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GENERAL SPECIFICATION
SAFETY
GS EP SAF 226
Completed wells safety systems and safety rules
03 01/2011 General Review
02 10/2005 Addition of EP root to document identification, rewording of chapters 4 and 6 and modified Appendix 6
01 10/2003 Revised issue
00 01/2001 Old TotalFina SP SEC 226
Rev. Date Notes
Owner: EP/HSE Managing entity: EP/SCR/ED/ECP
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Contents
1. Scope ....................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Purpose of the specification ............................................................................................... 4
1.2 Applicability ........................................................................................................................ 4
2. Reference documents ............................................................................................. 5
3. Terminology and definitions .................................................................................. 7
4. Activation of safety barriers ................................................................................. 10 4.1 Down-Hole Safety Valve (DHSV) .................................................................................... 11
4.2 Surface Safety Valve (SSV) ............................................................................................. 11
4.3 Wing Valve (WV) ............................................................................................................. 12
4.4 De-activation of artificial lift .............................................................................................. 12
5. Surface lines integrity ........................................................................................... 12 5.1 Production flow-lines ........................................................................................................ 13
5.2 Injection flow-lines ........................................................................................................... 15
6. Active safety systems ........................................................................................... 17 6.1 Safety valves ................................................................................................................... 17
6.2 Logic ................................................................................................................................ 18
6.3 Instrument functional requirements ................................................................................. 18
6.4 Wellhead control panel .................................................................................................... 19
7. General arrangement ............................................................................................ 20 7.1 Minimum distances .......................................................................................................... 20
7.2 Layout .............................................................................................................................. 20
8. Hazard prevention and mitigation ........................................................................ 23 8.1 Gas detection ................................................................................................................... 23
8.2 Fire detection ................................................................................................................... 23
8.3 Active fire-fighting ............................................................................................................ 23
8.4 Prevention of escalation .................................................................................................. 23
8.5 Hazardous area classification .......................................................................................... 24
9. Simultaneous operations ..................................................................................... 24
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9.1 Hazard analysis ............................................................................................................... 24
9.2 Risk Assessment & Responsibilities ................................................................................ 24
9.3 Operations management and organisation ...................................................................... 25
9.4 Specific provisions for SIMOPS ....................................................................................... 25
9.5 Criteria to maintain or to shutdown production (drilling SIMOPS) ................................... 26
Bibliography ................................................................................................................. 28 Appendix 1 Completed well barriers general description ...................................................... 29
Appendix 2 Typical instrumented flow-line............................................................................ 32
Appendix 3 Typical instrumented injection lines ................................................................... 33
Appendix 4 Typical causes & effects matrix ......................................................................... 35
Appendix 5 Typical wellhead platform shutdown logic diagram ............................................ 36
Appendix 6 Wellhead control panel typical schematic .......................................................... 37
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1. Scope
1.1 Purpose of the specification The purpose of this general specification is to define the safety requirements applicable to completed wells surface equipment (including flow-lines and injection lines) and to safety devices. Neither safety requirements for servicing of well equipment nor safety considerations incorporated in the design of the well X-mas tree and completion are covered in this specification.
In accordance with the hazard tree for production installations as per API RP 14J, these measures contribute to the fulfilment of the following objectives:
• Containment of hydrocarbon - Provide the completed wells with adequate safety barriers, and means of activation if
necessary,
- Provide flow-lines and injection lines with adequate isolation and safety devices.
• Preventing hydrocarbons ignition - Provide gas detection devices,
- Define hazardous areas and classify hazardous zones around wells.
• Mitigation - Provide fire detection devices,
- Minimise the effects of a fire, either by position or by protection,
- Provide means for active fire fighting.
This document follows the normal chronological activation of the different safety devices:
• Requirements for completed wells safety barriers activation means (section 4),
• Requirements for completed wells surface lines integrity (section 5),
• Requirements for the safety and control systems (section 6),
• Requirements for wellhead general arrangement for operations and well servicing activities (section 7),
• Hazard prevention and mitigation devices (section 8),
• This GS does not cover the safety of simultaneous operations (SIMOPS), involving drilling or work-over operations with a rig close to other live wells. However SIMOPS principles are outlined in section 9.
1.2 Applicability This specification is not retroactive. It shall apply to new installations (including new wells) and to major modifications or extensions of existing installations (including existing wells), onshore, and offshore. This specification is not applicable to sub-sea wells. This specification is limited to highlighting safety considerations applicable to completed development wells (exploration wells are excluded).
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This GS is applicable to conventional production and injection HC or water wells, onshore and offshore. For the particular case of subsea wells, contact TDO/TEC/SBS. The particular case of air injection wells, CO2 sequestration wells, etc. can be subject to additional considerations which are not detailed in this GS. In such cases, a specific auditable document shall be produced.
2. Reference documents The reference documents listed below form an integral part of this General Specification. Unless otherwise stipulated, the applicable version of these documents, including relevant appendices and supplements, is the latest revision published at the EFFECTIVE DATE of the CONTRACT.
Standards
Reference Title
ISO 10497 Testing of valves — Fire type-testing requirements
Professional Documents
Reference Title
ASME B 16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS 1/2 Through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard
ASME B 31.3 Process Piping
API SPEC 6A Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment
API RP 14C Recommended Practice for Analysis, Design, Installation, and Testing of Basic Surface Safety Systems for Offshore Production Platforms
API RP 14J Recommended Practice for Design and Hazards Analysis for Offshore Production Facilities
Regulations
Reference Title
Not applicable
Codes
Reference Title
IP Code, Part 15 Area classification code for petroleum for installations, part 15 of the Institute of Petroleum Model Code of Safe practice (March 1990)
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Other documents
Reference Title
Statement of Requirements (SOR)
Safety Concept
Operating Philosophy
Total General Specifications
Reference Title
GS EP INS 146 Design of generation and distribution of hydraulic energy
GS EP INS 147 Design and supply of wellhead control panels
GS EP PVV 142 Valves
GS EP SAF 021 Layout
GS EP SAF 216 Area classification
GS EP SAF 228 Liquid drainage
GS EP SAF 253 Impacted area, restricted area and fire zones
GS EP SAF 261 Emergency Shut-Down and Emergency De-Pressurisation (ESD & EDP)
GS EP SAF 262 Pressure protection relief and hydrocarbon disposal systems
GS EP SAF 311 Rules for the selection of fire-fighting systems
GS EP SAF 312 Fire and gas detection systems
GS EP SAF 321 Fire pump stations and fire water mains
GS EP SAF 322 Fixed fire water systems
GS EP SAF 337 Passive fire protection: Basis of design
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3. Terminology and definitions There are five types of statements in this specification, the “shall”, “should”, “may”, “can” and “must” statements. They are to be understood as follows:
Shall Is to be understood as mandatory. Deviating from a “shall” statement requires derogation approved by Company.
Should Is to be understood as strongly recommended to comply with the requirements of the specification. Alternatives shall provide a similar level of protection and this shall be documented.
May Is to be understood as permission.
Can Is to be understood as a physical possibility.
Must Expresses a regulatory obligation
Note that “will” is not to be understood as a statement. Its use is to be avoided, unless it is necessary to describe a sequence of events.
For the purpose of this specification, the following definitions shall apply:
Active Fire-Fighting Same as Fire Protection, Active.
Annulus 0 First annulus between the production tubing and the production casing.
Area (desert) Any area, larger than 500 km2 and where it is ensured that, over the project life-time, there will be no permanent agricultural activity, no fishery, no forest, no wild life reservation, no permanent population settlement, no road transport with traffic larger than 200 vehicles per day, no passenger transportation by railway and no industrial facility (Company).
Area (hazardous) A hazardous area is defined as a three dimensional space in which a flammable atmosphere may be expected to be present at such frequencies as to require special precautions for the control of potential ignition sources (IP Code, Part 15). All other areas are referred to as non-hazardous areas in this context.
Area (inhabited) All areas that do not match the criteria applicable to desert areas.
Area (restricted) Area within the boundaries of the installation and hence under the control of Company, that is affected permanently by normal operation of the installation or exceptionally by the consequences of an emergency situation caused by a major failure (Company).
ASV (Annulus Safety Valve)
ASVs are high integrity safety valves installed on some gas lifted wells in the ‘annulus 0’ This safety valve as a similar function as a DHSV. They are controlled by the WellHead Control Panel (WHCP) and linked to the safety system (ESD).
Barrier A “barrier” is an element of the envelope located on a potential leak path able to stop any fluid flow. Each barrier shall be designed with regard to fluid characteristics, maximum pressure and extreme temperature constraints expected at the considered barrier location.
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Choke Manual or remote operated valve used to control the well production flowrate. Remote chokes are controlled by the Process Control System.
Choke (Fixed) A fixed choke is a flow restriction equipment used to limit the well maximum production flowrate.
DHSV (Down Hole Safety Valve)
DHSV is a generic term that includes the following type of valves: SCSSV and SSCSV.
Emergency De-Pressurisation (EDP)
Control actions undertaken to depressurise equipment or process down to a pre-defined threshold (generally 7 barg or 50 % of design pressure) in a given period of time (generally 15 minutes) in response to a hazardous situation (ISO+Company).
Emergency ShutDown (ESD)
Control actions undertaken to shutdown equipment or process in response to a hazardous situation (ISO).
Emergency Shutdown System
System of manual stations and automatic devices which, when activated, initiate installation shutdown (Company).
ESDV (Emergency ShutDown Valve)
High integrity shutdown valve, handling a hazardous fluid or a fluid having an essential function, and located at the limit of a fire zone or within a fire zone to limit hydrocarbon inventory (Company). ESDVs are controlled by the Emergency ShutDown system (ESD).
Fire and Gas (F&G) system
Safety system which monitors the temperature or the energy flux (fire), the concentration of flammable or toxic gases (gas), and initiates alarm and Shutdown functions at pre-determined levels (Company).
Fire Protection, Active (AFP)
Any fire protection system or component which requires the manual or automatic detection of fire and which initiates a consequential response (API).
Fire Protection, Passive (PFP)
Coating, cladding arrangements or a free standing system which in the event of fire will provide thermal protection to the substrate to which it is attached or to the protected area and does so independently of a requirement for human, mechanical or other intervention to initiate a response (Company from ISO and API).
Fire zone Areas within the installation where equipment are grouped by nature and/or homogeneous level of risk attached to them. The partition into fire zones is such that the consequences of a flammable gas leak, an explosion or a fire corresponding to the worst credible event likely to occur in the concerned fire zone shall not impact other fire zones to an extent where their integrity could be put at risk (Company).
Fuel source Same as ISO definition of "source of release" (API).
Ignition source Source of temperature or energy sufficient to initiate combustion (API).
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LMV (Lower Master Valve)
First manual valve of the X-mas tree. Always opened, the valve is closed when maintenance on the SSV or downstream equipment is required.
Pressure-containing envelope
A “pressure-containing envelope” is an assembly of barriers tight and strong enough to prevent any unwanted external release and to hold effluent at maximum WHSIP (Wellhead Shut-in Pressure).
SCSSV (Surface Controlled Sub-surface Safety Valve)
SCSSVs are controlled from the surface by the WellHead Control Panel (WHCP) and linked to the safety system (ESD). - Tubing-Retrievable TR-SCSSV: the valve is attached to the
tubing, and a workover is required for replacement. - Wire-line Retrievable WL-SCSSV: the valve is latched into a
landing nipple and can be replaced by wireline operation.
SDV (Shutdown Valve) Automatically operated valve (generally fail to close) used for isolating a process station (API). SDVs are often referred to as Process ShutDown Valves (PSDV). The acronyms SDV and PSDV are equivalent but SDV is used in this specification because SDVs may not always be attached to a process system.
Source of release Point from which a flammable gas, vapour or liquid may be releasedinto the atmosphere (ISO).
SSCSV (Sub-Surface Controlled Safety Valve)
SSCSVs are stand-alone valves that are not linked to the surface safety system (ESD). These valves are either controlled by the flow (e.g. velocity valves or storm chokes) or by the pressure (e.g. gravity check valves or absolute pressure controlled safety valves).
SSV (Surface Safety Valve)
SSVs are high integrity safety valves located on the X-mas tree (Upper Master Valve) and are controlled from the WellHead Control Panel (WHCP) and linked to the Emergency ShutDown system (ESD).
UMV (Upper Master Valve)
See SSV definition above.
Well (air injector) Used to inject air into the reservoir to achieve in-situ combustion.For safety purposes, steam wells and air injector wells are considered to be equivalent to gas wells with the exception that flammable gas detection is not required. In the absence of accurate information any well, either abandoned or belonging to another party or out of stream, shall be regarded as the most demanding in term of safety measures.
Well (eruptive) Well which cannot satisfy the non-flowing well criteria defined below is named “eruptive”.
Well (gas) Well which produces or injects with a Gas/Liquid Ratio larger than 500 (vol./vol.).
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Well (injector) Well where fluids are flowing from surface facilities to reservoir(s).
Well (non-flowing) A well is considered as “non-flowing” if once the injection/activation system has been de-activated, once injecting/producing bore had been bled-off to atmospheric pressure and once well mean temperature is stabilised, no flow liquid or gas can be observed at surface.
Well (oil) Well which produces or injects with a Gas/Liquid Ratio smaller than 500 (vol./vol.).
Well (steam) Water well where the water temperature is such that it will be in vapour phase at atmospheric pressure.
Well (water) Well which produces or injects gas-free water, and which is perforated only in a water bearing zone with no risk of oil/gas breakthrough from a remote oil/gas bearing zone or from overlaying/underlying reservoirs.
WHSIP Well-head Shut-in Pressure.
WV (Wing Valve) WVs are safety valves, they connect the production flowline to the X-mas tree and are controlled from the WellHead Control Panel (WHCP) and linked to the Emergency ShutDown system (ESD).
Zone 0 hazardous area Part of a hazardous area in which a flammable atmosphere is continuously present, or present for long periods.
Zone 1 hazardous area Part of the hazardous area in which a flammable atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation.
Zone 2 hazardous area Part of the hazardous area in which a flammable atmosphere is not likely to occur in normal operation and, if it occurs, will exist only for a short period.
4. Activation of safety barriers This specification assumes that completed wells are designed in compliance with the Company well department design requirements as described in Appendix 1.
This chapter specifies the safety requirement for the activation of completed well safety barriers.
The principal requirements relate to the number of pressure containing envelopes and safety barriers.
Eruptive wells shall at all times be equipped with two envelopes (external and internal) between the reservoir and the atmosphere.
Non-flowing wells shall be equipped with one (external) envelope between the reservoir and the atmosphere.
Eruptive wells shall be operated with two independent automated active barriers on tubing leak path, one on each envelope, capable of operating independently and simultaneously.
Non flowing wells will be operated with one active barrier (manual or automated).
The following table 1 provides the minimum envelopes and barriers required for each type of well.
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Table 1: Wells envelopes and barriers
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HC PRODUCERSERUPTIVE WELL without Activation X X X XERUPTIVE WELL with Gas-Lift X X 1 X X X XERUPTIVE WELL with ESP X X X XERUPTIVE WELL with Rod Pump X 7 8 XNON FLOWING WELL with Gas-Lift X 1 10 3 10 X At least SSV or WVNON FLOWING WELL with ESP X X 3NON FLOWING WELL with Rod Pump X 9 XWATER PRODUCERSERUPTIVE WELL X 11 X 3NON FLOWING WELL with ESP X 3GAS INJECTORS X X X X XWATER INJECTORSERUPTIVE WELL X 4 3NON FLOWING WELL X 3Notes:(1) Where applicable: Acid Gas (H2S) or Presence of Living Quarter (< 50 m) or Urban Zone(2) Non Flow ing Wells the external envelope barrier may be manual.(3) If required for SIL system qualif ication or by Operation (see Operating Philosophy)(4) A SCSSV or a Flapper type Injection Valve is required (5) Annulus Safety Valve not stricly considered as a safety barrier(6) SSCSV is a contingency solution only, subjected to derogation(7) The DHSV shall be installed below the rod pump(8) Surface BOP to close the w ell in case of leak at polished rod dynamic seal,(9) Double sealing system shall be fitted at the polished rod.(10) GL SDV shall be installed w here no SSV barrier is installed(11) As required
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4.1 Down-Hole Safety Valve (DHSV) • DHSV(s) shall be of SCSSV type only.
• Fail safe DHSV(s), SCSSV types are activated by the Safety System (ESD system).
• DHSV(s), SCSSV type shall close upon ESD-1 (fire zone ESD) or ESD-0 if any.
4.2 Surface Safety Valve (SSV) • The Surface Safety Valve (SSV) is part of the wellhead X-mas tree, typically consisting of
an automatically operated ‘’Upper Master Valve’’.
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• SSV(s) are fail safe and shall be activated by the safety system.
• SSV(s) shall close upon ESD-0 (if applicable), ESD-1, SD-2 and SD-3.
• SSV is considered as an ESDV and thus a local reset is mandatory.
• Production motorised chokes cannot be considered as safety valves.
4.3 Wing Valve (WV) • An automatically operated Wing Valve (WV) shall be provided to supplement the X-mas
tree SSV (automatically operated “Upper Master Valve”).
• The automatically operated WV shall be fitted with an actuator linked to the ESD system following the same logic as the SSV.
• Additionally the WV can be closed voluntarily by operator via telemetry; in that case, remote opening of the WV is allowed.
• The non application of automatically operated WV(s) shall be justified in the Safety Concept based on the type of well(s) (e.g. non application could be anticipated for a non-flowing (non-eruptive) well or for a water well) and supported by documents.
4.4 De-activation of artificial lift Any artificial lift system shall be connected to the safety system, which will de-activate it in case of an emergency. The specific causes and effects for each type of artificial lift are listed here below:
• Gas-lift: In the case of direct gas-lift (injection in the annulus 0), the first surrounding annulus (annulus 1) shall be fitted with PAH and PSHH sensors. The PAH is provided for early warning purpose and is fitted with local and visible alarm. The PSHH shall trigger the well SD-3. The gas injection-line to the well shall be equipped with a surface gas injection SDV that shall close in case of SD-3.
• Down hole centrifugal pump:
These wells should generally be fitted with a PSHH sensor, pump overload and underload, high temperature and vibration trips, which shall trigger the well individual shutdown (SD-3) and open the circuit breaker in the MCC. The list of inputs triggering SD-3 may nevertheless vary and shall therefore be determined together with the pump Vendor.
• Positive displacement pump:
Same principles as for a centrifugal pump, plus a local emergency push button that shall trip the motor or engine. For personnel protection purposes, the area around the pump and its motor/engine shall have a restricted access.
5. Surface lines integrity The design of surface lines shall comply with the minimum requirements of API RP 14C, offshore and onshore. The hereafter requirements are intended to clarify or complement use of API RP 14C by Company.
The number of instruments which are considered as weak points shall be minimised in accordance with TDO/TEC/INS.
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5.1 Production flow-lines Refer to Appendix 2 for illustration.
The recommended configuration is to design flow-lines rated for the WHSIP up to the production and test manifolds.
For the specific case of wells activated with Electrical Subsurface Pump (ESP) the WHSIP shall be determine in collaboration with TDO/FP.
5.1.1 Full rated HC production flow-lines The safety of flow-line operation shall be ensured by the implementation of the features and adherence to the rules listed below:
5.1.1.1 Instruments For analysis purposes and assignment of safety devices, flow-lines are divided into flow-line segments. A flow-line segment is any portion of the flow-line that has an assigned operating pressure different from the other segments of the flow-line.
• One single PSHH shall be installed on the final segment of the flow-line. The PSHH sensor shall initiate SD-3 of the well, through the wellhead control panel.
• A PSLL sensor shall be installed for leak detection or line rupture. The PSLL sensor shall initiate an SD3 of the well through the WHCP. It shall always be installed downstream of the first choking device. Where the segment length upstream the choke valve is greater than three meters an additional PSLL sensor with the same logic shall be installed on that segment.
5.1.1.2 PSVs Refer to GS EP SAF 262 for further details on PSVs and TSVs.’
If necessary, a TSV shall be installed by application of GS EP SAF 262. It is especially applicable in places where the wellhead effluent GOR is low and sun radiation high enough to significantly increase the temperature and hence the pressure of the flow-line exposed to it.
5.1.1.3 Piping ASME B 31.3 with either API flanges or hub and clamp connectors shall form the basis of flowline design between X-mass tree and production/test headers. For diameters greater than 8”, chapter 9 of ASME B 31.3 may be used to determine flowline wall thickness. If pressure temperature ratings permit, connections downstream of the choke valve may be ASME B 16.5 flanges (Refer to Appendix 2).
• As a minimum, one check valve shall be installed in the final flow-line segment so that the entire flow-line is protected from backflow.
• In case a flow line is connected to a production header and a test header, each connection shall have its own block valve (3-way valves are forbidden) and its own check valve (common check valve upstream branch-off is also forbidden).
• If corrosion issues that can jeopardise safety are identified, fixed corrosion monitoring devices should be considered on all flow-lines.
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• The risk of flow-line erosion shall be assessed, and where deemed necessary, elbows arrangement should be avoided. Elbows arrangement shall be prohibited where high fluid velocity and/or sand production is anticipated. Tees shall be given preference instead.
• Instrument flanges between WV and choking device with NPT connections are allowed on piping whose rating is less than 5000 # API; for rating 5000 # API or higher, welded spools shall be used with flanged connections for instruments. Note that this requirement can be fulfilled by the typical use of combined ‘’Weldolet / Weldoflange’’ type connections. The “Weldolet” side is directly welded on the wellhead instrument flange. The “Weldoflange” side is fitted with a flange allowing the instrument connection. A double block and bleed type integral manifold with a flanged connection to fit the top of the “Weldoflange” is installed, in order to enable positive isolation of the concerned instrument when necessary.
5.1.1.4 Flow control
• Where possible the first choking device provided to control the well flow-rate shall be less than 3 meters from the X-mas tree.
• The installation of a block valve downstream of the choking device is not compulsory but is strongly recommended in case of erosive wellhead effluent that could require frequent choke maintenance.
5.1.1.5 Drainage The flow line shall be connected to the closed drain system at the low point with standard connections as per GS EP SAF 228. Flow-lines shall be depressurised prior drainage to the closed drain system.
5.1.2 Non full rated HC production flow-lines The safety of non full rated flow-line operation shall be ensured by the implementation of the same features and rules listed in section 5.1.1. In addition the pressure protection of the flow-line shall be re-enforced by:
• A full flow PSV shall be installed on the flow-line in accordance with GS EP SAF 262.
• A total of at least two PSHH sensors shall be installed on the entire flow line, with a one out of two (1oo2) logic as a minimum although a two out of three (2oo3) can be used if required for availability reasons. These PSHH sensors shall initiate SD-3 of the well, through the wellhead control panel.
Note: Full flow is defined as the well potential at a flowing pressure equal to the PSV set pressure, and for the specified fixed choke if any, and the full mechanical opening of the adjustable choke.
5.1.3 Water production flow-lines The undesirable events that can affect a flow-line are overpressure and leak. Therefore water production flow-line design is not different from the HC production flow-rate and sections 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 should be used.
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5.2 Injection flow-lines
5.2.1 HC injection flow-lines Refer to Appendix 3 for illustration
The safety of injection line operation shall be ensured by the implementation of the features and adherence to the rules listed below:
5.2.1.1 Instruments
• One FSHH sensor shall be installed on each gas-lift injection line. This FSHH sensor shall initiate SD-3 of the well, through the wellhead control panel.
• A single PSLL sensor shall be installed on each injection line or voting system logic (1oo2 or 2oo3) can be used if required for availability and/or reliability reasons. The PSLL sensor(s) shall initiate SD-3 of the well, through the wellhead control panel(s).
• A PSLL sensor shall be installed for leak detection or line rupture. The PSLL sensor shall initiate an SD3 of the well through the WHCP. It shall be installed upstream of the first choking device. Where the segment length downstream the choke valve is greater than three meters an additional PSLL sensor with the same logic shall be installed on that segment.
• For direct gas lifted wells, a PAH and a PSHH are required on the first surrounding casing (annulus 1). This PSHH shall initiate an SD-3 of the well though the wellheads control panel (see above section 4.4).
5.2.1.2 Piping Injection flow-lines are generally protected against overpressure by an upstream protection device. In all cases overpressure protection shall be in accordance with GS EP SAF 262.
• Piping class de-rating shall be prohibited and the injection line design pressure shall be the same as the header onto which it is connected.
• A check valve shall be installed on the injection-line as close as possible to the X-mas tree to minimise back-flow to the injection-line.
• In the case of gas-lifted wells where the gas-lifted stream cannot be shut-off by the SSV, a SDV shall be provided on the gas-lift line as close as possible to the X-mas tree. This SDV shall close on SD-3 signal from the wellhead control panel. See Appendix 3 for illustration.
• Injection line piping class shall be designed to ASME B 31.3 with API SPEC 6A or hub and clamp connectors (refer to Appendix 2).
• Instrument flanges between the check valve and X-mas tree with NPT connections are allowed on piping whose rating is less than 5000 # API; for rating 5000 # API or higher welded spools shall be used with flanged connections for instruments (e.g. combined “Weldolet”/”Weldoflange” type connections).
Gas-lift lines and high-pressure gas injection lines shall be provided with an SDV at their connection with the header. This SDV shall close on SD-3 signal from the wellhead control panel.
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5.2.1.3 Drainage The injection line shall be connected to the closed drain system at low point with standard connections as per GS EP SAF 228.
5.2.1.4 Flow control Injection lines should be fitted with a flow control valve (or choke) and a flow meter.
5.2.2 Water injection flow-lines The safety of injection line operation shall be ensured by the implementation of the features and adherence to the rules listed below:
5.2.2.1 Instruments
• A single PSLL sensor shall be installed on each injection line or voting system logic (1oo2 or 2oo3) can be used if required for availability and/or reliability reasons. The PSLL sensor(s) shall initiate SD-3 of the well, through the wellhead control panel(s).
• A PSLL sensor shall be installed for leak detection or line rupture. The PSLL sensor shall initiate an SD3 of the well through the WHCP. It shall be installed upstream of the first choking device. Where the segment length downstream the choke valve is greater than three meters an additional PSLL sensor with the same logic shall be installed on that segment.
• In case where the maximum water operation injection pressure is greater than annulus 0 design pressure, a PAH and a PSHH are required on that annulus 0. This PSHH shall initiate an SD-3 of the well though the wellheads control panel.
5.2.2.2 Piping Injection flow-lines are generally protected against overpressure by an upstream protection device. In all cases overpressure protection shall be in accordance with GS EP SAF 262.
• Piping class de-rating shall be prohibited and the injection line design pressure shall be the same as the header onto which it is connected.
• A check valve shall be installed on the injection-line as close as possible to the X-mas tree to minimise back-flow to the injection-line.
• Injection line piping class shall be ASME up to and including the check valve and API downstream of the check valve and up to the X-mas tree.
• Instrument flanges between the check valve and X-mas tree with NPT connections are allowed on piping whose rating is less than 5000 # API; for rating 5000 # API or higher welded spools shall be used with flanged connections for instruments (e.g. combined “Weldolet”/”Weldoflange” type connections).
Water injection lines shall be provided with an SDV at their connection with the header. This SDV shall close on SD-3 signal from the wellhead control panel.
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5.2.2.3 Drainage The injection line shall be connected to the closed drain system (if existing) at low point with standard connections as per GS EP SAF 228. If no closed drain is available water injection lines can be drained in the open drain system.
5.2.2.4 Flow control For operation and reservoir monitoring reasons injection lines should be fitted with a flow control valve (or choke) and a flow meter.
6. Active safety systems
6.1 Safety valves
6.1.1 Wellheads and X-mas trees
• DHSV: Down-Hole Safety Valves (SCSSVs) shall be specified and engineered as ESDVs.
• Only SCSSV (Surface Controlled Sub-surface Safety Valves)-type DHSVs are considered in this General Specification (see also GS EP SAF 261).
• SSV: Surface Safety Valves (automatic upper master valves) shall be specified and engineered as ESDVs.
- SSVs shall always close before SCSSVs to avoid pressure differential across the SCSSV.
- The master SSV shall be designed such as being able to cut the cables that are used for wire-line operations.
- SSVs shall meet the fireproof criteria of the ISO 10497 or equivalent and GS EP PVV 142.
• WV: Wing Valves (automatic wing valves) shall be used. They shall be specified and engineered as SDVs.
- WVs shall always close before SSVs to avoid pressure differential across the SSV.
- WVs may be remotely controlled if their control circuit is fitted with a specific solenoid independent from the safety trip circuits.
- Remote WV re-opening through telemetry is authorised only if the concerned well was closed voluntarily and in absence of fault (F&G or PSHH/PSLL).
• Gas-lift or gas re-injection isolating valves are considered as SDVs.
• Chokes, even motorised, cannot be considered as safety valves, neither ESDVs nor SDVs.
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6.1.2 Functional requirements CCR = Central Control Room
DHSV SSV WVLocal reset after ESD-0 or ESD-1 yes yes yes (1)
Open from CCR no no no (1)
Close from CCR yes yes yesOpen/Close local command yes yes yesOpen/Close status display in CCR yes yes yesPartial stroking facilities no no noESD signal test facilities yes yes yes(1): Except if WV w as voluntarily closed from CCR
Wellheads
6.1.3 Wellhead safety valves control sequence In order to avoid pressure differential across the safety valves the following sequences shall be implemented:
• Well closing sequence: WV first to close, then after a timer the SSV closes and finally after a further time delay the SCSSV closes.
• Well re-opening sequence: the SCSSV shall be re-opened first, then after a time delay the SSV and then finally the WV.
6.2 Logic In general the ESD levels defined in GS EP SAF 261 shall be applied to wells and their associated facilities (e.g. flow-lines, manifolds, test separator, export pipeline …).
It is Company philosophy to consider the following shutdown levels:
• ESD-0 (Total black shutdown),
• ESD-1 (Fire zone emergency shutdown),
• SD-2 (Unit shutdown),
• SD-3 (Equipment/Well shutdown).
A typical cause and effect diagram is given for illustration in Appendix 4.
Offshore wellhead installation is generally a single Fire Zone. Any confirmed Fire or Gas detection on the wellhead shall trigger a general ESD-1.
6.3 Instrument functional requirements The rules and recommendations conveyed in GS EP SAF 261 are applicable and shall be adhered to.
For the case of remote platforms or well pads, the telemetry system is not regarded as an acceptable safety system, i.e. signal logic treatment cannot be achieved in one location by one safety system and routed to another location through a data highway (optic fibres) or VHF/UHF for safety purposes. As a consequence all units comprising wells shall be equipped with a local and independent safety system capable of undertaking all necessary actions to shut down the units in case of an emergency or a process upset. Telemetry can be used, as an external input to the local safety system, just to increase safety or improve operability.
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In case the telemetry link is severed (atmospherics, interference, receiver failure, etc.), an alarm is displayed in the CCR but no further action (e.g. force the outputs of the remote facility to their safe positions) will be taken, unless otherwise stipulated in the Operating Philosophy.
6.4 Wellhead control panel This is not the purpose of this specification to describe detailed technological arrangement of the wellhead control panels. Similarly, requirements for transmission of status information from the wellhead platform or well-pad and affecting the internal wiring of the wellhead control panel (pressure switches, etc.) are not addressed. For this item contact TDO/TEC/INS.
However some basic principles, impacting safety in a direct manner are developed below and shall be considered at design stage.
• The WHCP is an integral part of the safety system of the wellheads installation. Hence it is subject to the same safety integrity level (SIL) principles as the other instrumented safety systems of the installation.
• The wellhead control panel shall be of fail safe design so that in case of loss of power or input signal, all concerned safety valves drift to their safety position (normally closed).
• DHSV (SCSSV type) control and command circuitry shall be independent from SSV and WV control and command circuitry.
• Possible contamination of hydraulic oil by reservoir fluid constitutes a common mode of failure. For this reason:
The DHSV (SCSSV type), the SSV and the WV command circuits shall be independent and shall draw hydraulic fluid from different tanks, as shown in Appendix 7.
Oil hydraulic return from DHSV (SCSSV type) shall be routed to open drain system, this configuration allowing a common HP source for both circuits, pressure being adjusted through pressure regulators.
• Control fluid to DHSV (SCSSV type) and SSV shall be hydraulic oil. Strong preference is also given to hydraulic technology for actuation of SDVs and ESDVs.
• Logic signal treatment inside the wellhead control panel shall be preferably electric (conventional relay rack), pneumatic (instrument air if available or instrument gas) or digital. Hydraulic logic treatment is not prohibited but it is emphasised that this technology requires special precautions; in particular as far the quality and design of the components are concerned. It is imposed that low-pressure hydraulic fluid for logic is not produced by pressure reduction of high pressure sources used for safety valve actuation but by independent assembly (pump, accumulator, etc.) specifically designed for this service (max. discharge pressure, flow-rate, PSVs, etc.).
• Company policy is to avoid instrument gas where ever electricity is available to produce instrument air or hydraulic, if instrument gas is used, it shall undergo most stringent treatment to achieve dew point low enough to avoid possible condensation in the control circuits.
• The wellhead control panel shall be provided with all by-passes and overrides necessary for maintenance, testing and start-up. These devices shall be always visible, preferably installed on the front of the panel and shall be such that their position (automatic vs. override) can be checked at a glance.
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• In case the wellhead control panel receives a remote ESD-1 signal through telemetry, this input shall be fitted with a specific override that shall not deactivate any local ESD-1 function or signal.
• The front of the wellhead control panel should be provided with an engraved plate displaying internal wiring schematic and relevant operating instructions.
F more details refer to GS EP INS 146 and GS EP INS 147.
7. General arrangement
7.1 Minimum distances Detailed consequence analysis calculations shall be carried out to determine the distances within and between fire zones or the fire/blast protection necessary when adequate distance cannot be provided. In the absence of detailed consequence analysis calculation and for preliminary General Arrangement, refer to GS EP SAF 021, that gives the default well Fire Zone and Restricted Area (2D). In all cases, calculation of distances based on consequence analysis as per GS EP SAF 253 are required to take into account site specific characteristics.
Refer to GS EP SAF 253 for ‘’Fire zone’’, ‘’Restricted Area’’ and ‘’Impacted Area’’ definitions and requirements for HC and HP well.
7.2 Layout Wellheads shall be arranged in such a manner that the operational requirements for security and protection against shocks, drilling or workover rig access, safety of onshore cellars, cleanliness and protection of environment and operability are fulfilled. GS EP SAF 021 provides guidance on spacing between equipment within the well unit.
Particular attention shall be paid to the safety of a well servicing (wire-line, coiled tubing, swabbing, snubbing, production logging etc…) or maintenance work close to other live wells.
7.2.1 Protection against damages
7.2.1.1 Offshore wells Wellheads shall be protected by platforms which ensure restricted access and that are fitted with all regulatory navigation aids. The area around wells and the associated access platforms shall be provided with lighting and always be clearly illuminated . At least 30 % of lighting shall be powered by the essential power system.
The routine operational swing zones of cranes and any other lifting devices shall not pass over wellheads and associated flow-lines and injection-lines, unless they have been designed for impact resistance to loads dropped from the crane or lifting device. The recommended solution is to install a plate deck, with removable hatches, above the wellheads and flowlines.
7.2.1.2 Onshore wells Wellheads either stand alone or grouped by units, shall be surrounded by a perimeter fence fitted with one main entry/exit upwind and a secondary emergency exit on the opposite side. The perimeter fences shall be away from the main paths of traffic in the installation. Where the risk of traffic damage is important, well units shall be further protected by solid barriers with a
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preference for embankments. Adequate signs shall be posted to prohibit routine access to any vehicle beyond the perimeter fence.
Other fencing requirements may be required by security concerns, however are not specified any further in this GS.
No vegetation shall be allowed within 15 metres of the wellhead and only carefully tended grass and trees lower than 3 metres shall be permitted beyond. An area extending 150 m beyond the edge of the fence shall be provided, in which public can be granted access but shall not be allowed to have permanent settlement.
For single onshore wells where the distance between the X-mas tree and the trunkline is more than 15 metres, HP gas lines (flow-lines or injection-lines) shall be under-ground, except in desert areas. It is also recommended, but not compulsory, to lay oil flow-lines below-ground.
When developing onshore wells in clusters and where the distance is more than 15 m, oil and gas flowlines shall be underground between the X-mas tree and the manifolds, for reasons of drilling/work-over rigs access and mechanical protection.
7.2.1.3 Sub-sea wells They shall have their own area of marine traffic and anchoring restriction, marked on plot plans and approved by local authorities.
7.2.2 Cellars Cellars shall be cemented and their bottom shall be equipped with a low point drainage and arranged in such a way to recover oil and contaminated water.
Cellars shall be covered by gratings at grade level, surrounded by handrails or covered with grating, and fitted with fixed stairs or ladders to allow personnel to escape.
It is reminded that cellars are classified as Zone 1 hazardous areas and that access by personnel without formal authorisation and suitable protection is strictly prohibited. Warning signs shall be posted.
7.2.3 Decks and floor
7.2.3.1 Offshore The deck around wellheads and X mas tree shall have grating floors. Where the risk of oil or contaminated water spillage to sea is important, adequate dispersant chemicals shall be available on the platform or on the supply boat, in combination with an appropriate operating procedure.
7.2.3.2 Onshore Oil or contaminated water shall be recovered to preclude soil and water pollution. The area around wellheads and X-mas trees should preferably be paved in a radius of 10 metres around the cellar, with a 1 % slope outwards and a spillage collection device (perimetric gutter + collection pit).
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7.2.4 Operability
7.2.4.1 Access Wellheads shall be accessible from any side for operation and maintenance. Straight escape routes shall be provided around any wellheads unit. This generally requires the flow-lines and injection lines to be either under-ground/deck or above head. The pressure gauge on the casings shall be readable from grade or a permanent and fixed platform.
The pitch between the wells shall take into consideration all foreseeable multiple completions. The minimum clearance width around wellheads shall be 0.8 metre; the minimum clearance at grade or platform level shall be 1.2 metre.
Where simultaneous drilling, work-over, coiled tubing, snubbing, wire-line, stimulation or other well servicing may take place, sufficient space reservation shall be available for pipe handling, mud handling, chemical delivery, sludge removal, etc. without interfering with production installation or production personnel.
Platform cranes where relevant shall be specified based on the need to lift the necessary material onto the deck from a supply vessel.
7.2.4.2 Ergonomics Wellheads shall be fitted with an identification panel at each access level, easily readable from the main access ways. X-mas trees shall be painted with an easy-to-interpret colour code, for instance: yellow for gas wells, brown for oil wells, blue for water wells and dedicated colour for steam, air or CO2 injectors.
The identification panels, valves, local instrumentation and wellhead control panel shall be illuminated with the same principles as in section 7.2.1.
The wellhead control panel shall be visible from the X-mas tree and at a maximum distance of 15 metres; as a consequence, individual control panels dedicated to one well are generally required onshore. All the wellhead control panels in a field shall have a standardised operator interface.
7.2.4.3 Valve operation Valves actuators and hand-wheels shall be located so that they may be conveniently reached when standing at grade level or from a permanent platform.
Valves with horizontal spindles shall be located with the spindle between 0.75 and 1.5 metre above the grade or platform, and should preferably be at 1 metre. Valves with vertical spindles shall have their hand wheel between 1 and 1.5 metre above the grade or platform, and should preferably be at 1.1 metre.
7.2.4.4 Sample points and corrosion monitoring Sample points should be located or extended to 1 metre above grade or permanent access platform. The clearance for the retrievable tools shall be:
• Retrievable under pressure: 1.83 m mini, 2.5 m vertically maxi,
• Not retrievable under pressure: 0.5 m mini.
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7.2.4.5 Access of well service tools. Annulus valves shall be located and oriented to provide access for use of well service tools such as annulus valve maintenance tool (Valve Removal Plug: so call ‘VRP’).
No obstacle (beam, flowline …) shall be present within 1 meter in the axis of the annulus valves to allow installation of the VRP tool.
8. Hazard prevention and mitigation
8.1 Gas detection Toxic and Flammable gas detection systems, if any, shall be designed as per recommendations contained in GS EP SAF 312 and shall activate the ESD system.
8.2 Fire detection Hydrocarbon production or injection wells shall be fitted with a fixed and automatic fire detection system.
Fire detection systems, shall be designed as per recommendations contained in GS EP SAF 312 and shall activate the ESD system and the automatic fire-fighting systems, if any.
Company policy is to avoid process/instrument gas for fire detection. This solution shall be subject to derogation.
8.3 Active fire-fighting The decision to install fixed active fire-fighting systems shall be in accordance with GS EP SAF 311 and governed by:
• The need to protect personnel and to allow escape, evacuation and rescue when the wells are located close to places where personnel are frequently present.
• The Asset Protection Philosophy set forth in the Safety Concept.
As a general rule fixed active fire-fighting systems shall be implemented only for wells located on offshore platforms either supporting other equipment and already fitted with a fire water system or linked by bridges to a central complex.
Fixed active fire-fighting systems, if any, shall be designed as per recommendations contained in GS EP SAF 321 and GS EP SAF 322 and shall be activated by the ESD system. Wherever fixed active fire-fighting systems are not installed, fire fighting shall be achieved by mobile response means such as fire truck (onshore) or fire-fighting boat (offshore).
As a minimum, a dry riser, a fire water main ring in cupronickel shall be provided for any wellhead platform with wells handling hydrocarbons. Two connections shall be provided: one at the boat landing for the supply boat and one at the upper deck for the drilling rig.
8.4 Prevention of escalation The wellheads shall be in one or several dedicated fire zone(s), apart from other units containing hydrocarbon, such as processing, storage and transportation units and from accommodations with high occupancy of personnel. Refer to GS EP SAF 253.
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Further details about general arrangement within the wellhead fire zone are provided in the general specification GS EP SAF 021.
Where passive fire protection systems are required to achieve fire partitioning, they shall be as per recommendation conveyed in GS EP SAF 337.
8.5 Hazardous area classification Refer to GS EP SAF 216 for extension and type of hazardous area around wells.
9. Simultaneous operations
9.1 Hazard analysis This SIMOPS section outlines general safety rules for conducting Drilling and Construction activities simultaneously with any Production activities and/or well servicing activities. Detailed information for SIMOPS preparation and operation shall be obtained from DGEP/TDO/FP (for rig activities) and DGEP/TDO/EXP (for construction activities).
Simultaneous drilling/production or construction/production activities are likely to increase the level of risk.
These risks shall be identified (HAZID) and then analysed (HAZAN) so that supplementary safety systems (in conjunction with specific procedures) shall be defined and implemented to minimise the risks as low as reasonably practicable.
Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) includes offshore moving of the heavy marine units needed in support of well operations.
This section does not deal yet with SIMOPS conducted over Subsea templates.
9.2 Risk Assessment & Responsibilities
9.2.1 Risk Assessment Company's requirements regarding simultaneous operations shall be stipulated in the Statement Of Requirements and it shall be assessed during the pre-project phase and subsequent engineering phases (FEED, BASIC, detailed engineering) Regardless of these assessments, the risk related to well servicing/production SIMOPS activities shall always be assessed in the Operational phase of the installation.
9.2.2 Responsibilities SIMOPS operations are managed with the following responsible authorities:
• The subsidiary General Manager is Responsible for deciding to carry out SIMOPS Drilling and Construction. He appoints a specific Responsible for Safety and Environment on Site (RSES) for the installation under SIMOPS.
• The authorisation to proceed with the approach of the heavy marine units (offshore), installing and removing the rig (onshore or offshore), and to proceed the SIMOPS is given by the Operations Manager on the basis of an approved SIMOPS dossier and specific offshore procedures (i.e. approach, anchoring anchor-weighing).
• The RSES is the only person to have the leadership and responsibilities over all Safety & Environment activities when simultaneous operations are conducted.
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• The Operating Authority is the direct Operational Responsible Person, supervising the operations.
• The Contractor’s Operation Manager has full responsibility over the rig, its equipment and all personnel on board.
9.3 Operations management and organisation Management of SIMOPS activities shall include:
• Site visit and Meetings,
• SIMOPS safety dossier,
• Technical Safety Dossier,
• For SIMOPS duration a safety watch is assigned and organised by the RSES,
• Work Permits,
• RSES log book/Hand over,
• Supervision,
• Hand over procedures between the RSES of the installation and the SIMOPS’ RSES,
• Safety Training of personnel.
When conducting simultaneous rig and production activities, specific 24 hours supervision is required.
The detailed content of the SIMOPS and Technical dossiers should be obtained from DGEP/TDO/FP and DGEP/TDO/EXP.
9.4 Specific provisions for SIMOPS
9.4.1 General operating philosophy During Simultaneous Operations a continuous risk assessment shall be performed by the RSES to permanently adjust the actual conditions in order to reduce risk at a level “As Low As Reasonable Practicable”. The following general principles shall apply:
• There shall be no Hot Permit in the vicinity of operations inducing hazard of HC release.
• The number of simultaneous Hot Works must be limited.
9.4.2 Safety systems When a temporary drilling support is working over a production installation, additional push-buttons Fire/Smoke/Gas detectors should be provided on the rig and connected to the installation's F&G and ESD systems.
Safety systems tests and monitoring shall be conducted prior and during the course of SIMOPS activities according to SIMOPS procedures.
9.4.3 Production facilities
• All transit pipelines, flow lines from producing wells which cross the installation should be provided with a PSHH and PSLL shutdown system or be shut-in and depressurised.
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• Fire water shall be provided and shall remain operative when ESD is initiated. Conversely, unavailability of the fire-fighting system leads to immediate stop of the SIMOPS.
• Good housekeeping practices must be maintained especially in the cluster/well bay to allow free and safe access and exit.
Additional egress ways may be required in SIMOPS areas and escape routes shall be re-assessed.
Access to Safety Refuge shall be carefully reviewed.
An assessment of the safe evacuation means of the temporary drilling supports shall be performed.
• It shall be possible to bleed off the annuli of the wells and to depressurise the pipelines, the lines and the facilities located in the SIMOPS area.
Equipment exposed to falling objects shall be mechanically protected.
Proper signalling and chaining of special and/or dangerous operations, such as pressure testing, wireline, acidizing, … etc, shall be provided.
Installation specific design, modifications, operating procedures, test procedures shall be detailed in the SIMOPS dossiers.
9.4.4 Rig qualification Prior rig moving to site DGEP/TDO/FP shall check and qualify the selected rig with special attention to the following points: drill floor impact resistance, BOP’s handling system, diverter equipment and radiation protection.
9.4.5 Wells safety barriers For conducting simultaneous activities, wellhead and cluster flowing wells shall be equipped with the following safety barriers:
• Two master valves (one manual and one active SSV),
• One SCSSV.
If any safety barrier on a well is defective before or during SIMOPS, the corresponding well must be secured and closed during SIMOPS.
Barriers shall be tested as per SIMOPS test procedures.
For non flowing wells, gas lifted wells with or without ASV, water injectors, ESP or rod pump wells, the minimum required equipment and test procedures shall be described in the SIMOPS dossier.
SIMOPS dossier shall include a table showing the possible Simultaneous Activities and Effects on Production and Wells.
9.5 Criteria to maintain or to shutdown production (drilling SIMOPS) Any hazardous event jeopardising well control (e.g. kick) shall result in an immediate and complete suspension of any SIMOPS activities.
A “SIMOPS Decision Matrix” shall be prepared by the Subsidiary and sent to DGEP/TDO/FP. TDO/FP consults TDO/EXP prior to granting approval.
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The RSES and Operating Authorities shall ensure that this Matrix is posted on the production installation and on the working unit and that all personnel are made aware of the matrix and their corresponding responsibilities.
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Bibliography Reference Title
ISO 10432 / API SPEC 14A
Petroleum and natural gas industries - Downhole equipment - Subsurface safety valve equipment
ISO 10417 / API RP 14B Petroleum and natural gas industries - Subsurface safety valve systems - Design, installation, operation and redress
API RP 14E Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of Offshore Production Platform Piping Systems
GS EP PVV 112 Piping material classes
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Appendix 1 Completed well barriers general description
As a fundamental principle, an eruptive well cannot be put on stream if two independent and successfully tested barriers are not in place on each potential leak path.
This being stated, it shall be assumed that completed wells are designed in compliance with the Company Drilling and Wells Division design requirements and are containing the following barriers as summarised here below:
PRESSURE-CONTAINING ENVELOPE
BARRIER TYPE & CONTENT
Structural / External
ENVELOPE 1
Surface barrier: it consists of the wellhead and the Xmas-tree.
Structural barrier: Production casing including the annulus (cement + fluid).
Down hole / Internal
ENVELOPE 2
Production tubing DHSV. Annulus DHSV when applicable (e.g. gas lifted wells) (1)
Packer(s): Production / Injection packer.
Production tubing.
Note (1) Based on detailed consequences analysis and impact on personnel or public (e.g. H2S, Living Quarter, Urban Area …).
Figure 1 - Mandatory components for each envelope for an eruptive well with gas-lift
ANNULUS 0
ENVELOPE 2
ENVELOPE 1
ASV IS MANDATORY IF :-PRESENCE OF LIVING QUARTER IN 50 m-USE OF ACIDE GAS (H2S)-WELLS LOCATED IN URBAN ZONE
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Figure 2 - Typical eruptive well completion
Important note: The drawings and figures contained in this specification are illustrative only and should not be regarded as detailed engineering documents. They illustrate some of the points made in the specification and should be used as a basis for the preparation of detailed engineering drawings.
UPPER MASTER VALVE (SSV)
LOWER MASTER VALVE
X-MAS TREE
TUBING HEAD SPOOL
CASING HEAD HOUSING
CASING HEAD HOUSING
LANDING BASE
TUBING
DHSV
CASING 2
CASING 3
PRODUCTION CASING
PACKER
CEMENT SHEET
SWAS VALVE
Legend :Geological barrierStructural barrierDown-hole barrierSurface barrier
WING VALVE
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Figure 3 - Typical well: Tubing & Casings cross section
Production Casing
Production Tubing
Casing N° 2
Casing N° 3
Annulus 0
Annulus 1
Annulus 2
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Appendix 2 Typical instrumented flow-line
Figure 4 - Eruptive well – flow line
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Notes :1 - If segment length > 3m a PSHH shall be installed on this segment (SD-3).2 - Two PSHH's shall be installed if flow-line design pressure < WHSIP.3 - To minimise small connections on the flow-line smart transmitters with local reading are recommended.4 - Isolation valve and PSV / TSV if required.
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Appendix 3 Typical instrumented injection lines
Appendix 3A - Eruptive well – Gas lift line
Important note: The drawings and figures contained in this specification are illustrative only and should not be regarded as detailed engineering documents. They illustrate some of the points made in the specification and should be used as a basis for the preparation of detailed engineering drawings
Note :1 - To minimise small connections on the injection line smart transmitters with local reading are recommended.
PG
SD-3
PI
Note 1
ESD
-1
HEA
DER
INJE
CTI
ON
SD-3
XC
PSLL
LL
SD-3
FSHH HH
API ASME
SD-3
PG TG
Note 1
PI H
L
TI H
L
Note 1
PSHH HH
PI H
SD
-3
Note 3
Note 2
2- ASV installed if required.3 - Only lowest shutdown level action indicated.
TO F
LAR
E
TO C
D
,
Note 3
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Appendix 3B - Eruptive well – typical gas injection line
Important note: The drawings and figures contained in this specification are illustrative only and should not be regarded as detailed engineering documents. They illustrate some of the points made in the specification and should be used as a basis for the preparation of detailed engineering drawings.
Note :1 - To minimise small connections on the flow-line smart transmitters with local reading are recommended.
PG
SD-3
PI
SD-3
XC
ASMEAPI
PSLL
LL
SD-3
PG TG
Note 1
ESD
-1
HEA
DER
INJE
CTI
ON
PI H
L
TI H
L
Note 1
SD-3
FI H
Note 2
Note 2
2 - Only lowest shutdown level action indicated.
TO F
LAR
E
TO C
D
Note 2
,
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Appendix 4 Typical causes & effects matrix
WELLHEAD PLATFORM TYPICAL CAUSE & EFFECT MATRIX
ESD
-0ES
D-1
SD-2
SD-3
Clo
se D
HSV
Clo
se S
SVC
lose
WV
Clo
se G
AS-L
IFT
SDV
Dea
ctiv
atio
n of
Arti
ficia
l Lift
sys
tem
Clo
se E
SDVs
(2)
Clo
se S
DV
s (P
roce
ss)
Clo
se M
otor
ised
CH
OKE
Clo
se C
hem
ical
Inje
ctio
n V
alve
(CIV
)
Initi
ate
Activ
e Fi
re F
ight
ing
(1)
EDP
(1)
Vita
l Pow
er E
lect
ricity
Isol
atio
nEm
erge
ncy
Syst
ems
pow
ered
by
UPS
Esse
ntia
l Pow
er E
lect
ricity
Isol
atio
nN
orm
al P
ower
Ele
ctric
Isol
atio
n
Wellhead InstallationConfirmed Zone FIRE & GAS (3) X X X X X X X X X X X X XESD-0 Push Button (Local or Telemetry PB) X X X X X X X X X X X X X XESD-1 Push Button (Local or Telemetry PB) X X X X X X X X X X X X X XSD-2 Push Button (Local or Telemetry PB) X X X X X X X XSD-3 Push Button (Local or Telemetry PB) X X X X X X XFlow-line segment downstream ChokePSHH (voting system if required) X X X X X X XPSLL X X X X X X XTSHH (if applicable) X X X X X X XFlow-line segment upstream choke (L>3 m)PSLL X X X X X X XGas-Lift Injection linePSLL X X X X X X XFSHH X X X X X X XAnnulus 1 PSHH X X X X X X XArtificial lift Pump (ESP, beam etc )Pump fault (7) X X X X X X XUnitsPSHH or PSLL Production Manifold (4) X X X X X X X X XPSHH or PSLL Test Manifold (5) X X X X X X X XPSHH or PSLL or LSLL or LSHH Test Separator (6) X X
Note 9Notes:(1) Where applicable(2) Platform/well pad incoming/export/transfer lines(3) F&G detection Outdoor or Technical Room ventilation air suction duct (4) SD-3 all wells, Manifold fitted with a voting system if required(5) SD-3 of the well connected on the Test Manifold(6) Shutdown Test Separator and Open Test diverting valve(7) Platform/well pad incoming/export/transfer lines(8) Over/under load, Over/under frequency, vibration, etc(9) Shown as an example only, refer to SAF261 for detailed information.
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Appendix 5 Typical wellhead platform shutdown logic diagram
Note 1: downstream of production manifold where connecting with transfer manifold. Note 2: assuming transfer manifold ties-in upstream of platform outlet ESDV. Note 3: emergency & vital systems remaining powered: navaids, emergency lighting, general alarm, telecom and public address
(if any). Note 4: shutdown crane engine if diesel powered. Note 5: as alternative and based on risk assessment, LSHH flare drum can also initiate an ESD-1.
(5)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
test sep.
trip
sum
p ta
nk p
ump
open
BD
Vs (i
f any
)
pack
age(
s)ESD-1
gas
dete
ctio
nou
tdoo
r (if
any)
fire
fire
dete
ctio
n
ESD-1
outd
oor
remote ESD-1 through telemetry (if any)
ESD-1
gas
gas
dete
ctio
nin
ven
til. d
ucts
in e
lec.
room
fire
dete
ctio
n
musterpoints
PS
HH
/PS
LL m
anifo
ld
SD-2
appl
icab
le
clos
e S
DVs
(if a
ny)
(inle
t)
clos
e de
partu
re E
SDV
(s)
production / process
SD-2
(if a
ny)
(if a
pplic
able
)
SD-3 chem. p.
clos
e S
SV (m
aste
r val
ve)
trip
pum
p(s)
of c
hem
ical
transfer
SD-3
clos
e D
HSV
s (if
SC
SSV
type
)
plat
form
ele
ctric
al s
hutd
o w
activ
ate
firef
ight
ing
whe
re
(out
let)
clos
e tra
nsfe
r ES
DV(
s)
ESD-1SD-3
SD-3 all wells
clos
e S
DVs
inle
t & o
utle
top
en b
y-pa
ss v
alve
clos
e W
V (w
ing
valv
e)
clos
e ga
slift
inj.
valv
es
proc
ess
faul
t
proc
ess
faul
t
well shut-in
platform emergency shutdown
muster alarm
PS
HH
/ P
SLL
SD-2departure
proc
ess
faul
t
ess.
util
. fau
lt
PS
HH
dep
artu
re
PS
LL d
epar
ture
SD-2
PB PB
PB PB
PB
T T
PB
PB
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Appendix 6 Wellhead control panel typical schematic
Important note: The drawings and figures contained in this specification are illustrative only and should not be regarded as detailed engineering documents. They illustrate some of the points made in the specification and should be used as a basis for the preparation of detailed engineering drawings.
PIC
PI
PI
LI
PIC
PI
LI
Inst. air/gas
S S S
PIPIPIPI
SSV
WING-V
SC-SSSV
ESD
-1
SD-3
Op.
/Cl.
Rem
ote
R R
Charge port
Charge port
Vent
Vent
OIL TANK
OIL TANK
HYDR.PUMP
HYDR.PUMP
HYDR.ACCUM.
Return to tank
Return to tank
ManualOverride
ManualOverride
ManualOverride
AirSupply
Local closecommand
Adjustableorifice
Note 1 : electric logic tretament and pneumatic interface shown are for exempli gratia only and do not denote COMPANY's preference.Note 2 : total independence of DHSV and SSV command circuit is show for exempli gratia only and does not denote COMPANY's preference over DHSV hydraulic return to open drains.
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