STANDARD

Title:
Halliburton Management System
Barrier Standard
Document Number:
Region: Function/PSL:
ST-GL-HAL-SWT-401
Global Surface Well Test
Owner: Approved By: Job Revision By: Rev Date: Rev No: Page:
Global Assurance Mgr. C. Kaser Global HMS Team 18.FEB.2014 2.0 1 of 4

Category: 04. Perform Service

Standard: 01. Barrier Standard

Objective: Define the minimum barrier requirement for Surface Well Test operations

Scope: Global Surface Well Test operations

Performance Criteria
This document defines the minimum barrier requirement for all Surface Well Test operations. It is not intended for
emergency situations where loss of containment has occurred and immediate isolation of the well by the operator and / or
rig contractor is required.

Intervention activities have the potential for escape of hydrocarbons. Maintaining adequate isolation practices is critical to
avoid uncontrolled hydrocarbon releases. The Design of Service shall include isolation requirements through planning and
documenting intervention requirements for Well Test Operations. All other isolation for manual interventions shall follow
the Management of Change process and location / customer specific Permit-to-work (PTW) systems.

Impact of the isolation shall be clearly understood, defined and documented within the Design of Service and shall include:
 Index of Isolation activities for standard well test operations shall be clearly documented in section 2, “Well Test
Operators Summary”
 Testing and monitoring capability (i.e. pressure gauge, etc.) for every isolation point.

The following shall be considered in defining the isolation requirements as part of the Design of Service:
 Interfaces – Rig, 3rd Party, Halliburton Cross PSL’s
 Process requirements (i.e. cooling, lagging, potential for hydrates, etc.)
 Pressure regimes (Equipment Specification and Operating Environment)
 Temperature regimes (Equipment Specification and Operating Environment)
 Gas Hydrocarbons (Concentration: H2S, CO2)
 Liquid hydrocarbons (Density, Volume)
 Operating environment:
o Gas Rates
o Liquid Rates
o Foaming, Emulsions, Waxing flow backs
o Hydrates
o HP/HT (>10K psi, ,<=350ºF)
o Ultra HP/HT (>15K psi, >350ºF)
o Heavy Oil
o Solids Flowback
o Solids Flowback Mobile Land
o Extraneous Materials Flowback
o Extreme Cold Environment
o N2 Lifting Operations
 Client specifications and Well Program

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Title:
Halliburton Management System
Barrier Standard
Document Number:
Region: Function/PSL:
ST-GL-HAL-SWT-401
Global Surface Well Test
Owner: Approved By: Job Revision By: Rev Date: Rev No: Page:
Global Assurance Mgr. C. Kaser Global HMS Team 18.FEB.2014 2.0 2 of 4

Important aspects for maintaining isolation during intervention activities include, but are not limited to:
 Competency of personnel
 Risk assessments prior to start of work
 Mitigation plans
 Design of Service
 Understanding and communication of Design of Service
 Verification of Design of Service (i.e. verification of rig-up per P&ID and layout drawings, etc.)
 Testing and monitoring of isolation valves
 Communication during operations (i.e. crew changes, shift changes, etc.)
 Verification of 3rd party interfaces including rig interfaces
 Verification of interfaces with other product lines
 Leadership and supervision

Barrier requirements directly influence the equipment selection process which is governed by the well conditions /
operating environment. Below table outlines the minimum barrier requirements:
Minimum / Allowable Barrier Requirements
Equipment Specification Service Condition
<= 10,000psi > 10,000psi
Standard H2S
and / or and / or CO2
(Non-Sour) (> 10ppm)
<= 350ºF > 350ºF
Not

  
Permitted Risk Assessment
Double Barrier Shall utilize Double
Required
Block and Bleed or
Physical Disconnect
Double Block
and
Bleed Barrier
    
Physical
Disconnect     
Notes:
 H2S concentration is the value in the flow stream
 A detailed risk assessment is mandatory for Double Barrier H 2S solutions (including a stand-by barrier)
 Stop Work Authority and Management of Change shall be implemented as required

If one barrier is jeopardised then operations shall cease until the barrier has been reinstated or replaced by an alternative.
Additional criteria for mitigating any potential risk is to ensure there are no visible leaks on the valves upstream and
downstream. If any leaks are present then either an additional barrier shall be implemented or the well shall be shut- in,
leaking section isolated, and pressure bled off.

Definitions and Explanations:

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Title:
Halliburton Management System
Barrier Standard
Document Number:
Region: Function/PSL:
ST-GL-HAL-SWT-401
Global Surface Well Test
Owner: Approved By: Job Revision By: Rev Date: Rev No: Page:
Global Assurance Mgr. C. Kaser Global HMS Team 18.FEB.2014 2.0 3 of 4

Physical Disconnect:
Isolated
FLUID Complete separation of the well fluids
Equipment
(i.e. Spool removal, Pipe Removal, Etc.)

Isolated Stand-by:
FLUID Requires Activation
Equipment
(i.e. Hydraulic Operated Valve)

Isolated Active:
FLUID Functioning continuously
Equipment
(i.e. Manual Operated Valve, Blind Flange, Spade)
FLUID

Isolated Double Barrier:

FLUID One Stand-by and One Active
Equipment

Double Block and Bleed Barrier:

Both Active

Contact Global Technical Advisor or Product Manager for any questions or clarifications on barrier requirements.
Equipment

Isolation activities
Isolated

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Title:
Halliburton Management System
Barrier Standard
Document Number:
Region: Function/PSL:
ST-GL-HAL-SWT-401
Global Surface Well Test
Owner: Approved By: Job Revision By: Rev Date: Rev No: Page:
Global Assurance Mgr. C. Kaser Global HMS Team 18.FEB.2014 2.0 4 of 4

Permit-to-work (PTW) systems are used on location to authorise work during standard and non-standard Well Test
Operations.

Standard well test operations (i.e. Choke Changes, Sampling) of a ‘routine’ nature, are managed via operating procedures,
work instructions and documentation within the Design of Service.

The actual equipment (i.e. choke manifold, sampling manifold, etc.) configurations shall be determined per above table
and /or client specification(s) to ensure that all intervention activities (i.e. Choke Changes, Sampling, etc.) are considered
at the planning and equipment selection phase and documented within the Design of Service.

References

SWT Training Manuals

Design of Service Standard (ST-GL-HAL-TSS-105)
SWT Develop Solutions Process Map (ST-GL-HAL-SWT-100)
Risk Assessment (ST-GL-HAL-HSE-0103)
Job Safety Analysis
Global HSE Standards and Guidelines
SWT Operating Guidelines (GD-GL-HAL-SWT-4xx) – “4xx” denotes SWT operating guidelines
SAM Operating Guidelines (GD-GL-HAL-SAM-4xx) – “4xx” denotes SAM operating guidelines
DAS Operating Guidelines (GD-GL-HAL-DAS-4xx) – “4xx” denotes Surface DAS operating guidelines
Customer / location requirements
Local laws and regulations
Stop Work Authority Standard (ST-GL-HAL-HSE-0612)
Management of Change Standard (ST-GL-HAL-HMS-712)

Revision Log
Date Revision Description Rev # Revised By
21.OCT.2011 Release to Production 1.0 McGouldrick / Boyer
18.FEB.2014 Revamp document 2.0 McGouldrick / Kaser /
Samir / ten Hoope

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