an internal (hydraulic or pneumatic) mandrel.

2.5.3.7 All bends shall be tested in the presence of Company with a gauging plate of
97.5% of the nominal internal diameter of the pipe prior to installation.

The longitudinal weld of the cold bend shall be located approximately 10° from the
pipe`s neutral axis. The position of the longitudinal weld for successive pipe joints shall
be chosen such that the longitudinal welds are staggered and always occur in the top half
of the pipe (as specified in the welding specification).

2.5.3.9 The procedure for bending shall be such that the extremities of each joint remain
straight over a minimum distance of 2 m or twice the pipe diameter, whichever is greater.
Bending shall take place before any double jointing. Contractor shall lay out and measure
the pipe for bending such that the length of off-cuts is kept to a minimum.

2.6 Welding and NDT

2.6.1 Scope

This Section of the Specification covers the minimum requirements for the fabrication, welding,
and non-destructive testing of ‘on-plot’ piping and ‘off-plot’ pipelines for oil and gas service, as
required for the Work.

2.6.2 Off-Plot Pipelines

‘Off-Plot’ Pipelines are defined as all pipelines and pipe work covered by Codes ASME B31.4 and
ASME B31.8 as specified on the Drawings. This includes all mainline work, block valve stations
and most parts of the pig trap stations.

The minimum requirements are contained in Specification SP-1177.

2.6.3 On-Plot Pipework

‘On-Plot’ Pipework is defined as all pipework and piperuns covered by the code ASME B31.3 as
specified on the Drawings.

The minimum requirements are contained in Specification SP-1173.

2.7 Anti-Corrosion Coating

2.7.1 Scope
 This Section of the Specification covers the minimum requirements for the external field coating
of mainline pipeline weld joints and repair of damaged coating. Painting of station pipework,
valves, fittings etc.. is specified in Section 2.12, Station Works.

Mainline line-pipe is supplied with mill applied anti-corrosion coating unless specifically stated to
the contrary in the contract Scope of Work. The type of field joint coating that can be applied shall
be compatible with and have good adhesion to the mill applied coating:

- For Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) coated line pipe the field joint coating shall be by
normal temperature shrink sleeve, high temperature shrink sleeve or by FBE field joint
coating.

- For Polyethylene (PE) coated line pipe the field joint coating shall be by normal
temperature shrink sleeve.

Contractor shall supply all equipment including spares and skilled manpower required for pipe
cleaning, application of coating, coating repair in the field, and inspection and testing of same in
accordance with this Specification.

2.7.2 Materials

2.7.2.1 Only materials supplied by prequalified manufacturers shall be used for the Work.

2.7.2.2 Contractor shall as a minimum follow manufacturers recommendations regarding

material storage, application methods, equipment, spares and tools. Contractor shall
submit for Company approval and demonstrate to Company the proposed work methods
for coating application and coating repair, two weeks prior to application of shrink
sleeves.

2.7.2.3 The materials, at time of application by Contractor, shall not be older than the
shelf life stated by the manufacturers.

2.7.2.4 The coating materials shall be properly packed and clearly marked with :

- The manufacturer`s name

- Material qualification and identification

- Batch number

- Date of manufacture

- Test certificates and test data

- Storage temperatures.

2.7.2.5 Coating materials shall be kept dry and stored as long as possible in the manufacturers original
packaging, not exposed to direct sunlight, and in accordance with manufacturer`s instructions.

2.7.2.6 The list of Company approved wrap-around shrink sleeves is given in the
Schedules.
2.7.3 Surface Preparation

2.7.3.1 Prior to coating, the field joint area shall be blast cleaned. Surface preparation,
including blast cleaning, shall be carried out in accordance with ERD-48-06 and this
specification.

2. Any weld spatter or sharp edges of the mill coating shall be removed by
filing or light grinding prior to blast cleaning. If the mill coating is
disbonded along the edges, or if there is evidence of corrosion under
the coating, the coating shall be cut-back until sound coating has been
obtained. Polyethylene coating shall be chamfered by torch and knife
and F.B.E. coating shall be feathered over a distance of 10-15 mm
during grit blasting.
3. Abrasives for blast cleaning shall be certified as being in accordance
with the relevant parts of ISO 11124 or ISO 11126. Certificates shall be
maintained by the Contractor. The blasting nozzle shall be fitted with a
‘dead man`s’ handle so that the equipment will not operate unless the
handle is held.

2.7.3.4 The blast surface visual appearance shall conform to ISO 8501, grade Sa 2 1/2.
Any field joint not coated within 4 hours after grit blasting shall be reblasted prior to the
application of the coating.

2.7.3.5 The surface profile attained by the grit blasting shall conform to ISO 8503-2 and
shall be 40-75 microns peak to trough or as specified by field joint coating manufacturer.

2.7.3.5 The surface cleanliness shall conform to ISO 8502-1 to 4 and shall be such that
the chloride contamination is less than 20 mg/m2.

2.7.3.6 Coating of the field joint shall not take place until the weld has been non-
destructively tested and approved by Company.

2.7.4 Shrink Sleeve Application

2.7.4.1 Contractor shall propose the application procedure for Company approval. The
application procedure shall be at least in accordance with manufacturer`s instructions and
the minimum requirements specified below, whichever are the most stringent, and shall
be demonstrated to Company prior to field application.

2.7.4.2 The joint shall be heated to a temperature required by the procedure. Induction
heaters, ring burners or propane torches of a suitable type may be used for pipe diameters
smaller than 16". Induction heaters shall be used for pipe diameters of 16" and larger
where the pre-heat temperature exceeds 100° C. In all other cased burners or torches may
be used. Torches may be used for tie-in welds at Company`s discretion. To check that the
required preheat temperatures have been achieved, a digital contact thermometer shall be
used.

2.7.4.3 The sleeve shall be wrapped entirely around the joint. The closure patch shall be
positioned off to one side of the pipe. There shall be a minimum overlap onto the factory
coating of 50 mm.
 2.7.4.4 The procedure for shrinking the sleeve shall ensure that all entrapped air is forced
out at either end using gloved hands and hand rollers. Special attention must be given to
the closure patch and overlapping areas.

2.7.4.5 The installed sleeve shall be left undisturbed for 4 hours or until the adhesive has
been solidified, whichever is the longer.

2.7.4.6 The sleeves shall be visually inspected for the following points :

a) Adhesive extruded from the ends of the sleeve indicates proper application. The ends
of the sleeve shall be firmly bonded to the surface of the coated pipe.

b) There shall be no sign of punctures or pinholes. The external appearance of the sleeves
shall be smooth and without dimples.

2.7.5 F.B.E. Application

2.7.5.1 The mill applied epoxy coating of the linepipe shall be applied in accordance with
DEP 31.40.30.32. The epoxy material for the field joints shall be compatible with the
linepipe coating and shall conform to the material requirements of DEP 31.40.30.32.

2.7.5.2 Contractor shall propose the application procedure for Company approval. The application
procedure shall be at least in accordance with manufacturer`s instructions and the minimum requirements
specified below, whichever are the most stringent, and shall be demonstrated to Company prior to field
application by means of a procedure qualification test joint. Contractor shall also submit test data to
demonstrate that the applied coating satisfies the requirements DEP 31.40.30.32, with respect to:

- impact resistance

- hardness

- hot water resistance

- cathodic disbondment.

In the event that Contractor cannot demonstrate that the coating satisfies these requirements, in Company`s
opinion, then Contractor shall perform field tests followed by full laboratory testing of the coating in
accordance with DEP 31.40.30.32. A Manufacturer’s representative shall be present on site full time during
field applied epoxy coating work.

2.7.5.3 The resin powder shall be stored in waterproof containers which are insulated and
cooled by refrigeration or air conditioning to a temperature not exceeding 27°C.
Temperature recorders shall be used to monitor the storage temperature inside each
container. During the daily powder coating operations, the powder in the fluid bed can be
kept at ambient temperatures up to 85°C, but must be returned to the normal storage
temperature below 27°C at the en of the day. For any powder that has temporarily
experienced temperature in excess of 27°C, gel time tests must be carried out on each box
of powder before use.

2.7.5.4 The area of the pipe to be coated shall be preheated by induction heating coil to a
maximum temperature of approximately 250°C, the actual temperature range being in
accordance with the powder manufacturers recommendations. If the ambient temperature
falls, it may be necessary to increase the preheating temperature slightly to provide
 adequate curing energy. Powder application shall start as soon as the metal temperature is
within the qualified temperature range, such that the metal temperature does not drop
below the specified lower temperature limit during coating application. Metal
temperatures shall be checked by means of digital contact thermometers.

2.7.5.5 For pipeline sizes equal to or greater than 12" Contractor shall use automatic
coating machines, capable of applying the powder at a uniform rate over the entire width
of the area to be coated. For smaller pipeline sizes Company may accept powder
application by a hand held device used by a skilled operator, using a technique which
achieves an even coating thickness.

2.7.5.6 The applied coating shall have a minimum dry film thickness of 400 microns, and
a maximum thickness of 800 microns. Dirt or deleterious materials shall not contaminate
the powder coated area during the application and curing stages. In the event of
contamination the coating shall be rejected, stripped and recoated to the original
procedure. The cured coating shall be free of blisters, pinholes, scratches or any other
irregularities and shall be of uniform gloss and thickness.

2.7.5.7 All operators shall wear Company approved safety equipment to prevent
inhalation of powder dust and contact with eyes. Smoking shall not be allowed in the
vicinity of the coating operation.

2.7.5.8 The powder container, hoses, etc.. on the application unit shall be cleaned after
each day`s work.

2.7.6 Coating Repairs

2.7.6.1 Coating repairs shall be executed on all coating damage and imperfections
detected visually or by holiday testing.

2.7.6.2 The coating repair procedure and the required materials for this, including the
installation of repair sleeves when applicable, shall be in accordance with a procedure
submitted by Contractor and approved by Company.

2.7.6.3 The repair procedure for mill applied polethylene coatings shall be selected based
on the criterion of magnitude of the damaged area, i.e.:

a) for pinholes and damages with a diameter or width of 10 mm maximum a

thermoplastic repair stick or P.E. powder shall be used.

b) for damages from 10 mm width to 100 mm diameter a patch of thermoplastic heat

shrink materials shall be used.

c) for damages with a greater diameter than 100 mm a thermoplastic wrap-around shrink
sleeve shall be used.

d) minor flaws of polyethylene coating may be smoothed down using a torch and a hot
iron.

Polyethylene coating repair materials shall as a minimum be in accordance with DEP

31.40.30.31.
 2.7.6.4 The repair procedure for both mill and field applied fusion bonded epoxy powder
coatings shall be selected based on the criterion of magnitude of the damaged area, i.e.

a) Holidays or minor coatings damages upto 100 mm in diameter or width, and scratches
over 100 mm in length shall be repaired by a two pack liquid epoxy, compatible with the
original FBE. coating, and manufactured by a Company approved manufacturer. A rapid
curing two pack is preferred to enable repairs prior to lowering the pipe in the trench. All
contamination shall be removed from the surface by cleaning with solvent or water
detergent and using a combination of wire brushes and scrapers. The surface shall then be
abraded using coarse emery paper or a flexible grinding disc, ensuring that the coating
surrounding the defect is also abraded but not removed. The mixing instructions supplied
with the two pack epoxy by the manufacturer must be strictly adhered to. Application is
carried out using a clean palette knife or filling knife, to a nominal thickness of 500
microns dry film thickness.

b) Damages, other than scratches, with a diameter or width greater than 100 mm, are
above the maximum limit for liquid epoxy repair and shall be repaired by using either
`high temperature` shrink sleeves or the FBE coating method for field joints, to the
original specification. The damaged coating shall be removed around the entire
circumference by grit blasting.

2.7.7 Testing, Inspection and Acceptance

1. The testing an inspection for acceptance of the coating system shall

be carried out and recorded by Contractor as instructed and
witnessed by Company`s representative. The frequency of testing
as specified herein may be altered by Company at Company`s sole
discretion.

2.7.7.2 The cleanliness of the blast cleaned surfaces for every field joint shall be
inspected and shall be in accordance with ISO 8501, grade Sa 2 1/2. After the
surface has been blast cleaned and dusted off a strip of transparent sellotape shall
be applied to the surface, and subsequently removed and examined for particle
contamination. This shall be done on the first joint cleaned each day, plus two more
times during the day and when a new batch of grit is used. If in the opinion of
Company the test has failed, Contractor shall undertake to perform additional
cleaning to the specified standard.

2.7.7.3 The profile of the blast cleaned surfaces shall be tested by means of Tested
tape (type X-course) replicas, produced at least twice a day and additionally the first
few joints and at each change or replenishment of grit. Before applying the coating
the surface shall be free of rust or residual grit. The surface profile shall be free of
rust or residual grit. The surface profile shall be evaluated from the replicas in
accordance with manufacturer`s instructions, using a recently calibrated
micrometer. As an alternative to the above Company may allow the surface profile
to be tested on site by a suitable profile gauge in accordance with ERD-48-06.

2.7.7.4 Additionally, general checks at random shall be carried out such as

monitoring of particle size of copper slag, grit/shot used for blast cleaning,
cleanliness of materials used for blast cleaning and coating, and temperature control
of the pipe surface.
2.7.7.5 Contractor shall supply all equipment required for inspection and testing
including dry film thickness gauges and holiday detectors. All equipment shall be
approved by Company prior to use.

2.7.7.6 Shrink Sleeves Testing

a) All shrink sleeves shall be visually inspected in accordance with Section 2.7.4
above.

b) Destructive testing on shrink sleeves shall be executed as follows:

- Sleeves for testing will be chosen by Company.

- From each test sleeve one or more strips 2.5 cm wide and 20 cm long shall
be cut perpendicular to the pipe axis and slowly peeled off, using an
approved peel strength gauge.

- The temperature of sleeve and pipe during such a peel test shall be as close
to 50°C as possible, i.e. the time of day of the testing shall be taken into
account.

- The required peel strength for the above strip shall be 5 kg minimum and
in accordance with the manufacturer`s temperature/strength correlation
data. Repair shall be carried out as per Section 2. 7.6.

c) Following the peel test Company may request Contractor to remove the entire
sleeve to check the overall degree of adhesion and absence of bare metal voids
achieved. After removal of the shrink sleeve the bulk of the adhesive layer which
remains on the pipe surface shall be essentially free from voids, although a certain
amount of voids may be allowed at the discretion of Company, upto a maximum of 6
mm x 6 mm. Voids exposing bare metal shall not be acceptable and shall be reason
to fail the shrink sleeve application. In the event that the test fails it shall be
repeated on the two sleeves adjacent to the tested sleeve. Tests shall continue until
the sleeves which are inspected are acceptable.

d) Company shall have the right to test one out of every hundred shrink sleeves
applied or one sleeve out of every days production if less than one hundred sleeves
are applied in any day.

2.7.7.7 Fusion Bonded Epoxy Testing

a) Every day at least one representative epoxy coated field joint shall be subjected to
an adhesion test. With a Stanley knife, two cuts shall be made through the coating to
the substrate to form a vee with an intersection at about 30 degrees. Starting at the
point of the vee, Contractor shall attempt to force the coating from the substrate
with the Stanley knife. Peel off exposing bare metal constitutes as failure. This test
shall be carried out on the same day that the coating is applied. In the event of
failure the joint on either side shall also be tested. The test area of the joints passed,
shall be repaired with the liquid epoxy system as per 2.7.6. Failed joints and other
joints rejected on the basis of the test results shall be stripped and recoated to the
original specification.
 b) Every day at least one representative epoxy coated field joint shall be subjected to
a cure test. This is done by rubbing a smooth coated area, free from overspray and
surface powder contamination, with a suitable solvent and judge the amount of
colouration as compared with a previously carried out test on a laboratory prepared
and cured panel. No softening of the coating shall be noticeable by comparing the
rubbed area with the adjacent non rubbed area of the joint. This can be checked by
pushing a finger nail in the rubbed area and the adjacent untreated area and judge
the difference between the two impressions. The solvent shall be either MEK
(Method Ethyl Ketone), MIBK (Methyl Iso Butyl Ketone), or other (ref ERD 48-06)
dependent on the powder manufacturer`s recommendation and the outcome of the
laboratory test. Contractor shall provide a fully cured laboratory prepared sample.
During the test the coated substrate must be cooled down to ambient temperature.
The test shall be carried out on the same day that the coating is applied. In the event
of failure the joints on either side shall also be subjected to a cure test. Failed joints
and other joints rejected, on the basis of the test results shall be stripped and
recoated to the original specification.

c) The gel time of fusion bonded epoxy powders shall be tested daily, by spreading a
sample of approximately 0.5 gram unground or powdered epoxy resin onto a hot
plate (at controlled and stable temperature) and measuring the time lapse between
the start of melting and the formation of a gelled product, all in accordance with a
Company approved procedure. At a temperature of 204°C the epoxy powder shall
exhibit a gel time within the range of 25 to 50 seconds.

d) The dry film thickness of epoxy coatings shall be measured at each joint or
application by means of a Company approved type of coating thickness gauge,
which shall be calibrated at regular intervals (at least daily).

2.7.7.8 Holiday detection of 100% of the surface area of all coated mainline pipe
shall be carried out immediately prior to lowering in the ditch. The holiday
detection equipment which shall be Company approved shall be set at 2000 Volts
DC for Fusion Bonded epoxy and 22000 Volts DC for PE coated pipes based on 5V
per micron of coating thickness. However, the voltage setting for holiday detection
may be lowered slightly at Company discretion if coating damage results. The
electrode shall be conductive rubber or be a spiral metal ring. A brush type
electrode shall not be used. The voltage applied by the holiday detection equipment
shall be measured by means of a voltage read out. Alternatively a means of
calibration of the applied voltage of holiday detection equipment shall be provided
to enable daily calibration of each piece of equipment to be carried out. All holidays,
imperfections and damaged areas shall be identified with a waterproof marker at
sufficient distance from the defect to allow surface preparation and patching to take
place without detriment to the adhesion of the coating.

2.7.7.9 Company will carry out a ‘Pearson Survey’ to check the buried coating. If
coating defects are found on any portion of the coating, Contractor shall excavate,
repair and backfill at Contractor`s expense.

2.8 Lowering-In, Backfilling and Reinstatement

2.8.1 Scope

This Section of the Specification covers the minimum requirements for padding, lowering
the pipe and backfilling, compacting and stabilising the trench as required for the Work.
2.8.2 Pre-Padding

2.8.2.1 All trenches shall be padded before lowering in. No padding shall be placed
until Company has inspected and approved the trench bottom.

2.8.2.2 To ensure fine, clean sand padding material Contractor shall use mobile
screening plants that enable a continuous direct application of sand from the plant
to the trench. Type to be approved by Company (sieve size shall be 5 x 5 mm).
Mobile screening plants are defined as screening plants which move along the trench
whilst they are in operation. In those areas where they cannot be used due to access
problems, after approval of Company pre-screened material may be used.

2.8.2.3 The soft sand shall be free of rock, metal parts, roots, clods, etc.. and without
sharp edges. Base materials from which sand padding will be produced shall
themselves consist mainly of sand and shall be obtained from sources to be approved
by Company. Sand from the working strip may not always be available or
acceptable in which case it shall be Contractor`s responsibility to obtain suitable
padding material. Near residential areas and roads, padding material shall be dust
free (e.g. washed sand) in order to avoid inconvenience or danger to the public.

2.8.2.4 The bottom of the trench shall be padded with sand throughout its length,
whether in normal ground or rock, so as to provide a minimum compacted padding
thickness of 150 mm below the invert of the pipe. Contractor shall keep the pre-
padding operation within 1 km of the lowering-in operation.

2.8.2.5 Sand padding shall be placed around and above the pipe, so as to fill the
trench to a depth of 300 mm above the crown of the pipe, with the sand padding
shaped to its natural angle of repose and with a minimum of 150 mm at any point
around the pipe. No pipe shall be left overnight in the trench without sand padding
around and above the pipe.

2.8.2.6 Where the trench has been excavated through or along drive-ways, walks,
roads, etc.., and at live stock passage ways and other locations indicated on the
drawings, the sand padding shall be thoroughly compacted by watering and
Company approved handtools, to achieve a compacted sand fill around the pipe and
up to 300 mm above the crown of the pipe.

2.8.3 Lowering-in and Post-Padding

2.8.3.1 All pipe shall be lowered-in within 96 hours of completion of front-end

welding.

2.8.3.2 Immediately before the lowering-in operation commences, the coating shall
be holiday detected and if necessary repaired to the satisfaction of Company, as
specified in Section 2.7.

2.8.3.3 Wide non-abrasive slings or belts shall be used in al lowering-in operations

and care shall be taken when removing slings from around the coated pipe after it
has been lowered into the trench. Any damage caused to the pipe and coating during
lowering operations shall be repaired before backfill commences. Lowering-in using
standard pipe cradles may be permitted if Contractor demonstrates that pipe
coating is not damaged.
 2.8.3.4 The trench shall be maintained in a dry condition during lowering-in and
backfill operations.

2.8.3.5 Immediately following lowering-in, short lengths of sand pad material shall
be removed from under all shrink sleeves to prevent any mechanical damage to the
sleeves due to temperature movement of the pipe in the trench. The removal of the
padding is to prevent stresses on the sleeves before padding and backfilling are
carried out.

2.8.3.6 Contractor shall take measures to restrain the pipe in the trench by means of
‘plugging’, i.e. placing sand on top and around the pipe at regular intervals (one 2m
‘plug’ on every welded joint) or Company approved equivalent method. Contractor
shall plan the work such that the lowering in and ‘plugging’ operations take place
during the hottest part of the day. Company may, at its sole discretion, wave the
requirement for ‘plugging’ and allow the post-padding operation to be executed as
one continuous operation, dependant on completion time and ambient temperature
considerations.

2.8.4 Tie-ins

Unless otherwise agreed by Company, tie-ins shall take place in the trench. For tie-ins
outside the trench, holding and lowering operations shall be undertaken in such a manner as
to minimise stresses in the pipe and therefore avoid movement of the pipe from the skids, for
safety reasons. Due consideration shall be given to ambient temperature changes throughout
the day and the resultant pipe length changes/stresses.

2.8.5 Backfilling

2.8.5.1 The trench shall not be backfilled until Company has approved the sand
padding around and above the pipe and has approved starting the backfilling
operation. Backfilling shall be performed as soon as possible after padding has been
approved.

2.8.5.2 In areas containing buried cables, backfilling shall not be performed until all
tiles have been replaced and protected and/or all cables have been supported to
Company satisfaction. The backfill around all underground services shall be
thoroughly compacted by hand.

2.8.5.3 The material used for initial backfill shall be reject material from the
screening plant or other loose material not greater than 100 mm in diameter, all
subject to Company approval. The fill material shall be placed in such a manner as
to avoid disturbing the sand padding and excessive penetration (more than 150 mm)
of rocks into the sand layer. Contractor shall demonstrate that his proposed method
of backfilling achieves this requirement. The initial backfill shall be placed in the
trench to a level slightly above surrounding ground.

2.8.5.4 After the initial backfill the remaining material excavated shall be neatly
crowned over the trench (the windrow),except in wadi areas. Where rock is
excessively large, in Company`s opinion, this shall be removed from site and not
used as windrow material. On either side of road crossings the windrow shall be
tapered from full height to ground level to improve the visability of drivers on the
ROW.
 2.8.5.5 Trenches crossing ditches shall be backfilled with the material excavated
from the trench at the location. If the excavated material, in Company`s opinion is
not suitable for backfilling, Contractor shall provide and use suitable material from
another source. Ditches with lined or otherwise improved surfaces shall be
resurfaced in a manner satisfactory to and approved by Company and the
responsible authorities. Backfill in or on the banks of ditches, wadis, etc.. shall be
compacted as necessary to prevent soil erosion or other damage which might be
caused by the construction of the pipeline.

2.8.5.6 Where the trench has been excavated through or along drive-ways, walks,
roads, etc.., and at live stock passage ways and other locations indicated on the
drawings the initial backfill shall be thoroughly compacted by mechanical tamping
the material into place. The surface of such areas shall be stabilised and/or restored
to its original condition to the satisfaction of Company and the responsible
authorities.

Where wadis or roads are graded, trenched or otherwise disturbed, Contractor shall
restore the property to its original contour and condition even to the extent of
hauling in and placing new fill materials, gravel and stabilising materials or
compounds, or by using special compaction methods, as necessary to obtain the
approval of Company and the responsible authorities.

2.8.5.7 ‘Sloping trenches’ (see Section 2.4.3.5) shall be backfilled as shown on

Standard Drawing GEN-2-1636-01.

2.8.6 Stabilising Sand Areas

To ensure the retention of sand cover in active sand areas (i.e. where the windrow consists of
sand only), the backfill shall be stabilised, preferably with a 150 mm layer of marl or other
stable material. If such material is not readily available, weathered crude oil shall be used.
The width of stabilisation shall be 3 metres on each side of the pipeline (plus 0.6 metres for
every 3 metres of dune height if the line passes through a sand dune). Stabilisation with dead
oil shall be done by spraying to saturate the outer surface. Open tank weathered sweet crude
shall be used. The crude shall penetrate a minimum of 125 mm depth which requires
approximately for litres per square metre. Company will supply crude for stabilisation free
of charge. All equipment/personnel for transport and spraying to be provided by Contractor.

2.8.7 Livestock Passageways

Unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings, livestock passageways shall be installed at

intervals of approximately 2 km and may be combined with graded road and track
crossings. The livestock passageways shall be constructed with a minimum of 1.5 m cover
over the pipeline. The width of the crossing shall be 2.5 m and the total length shall be 6.0 m.
Compaction of the livestock passageways shall be such that the passing of light vehicles will
not have any detrimental effect on the passageway.

2.8.8 Reinstatement

2.8.8.1 Contractor shall clean-up the Working Strip and all working areas used by
Contractor regularly during the course of the Work, and shall restore the lands
traversed, to the satisfaction of Company. Areas of soft sand in the continuous 6 m
wide vehicle access strip shall be removed and replaced by approved infill material
so as to leave the vehicle access strip in a safe condition for driving. The vehicle
 access strip shall be deviated at road crossings in order to give a visual indication to
drivers of the presence of the road.

2.8.8.2 The excess soil in the working strip shall be levelled in a manner satisfactory
to Company. All loose rock exposed by the construction operations which is
scattered over the working strip or adjacent property shall be removed and placed
over the backfilled pipe trench.

2.8.8.3 All creeks, water courses, wells, syphons, drains, streams, wadis, ditches and
irrigation channels shall be reinstated by Contractor to their former condition and
their banks shall, if deemed necessary by Company, be pitched with stone and/or
faced with special protection to prevent washing out or erosion.

2.8.8.4 All enclosures, walls, gates, etc.. shall be restored by Contractor to at least as
good a condition as they were prior to the commencement of the Contractor`s
operations to approval of Company.

2.8.8.5 All private roads, bridges and other private structures used by Contractor
for access or haulage shall be restored by Contractor to a condition equal to or
better than that which existed prior to the commencement of the Contractor`s
operations.

2.8.8.6 Construction roads, used at escarpments, may be required by Company to be

left as they are.

2.8.8.7 Construction markers shall not be removed, unless requested by Company.

2.8.8.8 All rubbish/debris left over after removal of camp facilities shall be removed
to designated scrap dumps. The sites shall be levelled and cleared in accordance
with the Regulations for Pipeline Contractor Camps in the Interior and to
Company`s satisfaction.

2.9 Road and Wadi Crossings

2.9.1 Scope

This Section of the Specification covers the minimum requirements for road and wadi
crossings as required for the Work.

2.9.2 Road Crossings

2.9.2.1 The pipeline shall cross all roads and highways, without the installation of
casings. All road crossings shall be made by the open cut method. No boring,
culverts or tunnels are required.

2.9.2.2 The construction of road crossings shall meet the requirements of API RP
1102 latest issue and shall be installed as shown on the Drawings. The crossings shall
be installed to meet at all times the requirements and conditions set forth by the
Authorities having jurisdiction.

2.9.2.3 Contractor shall install an off-set diversion road, when specifically permitted
or required to so do so by Company and/or responsible Authorities and provide
 adequate maintenance to ensure the safe passage of vehicles. The diversion shall not
cross the pipeline where it has already been installed.

2.9.2.4 The line pipe used in certain major road crossings, as may be shown on the
Drawings, shall have been hydrostatically tested prior to installation in accordance
with Section 2.15 - Hydrostatic Testing, for 4 hours minimum.

2.9.2.5 Contractor shall at all times and at every unfinished road crossing furnish
adequate and proper traffic aids, such as warning signs, and other safeguards to the
satisfaction of Company and the Authorities to ensure the safety of the public. All
warning signs shall be in both the Arabic and English language.

2.9.2.6 Contractor shall comply with the following minimum requirements of the
Directorate General of Roads for main road crossings:

a) Contractor shall submit details of all proposed diversions, methods of crossings,

reinstatement and standards of construction to the Directorate General of Roads for
approval before commencing work on site.

b) Reinstatement of roads must be to the same standard as existing. Diversion roads

must be constructed with compacted non-plastic materials, which must not
degenerate into dust during use.

c) Approvals must be obtained from all Utility Authorities and the Ministry of Land
Affairs and Municipalities prior to seeking permission from the Directorate General
of Roads.

d) Final approval of any proposed road works must be obtained from the Royal
Oman Police.

e) Contractor shall be required to give to the Directorate General of Roads a Bank

Guarantee. This requirement applies to each individual crossing point.

2.9.3 Wadi-Crossings

2.9.3.1 ‘Wadi’ shall mean dry river bed which could be temporarily filled with water
following rain. The wadis will be identified on the Route Maps as Wadi type ‘A’,
Wadi type ‘B’, or Wadi type ‘C’.

a) Wadi crossings with line pipe without concrete protection (Type ‘A’) shall be
installed with a minimum cover of 1500 mm at minor wadis where low velocity flow
is expected after heavy rains.

b) Wadi crossings with line pipe with continuous concrete protection (Type ‘B’) shall
be installed with a minimum cover of 1500 mm at wadis where erosion due to high
velocity flow is expected after heavy rains.

c) Wadi crossings with continuous concrete protection and which are additionally
protected with gabions placed at the surface (Type ‘C’) shall be installed at wadis
where heavy erosion due to high velocity flow is expected after heavy rains
combined with the existence of large stones and boulders.
 2.9.3.2 Wadi crossings shall be installed to meet at all times the requirements and
conditions issued by the Authorities having jurisdiction in the area.

2.9.3.3 All concrete coated pipes shall be electrically tested on site prior to
installation in order to demonstrate that there is no contact between the reinforcing
steel and the pipe steel. The concrete shall be applied in accordance with Section
2.10, following.

2.9.3.4 At locations where concrete protection has been applied, the trench shall be
backfilled with coarse gravel and rock with a minimum dimension of 50 mm up to a
level 500 mm below grade level.

2.9.3.5 For type `C` wadi-crossing, gabions consisting of packages of boulders with
dimensions between 100 and 200 mm contained in galvanised, coated steel wire
mesh, shall be placed on top, up to grade level over the full width of the trench. The
type of wire mesh shall be approved by Company prior to use.

2.9.3.6 Normally the windrow shall not be installed over the pipeline through the
wadi section. However for wide wadi crossings, greater than 100m, the windrow
shall be installed intermittently in order to mark the location of the pipeline
(Windrow lengths shall be approximately 25m at 75m intervals).

2.10 Concrete Coating for Wadi Crossings

2.10.1 Scope

This Section of the Specification covers the minimum requirements for concrete coating of
the pipeline at Wadi crossings type `B` and ~C~, as required for the Work.

2.10.2 General

2.10.2.1 Contractor shall be responsible for the supply and installation of all
concrete coatings, including all associated handling and transport of linepipe etc..
Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, labour, supervision, worksite and
services incidental to and necessary for the application of concrete in accordance
with this specification and all subject to Company approval.

2.10.2.2 The concrete shall have a minimum density of 2200 kg/m3. The minimum
thickness shall depend on the pipe outside diameter as specified below:

Up to 6.625" : 40 mm

6.625" to 12.75" : 50 mm

over 12.75" : 60 mm

The concrete shall be Grade 30 to BS 8110 with a characteristic crushing strength of

21 N/mm2 at 7 days and 30 N/mm2 at 28 days.

2.10.2.3 The mill identity of each pipe length shall be preserved and records kept
during and after the coating process.
 2.10.2.4 The concrete coating of line pipe shall be applied either in an approved
coating plant or in the field, at Contractor`s option. Field application shall be by the
dry mix gunite technique or Company approved equivalent. The plant application
procedure and the coating plant shall be Company approved and shall be in
accordance with Specification PCS-03. The remainder for this Section therefore
applies only to the field application method.

2.10.2.5 Reference is made to Company Specification ERD 19-07.

2.10.3 Concrete Materials

2.10.3.1 The cement shall be sulphate-resistant Portland cement conforming to BS

4027. Cement which is held in stock for longer than three months, or any cement
which shows signs of deterioration, partial setting or other defects or which fails
when tested, shall be rejected.

2.10.3.2 Aggregates shall be naturally occurring washed sand and shall be hard,
dense, durable, clean, sharp and graded evenly from fine to coarse as per the
grading limits specified below, and be in compliance with BS 882. If in the opinion of
Company the aggregate contains an undesirable proportion of chemicals, dust, clay,
organic matter or other undesirable constituents, the consignment shall be rejected.
The grading of aggregate when plotted against sieve size shall be within the limits
tabulated below:

BS 410 Sieve Size Percent by Weight

passing a 3/8 inch 100

passing a no. 4 95 - 100

passing a no. 8 65 - 90

passing a no. 16 45 - 75

passing a no. 30 30 - 50

passing a no. 50 10 - 22

passing a no. 100 2-8

Stockpiles of aggregates shall be covered by tarpaulins.

2.10.3.3 Water for use in concrete shall be clean and free from all substances which
may be injurious to concrete or steel. It shall satisfy the requirements of BS 3148
and contain no staining colouring.

2.10.3.4 Reinforcement of concrete coating shall be by one layer of electrically

welded galvanised steel mesh fabric reinforcement to BS 4483. Minimum mesh
dimensions shall be 25 x 25 mm x 2 mm wire diameter. The minimum overlap
between two consecutive rolls of mesh shall be 50 mm except at field joints where no
overlap is required. The reinforcement shall be placed at the centre of the concrete
coating layer by using P.V.C. spacer blocks or a Company approved equivalent. The
 reinforcement shall be clean, free from scale, mud, grease, hardened rebound or
anything likely to destroy adhesion or promote corrosion.

2.10.4 Application

2.10.4.1 Prior to concrete coating Contractor shall apply a protective layer or

‘barrier coat’ to epoxy coated pipe. The type of barrier coat to be used shall be a two
component fibre reinforced cementitious coating such as FBE Brushcrete, Fosroc
H.I.M. Epoxytar, Rezex water based epoxy coating ES2 or equivalent. Contractor
shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of Company that the proposed barrier coat
prevents the occurrence of holidays in the epoxy coating due to the concrete
application process, and promotes a good bond between the epoxy and concrete
coating.

To this end one or more sections of a test joint shall each be coated with a proposed
barrier coat, in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. The number of
applications, film thickness and curing time shall be representative for the
application in the production process. The test joint shall be concrete coated,
whereupon the concrete is immediately washed off and each test section subjected to
a holiday test and an adhesion test both in accordance with Section 2. 7 Anti-
Corrosion Coatings.

2.10.4.2 Batching, proportioning and mixing of the materials shall be such that a
concrete coating is provided with the minimum specified strength and density. No
batch of cement and aggregate shall be used in the work if it has stood for more than
one hour after mixing. No rebound material shall be mixed into any batch.

2.10.4.3 Contractor shall pay attention to the moisture content of the sand used for
guniting . If the sand is too wet the hose will block and a mortar layer will build up
inside the gun. If the sand is too dry the cement will not adhere to the sand grains on
mixing and excessive separation will occur in the hose. In case the moisture content
falls outside the critical range of 5 to 8% Contractor shall make the sand suitably
damp either by spraying the dry sand with water or mixing wet sand with specially
supplied dry sand.

2.10.4.4 The mixing equipment shall be capable of providing a uniform mix. The dry
mix used for guniting shall be screened to prevent inclusion of stone, flakes from the
mixer drum, pieces of cement bag, etc.. Mix temperature shall not exceed 32°C.

2.10.4.5 Concrete shall not be placed until:

(i) The line pipe corrosion coating has been holiday detected and approved
by Company.

(ii) The barrier coat (if required) has been applied and cured.

(iii) Reinforcement has been adequately secured in the correct position with
use of spacer blocks, to prevent displacement during concrete application.

(iv) Shading has been installed to prevent the line pipe temperature
exceeding 35°C.
 2.10.4.6 Since the technique of guniting relies significantly on the skill of the
nozzleman, he shall have at least 3 years experience in work of a similar nature.
Other operators of the guniting crew shall have a minimum of one year`s
experience. Written evidence of such experience shall be furnished to Company.
Contractor shall have a minimum of five years experience in guniting or
alternatively shall subcontract the guniting or alternatively shall subcontract the
guniting work to a specialist subContractor with similar minimum experience level.
The guniting crew shall demonstrate their ability to consistently coat pipe to this
specification by guniting at least three separate quarter length pipe samples prior to
start of production.

2.10.4.7 Before directing the guniting nozzle onto the pipe surface the nozzleman
shall ensure that the proportioning of water and dry mix is correct. Further
regulating of the water supply should be kept to a minimum to ensure uniform
concrete quality. The nozzle shall be held in the optimum position for placement at
all times i.e. 0.6 to 1.2 m from and at right angles to, the surface of the pipe.

2.10.4.8 The outer surface of the concrete coating shall be smooth, without
corrugations and concentric with the steel pipe. Both ends of each joint for a
distance of approx. 0.30 m from the end of each joint shall be completely free of
concrete to facilitate field joints. The concrete shall taper back from these points at a
two-to-one slope until the required thickness of coating is reached.

2.10.5 Curing

2.10.5.1 The finished concrete coating shall be completely protected from wind,
draught, rain, spray, etc.. for a minimum period of 7 days by wrapping with suitable
hessian or polyethylene sheeting. Also for this period the pipe shall not be exposed to
direct sunlight an/or temperature below freezing point. After a period of 8 hours
from placement and for the 7 days curing period the concrete surface shall be kept
wet.

2.10.5.2 The concrete coated pipe shall not be lifted or transported from the curing
area during the 7 day curing period. The Contractor shall take precautions to
prevent detrimental movement of line pipe after concrete coating to minimise
handling stresses whilst concrete is hardening and curing.

2.10.6 Inspection and Testing

2.10.6.1 Every length of coated pipe shall be inspected visually and by spiral ring
holiday detector and repaired, in accordance with Section 2.7, Anti-Corrosion
Coatings, prior to concrete application.

2.10.6.2 The concrete shall be visually inspected immediately after the application
and after approximately 3 days. If faulty concrete is indicated Contractor shall
remove cores from the suspected pipe. If the compressive strength tests of the cores
fail to meet the specified strengths, Contractor shall remove the defective coatings
by Company approved method, inspect and where necessary repair the corrosion
coating or reapply the concrete coating. Contractor may elect not to await the test
results and immediately initiate the stripping and subsequent coating repair work.

2.10.6.3 Test panels, made form mild steel, shall be made every day, one at the start
of work, and one during the day as instructed by Company. These test panels shall
be positioned alongside the work and in a position similar to the work (horizontal,
 vertical or overhead) and gunited. On a regular basis, to be decided by Company
cores shall be taken from each test panel after it has cured in a similar manner as
the coated pipe.

2.10.6.4 Core samples shall be obtained using a diamond core cutter set to ensure
that the cut is perpendicular to the surface and fitted with a positive depth of cut
limit to ensure that the core barrel shall not penetrate closer than 6 mm to the
corrosion coat of the line pipe, where applicable.

The minimum diameter of the core shall be at least three times the nominal
maximum aggregate six. The length to diameter ratio of the core when trimmed for
testing shall not be less than one-to-one. Sampling, storing, testing and calculation
shall be in accordance with the provisions of BS 1881. Cores shall be cut four days
after concreting and stored in a curing tank until tested.

Samples shall be tested as specified in BS 1881. The compressive strength of each

specimen shall be calculated using the computed cross-sectional area based on the
average diameter of the specimen. For acceptance each core shall have the minimum
density and compressive strength as specified in Section 2.10.2.3.

2.10.6.5 The thickness of applied concrete coating shall be measured on every joint
to check compliance with the minimum requirements as per Section 2.10.2.3.
Concrete coatings not in accordance with the dimensional requirements shall be
repaired or stripped and recoated at the discretion of Company.

2.10.7 Concrete Coating Repairs

2.10.7.1 Concrete coating that is found to be defective at the time of coating shall be
immediately stripped from the pipe and the pipe recoated. All other defects shall
only be repaired once the concrete has hardened.

2.10.7.2 Defective concrete coating areas affected by spalling due to compression or

shearing caused by impact against other objects which have caused a loss of not
more than twenty five percent (25%) of the total thickness of the coating shall be
repaired. An area of less than 0.1 m2 per joint where the concrete remaining on the
joint is sound, shall be accepted without repairs. Should the area affected be more
than 0.1 m2 and less than 0.33 m2 per joint the concrete remaining in place over that
area shall be undercut so as to provide a key lock for the same basic material as the
coating. Should the damaged area be more than 0.33 m2 per joint the coating shall
be removed around the entire periphery of the line pipe throughout the entire
damaged area.

Repairs shall be made by satisfactorily restoring the reinforcing, removing all

cracked or broken concrete at the point of coating damage, wetting the fresh surface
of the broken coating (unless the coating is still too ‘green’ to require it), and
troweling a stiff mixture of cement, water and aggregate, of the same materials and
proportions as the coating,into and through the reinforcing. This mixture shall be
built up until the surface is level with the coating around the repair. The pipe shall
then be allowed to moist cure for a minimum of four days. The resulting coating
shall be equal in weight, density, uniformity, strength and characteristics to the
originally applied coating.

2.10.7.3 Concrete cracks that are in excess of 1.5 mm in width and extend over 180°
circumferentially around the pipe, or where cracks are over 330 mm in length
 longitudinally along the pipe irrespective of width, shall be repaired. Repairs shall
be made by chiselling the crack out to width of not less than 25 mm throughout the
length of the crack. The crack shall be repaired with materials similar to that from
which the coating is made and in a manner similar to that outlined above.

2.10.7.4 Core sample holes shall be repaired with materials similar to that from
which the coating is made and in a manner similar to that outlined above.

The repairs shall be kept moist and allowed to remain undisturbed for a period of
not less than 36 hours. Further curing shall be in accordance with the Specification.

2.11 Permanent Markers And Barriers

2.11.1 Scope

This Section of the Specification covers the minimum requirement for the supply and
installation of permanent pipeline markers and access barriers, as required for the Work.

2.11.2 General

Contractor shall supply and install permanent pipeline markers along the pipeline route as
close as possible to the windrow. Construction details of all types of markers are shown on
the Drawings. Each marker consists of a post, mounted with two marker plates as per the
drawings. Marker plate no. 1 shows general information about the pipeline involved,
whereas marker plate no.2 shows relevant information for each location. The different types
of pipeline markers are listed below. As-built drainages shall be indicated on the marker
plates with an accuracy of one meter. (The start point of the pipeline, KPO, shall be the
mainline isolation valve in the scraper trap station).

Colour coding of the background of the pipeline markers shall be as follows:

Crude : red

Gas : blue

Water : green

The marker plates shall be parallel with the pipeline i.e. they shall face the R.O.W. access road.
Separate markers are required on parallel lines.

2.11.3 Chainage Markers

Chainage markers shall be installed along the pipeline at each one (1) kilometre chainage
station, A chainage marker is not required if the distance between its location and any other
type of pipeline marker, as mentioned hereafter in this Section is less than 200 metres.

2.11.4 Block Valve Markers

Block valve markers shall be installed along the pipeline at each block valve station.

2.11.5 Road Crossing Markers

 Road crossing markers shall be installed at both sides of each paved or graded road crossing.
Location to be 5 metres from the borders of the road.

2.11.6 Wadi Crossing Markers

Wadi crossing markers shall be installed at both sides of each wadi crossing.

2.11.7 Pipeline Crossing Markers

Pipeline crossing markers shall be installed at each crossing with an existing underground or
above ground pipeline. (This does not apply to flowlines).

2.11.8 Cable Crossing Markers

Cable crossing markers shall be installed at each crossing with an existing underground
cable.

2.11.9 Markers at Horizontal Bends

Markers shall be installed at the tangent points of each horizontal bend.

2.11.10 Cathodic Protection Markers

At all C.P. test stations, bonding stations and negative connection stations a pipeline marker
shall be installed. Locations shall preferably be combined with chainage markers (Ref. SP-).
At pig trap stations the insulating joint test station post/marker shall be installed outside the
station fence but no further than 25 m from the insulating joint. At locations where the c.p.
test station is combined with an intelligent pigging identification point (1m long pup), the
marker post shall be directly in line with the cable to pipe connection.

2.11.11 Pearson Survey Hole Marker

A marker shall be installed adjacent to each Pearson Survey earthing hole. Ref. GEN-2-
1632-01.

2.11.12 R.O.W. `STOP` Signs

At each road crossing, permanent `STOP` signs shall be installed on the R.O.W. access strip,
at both sides of the road for the attention of drivers of maintenance vehicles on the R.O.W.

2.11.13 Corrosion Monitoring Pit Marker

A marker shall be installed adjacent to each corrosion monitoring pit in the case where the
pit is not located inside a station. The marker shall be inside the pit fencing.

2.11.14 Access Barriers

2.11.14.1 When specified on the Drawings, access barriers shall be constructed in

accordance with Standard drawing GEN-2-1633-01.

2.11.14.2 Breaks in the barriers shall be provided at each road/track/livestock

crossing and at least once every two kilometres to coincide with livestock crossings.
 At these crossings, removable barriers shall be installed to prevent normal access
from the crossing to the Right-of-Way, but allowing inspection vehicles to pass when
required. Final configuration to be approved by Company`s Site Representative.

2.11.14.3 Painting of access barriers shall be in black and yellow bands of 0.3 m
length. Paintings shall be carried out in accordance with Section 2.12, Station
Works.

2.12 Station Works

2.12.1 Scope

This Section of the Specification covers the minimum requirements for all above and below ground
station works, including pig trap and block valve stations. The sections below make reference to
relevant Engineering Reference Documents (ERD`s) and detail any additional requirements. The
following Sections are included in this Section:

- Earthworks

- Civil and Mechanical Work

- Painting

- Instrumentation

- Electrical Works

- Fencing

Requirements for the following related activities are included in other Sections of this Specification.

- Materials

- Cathodic Protection

- Supply of hydrotest water

- Hydrotesting

- Work on `live` systems

- Use of explosives

- Access barriers

Contractor shall supply all materials and equipment unless stated otherwise in the
Schedules.

2.12.2 Earthworks
 a) Pig trap station plots will be prepared, by Others, to final elevations unless specifically
stated otherwise in the Scope of Work/Drawings.

b) All earthworks, specifically those relating to supports drain pits and corrosion monitoring
pits, shall be in accordance with ERD 17-01 Part C.

2.12.3 Civil and Mechanical Works

2.12.3.1 General

a) All station works shall be fabricated and installed in accordance with the
Drawings and this Specification, including standard Civil and Mechanical drawings
from ERD 10-11 and ERD 38-04, respectively.

b) Precautions shall be made to prevent entry of sand or debris etc.. into pipework
and fittings during construction.

c) Contractor shall maintain the elevations shown on the drawings and carry out
any pipework adjustment necessary to achieve this.

d) Valves with flow arrows shall be installed in the normal flow direction of the
product.

e) Contractor shall weld bars in Company supplied tees when required by

Company.

2.12.3.2 Concrete/Blockwork

a) All concrete works shall be in accordance with ERD 17-01, Part D. Reference is
also made to ERD 19-07, Civil & Building Guide to Concrete.

b) The blockwork of corrosion monitoring pits shall be in accordance with ERD 17-
01, Part E.

c) Anchor bolts, pipe sleeves, anchor rails, insert and sliding plates shall be built in
as formwork proceeds. They shall be positioned accurately and be firmly fixed such
that no movement shall occur during the concrete pour. If provision is to be made to
allow for slight adjustment in position of anchor (holding-down) bolts, this shall be
clearly indicated on the detail foundation drawings with the method(s) to be applied.

Anchor bolts, etc.. shall be properly protected against damage and corrosion.
Threaded parts shall be greased and securely protected from damage before
pouring of concrete. Anchor bolts shall be as shown on the Drawings. All embedded
parts shall be free from oil, loose scale, rust, paint, grease or other harmful matter.

2.12.3.3 Structural Steel

All structural steelworks shall be in accordance with ERD 17-11 Part G.

2.12.3.4 Process Pipework

 a) Fabrication and welding of process pipework and fittings shall be in accordance
with the following ERD`s:

SP-1177 Specification for Welding of Class 1 Pipelines.

SP-1177 Specification for Welding of Class 1 Pipelines

SP-1173 Specification for Welding of On-Plot Pipework

The on-plot Specification states that all welding shall be by the uphill technique. In
certain circumstances, downhill welding may be considered for filling and capping
runs, any proposals for which shall be reviewed on a case by case basis by the
Company welding TA-2 and endorsed by the CFDH Welding.

c) Corrosion probe fittings shall be welded and drilled prior to hydrostatic testing.
Flame cutting of holes is not permitted.

d) The bases and valves of pig indicators shall be installed prior to hydrostatic
testing and the complete assembly fitted after test.

e) If temporary vents are required by Contractor for hydrostatic testing, in stations

or on the mainline, these shall have the prior approval of Company. They shall be 1
inch size and the permanently remaining materials shall, where possible, be supplied
by Company (ie weldolet, nipple and cap). Temporary materials shall be provided
by Contractor. All welds shall be subject to MPI and the final cap to nipple weld
shall be radiographed. Thereafter the cap, nipple and weldolet shall be painted as
specified in Section 12.4 below. The proposed location for temporary vents shall be
U.T. checked for laminations and to confirm adequate w.t. An MPI check shall also
be made to confirm the absence of surface breaking defects, prior to welding or
cutting.

f) In the event that anchors are required, these shall be installed at the locations
shown in the Drawings. The anchor flange with a pipe joint welded at both ends
shall be completely installed prior to start of civil work. The anchor flange to be
embedded in the concrete shall be coated in accordance with Section 2.12.4 below.
Pipe coating shall be tested with the holiday detector prior to embedding in
concrete. The concrete work shall be backfilled and left to cure a minimum of three
weeks before further joints are allowed to be welded to the anchor flange assembly.

2.12.4 Painting

a) All above and below ground steel surfaces (with the exception of polyethylene or epoxy
coated pipework and items supplied in a manufacturers finish) shall be prepared and
painted in accordance with this Specification.

b) Valves and insulating joints shall be supplied with a single coat primer only, in accordance
with ERD 48-01.

c. Underground steelwork, pipework, fittings and valves, including those inside corrosion
monitoring pits, shall be coated with coal tar epoxy in accordance ERD 48-01.
d. Above-ground steelwork, pipework, fitting and valves shall be painted in accordance with
ERD 48-01. All items shall be colour white, except for the following:
 Actuators and insulating couplings - red

Covers of corrosion monitoring pits - black

Access barriers and Pearson hole markers - black/yellow

Handrails - black

(In special instances Camouflaged paint may be required).

e) Surface preparation and coating shall be in accordance with ERD 48-06.

2.12.5 Instrumentation

Contractor shall carry out the instrumentation work in accordance with document no. DEP
62.37.10.12 GEN entitled ‘Instrument Installation Procedures’ with the amendments
specified below:

Section 4, add to third paragraph;

Manuals and other documentation supplied with instrumentation shall be handed over to the
Company`s instrument construction engineer.

Immediately after receipt, all instruments and material shall be marked in a durable manner
with the job number on which they are to be used, an stored in an area dedicated to that
particular job. Instruments and material shall be used only on the job for which they are
intended, unless a written instruction is given by the Company`s instrument construction
engineer. For each job the Contractor shall maintain accurate records of instruments and
material received from the Company and issued to the installation team. On completion of
each job any surplus instruments and material shall be marked ‘surplus from job number -
‘and stored in an area dedicated for such surplus, pending instructions from the Company.

Section 5, add;

Verification and testing shall take place sufficiently early to enable remedial action to be
taken in the event of incorrect or faulty items being received.

The results of verification and testing shall be recorded, one sheet being used for each
instrument. Completed test sheets shall be submitted within 48 hours of the test having been
done.

Specific test procedures shall be agreed with the Company`s instrument construction
engineer.

Instrument items to be installed by ‘mechanical’ shall be verified and tested by ‘Instruments’

before installation.

Sub-section 7.1.5, add;

Accessibility is largely determined by design, but is influenced by the arrangement of

instrument supports and the direction in which instruments face. Instrument supports
shown in construction drawings shall be taken as a guide. Actual dimensions and locations
 shall be agreed with the Company`s instrument construction engineer before fabrication and
installation.

Sub-section 7.1.9, add;

Nameplates shall be supplied by the Company. They shall be fixed on custom made brackets,
supplied by the Contractor, and not to the instrument.

Section 9;

Instead of trunking, heavy duty galvanised cable trays shall be used. The specified
requirements for trunking apply also to these cable trays.

Sub-section 9.7, add;

Wire lugs shall be fitted to stranded conductors.

All instrument cables shall be tested for resistance from each conductor to screen and from
screen to armouring. All values shall be recorded.

Subsection 10.1, add;

Test sheets shall be submitted within 48 hours of completion of the test.

Subsection 11.2;

During flushing, each orifice plate shall be removed from the piping and carefully stored for
reinsertion after flushing.

2.12.6 Electrical Works

a) This section refers to permanent electrical works as specified in the Drawings (normally
earthing and bonding only), including standard drawings from ERD 64-04, Electrical
Standard Drawings.

b) All work shall be carried out in accordance with the following ERD`s:

ERD 63-01 Electrical Installation Practice

ERD 64-02 Electrical Safety Rules

ERD 64-09 Earthing Systems

2.12.7 Fencing

a) The fencing required for the Work shall be of the medium security type, and be supplied
and constructed in accordance with ERD 17-01, Part P. The exact requirements for each
location are shown in the Drawings.
 If Contractor requires an opening in an existing fence for construction purposes, he shall
obtain prior approval of Company and restore the relevant part to its original condition
upon instruction of Company.

2.13 Cathodic Protection

2.13.1 Scope

2.13.1.1 This Section covers the minimum requirements for the supply and
installation and commissioning of an impressed current cathodic protection system
as required for the Work.

2.13.1.2 Contractor scope includes but is not necessarily limited to the supply and
installation of all transformer/rectifiers including A.C. power supply, solar panels
and control equipment, ground beds including headwork, cable to pipe connections,
test stations, bonding stations, current measurement stations, grounding facilities,
Pearson Survey earthing points, drain point facilities, all inclusive with junction
boxes, etc. complete with interconnection cabling up to the C.P. stations.

2.13.1.3 The cathodic protection design shall be in accordance with ERD 65-12
‘Cathodic Protection Design’. Details of various design aspects are given in standard
drawings from ERD 50-02 ‘Cathodic Protection Standard Drawings’.

2.13.1.4 When complete new c.p. test points with connections to an existing system,
then Contractor shall employ a qualified c.p. supervisor who shall have the prior
approval of Company. When solar panels are required, Contractor shall sub-
contract the supply/installation to a Company approved supplier/contract as listed
in the Schedules.

2.13.1.5 Contractor shall give Company 5 days` notice prior to installation of

specialist c.p. items ie solar stations/ T/R units and ground bed anode systems, in
order to mobilise a Company CP Inspector.

2.13.2 Materials

Contractor shall procure all materials required for the Work, unless stated otherwise in the
Schedules. Specifications for materials shall be as shown on the Drawings. The following Company
Specifications are applicable:

SP-1129 (Construction, Installation and Commissioning)

SP-1130 (Materials and Equipment)

SP-1136 (Standard Drawings)

PR-1234 (Safe Working Procedures)

2.13.3 Installation

2.13.3.1 Installation of the C.P. System shall be carried out concurrently with the
main pipe laying work.
 2.13.3.2 At approximately 2 km intervals, as shown on the Drawings, a combined
C.P. Standard Test Post and an intelligent pigging identification point shall be
installed (Ref. STD-7-3001). This shall consist of a 1 m length of line pipe with a
welded cable connection pad with cable connection to a test post. Welding of the
attachments of the pipeline, including procedure and welder qualification, shall be
in accordance with Section 2.6, Welding and NDT.

2.13.3.3 Cable connections to the pipeline (Ref. STD-7-2001) shall also be required, as shown on the
Drawings, at the following locations:

- pipeline crossings

- current measuring stations

- buried or overhead high voltage powerline

- negative connections

- earthing electrodes

- permanent reference cells

- insulating joints

Where the required connections at pipeline crossings, current measurement

stations,etc. are within 200m of the planned location of a C.P. test station/pup piece
point, the latter may be relocated to coincide with the connection, subject to prior
Company approval.

2.13.3.4 All C.P. testing facilities shall be installed in accordance with SP-1129.

2.13.3.5 Where Foreign Service Bonding Facilities are required on foreign services,
for cross bonding, the connection pad may be attached by welding a pad on the
foreign service (Ref. STD-7-3005).

2.13.3.6 Current Measuring Stations shall be installed on the pipeline every 10 km,
unless shown otherwise on the Drawings(Ref. STD-7-3004).

2.13.3.7 A Grounding Facility shall be installed at powerline crossings and where the
pipeline runs parallel to, and within 50m of a powerline (Ref. STD-7-3006).

2.13.3.8 Drain Point Facilities shall be installed as shown on the Drawings Ref. STD-
7-3003).

2.13.3.9 Insulating joints/flanges shall be installed in accordance with Drawings Ref.

STD-7-3007).

2.13.3.10 All C.P. cables shall be installed in accordance with SP-1129. Cable to
pipeline connections shall be made prior to hydrostatic testing. Cable markers shall
be installed in accordance with drawing STD-7-7001.
 2.13.3.11 Groundbeds, when required and shown on the Drawings, shall be installed
in accordance with SP-1129.

(Ref. STD-7-6001, STD-7-6002, STD-7-6003, and STD-7-6004).

2.13.4 Pearson Survey

13.4.1 Company will carry out a ‘Pearson Survey’, after installation of the pipeline,
to check the integrity of the pipeline coating. In order to achieve good earthing for
this survey Contractor shall install Pearson Survey Earthling Points adjacent to
each 2 km C.P. Standard Test Post.

13.4.2 These earthing points shall be constructed during the main pipelay work, in
accordance with drawing GEN-2-1633-01.

2.13.5 Commissioning

Contractor is required to provide a PDO approved C.P. Contractor to commission the C.P.
system after installation in accordance with documents SP-1129 and PR-1169. The
Contractor should inform the name of sub-contractor they intend to use to execute the
commissioning not less than 28 days prior to commencement of commissioning.

2.14 Quality And Treatment Of Hydrotesting Water

2.14.1 Scope

This Section of the Specification covers the minimum requirements for the quality and
treatment of flushing and hydrostatic testing water as required for the Work.

2.14.2 General

2.14.2.1 Company will allocate one or more sources of water for flushing and
hydrostatic testing, as detailed in the Scope of Work or any other source specified by
Company Commissioning department.

2.14.2.2 Where water is to be supplied from wells, Contractor shall install lines from
Company`s submersible pumps and install generators at water wells which are not
shared by others. Contractor shall supply, install and later remove all temporary
facilities, e.g. filters, pumps, break tanks, desert pits, fill lines, etc.., as required to
execute the flushing and testing of all pipelines under this Contract.

2.14.2.3 It may be necessary to share this water from time to time with Company or
other Contractors on a priority basis.

2.14.2.4 The water shall be filtered through 50 micron filters immediately prior to
entering the pipeline.

2.14.2.5 The Contractor shall carry out, or request the Company to carry out on his
behalf, all water sampling and analysis that may be necessary for the Company to
approve the water source and quality.
 2.14.2.6 The Contractor shall provide for approval by the Company all details of his
water treatment proposals necessary to bring the water to the required quality for
both flushing and hydrotest use. Contractor shall procure such inhibitors, biocides
and oxygen scavengers as are necessary to render the water suitable for introduction
into the pipelines.

2.14.3 Water Quality

If the maximum period of contact of water (or residual water after dewatering) within the
pipeline is known to be 7 days or less, chemical treatment shall generally not be required. If
the period of contact is or could be in excess of 7 days, prior chemical treatment as specified
in 14.4 shall be provided.

In the case where air might be introduced into the pipeline after the hydrotest, the water used shall
be of the minimum quality below:-

pH: 6.5 to 10.5

Total dissolved solids: less than 1.5 Kg/m3

H2S: Nil

Suspended Solids : 0.002 Kg/m3

Appearance: Clear with no visible sediment.

If air is prevented from entering the pipeline, by leaving the system full of water and continuously
pressurised between 30 and 150 kPa, the quality of the water may be relaxed as below:

pH: 6.5 to 10.5

Total dissolved solids: Less than 30 Kg/m3

H2S: Max. 0.001 Kg/m3

Suspended Solids : Less than 0.005 Kg/m3

Appearance: Clear with no visible sediment. Black or red water

shall be rejected.

In this latter case the water shall be chemically treated as specified below.

2.14.4 Chemical Treatment

2.14.4.1 Advice on approved chemicals and treatment rates may be obtained from
Company.

If test water is transfered from one test section to another, the quality of water i.e.
the amount of treatment remaining, shall be checked and additional chemicals
added as required to bring it back up to specification. Also when reusing test water,
the water shall be refiltered through 50 micron filters, to reduce the amount of
debris. These tests and activities shall be properly documented and immediately
reported to Company.

Two basically different types of treatment are currently approved by the Company
i.e. cocktail treatment and individual chemical treatment.

a) Cocktail Treatment

A single-chemical blend comprising two or more components of oxygen scavenger,

corrosion inhibitor, scale inhibitor or biocide.

b) Individual Chemical Treatment

Injection of oxygen scavenger, biocide and corrosion inhibitor separately. When

using this treatment the oxygen scavenger shall be added first, and as far upstream
in the system as practical to allow complete reaction prior to adding the other
chemicals. The biocide shall follow and finally the corrosion inhibitor.

For contact periods up to 3 months the cocktail treatment or individual chemical

treatment may be used. For contact periods up to 24 months individual chemical
treatment shall be employed.

2.14.4.2 Approved Cocktail Treatments

Supplier Chemical Concentration

ppm

CECA Norust 471 400

NALCO Unitreat 3900 400

NL Treating Chemicals Coat RD-1766 800

OILEX Oilex 3760 350

PETROLITE Fludex WF - 2020 400

TR Oil Services Tros 650 400

2.14.4.3 Approved Individual Chemical Treatments

Supplier Chemical Concentration

ppm
ESSOCHEM OS Corexit 8381 100

B Corexit 7672 200

CI Corexit 7730 50

NALCO OS Visco 3656 100

B Visco 1153 300

CI Visco 936 25

NL Treating OS Coat - 777 100

Chemicals B Coat - 122 150

CI Surflo - B 17 100

OILEX OS Oilex - 302 100

B Oilex - 2668 200

CI Oilex - 3760 50

PETROLITE OS Kontol K-490 100

B X-Cide XC-102 500

CI Kontol KW-32 100

SERVO OS MCA-602 100

B CK-492 150

CI CK-341 100

TR Oil OS TC-1000 100

Services

B Troskil-1 200
 CI Tros C-70 300

2.15 Hydrostatic Testing

2.15.1 Scope

2.15.1.1 This Section covers the minimum requirements for hydrostatic testing
operations, i.e. cleaning, gauging, filling, hydrostatic testing and dewatering of
pipeline and station works as required for the Work.

2.15.1.2 The general sequence of hydrostatic testing operations of pipelines shall be as follows:

- cleaning and gauging (max. 10 km sections)

- filling - gauging

- temperature stabilisation

- air content check

- strength test

- tightness test

- dewatering (if required).

2.15.1.3 The hydraulic testing operation shall be carried out by a Specialist Test Engineer who shall
have no other duties than testing. He shall have sufficient qualified assistants so that one shall be
available on site at all time during each hydrostatic testing operation. The Specialist Test Engineer
shall be mobilised well in advance of the planned start date for testing and no later than the date of
commencement of mainline welding.

2.15.1.4 The Specialist Test Engineer shall draw up a procedure of all operations for
the tests, clearly stating the responsibilities of his subordinates during all phases of
his work.

The procedure shall be submitted to Company for approval not less than 28 days
prior to commencement of testing and shall be approved in writing before any
testing commences. The procedure shall include details of the following:

a) Safety precautions.

b) The design and supply of test ends.

c) The location of the test cabin,pumps, and any other equipment.

d) Filling and pressurising, including the sources of water, test connections and vent
points.
 e) Hydrostatic test procedure, including details of test sections.

f) Depressurising and emptying, if appropriate, including details of drainage

connections and method of disposal of water.

g) Detailed programme giving proposed dates of tests.

h) List of nominated personnel supervising tests, with dates and times of duty.

2.15.1.5 The testing of each section shall commence as soon as possible and so far as
is practicable within the programme and shall be undertaken progressively
throughout the construction of the line.

2.15.1.6 Above ground station pipework shall be subjected to a 4 hour combined

strength/tightness test as a minimum. Any underground station pipework shall be
tested in a similar manner to the main pipeline.

2.15.1.7 All measurements and calculations, except nominal pipe sizes, shall be in SI
units.

2.15.2 Safety

2.15.2.1 During testing operations Contractor shall ensure that adequate measures
are taken to safeguard all personnel and equipment working in close proximity to
the testing operations, and to safeguard the general public. These measures shall be
approved by Company.

2.15.2.2 The safety of personnel during the tests is of paramount importance and no
procedure shall be allowed which would violate this concept. All safety precautions
shall be approved by Company. The Contractor shall certify in writing that he has
instructed all employees engaged on testing Work, or Work associated with testing,
about the possible consequences of a pipe of fitting failure under pressure test
conditions. Warning of the hazards associated with the energy within a pipe
containing water and air shall be given to employees. The Contractor shall take all
necessary measures to ensure that all personnel are adequately protected during the
course of the test and in particular shall ensure that no work is carried out on any
section of pipeline whilst it is under pressure.

2.15.2.3 Sites for test equipment shall be set up in a safe location away from public
highways, other inhabited areas, depots etc.. and shall be provided with radio
communications. When testing takes place in built-up areas patrols shall be
provided to watch special points of hazard during the test, in particular road
crossings and points of public access. When deemed necessary by Company
protection walls constructed of sand bags, or other methods approved by Company
shall be placed in locations of blanked or capped ends of pipes and any above
ground pipework under test. Warning notices reading `Warning Pipeline Under
Test` in English and Arabic, shall be placed at appropriate locations for the duration
of the test. The boundaries of the test equipment sites shall be defined by marker
tapes or a fence and by lights at night.

2.15.2.4 When the pressure in the test sections exceeds static head plus 100 kPa the
Specialist Test Engineer shall ensure that no person approaches within 30 m of the
test end manifold on the pipe. If it is necessary because of site restrictions for any
 one to approach nearer than this, a suitable protective wall shall be constructed. The
pressurising pump, pressure relief valve and instrument caravan shall be located in
a safe area to be approved by Company, but at least 30 m from the test end. During
the test, all construction within 50 m of the test section shall cease.

2.15.3 Testing Materials and Equipment.

2.15.3.1 Contractors shall supply all temporary fittings, materials, equipment an

consumables required for all testing and dewatering operations.

2.15.3.2 All fittings and components used in the test shall be to specifications
approved by the Company and shall be designed for a working pressure not less
than the test pressure. Pipe and dome end shall be supplied with mill certificates.

2.15.3.3 Test headers shall be fabricated in accordance with the welding procedures
approved for the pipeline. Test ends shall be numbered and a record shall be kept by
the Contractor showing the results of non-destructive tests on each fabrication weld,
the number of times each test end is used and the test pressure attained on each test.
Entries in the record shall be signed by the Specialist Test Engineer. Test ends which
do not have a complete record of use from the new condition shall not be used.

Prior to each re-use the test end shall be cut back to remove all weld metal and the
heat affected zone. To achieve this at least 12 mm of pipe should be removed.
Dimensional and ultrasonic examination of the new weld end preparation shall be
carried out.

2.15.3.4 All temporary connections fitted to enable the hydrostatic test to be

performed shall preferably be of rigid construction and shall be adequate to handle
the test pressures involved. Flexible hose shall be of the armoured type and shall
only be used if it is manufactured to standards applicable to permanent hydraulic
installations. Such hose shall only be used in short lengths as required for the
pressurising line to the test end and for instrumentation, and must be anchored to
prevent `whip` in the event of failure. Method of anchoring must be approved by
Company. Flexible hose shall not be used inside the test cabin.

2.15.3.5 The pressurising pump shall be fitted with a full capacity relief valve set at
the local test pressure. A pressure recorder shall record continuously the pressure at
the test manifold.

2.15.3.6 The Contractor`s supplied equipment shall include, but not be limited to,
the following:

a) Filling and pressurising pumps complete with stroke counter or flow meter
suitable for the required duty.

b) Air conditioned test cabin unit complete with the necessary gauges, pressure
recorder, deadweight tester, etc., all to the satisfaction of Company, for installation
at the end of the test section so that the Specialist Test Engineer can accurately
assess the progress of the tests and record the pressure and water volume conditions
throughout the tests.

c) A tank and pressure control valve for calibrating the high pressure pump or flow
meter.
 d) Facilities to immediately replace the stroke counter should it fail to operate
effectively.

e) A suitable recording thermometer to measure ambient temperature.

f) A pressure let down valve to release the pressure on of the valve shall be approved
by the Company.

g) Digital data loggers/recording temperature probes (thermocouple type) to

measure pipe and soil temperatures.

h) Pigs and pig tracking equipment.

7. Test instruments shall be in accordance with the table below:

Bourdon pressure gauges shall be checked for accuracy on site, in the presence of the Company Site
Representative, before the commencement of the pressure test of any section of pipeline or
stationworks, This shall be carried out by comparison with the dead weight tester.

The accuracy of the pressurising flow meter shall be demonstrated using a calibrated tank.

Instrument Reading Range Sensitivity

Division

Dead Weight Tester 10 kPa 1.5 x t.p. ± 1 kPa

Pressure Gauge 100 kPa 1.5 x t.p. ± 100 kPa

Pressure Recorder (24 100 kPa 1.5 x t.p ± 100 kPa

hour)

Ambient Temperature 0.5°C 0-100°C ± 0.5°C

Recorder (24 hour)

Temperature Probes 0.01°C 0-50°C ± 0.01°C

(Digital)

Flowmeter Litres 5% test volume

5% volume
Filling Pressurising Strokes
Flowmeter per stroke
 Other instruments shall have a calibration certificate not older than 6 months at start of
testing. Any recertification required shall be carried out by a Company approved third
party. The original certificates shall be shown to Company and copies included in the
Hydrotest Report. If during the testing period the certificates become older than 12 months
or if Company has reasonable doubts about the calibration of any instrument to be used for
the test, Contractor shall have the instruments in question recalibrated in the presence of
Company, at no additional cost to Company.

2.15.4 Cleaning and Gauging

2.15.4.1 Contractor shall clean and gauge the pipeline sections, with a maximum
section length of 10 km, after backfilling and prior to water filling. The pigs shall be
wire brush cleaning type propelled by compressed air at a maximum pressure of 700
kPa. The first pig shall be fitted with a pig detector and its position in the line
monitored.

2.15.4.2 Temporary pig launchers and receivers shall be approved by Company

prior to use and shall be welded to the pipeline. A 1000 kPa pressure gauge and
pressure recorder shall be installed on the launcher. The compressor or the inlet
piping shall be fitted with a pressure relief valve set at 700 kPa.

2.15.4.3 Acceptable cleanliness of the section shall be determined visually by

Company.

2.15.4.4 One cleaning pig shall be fitted with an aluminium gauging plate, 5-10 mm
thick, with a diameter of 96% of the minimum nominal internal pipe diameter, or
minimum nominal internal pipe diameter less 10 mm, whichever is the lesser. When
applicable, due account shall be taken of thick wall pipe and a check shall be made
that the plate size is not restricted by the internal diameter of fittings e.g. valves.
Plate measurement, installation in the line, and removal from the line shall be
carried out in the presence of the Company Site Representative.

2.15.4.5 Contractor shall determine the cause and make all necessary repairs to the
pipeline if the gauging plate shows any damage. Contractor shall not proceed with
the testing procedure before a rerun gauging plate has been accepted by Company.

2.15.4.6 Should any cleaning or gauging pig get stuck in the pipeline, Contractor
shall not employ pressures greater than 700 kPa differential to dislodge it. If a
differential pressure of 700 kPa is insufficient to dislodge the pig, the pig must be
located and removed from the pipeline by cutting or other methods to be approved
by Company.

2.15.5 Requirements Prior to Testing

2.15.5.1 The section of pipeline under test shall be completely backfilled before
testing commences. Test heads and above-ground sections shall be sheltered and
thermally insulated in order to minimise the effects of ambient temperature
variations.

2.15.5.2 Pipeline sections to be tested shall be as long as practicable and with a

difference in elevation not exceeding 60 m, or as otherwise specified in the Drawings.
The Contractor shall determine the test sections to accord with this requirement and
to take account of the availability of water.
 2.15.5.3 Test ends shall incorporate a device to establish that pigs or spheres have
arrived at the receiving end. Radioactive indicators shall not be used.

2.15.5.4 The Contractor shall inform the Company before any pigging operation is
carried out. A pig register shall be prepared for the purpose of logging pigs into and
out of the pipeline and for noting details of their `as received` condition. During the
running of filling pigs, the Contractor shall operate pressure indicating and
recording apparatus to the satisfaction of the Company and shall arrange for
tracking the run of the pig. The pressure downstream of the pig shall be carefully
monitored and controlled at a pressure of not less than 200 kPa.

2.15.5.5 Prior to the commencement of testing, all instruments and gauges to be used
in testing shall be calibrated and valid test certificates submitted to the Engineer for
approval.

2.15.5.6 Pressure indicating and recording instruments shall be connected to the test
section before filling commences.

2.15.5.7 The person operating the pressurising equipment shall be clearly instructed
by the Specialist Test Engineer regarding the limiting pressure which shall apply to
the pipeline section under test. During the test any variation in the rate of pressure
increase with volume shall be immediately reported to the Specialist Test Engineer
who shall decide such action as necessary.

2.15.5.8 Pipe and soil temperature shall be measured and recorded at each end of
the test section and at every 5 km throughout the length of the pipeline using
thermocouple type instruments with digital readout. These shall be firmly attached
to bare metal and covered with insulating materials for the pipe temperature
measurements and for the soil temperature measurements they shall be buried at
pipe centreline depth and 0.5 m laterally from the pipe. The points of measurement
at each end of the test section shall be such that there is at least 100 m of pipeline
buried to specified depth between that point and the test head. For short lines a
minimum of three locations shall be used to measure pipe and soil temperatures.

2.15.5.9 All line valves shall be in the fully open position prior to filling.

2.15.6 Filling

2.15.6.1 All necessary measures shall be taken to remove air from the line during
filling. This includes back pressure control, a steady controlled filling rate, use of a
break tank, use of at least two pigs with water in front and in-between, and by
regular renewal of pig rubbers. When practicable the sections shall be filled from
the lower end.

2.15.6.2 The second pig shall be fitted with a gauging plate, as specified in 15.4
above, in order to gauge the complete test section length (if this is a combination of
two or more cleaning and gauging sections). The plate shall be inspected by
Company prior to installation in the line and after pressure testing.

2.15.6.3 In order to assist in controlling the line filling, inlet pressure, inlet flow and
downstream pressure shall be measured and recorded.
 2.15.6.4 The water used for hydrostatic testing operation shall be in accordance with
the requirements as stated in Section 2.14 and shall pass through a 50 micron filter
prior to entering the pipeline.

2.15.7 Temperature Stabilisation

2.15.7.1 Prior to commencing the pressure test the water temperature shall be within
1°C of ground temperature. This shall be determined by the difference of average
pipe temperature and average ground temperature over the section length.

2.15.7.2 Pressure and temperatures, including ambient, shall be recorded every hour
during the stabilisation period.

2.15.8 Air Content/Pressurisation

2.15.8.1 The air content of the filled line shall be determined during initial
pressurisation, and shall be less than 0.2% of the line volume. If the air content
exceeds this value, the test section shall be emptied and refilled.

2.15.8.2 The rate of pressurisation shall not exceed 100 kPa/minute and shall
continue up to 30% of test pressure. During this period volume and pressure
readings shall be recorded at 100 kPa intervals. A plot of pressure/volume shall be
made and the linear section of the curve extrapolated to the volume axis, which shall
correspond to static head pressure. The volume of air can be read from the
intersection of the line with the volume axis and shall be used to calculate the air
content thus:

Volume of Air

Percentage air content = --------------------- x 100

Volume of Line

(If the slope of the linear section of the curve differs by more than 10% from the theoretical curve
then testing shall stop and an investigation carried out to determine the cause).

2.15.8.3 When the air content is less then 0.2%, the pressure shall be raised to 80% of test pressure
and held for 2 hours in order to identify any significant pressure losses. Thereafter the pressure shall
be raised to test pressure at a reduced rate of 50 kPa/minute maximum.

2.15.9 Strength Test

2.15.9.1 The pipeline shall be subjected to a 24 hour duration strength test at the
pressure indicated on the Drawings. The pressure shall be maintained at the test
pressure + 100 kPa by bleeding or adding water as required. The volumes of water
shall be measured and recorded.

2.15.9.2 If a leak is suspected the pressure shall be reduced to less than 80% of test
pressure before carrying out a visual examination. No work shall be carried out to
repair leaks until the pressure has been reduced to a safe pressure ie static head plus
100 kPa.
 2.15.9.3 During the test, deadweight tester readings shall be recorded every 30
minutes and pipe, soil and air temperature recorded every 1.5 hours.

2.15.10 Tightness Test

2.15.10.1 The pipeline shall be subjected to a 24 hour tightness test, immediately

following the strength test, at the pressure indicated on the drawings. No water shall
be added or removed during the test. (In the event that the strength test does not
require the bleeding or adding of water then, at Company`s discretion, the strength
test may be considered to have satisfied the tightness test requirement).

2.15.10.2 The test shall demonstrate, to Company`s satisfaction that there are no
leaks in the pipeline. Allowance shall be made for instrument inaccuracies and also
the pressure changes as a result of average temperature changes, calculated from
the following formula (assuming a fully restrained line section):

DP= b-2a

------ ----------------------

D T { D (1 - g2 ) + C ' }

Et

Where

b = Coefficient of expansion of water °C-1

a = Coefficient of linear expansion of steel °C-1

D = Outside pipe diameter mm

E = Young`s Modulus of steel bar

t = Pipe wall thickness mm

g = Poisson`s ratio of steel -

C = Compressibility of water bar -1

In the event of there being any doubt about the tightness of the line, the test
Company`s satisfaction at no additional cost to Company.

2.15.10.3 During the test, the pressure shall be recorded continuously, deadweight
tester readings shall be recorded every 30 minutes and pipe, soil and air
temperatures recorded at maximum 3 hour intervals. The temperature recording
interval may be reduced to 30 minute duration for the start and end periods of the
24 hours to assist with the pressure/temperature variation calculation.

2.15.11 Depressurising and Dewatering

 2.15.11.1 Following satisfactory completion of the strength and tightness tests the
test section shall be depressurised to a pressure level approved by Company. Under
no circumstances shall full test pressure be retained to transfer water one section to
another.

2.15.11.2 Crude oil pipeline systems shall be left full of inhibited water on
completion of hydrostatic testing unless otherwise approved or instructed by
Company. Gas pipelines shall be dried on completion of hydrostatic testing, (ref.
Section 2.16).

2.15.11.3 When Contractor needs to bulk dewater a test section in order to transfer
water or to make a tie-in and pipeline would be left in the bulk dewatered state for a
period longer than two weeks, further dewatering of this section shall be required
until all free water is removed.

2.15.11.4 Upon removal of the test ends, the gauging plate on the second filling pig
shall be inspected by Company. Any damage to the plate shall lead to a full
investigation and if necessary remedial work and re-testing, all at no additional cost
to Company.

2.15.12 Pre-Testing

2.15.12.1 Pipe that is to be used for tarmac, metalled or heavily used graded road
crossings and at such other locations as may be shown on the Drawings, shall be
pre-tested prior to installation.

2.15.12.2 The pipe, including any bends, shall be welded up into strings above
ground at a testing site whose location shall be approved by Company. Pipes of
different diameters, wall thickness, material and manufacturer shall be welded up
and tested separately. All the requirements of this Specification shall be observed in
constructing these strings, except that field joint coating shall not be applied to the
welded joints until after testing.

2.15.12.3 Each string shall be fitted with test-ends and filled with water in a manner
approved by Company. A Strength test shall be carried out to a pressure which
produces a hoop stress in the pipe of 95% SMYS, based on nominal wall thickness,
for a duration of 4 hours.

2.15.12.4 After the tests have been completed and prior to the cutting up of the
strings, all of the pipes contained in each string shall be continuously and indelibly
marked in a manner approved by Company, to show the pipes so marked have been
pre-tested. During cutting up of strings, care shall be taken to ensure that pipe
numbers are not lost. Strings need only be cut up to the extent required by
Contractor. Welded joints in the strings are acceptable as field joints.

2.15.13 Station Pipework

2.15.13.1 Station Pipework shall be subjected to a combined strength/tightness test

of 4 hour duration, at the test pressure shown on the Drawings. (Subsequently, if
required by Contractor, the Pipework may be tied-in and retested as part of a
mainline section in order to avoid an additional test head, an additional tie-in weld
or bulk water loss etc.. However, this may lead to large temperature variations
 (which should be minimised by sunshades and thermal insulation) which could
possibly lead to an extended tightness test).

2.15.13.2 Before filling the pipework, the Specialist Test Engineer shall ensure that
all pipework is secure and that all temporary terminations have suitably rated
flanges/test ends. Contractor shall make sure that high points are vented to assure
complete water fill. The pipework shall be fitted with a test pressure gauge and a
pressure recorder.

2.15.13.3 When the test pressure has reached 30% of the test pressure, the test shall
be held briefly while the Test Engineer carries out a preliminary inspection of the
pipework to ensure there are no major leaks. (eg flanged connections, valve glands
etc.). The pipework shall then be pressurised to the test pressure and held for 4
hours, bleeding or adding water to the system if necessary in order to maintain the
test pressure.

2.15.13.4 After 4 hours the pressure shall be reduced to ‘design pressure’, and the
Test Engineer together with the Company Site Representative shall carry out a
visual check of all welds and connections for leaks.

2.15.13.5 The test water shall be drained/removed as soon as possible after

completion of the test, to a location approved by Company.

2.15.14 Documentation

2.15.14.1 Contractor shall keep careful record of all the test parameters specified
above during each pressure test. The records shall be inspected and reviewed by
Company at regular intervals. All pressure and temperature recorder charts shall be
signed by the Company Site Representative when placed on and taken off the
recorder.

2.15.14.2 Immediately after completion of a successful section test a ‘Hydrostatic

Test Certificate’ shall be completed and signed by Contractor and Company. This
shall be based on original handwritten test data for which photocopies shall be
handed to Company. A seperate certificate shall be completed for each test,
including pre-testing and station works,

2.15.14.3 For each complete pipeline Contractor shall compile `stand alone` report,
with a general introduction including all relevant pipeline data, detailing each
section test. The contents, as a minimum, shall include the following :-

- originals of all recorder charts

- all pressure readings

- all temperature readings

- volumes of water added or bled off

- details of water additives

- instrument test certificates

 - air content plot and calculation

- pressure and temperature plots against time

- pressure/temperature correlation calculations

- any special features of the test.

The report shall be submitted in draft form per section within 1 week of completion
of the test and the complete report within 2 weeks of testing of the last section.

2.16 Precommissioning Of Pipelines

2.16.1 Scope

This Section of the Specification covers the minimum requirements for the
precommissioning of oil- and gaslines including but not limited to bulk dewatering, final
dewatering, cleaning, drying and where necessary conditioning of the oil- and gaslines as
required for the Work.

2.16.2 General

The Contractor shall carry out the pre-commissioning activities of pipelines in

accordance with the requirements of the Scope of Work, this specification and DEP
31.40.50.30. Pre-commissioing records shall be in accordance with chapters 6 and 8
of DEP 31.40.50.30. Hydrotest water shall be disposed of in accordance with SP-
1006.

1. Contractor shall supply all materials, consumables, equipment,

spares, labour, supervision and other services incidental to and
necessary for the successful performance of the pre-commissioning
work covered under this Section in a manner satisfactory to
Company.

2.16.2.3 Contractor shall make detailed proposals, for Company approval, for the
precommissioning work including but not limited to detailed procedures,
programme and schedule for Work. Contractors proposals shall include complete
information regarding the following aspects:

- precise definition of the sections to be precommisioned.

- the method or combination of methods to be employed.

- complete summary and lay out of the temporary pipework, equipment and
facilities including spares for each section to be precommissioned.

- the method(s) to be employed to preserve the dryness and cleanliness of the line.

- any tie-in work to be carried out after precommisioning.

- precommissioning of valves, branch off takes, etc..

 - tests to verify the success of the operation.

- a summary of the amount of material and consumables and the number and
qualifications of personnel, to be used for the precommissioning work.

- test/calibration procedures for all main equipment and instrumentation.

- calculations and any other evidence necessary to demonstrate that the work will
be executed in accordance with the requirements of the Contract. The sizing of
drying equipment and calculations of the time required for drying shall be based on
a film thickness of residual water of not less than 0.1 mm. Lower values may be
assumed if the Contractor can demonstrate, to the Company's satisfaction, their
validity from previous experience.

2.16.3 Bulk Dewatering of Oil and Gas Lines

2.16.3.1 If the Company instructs the Contractor to provide commissioning

assistance for commissioning of an oil pipeline, the Contractor shall carry out one
dewatering pig train run from pig trap to pig trap. The pig train shall comprise of at
least two high sealing pigs separated by water and propelled by the actual pipeline
medium.

If the Scope of Work states the requirement for a calliper pig run, then the
Contractor shall appoint a Company approved Sub-contractor for the purpose of
running a calliper pig through the entire pipeline from pig trap to pig trap In this
case the first pig in the dewatering pig train shall be a calliper pig followed by at
least two high sealing pigs. All pigs shall be separated by water. The pig train shall
be propelled by the actual pipeline medium.

2.16.3.2 If the Contractor is not required to provide commissioning assistance for

commissioining of an oil line, then the Contractor shall dewater the pipeline after
hydrotest by using a p ig train comprising of at least two high sealing pigs separated
by water and propelled by dry air. In case of gas lines the air shall be made oil free.
At least two dewatering runs shall be carried out.

If the Scope of Work states the requirement for a calliper pig run, then the
Contractor shall appoint a Company approved Sub-contractor for the purpose of
running a calliper pig through the entire pipeline from pig trap to pig trap after
dewatering.

If the main pipeline is to be hydrotested and hence dewatered in sections, as

specified in the Scope of Work, then the calliper pig shall be part of a high sealing
pig train comprising of at least three pigs. The calliper pig shall be the second pig in
the first pig train and shall be separated from the first and third pigs by water. The
pig train shall be propelled by compressed air.

If the main pipeline is to be hydrotested and hence dewatered from pig trap to pig
trap, as specified in the Scope of Work, then the calliper pig shall be the first pig of
the first dewatering train, followed by at least two high sealing pigs. All pigs shall be
separated by water The entire train shall be propelled by compressed air. In this
case the second pig train shall comprise of two high sealing pigs separated by water
propelled by compressed air.
 After dewatering the Contractor shall leave the pipeline under a residual pressure of
at least 1 bar (g).

In case of the final product being oil with associated gas, the oil may only be
introduced during commissioning after the pipeline has been purged with nitrogen,
usually separated from the oil and the air by pigs, with a dewpoint of -50°C at
atmospheric pressure to purge the oxygen (hydrocarbon gas and oxygen may form
explosive mixtures). The minimum amount of nitrogen should be sufficient to enable
a 30 minute period of nitrogen venting, so that the pigs may be removed from the
receiver without stopping flow and to leave sufficient time for the switch over from
the atmospheric vent to the flare/vent stack.

2.16.3.3 The Contractor shall determine the cause and shall make all necessary
repairs to the pipeline if the results of the calliper pig run give any indication of
damage.

2.16.3.4 The first pig in a pig train shall be fitted with a pig detector and its position
in the pipeline monitored.

2.16.3.5 Air for propelling pigs in gas lines shall be made oil-free and dry by means
oil filter units and air drying or desiccant units downstream of the air compressors
used. The capacity and pressure rating of the air compressor, oil filter, and air
drying system shall be sufficient to achieve the requirements of this Section. The air
drying units shall be sufficiently sized to dry the line to the specified dewpoint in a
reasonably short length of time.

2.16.3.6 The travelling speed of the pigs should be between 0.5 and 1.0 m/s, but shall
not exceed 1.5 m/s.

2.16.4 Final Dewatering of Gas Lines

2.16.4.1 After bulk dewatering is completed, Contractor shall perform another

dewatering run to remove the remaining free water using one high sealing disc pig
followe by at least 2 foam pigs with a density of 80 kg/m3, propelled by oil free air.
The pig runs shall preferably be made in a downhill direction and in one continuous
operation, while maintaining sufficient back pressure to prevent the run away of
water in downhill sections.

2.16.4.2 The dewpoint of air for final dewatering shall be at least 5°C below the
minimum ambient temperature along the pipeline measured at 1 barg.

2.16.4.3 The travelling speed of the pigs should be between 0.5 and 1.0 m/s, but shall
not exceed 1.5 m/s.

2.16.5 Initial Drying and Cleaning of Gas Lines

2.16.5.1 Following the satisfactory removal of free water from the line, a number of
runs are required with soft foam pigs with a density of 30 to 50 kg/m 3 to remove the
water adhering to the inner pipe wall, and with power brush hard foam pigs for
cleaning the line. The second dewatering run (final dewatering) shall be repeated if
initial drying of the pipeline has not commenced within 48 hours of completion of
the final dewatering activity.
 2.16.5.3 Pigs shall be propelled with dehydrated oil-free compressed air with a
dewpoint of at least 15°C below the final dewpoint of the pipeline as specified in the
Scope of Work.

2.16.5.4 The required number of foam pigs are typically one per 1.2 km and the
required number of brush pigs is tyically 1 per 2.4 km.

2.16.5.5 The travelling pigs of the foam pigs should not exceed 1.2 m/s.

2.16.5.6 Initial drying shall be deemed complete when the soft foam pigs are
retrieved from the line in a dry condition and the dewpoint of the drying medium at
the receiving end remains below the final pipeline dewpoint as specified in the Scope
of Work and does not fluctuate by more than 3°C whilst replacing the content of the
line by a pig.

2.16.5.7 The line is considered clean when the amount of solids to be displaced from
the line is negligible. Effective cleaning can only be achieved in combination with
drying the line. The acceptable amount of solids will be determined on site by the
Company`s Site Representative.

2.16.6 Final Drying of Gas Pipelines

2.16.6.1 One of the following drying methods shall be used, at Contractor's option:

- Dry Air drying

- Vacuum drying

2.16.6.2 Air Drying

a) After pigging, the pipeline shall be ‘purged for drying’ with the drying medium
with a minimum velocity of 3 m/s in the pipeline at the discharge end. Purging shall
continue until the dewpoint at the discharge end remains below the specified
dewpoint whilst replacing twice the content of the pipeline at purging pressure.

b) Upon completion of purging, the pipeline shall be blocked in for a period of at

least 12 hours at a pressure of 0.5 barg above the ambient pressure at all points
along the pipeline. After this period the pipeline content shall be replaced (purging
for acceptance testing) at the lowest possible pressure and the dewpoint
continuously measured at the discharge end.

c) The line is considered dry when the dewpoint during acceptance purging remains
below the final pipeline dewpoint as specified in the Scope of Work whilst replacing
the line content. Purging for drying shall recommence and and the acceptace test
shall be repeated until this requirment has been met.

d) After acceptance by Company of drying and cleaning, the pipeline shall be

blocked in at a pressure of 0.5 barg above the ambient pressure at any point along
the pipeline. Ingress of atmospheric air into the pipeline shall be avoided.

e) Before gas is introduced during commissioning, the pipeline shall be purged with
nitrogen, usually separated from the gas and the air by pigs, with a dewpoint of
-50°C at atmospheric pressure to purge the oxygen (hydrocarbon gas and oxygen
may form explosive mixtures). The minimum amount of nitrogen should be
sufficient to enable a 30 minute period of nitrogen venting, so that the pigs may be
removed from the receiver without stopping flow and to leave sufficient time for the
switch over from the atmospheric vent to the flare/vent stack.

f) Contractor`s equipment specification shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:

(i) Air compressors of suitable capacity and pressure complete with after
coolers, condensers, separators and dehydration unit required for the
operational conditions. The type and required number (of each type) shall
be subject to Company`s approval.

(ii) Manifold to suit the air flow into the pipeline consisting of:

- non-return valve in each compressor outlet;

- instrument spool piece with fittings for instruments detailed below;

- pressure regulating device and water separator at the inlet to the pipeline.
The latter takes care of condensation due to adiabatic expansion.

(iii) Instruments to monitor and to record the flow, pressure, temperature,

and dew point at the inlet and discharge end of the pipeline as specified
below and in accordance with Table 1 of DEP31.40.50.30-Gen:

- flowmeter and recorder;

- pressure gauges, transmitter and recorder. The instruments are to record

in the range of 40 to 75 percent of their maximum indication;

- temperature probes and recorder;

dew point meter and recorder.

Notes:

1. Flow meters of the turbine or vortex type shall have a flow straightener installed upstream of the
meter.

2. The dewpoint metres shall be of the cooled mirror type, with the manufacturer to be approved by
Company. One spare dew point meter shall be available on site. All dew point meters shall be
calibrated on site once per day during the precommissioning operations.

(iv) Piping and equipment for safe disposal of air or gas to a location and at
a noise level subject to Company approval.

g) Contractors`s operational procedures shall include, but not be limited to

pressure, flow and dew point monitoring at both the inlet an outlet of the line.

All temporary installations/connections etc.. shall e dismantled and the pipeline shall
be brought into its permanent state.
2.16.6.3 Vacuum Drying

a) Contractor shall perform the drying operation by vapourisation of water in the

pipeline and the evacuation of the water vapour from the pipeline. The
vapourisation shall be effected by lowering the pressure in the pipeline to a vacuum
level at which the water will boil off at a temperature slightly lower than the
temperature of the soil surrounding the pipeline. Vacuum drying should consist of
the following stages unless otherwise approved by the Company:

- pre-drying checks;

- leak test(s);

- pump-down;

- evaporation/evacuation, including vacuum purging;

- soak/acceptance test;

- filling.

Vacuum drying activities shall be carried out in accordance with this Section and
Section 8.3 of DEP 31.40.50.30-Gen.

b) Contractor`s equipment specification shall include, but not be limited to the

following:

(i) Compressors, ejectors and/or vacuum blowers of types and number

suitable to enable the evacuation of the pipeline in such a span of time that
the boil off level will be reached within 36 hours after completion of the
dewatering operation. This is in order to limit puddling of water.

(ii) Vacuum pumps of types and numbers suitable to pull the pipeline down
to the required vacuum level. The vacuum pump should be able to
drawdown, under operating conditions, to a minimum pressure level
corresponding to 0.5 times the required water vapour pressure.

(iii) Suction manifold to suit the operation consisting of:

- emergency shutdown device in the vacuum suction unit close to the pipe
line;

- suction line with filter;

(iv) Instrument manifold with fittings for instruments detailed below.

(v) Instrumentation complete with recorders in accordance with Table 1 of

DEP31.40.50.30-Gen:

- dew point meters;

 - pressure gauges;

- temperature probes;

Notes:

1. All transducers and probes shall be suitable for vacuum and so located that the readings will give a
true indication of the pipeline condition, at pre-determined locations. Furthermore the instruments
shall not be influenced by climatic conditions or by vibrations of running equipment.

2. It is essential to be able to calibrate the following equipment on site:

- dew point meters;

- pressure transducers;

- vacuum equipment (for capacity).

c) Contractor shall perform calculations of the pressure/time curves for the

evacuation of water, saturated air and water vapour during first draw-down and the
boil-off phases as well for the evacuation of dry air from a theoretically dry line.

Additional calculations and/or test procedures are required when the pipeline
system friction loss affects the pump mass flow capacity. This is in order to
determine the theoretical pressure drop at various flow rates during boil-off.

d) Contractor`s operational procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:

(i) Monitoring of the pipeline pressure and dew point at a location close to
each vacuum suction unit connection on the pipeline and at any other
location selected for meaningful monitoring.

(ii) Control of the vacuum unit mass flow capacity and suction pressure in
such a way that the pressure in the pipeline section where evaporation is
taking place does not fall below 6 mbar, this being the saturation vapour
pressure of freezing water.

(iii) An estimate of the position of the drying from by comparing the

theoretical water distribution per unit length with actual amounts of water
removed from the pipeline per unit length derived from the vacuum unit
capacity, the total pressure and the dew point.

(iv) Determination of possible air inleak into the system, particularly in the
temporary piping and plant piping, procedures to prevent any incidental air
inleak and procedures for remedial actions.

(v) Determination of end of boil-off phase both by comparing pressure

differences in pumping and non-pumping conditions and by comparing
theoretical pressure drops per unit of time with actual pressure drops per
unit of time. In both cases dew point behaviour shall correspond with the
pressure changes.
 e) Contractor shall submit a procedure for the acceptance of drying by the
Company. Such a procedure shall include evidence that there is no free water in the
pipeline nor an air inleak at the end of the drying stage.

Firstly, the method shall determine, by accurately monitoring pressure and dew
point in the pumping and non-pumping conditions and by comparing actual and
theoretical pressure drop rates, whether only unsaturated water vapour is present.

Secondly, a soak or ‘lock-in’ test at the required minimum water vapour pressure
over a prolonged period shall give definite proof of the presence or absence of free
water.

Thirdly, the required dryness level corresponding to the dewpoint specified in the
Scope of Work shall be confirmed by monitoring the moisture content of a suitable
purge gas (i.e. nitrogen) in a pumping condition.

f) Upon acceptance by Company of the drying and cleaning of the pipe, the pipe
shall be conditioned with nitrogen to a pressure just above atmospheric, and the line
closed in to prevent ingress of atmospheric air.

All temporary installation/connections etc. shall be dismantled and the pipeline shall
be brought into its permanent state.

2.16.6 Detailed Procedure for Drying On-Plot Piping

2.16.6.1 Dewatering

Compressed oil-free dehydrated air of same quality as used for the final dewatering
of the main line shall be blown through the lines. All drains shall be opened.

2.16.6.2 Cleaning and Drying

The same dew point meters shall be installed as were used for the main line. The
blowing of compressed oil-free dehydrated air shall continue until the dewpoint of
the air that enters the pipe is equal to the dewpoint of the air that leaves the pipe.

Alternatively, Contractor may propose vacuum drying for the on-plot piping.

2.16.6.3 Completion

Completion of on-plot piping shall be carried out as part of the completion of the
main line.

2.17 Work On Live Pipe Systems

2.17.1 Scope

This Section of the Specification covers the minimum requirement for work on live pipe
systems as required for the Work.

2.17.2 General
 2.17.2.1 The work permit system shall apply to all work on live pipe systems.
Contractor shall do all that is necessary to obtain work permits and to execute the
Work in adherence to the work permit.

2.17.2.2 Specialised tools and equipment as required for the performance of work on
live pipe systems, shall only be acquired form Company approved vendors. A
vendors representative shall be present at all times during the use of such tools and
equipment.

2.17.2.3 Hot tapping on live pipe systems shall be carried out in accordance with SP-
1167 and DEP 31.38.60.10.

2.18 As-Built Records

2.18.1 Scope

This Section of the Specification covers the minimum requirements for keeping and
maintaining records, drawings and documents of all aspects of the Work.

2.18.2 General

The required documents to be provided by the Contractor are:

- Test, Calibration and Inspection Reports

- Material Certificates for Contractor Supplied materials

- As-built Drawings and Pipeline Data Sheets

Unless otherwise stated, Contractor shall provide originals of documents plus two
copies.

2.18.3 Test, Calibration and Inspection Reports

Contractor shall make available inspection, calibration and testing reports, (including
welding procedures, NDT procedures, radiographs, ultrasonic test reports, hydrostatic
testing and drying reports), as specified in applicable Sections of the Specification.

2.18.4 Material Certificates

Contractor shall make available Mill and Test Certificates, where applicable, for all
materials supplied by Contractor and incorporated in the permanent facilities.

2.18.5 As-built Drawings and Pipeline Data Sheets

2.18.5.1 Contractor shall return to Company one reproducible copy of each drawing
(provided by Company) corrected with as-built information for those drawings in
the Drawing List which are indicated to be revised as as-built. These as-built
drawings shall be submitted for approval to Company within 2 weeks of the
Completion Date and shall be approved by Company before Acceptance of Work.

2.18.5.2 The as-built information shall include but not be limited to:
 - Cover and grade elevations

- Type of rock/soil encountered in trench preparation, and depth at which it was

encountered.

- The location and degree of all points of intersection.

- The locations of all temporary vents.

- The chainage, elevation, size, type, shape of all roads, wadis, pipes,cables and other
objects crossing and/or obstructing the pipeline.

- The identification and the location of circumferential welds and pipe lengths with
the manufacturer`s number, heat number, sequence number and length installed.

- The position of all permanent markers.

- Other relevant data including the chainage of block-valves, anchors, changes in

pipe grade, wall thickness, diameter, cathodic protection appliances,
instrumentation, etc..

2.18.5.3 Contractor shall provide a site-based experienced, full-time ‘As-Built’

surveyor, with valid driving licence and vehicle, throughout the duration of the
Contract. He shall maintain the Pipeline Data Sheets (originals provided by
Company) and shall collect and maintain all data required for the ‘As-Built’
drawings.

4. ‘As-Built’ drawings shall be prepared during the progress of the

Construction Work and Contractor shall provide a drawing office,
personnel, and all necessary equipment and facilities, to the
approval of Company, for the purpose of producing as-built
drawings. Preliminary ‘As-Built’ drawings shall be submitted to
Company for approval on a weekly basis within 2 weeks of the
completion of backfilling of the trench on that part of the pipeline
route contained on the drawing concerned.

2.19 Effective Period

The requirements of this specification shall remain in force indefinitely unless superseded by an
authorised revision.

2.20 Review and Improvement

It is intended that the present version (1.0) of this specification will be reviewed and updated
within one year of issue. Subsequent revisions will be updated once every three years. The
review authority will be UEL (OIP, CFDH Pipelines).

Appendix A Glossary of Definitions, Terms and

Abbreviations
A.1 Terms and Definitions

Company Petroleum Developmant Oman LLC. The

Company may also include an agent or
consultant authorised to act for, and on behalf
of, the Company.

Contractor The party which carries out all or part of the

design, engineering, procurement, construction,
commissioning or management of a project, or
operation or maintenance of a facility. The
Company may undertake all or part of the duties
of the Contractor.

Corporate Functional The person within the Company responsible for

Discipline Head the discipline to which the standard belongs

Manufacturer/Supplier The party which manufactures or supplies

equipment and services to perform the duties
specified by the Company.

User The Company, Consultant or Contractor that

uses this document.

shall Indicates a requirement.

should Indicates a recommendation.

may Indicates a possible course of action.

A.2 Abbreviations

BCD Business Control Document

CFDH Corporate Functional Discipline Head

CP Cathodic Protection

DCS Document Control Section (OTB department)

FBE Fusion Bonded Epoxy

MPI Magnetic Particle Inspection

NDT Non-Destructive Testing

PE Polyethylene

PP Polypropylene
 ROW Right of Way

Appendix B Reference Documents

PDO Documents
Code of Practice

Pipeline and Flowline Integrity Management Code of ERD

Practice 10-01

Specifications ERD
00-02
Technical Authorities System
ERD
Civil and building standard drawings 10-11

Civil & Building Construction Specifications ERD

17-01
Civil & Building Guide to Concrete
ERD
Standard Drawings for pipe supports 19-07

Mechanical Standard Drawings ERD

28-03
Painting and Coating Systems for Oil and Gas Facilities
ERD
Shrink sleeves for pipeline field joints 38-04

Surface Preparation and Protective Coating of Oil and ERD

Gas Facilities 48-01

Electrical Installation Practice ERD

48-04
Electrical Safety Rules
ERD
48-06
Electrical Standard Drawings

ERD
Earthing Systems
63-01
Lifting equipment specification
ERD
64-02
Specification for Factory Applied Concrete Coating
ERD
HSE Specification - Aqeous Effluents 64-04

Waste Management ERD

Site Preparation, Abandonment and Restoration 64-09

Specification for Cathodic Protection Design (ERD-65- ERD

12) 80-01

Specification for Construction, Installation and PCS-

Commissioning of Cathodic Protection Systems (ERD- 03
65-01
SP-1006
Specification for Cathodic Protection Materials and
Equipment (ERD-65-02) SP-1009

Cathodic Protection Drawings SP-1012

Specification for Welding on Pressurised Pipes SP-1128

Specification for Quality Assurance of Design, SP-1129

Construction and Engineering Works
SP-1130
Specification for Welding of On-Plot Pipework
SP-1136
Specification for Welding of Class 1 Pipelines
SP-1167
Procedures
SP-1171
Initial Start-up Procedure (ERD 10-10)
SP-1173
Safe Working Procedures for Cathodic Protection
Systems (ERD-88-05)
SP-1177
Guidelines
PR-1169
Guidelines for excavation end working around live
pipelines PR-1234

C-09, HSE Specification Rev-8, Standard Contract ERD 38-11

Guideline for Granting Technical Authority System GU-140

GU-272

Shell Group Documents

Hot tapping on pipelines, piping and equipment DEP
31.38.
Pipeline Engineering 60.10

Line pipe for use in Oil and Gas Operations under non DEP
sour conditions 31.40.
00.10
Line pipe for use in Oil and Gas Operations under sour
conditions DEP
31.40.
Pipeline fittings (amendments/supplements to MSS SP- 20.30
75)
DEP
Carbon and low alloy steel pipeline flanges 31.40.
(amendments/supplements to MSS SP 44) 20.31

Concrete coating of line pipe DEP

31.40.
External Polyethylene and Polypropelyene Coating for 21.30
Line pipe
DEP
External Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Powder Coating for Line 31.40.
pipe 21.34

Hydrostatic pressure testing of new pipelines DEP

31.40.
30.30
Pre-commissioining of pipelines
DEP
Mounting of Plant Instruments 31.40.
30.31
Welding of pipelines and related facilities
(amendments/supplements to ANSI/ DEP
31.40.
API STD 1104) 30.32

Instrument installation procedure DEP

31.40.
40.38

DEP
31.40.
50.30

DEP
32.37.
00

DEP
61
40.20.
30

DEP 62.37.10.12

American Standards
Process Piping ASME B31.3

Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid Hydrocarbons

and Other Liquids ASME B31.4

Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems ASME B31.8

Issued by:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Publications and Distribution Section
1220 L Street Northwest
Washington DC 20005, USA
Specification for Linepipe API Std 5L

Standard for welding pipelines and related facilities API Std 1104

Recommended practice for liquid petroleum pipelines API RP 1102

crossing railroads and highways

Issued by:
American Petroleum Institute
Publications and Distribution Section
1220 L Street Northwest
Washington DC 20005, USA
Steel Pipeline Flanges MSS SP-44

Specification for high test wrought butt welding fittings MSS SP-75
Issued by:

Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry,

Inc.127 Park street, NortheastVienna,

VA 22180, USA

British Standards

Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Explosives in the BS 5607

Construction Industry
Issued by:

British Standards Institution

389 Chiswick High Road

London, W4 4AL, UK

International Standards
Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of ISO 8501-1
Paints and Related Products – Visual Assessment of
Surface Cleanliness
ISO 8502-1 to 4
Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of
Paints and Related Products –
 Tests for the Assessment of Surface Cleanliness ISO 8503-1 to 4

Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of ISO 11124

Paints and Related Products -

ISO 11126
Surface Roughness Characteristics of Blast-Cleaned Steel
Substrates
ISO 13623
Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of
Paints and Related Products –

Specification for Metallic Blast-Cleaning Abrasives

Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of

Paints and Related Products –

Specification for Non-Metallic Blast-Cleaning Abrasives

Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries – Pipeline

Transportation Systems

Issued by:
International Organization for Standardization
1,Rue de Varembé
CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland

Appendix C Facilities For Company Personnel

C.1 Scope

This Section of the Specification covers the minimum requirements for facilities for
Company personnel at Contractor`s Construction Camp and is supplementary to the
Regulations for Pipeline Contractor Camps in the Interior.

C.2 Accommodation

C.2.1 Contractor shall provide and maintain in its camp good quality
accommodation for the number of Company`s senior personnel stated in the Scope
of Work. Company may choose to use this accommodation for personnel other than
Company personnel.

C.2.2 The accommodation requirements for each of Company`s aforementioned

senior personnel shall be:

a) a bed-sitting room of 14.0 square metres floor area. This shall be

furnished with:

one standard bed and mattress, of minimum width 1.2 metres

one full length wardrobe.

 one writing desk with drawers and with a matching chair.

one refrigerator.

one bedside rug, 1.5 metres long and 1 metre wide.

one bedside table.

one chest of drawers.

two coffee tables, each 0.75 metres square.

one bedside light.

two easy chairs

adequate heating and air-conditioning, sewerage, electricity, general

lighting, electrical power points, fly screens, ashtrays, glasses, cups and
saucers.

one waste paper basket.

one electric kettle.

b) a private toilet/shower of minimum 3.5 square, metres floor area

(minimum width 1.5 m) containing:

one western type flush toilet

one shower with shower curtain

one wash basin

hot and cold running water of potable quality

one shaving cabinet with mirror

towel rails

c) all necessary bed and bathroom linen.

C.2.3 Contractor shall replace all linen twice per week, clean all accommodation daily, and keep all
accommodation in good repair.

C.2.4 All accommodation provided for Company`s use shall be subject to

Company`s approval.

C.3 Messing
 C.3.1 Contractor shall provide and maintain complete and clean messing facilities
for Company personnel and shall provide adequate good quality meals of Western
European types and standards together with soft drinks at such meals. The menu
should have at least one alternative main course.

C.3.2 Contractor shall provide an adequate laundry service for the personal clothing
of Company personnel.

C.3.3 Contractor shall keep Company personnel refrigerators stocked with a

selection of soft drinks.

C.4 Offices and Office Services

C.4.1 Contractor shall furnish, clean and maintain good quality office equipment
and accommodation at each spread camp for 5 members of Company`s personnel.

C.4.2 Unless otherwise agreed by Company, office space for these persons shall have a minimum
floor area of 45 square metres and shall be supplied with the following for sole use by Company`s
personnel:

- four desks, each with plain drawers and filling drawers

- four swivel chairs

- four plain chairs

- one drawing rack

- one drawing table

- one side board/bookcase

- shelves

- two filling cabinets

- adequate heating and air conditioning, general lighting, electricity,

electrical power points, in trays, waste paper baskets, and ashtrays.

- one facsimile machine type RICHO 3300 or similar compatible

to Group 2 and Group 3.

- one photocopier type XEROX 1035 or equivalent.

C.4.3 The offices shall be interconnected. At each spread camp Contractor shall
provide and maintain for Company`s sole use such materials and equipment
(typewriter, stationary, etc..) as may be required for Company`s clerical work at the
camp.
 C.4.4 As and when required, Contractor shall make available for Company`s use at
the main spread camp site a furnished conference room of minimum floor area 24
square metres and with seating for a minimum of 15 persons.

C.4.5 All offices and office services, provide for Company`s use shall be subject to
Company`s approval.

C.4.6 Contractor shall provide an administration clerk who is proficient in English,

typing and general office procedures, for Company use seven days per week
throughout the duration of the Contract.

C.4.7 Contractor shall provide a suitable Digital camera for the use of the Company
Site Representative.

C.5 Vehicles and Maintenance

C.5.1 Throughout the construction period Contractor shall fuel, service, maintain
and repair the cars which Company uses on the Work Site, up to the number given
in the Scope of Work.

C.5.2 Maintenance procedures shall be strictly in accordance with car

manufacturer`s local representative`s recommendations for the specific terrain and
climatic conditions involved. A daily status check for all cars being used is required.
Contractor shall maintain vehicles of Company with due diligence and utmost care
to ensure safety of the vehicles. Contractor shall keep a record of all checks and
services for each Company car.

C.5.3 Contractor shall provide an English speaking driver with the necessary
experience to obtain a PDO driving licence for Company use seven days per week
for the duration of the Contract.

C.5.4 Where Contractor is required in the Scope of Work to provide vehicles for the
use of Company personnel, they shall at the start of the Contract be either new or
have less than 10,000 Km mileage. The vehicles shall be 4 wheel Drive, Toyota
Landcruiser Station Wagon or Company approved equivalent.

C.6 Recreational facilities

C.6.1 Contractor shall make available recreational facilities for Company personnel,
with a floor area of minimum 24 square metres, and furnished with easy chairs.

C.6.2 In each camp a video set shall be available for the sole use of Company
personnel. A set of minimum five tapes shall be replaced by new tapes at least on a
weekly basis. The selection of tapes shall be agreed with Company personnel.

C.6.3 Magazines and daily newspapers shall be provided by Contractor as per

Company`s Site Representative`s requirements.

4. Facilities shall be provided at all camps for outdoor sports

(football, tennis, etc.), type to be agreed with Company Site
Representative.
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document, write your comments and suggestions on this form. Send the form to the
Document Control Section (DCS). They make a record of your comment and send
the form to the correct CFDH. The form has spaces for your personal details. This
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