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API-570 INSPECTION REPORT OF Report:2021-11844-002
WELL SHAHDAD X-1 RAW GAS Date: 23-07-2021

PIPELINE AT PPL GAMBAT SOUTH Rev:00
FIELD
INSPECTEST SUBJECT GROUP INSPECTION DATES

REPORT NO. 2021-11844-002 DIVISION 1 JULY 01-05, 2021
DEPARTMENT PROJECT
TITLE OF REPORT ASSET NO.
API-570 INSPECTION REPORT OF WELL SHAHDAD X- INTEGRITY 483/11844
1 RAW GAS PIPELINE AT PAKISTAN PETROLEUM
LIMITED GAMBAT SOUTH FIELD. APPROVED BY INSPECTEST
SAFDAR IQBAL
MANAGER OPERATION
ASSET INTEGRITY
CLIENT / SPONSOR OF PROJECT / ADDRESS CHECKED BY

PAKISTAN PETROLEUM LIMITED GAMBAT SOUTH MUHAMMAD NAUMAN
FIELD INSPECTION & INTEGRITY
ATTN: QADIR BUX ENGINEER
SENIOR ENGINEER (PRODUCTION)
WORK CARRIED OUT BY REPORTED BY

BASHARAT ALI BASHARAT ALI
SUBHAN ALI API 570 AUTHORIZED
INSPECTOR
CERTIFICATE NO. 58741
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT:
NO DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT
X PERMISSION FROM THE
LOCATION RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
PAKISTAN PETROLEUM LIMITED,

LIMITED DISTRIBUTION
GAMBAT SOUTH FIELD
WITHIN INSPECTEST
FREE DISTRIBUTION
NUMBER OF
SUBMISSION DATE OF
JULY 23, 2021 PAGES
REV. NO. 00
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The item/s described above was/were examined in prescribed manner. The information contains hereon reflects the company’s finding
at time of inspection only and within client’s instructions & premises. Inspection and certification becomes null and void if any changes
made in equipment that alters safety features of above described equipment. This inspection report does not relieve the
contractor/user from his obligations to keep the equipment maintained and used safely.
Any unsanctioned alteration, forgery or falsification of the content or appearance of document is unlawful and delinquents may be
prosecuted to the completest extent of law.
Inspectest (Pvt.) Limited 18 km, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Pakistan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Executive Summary ....................................................................... 3
2. Abbreviations ................................................................................ 3
3. Scope of Work ................................................................................ 4
4. Reference Documents .................................................................... 5
5. Deliverables ................................................................................... 5
6. Inspection Equipment .................................................................... 5
7. Design Details ............................................................................... 6
8. Visual Inspection ........................................................................... 7
8.1 External Visual Inspection Checklist .......................................... 7

8.2 Report of Findings and Recommendations ................................. 8
9. Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement.............................................11
9.1 Required Thickness Calculation for Straight Pipe.....................11

10. MAWP Calculation at Minimum Measured Thickness .................12
11. Corrosion Rate and Remaining Life Calculations ........................12
12. Conclusion ...................................................................................13
13. Attachments ................................................................................13
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1. Executive Summary
The external visual inspection and ultrasonic thickness gauging of Well
Shahdad X-1 Raw Gas Pipeline was carried out between July 01-05, 2021
at Pakistan Petroleum Limited Gambat South Field. Subjected pipeline was
buried and excavation was done to perform the direct examination on
locations where some indications were identified during DCVG survey. The
purpose of this direct examination is to determine which indications from
the indirect inspections are most severe and to assess the visual condition
of pipeline. After excavation and proper surface cleaning visual inspection
was performed to check the outside condition of pipeline as per guidelines
of API 570 and 574. Ultrasonic thickness gauging was performed to
measure the actual thickness and Ultrasonic A-scanning was also
performed at selected areas to locate metal loss (localized or uniform) due to
continuous service.
On the work order issued by M/S Pakistan Petroleum Limited, Inspectest
(Private) Limited mobilized its team for subjected work completion and
complete integrity assessment as per API 570 on the basis of visual
inspection and ultrasonic thickness gauging. Inspectest team consisted of
following personnel.
 01 API 570 Authorized Piping Inspector

 01 NDT Examiner
During visual inspection coating defects were noted at some points and
these coating defects were repaired by patch and sleeve applications.
Disbanded and damaged coating was removed up to the maximum
damaged extent and visual inspection of bare pipeline was performed.
Overall condition of pipeline under coating was found satisfactory and none
of the major findings which could lead any catastrophic or abrupt failure of
pipeline were found during the thorough course of inspection. UTG and A-
scanning was performed at excavated locations (08 Nos.) and overall
results of thickness was found satisfactory. The collected UTG inspection
data would be used as a reference for next inspection at due date.
2. Abbreviations
API : American Petroleum Institute
ASNT : American Society for Non-Destructive Testing
ASME : American Society for Mechanical Engineer
DCVG : Direct Current Voltage Gradient
ECDA : External Corrosion Direct Assessment
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FFS : Fitness for Service Analysis

ID : Inside Diameter
IPL : Inspectest Private Limited
ISO : Inspection Isometric Drawing
MAWP : Maximum Allowable Working Pressure
MPY : Mills per Year
NDT : Non-Destructive Testing
NPS : Nominal Pipe Size
OD : Outside Diameter
PPL : Pakistan Petroleum Limited
RP : Recommended Practice
SOW : Scope of Work
TMLs : Thickness Measuring Locations
UT : Ultrasonic Testing
UTG : Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging
VT : Visual Testing
3. Scope of Work
Subjected Pipeline was buried and client decided to perform the direct
examination on points where some indications were identified during DCVG
survey. Direct examination of total 08 points out of 10 was performed by
API 570 inspector after excavation and proper surface preparation.
Following Inspections and NDT techniques were used for assessment and
evaluation of Well Shahdad X-1 Raw Gas Pipeline.
 External visual inspection by API 570 inspector to determine the condition
of the outside of piping, coating systems and to check for signs of
misalignment and leakage.
 After removal of disbanded and damaged coating external visual inspection
was performed to locate and estimate any damage (corrosion, erosion,
through holes, cracks, cuts, gouges and pitting (scattered, isolated,
clustered all types).
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 Pit Depth measurement by pit gauge of scattered pits (If any) located at
external sides of pipe.
 UT thickness survey on pipe to identify low thickness areas (if any). UT A-
scanning of low thickness areas to find the detailed extent of damage.
 Report all findings, recommendations and repair for corrective and
preventive actions.
 Take photographs of all inspected locations (good or bad both) for recording
& reporting.
4. Reference Documents
Following international codes and standards were followed during
inspection.
1. API 570 In-service Inspection Code for Piping.
2. API 574 Inspection Practice for Piping System
3. API 571 Damage Mechanisms
4. API 578 Material Verification Program
5. ASME B 31.3 Process Piping
6. ASME Section V Nondestructive Examination
5. Deliverables
The deliverables of the work assigned as per contract were follows:
1. A comprehensive report from API-570 authorized inspector in hard form.
2. Soft copy of report in pdf format.
6. Inspection Equipment
Following equipment’s were used for inspection;
 Complete visual inspection kit
 GE (DMS-Go)
 Cam gauge
 Pit depth gauge
 Meter Tape
 Digital Camera
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7. Design Details
Following design details of Well Shahdad X-1 Raw Gas Pipeline was
provided by client;
Design Code : ASME B 31.3 & API 1104

Design Pressure : 2200 PSI
Hydro. Test Pressure : 2700 PSI
Design Temperature : Not Known
Radiography : As per API 1104
Joint efficiency : 1
Material of Construction : API 5L Gr. X-70
NPS : 8 Inch
OD : 219.1 mm
Schedule : 80
Nominal Thickness : 12.70 mm
Manufacture Year : 2015
Coating Type : 3LPE High Temperature Coating
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8. Visual Inspection
External visual inspection of pipeline was carried out as per API 570
guidance and below inspection checklists. External visual inspection of
Line was performed to determine the condition of coating systems and to
locate any signs of damage pertaining to cut, dent, gouge, crack, corrosion
general or localized, pits, misalignment and any signs of leakage on
external pipe surface after removal of damaged coating.
8.1 External Visual Inspection Checklist
Item Description Yes No NA Remarks
1. Field Identification
Is pipeline labelled/tagged w/Equipment
 Satisfactory
ID#.
Client representative identified the
Is pipeline adequately identified 
pipeline.
Are labels / tags readable  Satisfactory
Do labels / tags need replacing 
2. Coating System
Damaged coating was observed
Evidence of coating deterioration and these areas were repaired by

(isolated and widespread coating failure patch and sleeve coating
application.
3. Condition of Bare Pipe
No distortion and bulging

Distortion, bulging, cracking   
observed.
Leakage    No leakage was observed.
No pitting and corrosion were
Pitting & other indications of corrosion   
observed.
Evidence of weld cracks, surface    No such observations were noted.
irregularities, dents, cuts & gouges
Check manufacturing discontinuities
such as gouges, attachment welds,    Condition found satisfactory.
Spatters, inclusions, roller marks, arc
strikes, etc.
Misalignment / Sagging    No such observations were noted.
Vibration in Pipeline    No vibration was observed.
4. UT Measurement
Carryout UT measurement of pipe    Done. See UTG reports
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8.2 Report of Findings and Recommendations

Following are the findings along with observations and recommendations.
1 Excavation was done at Point No. 1 to
perform the direct examination. Minor
coating damage was observed. The
condition of adjacent coating was
found satisfactory and no coating
disbanding was observed. Coating
damage was repaired by patch
application and found satisfactory.
Recommendation: Nil
2 View of Point No. 2. Minor coating

damage was observed. The condition
of adjacent coating was found
satisfactory and no coating
disbanding was observed. Coating
damage was repaired by patch
application and found satisfactory
Recommendation: Nil
3 View of Point No. 3. Overall condition

was found satisfactory and no coating
damage was observed. UTG was
performed and no variation in
thickness values was observed.
Recommendation: Nil
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4 View of Point No. 4. Overall condition

was found satisfactory and no coating
damage was observed. UTG was
performed and no variation in
thickness values was observed.
Recommendation: Nil
5 View of Point No. 8. Minor coating

damage was observed. The condition
of adjacent coating was found
satisfactory and no coating
disbanding was observed.
Recommendation:
Damaged coating should be repaired
by sleeve coating application after
necessary surface preparation.
6 Damaged coating at point no. 8 was

repaired by coating patch application.
Visual inspection was performed after
repair and condition found
satisfactory.
Recommendation: Nil
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7 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging was

performed to locate any metal loss
(localized and uniform). Thickness
results were found satisfactory and no
variation in thickness values was
observed.
Recommendation: Nil
8 Overall condition of Point No. 10 was

found satisfactory and no coating
damage was observed.
Recommendation: Nil
9 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging was

performed to locate any metal loss
(localized and uniform). Thickness
results were found satisfactory and no
variation in thickness values was
observed.
Recommendation: Nil
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9. Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement

Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement and A-scanning was performed on pipe
for assessment of any general and localized wall loss due to erosion and
corrosion. Uniform thickness readings were observed during UTG.
Following are the details of minimum measured thickness at different
points of pipeline.
Minimum measured thickness at point no. 1 : 11.68 mm

Detailed UTG report can be found in Appendix-A.

9.1 Required Thickness Calculation for Straight Pipe
API 570 permits the use of simple Barlow formula to determine the
required wall thickness for in-service piping. The Barlow formula is as
follows;
In our case
t = Required Thickness
D = 219.1 mm (API 574 Table 1 against pipe size NPS 8)
P = 2200 PSI as provided by client
S = Allowable Stress 27300 PSI as per ASME B31.3 Table A-1 for
API 5L Gr. X70 material
E = Joint efficiency 1 as per ASME B31.3 Table A-1B
Pressure design thickness for internal pressure of 2200 PSI is 8.83 mm.
As per API 574 table 7 minimum structural thickness shall be 2.8 mm
and as per API 574 section 12.1.4 The minimum required thickness is
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the greater value of the pressure design thickness or the structural

minimum thickness. So, minimum required thickness for internal
pressure is 8.83 mm.
10. MAWP Calculation at Minimum Measured Thickness

MAWP at minimum measured thickness can be calculated by using the
following formula;
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP) at minimum measured

thickness of 11.48 mm is 2861 PSI. Please note MAWP is calculated only
for integrity calculations and it is recommended that process conditions
should not exceed from design conditions. It is calculated on current
thickness and value may change with respect to corrosion rate.
11. Corrosion Rate and Remaining Life Calculations

Corrosion rate and Remaining Life of pipeline can be calculated from API
510 7.1.1.1 and 7.2.1.
Long Term Corrosion Rate
Short Term Corrosion Rate
Tprevious - Tactual
Corrosion Rate = Time between Tprevious & Tactual
(Years)
As this was the 1st inspection and previous UTG data is not available for
comparison so corrosion rate and remaining life can’t be calculated.
These values shall be calculated in next inspection interval.
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12. Conclusion
 No critical observation that can hinder safe future operation was
observed during visual and UTG survey. Overall condition of the Pipeline
was found satisfactory.
 Uniform thickness readings were observed on pipe and no major
deviation was observed in thickness values.
 Integrity calculations were carried out as it was found that minimum
required thickness as per API 570 is surpassed by measured thickness
in current inspection. Also calculated MAWP by date of next inspection
is greater than the specified MAWP for the subjected piping.
 Hence it is concluded that Well Shahdad X-1 Raw Gas Pipeline is found
fit to operate at design pressure and temperature. As per API 570 section
6.3.4.2 subjected pipeline falls in class 1 piping and as per API 570
Table 1 recommended maximum inspection interval for visual and
thickness measurement is 05 years. So, the next inspection of Well
Shahdad X-1 Raw Gas Pipeline shall be conducted after 05 year of
service so due date for next inspection is July 2026 or the next
inspection can be planned as per frequency defined for next ECDA
study.
13. Attachments
Appendix-A Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging Report
Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement In-service Inspection Report
Client Pakistan Petroleum Limited Report No. 2021-11844-002

Dia Measured Thickness in (mm)
Sr No. TML No. Location Location Gambat South Field Date of Inspection 4-Jul-21
(Inch)
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 Minimum Average Area Shahdad X-1 Wellhead Pipeline Page No. 1 OF 2
Point -01 Equipment Name - Procedure No. NDE-102
01 01 Pipe 8" 11.96 11.72 11.73 11.68 - - 11.68 11.77 Test Equipment DMS-GO+ Technique Pulse Echo
02 02 Pipe 8" 12.41 12.38 12..29 12.26 - - 12.26 12.35 Transducer Dialogue Reference Code ASME Sec-V
03 03 Pipe 8" 12.30 12.25 11.96 12.20 - - 11.96 12.18 Design Data
04 02 Pipe 8" 12.12 12.45 12.56 11.88 - - 11.88 12.25 Design Pressure - W.L Capacity -
Point -02 Years in Service - Serial # -
01 01 Pipe 8" 11.95 12.20 12.80 12.26 - - 11.95 12.30 I.D - Construction Specs -
02 02 Pipe 8" 12.22 12.65 11.94 12.46 - - 11.94 12.32 Original Thickness - Design Temperature -
03 03 Pipe 8" 12.35 12.15 11.88 12.56 - - 11.88 12.24 Conceptual Sketch / Digital Picture(s)
A-Scanning
01 01 Pipe 8" 12.06 - - - - - 12.06 12.06
Point -03
01 01 Pipe 8" 12.98 12.80 12.56 12.67 - - 12.56 12.75
02 02 Pipe 8" 12.15 12.45 12.68 12.56 - - 12.15 12.46
03 03 Pipe 8" 12.78 12.63 12.54 12.70 - - 12.54 12.66
04 04 Pipe 8" 12.35 12.58 12.43 12.75 - - 12.35 12.53
A-Scanning
01 01 Pipe 8" 11.75 - - - - - 11.75 11.75
Point -04
01 01 Pipe 8" 12.33 12.44 12.50 12.60 - - 12.33 12.47
02 02 Pipe 8" 12.70 12.80 12.96 12.45 - - 12.45 12.73
03 03 Pipe 8" 12.65 12.86 12.44 12.75 - - 12.44 12.68
04 04 Pipe 8" 12.23 12.45 12.58 12.70 - - 12.23 12.49
A-Scanning
01 01 Pipe 8" 12.17 - - - - - 12.17 12.17
Point -05
01 01 Pipe 8" 11.54 11.89 12.05 N/A - - 11.54 11.83
02 02 Pipe 8" 11.48 11.65 11.57 N/A - - 11.48 11.57
03 03 Pipe 8" 11.73 11.60 11.80 12.01 - - 11.60 11.79
04 04 Pipe 8" 11.56 11.68 11.75 N/A - -
A-Scanning
01 01 Pipe 8" 11.37 - - - - - 11.37 11.37
INSPECTEST (Private) Limited
Signature:
Subhan Ali
Name:
July 8, 2021
Date:
Form : NDE/008
Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement In-service Inspection Report
Client Pakistan Petroleum Limited Report No. 2021-11844-002

Dia Measured Thickness in (mm)
Sr No. TML No. Location Location Gambat South Field Date of Inspection 4-Jul-21
(Inch)
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 Minimum Average Area Shahdad X-1 Wellhead Pipeline Page No. 2 OF 2
Point -08 Equipment Name - Procedure No. NDE-102
01 01 Pipe 8" 11.83 11.90 11.88 11.70 - - 11.70 11.83 Test Equipment DMS-GO+ Technique Pulse Echo
02 02 Pipe 8" 11.90 11.84 11.76 11.80 - - 11.76 11.83 Transducer Dialogue Reference Code ASME Sec-V
03 03 Pipe 8" 11.90 12.32 11.84 11.56 - - 11.56 11.91 Design Data
04 04 Pipe 8" 12.04 12.12 11.98 11.76 - - 11.76 11.98 Design Pressure - W.L Capacity -
05 05 Pipe 8" 12.16 11.99 12.30 11.89 - - 11.89 12.09 Years in Service - Serial # -
A-Scanning I.D - Construction Specs -
05 03 Pipe 8" 11.68 - - - - - 11.68 11.68 Original Thickness - Design Temperature -
Point -09 Conceptual Sketch / Digital Picture(s)
01 01 Pipe 8" 12.14 12.25 12.30 12.23 - - 12.14 12.23
02 02 Pipe 8" 12.36 12.40 12.34 12.13 - - 12.13 12.31
03 03 Pipe 8" 12.12 12.20 12.13 11.98 - - 11.98 12.11
04 04 Pipe 8" 11.90 11.88 11.98 11.99 - - 11.88 11.94
A-Scanning
01 01 Pipe 8" 11.84 - - - - - 11.84 11.84
Point -10
01 01 Pipe 8" 11.94 11.96 11.94 11.90 - - 11.90 11.94
02 02 Pipe 8" 12.94 12.26 12.04 12.31 - - 12.04 12.39
03 03 Pipe 8" 12.22 11.94 11.84 11.98 - - 11.84 12.00
04 04 Pipe 8" 12.03 11.87 12.14 12.12 - - 11.87 12.04
A-Scanning
01 01 Pipe 8" 11.89 - - - - - 11.89 11.89
INSPECTEST (Private) Limited
Signature:
Subhan Ali
Name:
July 8, 2021
Date:
Form : NDE/008

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API-570 INSPECTION REPORT OF Report:2021-11844-002

WELL SHAHDAD X-1 RAW GAS Date: 23-07-2021

INSPECTEST SUBJECT GROUP INSPECTION DATES

CLIENT / SPONSOR OF PROJECT / ADDRESS CHECKED BY

WORK CARRIED OUT BY REPORTED BY

PAKISTAN PETROLEUM LIMITED,

1. Executive Summary ....................................................................... 3

3. Scope of Work ................................................................................ 4

4. Reference Documents .................................................................... 5

6. Inspection Equipment .................................................................... 5

7. Design Details ............................................................................... 6

8. Visual Inspection ........................................................................... 7

8.1 External Visual Inspection Checklist .......................................... 7

9.1 Required Thickness Calculation for Straight Pipe.....................11

11. Corrosion Rate and Remaining Life Calculations ........................12

12. Conclusion ...................................................................................13

13. Attachments ................................................................................13

 01 API 570 Authorized Piping Inspector

FFS : Fitness for Service Analysis

Design Code : ASME B 31.3 & API 1104

No distortion and bulging

8.2 Report of Findings and Recommendations

2 View of Point No. 2. Minor coating

3 View of Point No. 3. Overall condition

4 View of Point No. 4. Overall condition

5 View of Point No. 8. Minor coating

6 Damaged coating at point no. 8 was

7 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging was

8 Overall condition of Point No. 10 was

9 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging was

9. Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement

Minimum measured thickness at point no. 1 : 11.68 mm

Detailed UTG report can be found in Appendix-A.

the greater value of the pressure design thickness or the structural

10. MAWP Calculation at Minimum Measured Thickness

Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP) at minimum measured

11. Corrosion Rate and Remaining Life Calculations

Long Term Corrosion Rate

Short Term Corrosion Rate

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