Pipeline Precommissioning Philosophy

Intrafield Pipelines Pre-Commissioning Philosophy –
Document Title :
Looping
Document Number : 200-24-PL-DEC-0002
Discipline : Pipelines
Document Type : Philosophy
NORTH FIELD SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT

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REVISIONS
QATARGAS OPERATING COMPANY LIMITED

CONTRACTOR’S COMPANY NAME :
PROJECT TITLE : NFPS iFEED
SAIPEM S.P.A.
PROJECT NO. : LTC/C/NFP/3742/18 CONTRACTOR’S JOB NUMBER :HS0063
COMPANY DOC NO. : 200-24-PL-DEC-0002 CAT.NO.: II
CONTRACTOR DOC NO : HS0063-ZA-SAI-OL22-F-00003
THIS DOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF QATARGAS AND SAIPEM.

THIS DOCUMENT OR MATERIAL DESCRIBED THEREON MAY NOT BE COPIED OR DISCLOSED IN ANY FORM OR MEDIUM TO THIRD PARTIES, OR USED FOR OTHER THAN
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INTRAFIELD PIPELINES
PRE-COMMISSIONING PHILOSOPHY - LOOPING
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION .................................................................... 5
2. PURPOSE OF DOCUMENT ................................................................. 8

2.1 Intra-field Pipelines BATTERY LIMITS ................................................................................................ 9
2.2 Unit System ........................................................................................................................................ 10
3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS .............................................................. 11

3.1 General and Order of Precedence..................................................................................................... 11
3.2 International Codes and Standards ................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Company References ........................................................................................................................ 11
3.4 Project References ............................................................................................................................ 11
4. ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS .............................................. 13

4.1 Abbreviations ..................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Definitions .......................................................................................................................................... 14
5. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................................................... 15

5.1 Geometrical Data ............................................................................................................................... 15
5.2 Material Data ...................................................................................................................................... 16

5.2.1 Bends Data ........................................................................................................................ 17
5.3 Process Data ..................................................................................................................................... 18
6. BASES OF THE PHILOSOPHY ......................................................... 19
7. DETAILED PRE-COMMISSIONING OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE ... 20

7.1 Initial Conditions................................................................................................................................. 20
7.2 Battery Limits ..................................................................................................................................... 20
7.3 Flooding, Cleaning and Gauging ....................................................................................................... 20
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7.3.1 Pigging Execution .............................................................................................................. 20

7.3.2 Flooding Media .................................................................................................................. 21
7.3.3 Pigs and Pig Tracking ....................................................................................................... 21
7.3.4 Pigs Inspection .................................................................................................................. 22
7.3.5 Caliper ............................................................................................................................... 22
7.4 Hydrotest ............................................................................................................................................ 22

7.4.1 Hydrotesting Execution ..................................................................................................... 22
7.4.2 Hydrotesting Media............................................................................................................ 23
7.4.3 Piping Hydrotest ................................................................................................................ 23
7.5 Intelligent Tool Inspection .................................................................................................................. 24
7.6 Dewatering and Conditioning ............................................................................................................. 25

7.6.1 Pigs and Pig Tracking ....................................................................................................... 26
7.7 Nitrogen Purging and Packing ........................................................................................................... 26
7.8 Pre-Commissioning Sequence .......................................................................................................... 27
8. APPENDIX .......................................................................................... 37

8.1 Typical Pre-Commissioning Spread .................................................................................................. 37
8.2 Pre-Commissioning PLR – Conceptual Design ................................................................................. 38
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1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The overall NFPS Project objective is to sustain the Qatargas North Field production plateau via an
integrated investment in surface facilities expansion (Drilling/Production Platforms, Riser Platforms,
Pipeline Looping, and associated Brownfield modifications). Additional drill wells are anticipated to be
required by the early 2020’s, followed shortly thereafter by export pipeline (or “trunk line”) looping.
Compression facilities additions are expected further in the future and are not part of this project scope.
The integrated FEED for these project elements is intended to capture the efficiencies and synergies of
concurrently designing like and similar project elements that will be executed in a coordinated EPC
phase. The FEED end products must be of sufficient quality, completeness and detail to support
competitive lump sum tendering for EPC execution with minimal contract change order risk.
Safe execution and high quality work products are base expectations. Beyond that, the FEED must support
a schedule driven project that achieves the shareholders’ production need dates. Secondarily, the project
must be implemented in a manner that minimizes project adverse impacts on existing production operations.
Lastly, the project should be executed in as capital efficient manner as possible while not compromising
schedule.
The FACILITIES shall be designed with a view to ensure that they are fit for their intended purpose as
described in the CONTRACT documents, and shall be safe, reliable, maintainable, accessible, operable and
efficient throughout their required life.
The project scope is comprised of five broad elements as summarized below and described in more detail
in Clause 2.0 of Section 3.0 of CONTRACT.
Project Facilities Description
WHP12S
Wellhead Platform Topsides
WHP13S
(Jackets by others)
WHP14S
PL12S
PL13S Pipelines
PL14S
SC12S
SC13S Subsea composite cables(Power + FO)
RGE Drilling SC14S
RP4S
RP6S Riser Platforms
RP7S
BR4S-1
BR6S-1 Bridges
BR7S-1
Existing Offshore /
Associated Brownfield Modifications
Onshore Facilities
PL49L
PL5S/PL5LS
PL610L
Pipelines
PL75L
RGE Looping PL9S/PL9LS
PL10S/PL10LS
PL9
PL5 Decommissioning
PL10
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RP5S
RP9S Riser Platform
RP10S
RP5S-BS Bridge Support Platform
BR5S-1
BR9S-1 Bridges
BR10S-1
Existing Offshore /
Onshore Facilities
RT-2 Riser Platforms
RP3S (RT-2 to be delivered as part of Drilling Scope)
BR1S-1
Bridges
BR3S-1
RL1 Looping PL1L
Pipelines
PL3LS
Associated Brownfield Modifications, excluding
Existing Offshore /
shutdown-related tie-ins and equipment upgrade
Onshore Facilities
modifications
PL1N Pipeline
QG1 Looping Existing Offshore /
Onshore Facilities
WHP12N Wellhead Platform
PL12N Pipeline
RP4N Riser Platform
QG2 Drilling BR4N-1 Bridge
WHP12N SC12N Subsea composite cables (Power + FO)
Existing Offshore Associated Brownfield Modifications
The scope includes the following facilities:

WHP13N Wellhead Platform
PL13N Pipeline
QG2 Drilling RP6N Riser Platform
WHP13N BQ6-1 Bridge
SC13N FO Cable
Existing Offshore Associated Brownfield Modifications
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Figure 1 –Overall Development Schematic
Figure 2 – Scope of Services
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2. PURPOSE OF DOCUMENT
The purpose of this document is to detail the pre-commissioning methodology relevant to the new intra-field
pipelines belonging to the Looping phase for NFPS project.
The present document is a deliverable of the integrated FEED and will be the base to develop the actual pre-
commissioning operations to be carried-out during EPC stage.
The present document has to be read in conjunction with relevant CONTRACTOR specifications (Ref. 11 and
12).
The methodology is covering the following activities:

 Flooding, Cleaning and Gauging (Caliper Pigging if needed);
 Hydrotesting;
 Intelligent Tool Inspection;
 Dewatering and Conditioning;
 Nitrogen, Purging and Packing.
The items of the Looping phase covered by this document are the following:
 RGE Looping:
o Six (6) new 28-inch cladded intra-field pipelines routed between RP5S-RP7S (n. 2 lines), RP9S-
RP4S (n. 2 lines) and RP10S-RP6S (n. 2 lines). The lines are named PL5S, PL5LS, PL9S, PL9LS,
PL10S and PL10LS respectively. Each line will be equipped with two risers that will be installed with
stalk-on method.
 RL1 Looping:
o One (1) new 24-inch cladded intra-field pipeline routed between RP3S-RT 2, named PL3LS. This
line will be equipped with two risers that will be installed with stalk-on method.
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2.1 INTRA-FIELD PIPELINES BATTERY LIMITS
For the purpose of this document, the battery limits of Intra-field pipelines are defined in Table 1.
Battery Limit on Battery Limit on

Intrafield Pipeline
Riser Platform Riser Platform
28” PL5S from RP5S to RP7S Temporary PLR on RP5S Temporary PLR on RP7S
28” PL5LS from RP5S to RP7S Temporary PLR on RP5S Temporary PLR on RP7S
24” PL3LS from RP3S to RT-2 Temporary PLR on RP3S Temporary PLR on RT-2
Table 1 – Looping Phase – Intrafield Pipelines Battery Limits
NOTES:
1) “Temporary PLRs” are to be intended as “Pre-Commissioning PLRs” (CONTRACTOR provided).

These can be placed (on platforms) vertically or horizontally; the first option in the case of congested
area topside preventing positioning of the PLR horizontally. For the second option the bend after riser
needs to be in place. Ref. to Section 8.2 and Figure 4 for more details.
2) Needed temporary isolation valves and flanges to interface with risers to be provided by
CONTRACTOR (ref. Figure 4).
3) Topside piping pre-commissioning/ hydrotest shall be performed separately at the Fabrication Yard
(onshore – covered by a dedicated documentation package). Following pipeline pre-commissioning
the temporary flange interfacing with the temporary isolation valve shall be removed and connection
to topside piping section will be made by means of golden weld/s (ref. to Section 7.4.3 and Figure 4).
Following sketches provide an overview of Pre-Commissioning battery Limits for Intra-field Pipelines (just
horizontal PLR option at Platform is shown for simplicity).
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Figure 3 - Battery Limits for Intra-Field Pipelines (Pre-Commissioning Scope)
Figure 4 – Topside Temporary Items during Pipelines Pre-Commissioning
2.2 UNIT SYSTEM
The SI (System International) system will be used throughout the project along with US English units in
parentheses where necessary.
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3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
3.1 GENERAL AND ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
The pipelines pre-commissioning will be in accordance with the code and standards listed and referenced in
this document. The applicable edition of codes, standards and documents is identified as the latest / highest
revision if not stated otherwise. Order of precedence is the following:
1. Qatar Government Statutory Regulations
2. Company Global Practices and Project Specifications
3. International Codes and Standards
4. CONTRACTOR Design Standards and Practices
3.2 INTERNATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS
Ref. Document Number Document Title

1. DNVGL-ST-F101 Submarine Pipeline Systems, 2013
2. DNVGL-RP-F115 Pre-commissioning of Submarine Pipelines, 2016
3. ASME B31.8-2016 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
4. API 5L:2018 Specification for Line Pipe
5. NA Environmental, Social, Health Impact Assessment, December 2008
3.3 COMPANY REFERENCES

6. ITT Part-B-Section 3.0 Scope of Services
7. NFPS-RG-GX-T-PM-0003 Concept Design Constructability Review Report
3.4 PROJECT REFERENCES

8. 200-24-PL-REP-0012 Intrafield Pipelines Route Selection Report - Looping
9. 200-20-PL-DWG-0002 Overall Field Layout - Looping
Intrafield Pipelines Corrosion Assessment and Materials Selection
10. 200-24-PL-REP-0034
Report - Looping
Trunklines and Intrafield Pipelines Pre-Commissioning Specification -
11. 200-20-PL-SPC-0001
Looping
12. 200-20-PL-SPC-0008 Technical Specification for Baseline ILI
13. 200-20-PL-DEC-0002 Pipeline and Subsea Composite Cables Design Basis - Looping
14. 200-24-PL-REP-0013 Intrafield Pipelines Spools and Risers Wall Thickness Report - Looping
15. 200-20-PL-DEC-0004 Flow assurance Design Basis – Looping
16. 210-23-PR-PID-0003 P&ID Riser Platform RT-2 24" Pipeline from RP3S Pig Receiving
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17. 210-23-PR-PID-0012 P&ID Riser Platform RT-2 Intra-Field Pipeline Temporary Pig Receiver
18. 212-23-PR-PID-0001 Riser Platform RP3S P&ID 24" Intrafield Pipeline to RT-2 Pig Launcher
19. 212-23-PR-PID-0004 P&ID Riser Platform RP3S Production Header and Distribution
20. 223-23-PR-PID-0004 P&ID: 2 x 28" Looping Pipelines from RP9S Pigs Receiving
21. 228-23-PR-PID-0001 P&ID Riser Platform RP7S Intra-Field Pipeline Temporary Pig Receiver
P&ID Riser Platform RP7S 2 x 28" Looping Pipelines from RP5S Pigs
22. 228-23-PR-PID-0004
Receiving
23. 228-23-PR-PID-0019 P&ID Riser Platform RP7S Intra-Field Pipeline Temporary Pig Launcher
24. 233-23-PR-PID-0001 P&ID Riser Platform RP6S Intra-Field Pipeline Temporary Pig Receiver
26. 233-23-PR-PID-0003 P&ID Riser Platform RP6S 28" Pipeline from WHP14S Pig Receiving
P&ID Riser Platform RP6S 2 x 28" Looping Pipelines from RP10S Pigs
27. 233-23-PR-PID-0004
Receiving
28. 233-23-PR-PID-0019 P&ID Riser Platform RP6S Intra-Field Pipeline Temporary Pig Launcher
29. 235-23-PR-PID-0001 P&ID Riser Platform RP9S Intra-Field Pipeline to RP4S Pig Launching
30. 235-23-PR-PID-0002 P&ID 2 x 28" Looping Pipelines to RP4S Pigs Launching
38. 200-23-PL-REP-0011 RGE intrafiled lines - Hydrate Management Philosophy - Looping
39. 200-23-PL-REP-0014 RL1 intrafiled line -Hydrate Management Philosophy - Looping
40. 233-22-ME-DTS-0001 Pig Trap Datasheet - Permanent
41. 214-24-PL-PLN-0031 24" PL3LS Intrafield Pipeline Alignment Sheets - Looping
42. 237-24-PL-PLN-0036 28" PL9S Intrafield Pipeline Alignment Sheets - Looping
48. 200-20-PR-DEC-0003 RGE Looping Start-up, Operating & Shutdown Philosophy
49. 200-20-PR-DEC-0032 RL1 Looping Start-up, Operating & Shutdown Philosophy
50. 200-23-PL-REP-0010 RGE Pipelines Thermo-hydraulic Transient Analyses - Looping
51. 200-23-PL-REP-0013 RL1 Pipelines Thermo-hydraulic Transient Analyses - Looping
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4. ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
4.1 ABBREVIATIONS
Code Definition
API American Petroleum Institute
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
CPY COMPANY
CRA Corrosion Resistant Alloy
CS Carbon Steel
C/W Completed With
CWC Concrete Weight Coating
DL Data Logger
DNV GL Det Norske Veritas Germanischer Lloyd
EL Elevation
EM ElectroMagnetic
EPC Engineering Procurement Construction
EWL Extreme Wave Level
FBE Fusion Bonded Epoxy
FCG Flooding Cleaning Gauging
FCGH Flooding Cleaning Gauging Hydrotest
FEED Front End Engineering Design
FW Fresh Water
5LPP Five Layer Polypropylene
GP Global Practice
HAT Highest Astronomical Tide
ID Internal Diameter
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ILI In Line Inspection
KP Kilometric Point
LAT Lowest Astronomical Tide
LC1/2 Location Class ½ as defined by the Codes
LTE Land Termination Endpoint
MBR Minimum Bending Radius
MEG Mono-Ethylene Glycol
SCFD Standard Cubic Feet per Day
MSL Mean Sea Level
MSV Multi Support Vessel
MWPL Multiple Welding Process Longitudinal
NA Not Applicable
NFPS North Field Production Sustainability
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Code Definition
OD Outside Diameter
P&ID Piping and Instrumentation Diagram
PL Pipeline
PLR Pig Launcher/Receiver
QP Qatar Petroleum
RP Riser Platform
SI System International
SoW Scope of Work
TBA To Be Advised
TBC To Be Confirmed
TBD To Be Determined
v/v volume / volume
WD Water Depth
WHP Wellhead Platform
WROV Work Class Remote Operated Vehicle
W.R.T With Respect To
WT Wall Thickness
4.2 DEFINITIONS
COMPANY Qatargas Operating Company Limited or its authorized representatives.

CONTRACTOR The party that carries out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, fabrication, construction for Qatargas North Field production
plateau to expand in surface facilities (Drilling/Production Platforms, Riser
Platforms, Pipeline Looping, and associated Brownfield modifications) on
behalf of the COMPANY.
Contractor (small The party that carries out the engineering for the NFPS iFEED project.
letters)
Shall Used to indicate that a provision is mandatory.
Should Used to indicate that a provision is not mandatory, but it is recommended
as good practice. COMPANY approval is required for deviation.
SUB-SUPPLIER The party that manufactures or supplies equipment and services to perform
duties specified by the VENDOR/SUPPLIER.
VENDOR/SUPPLIER The party that manufactures or supplies equipment and services to perform
duties specified by the CONTRACTOR/COMPANY and bears full
responsibility for the equipment and services supplied.
Verification Authority COMPANY or CONTRACTOR appointed agency to review and approve
/ 3rd Party the applicable parts of CONTRACTOR engineering, design, construction,
testing and installation works.
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5. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
5.1 GEOMETRICAL DATA
The following Table 2 summarizes the main geometrical data of new intra-field pipelines (c/w spools and risers)
belonging to Looping phase (ref.13).
Intrafield Pipeline
RL1
Description Unit RGE Area
Area
PL5S PL5LS PL9S PL9LS PL10S PL10LS PL3LS
Design Code - DNVGL-ST-F101
Nominal Diameter inch 28 24
Offshore pipeline LC1 711.2 609.6
(1)
Offshore pipeline LC2
Nominal OD mm 720.8 616.0
Riser, Spool
Riser at splash zone 739.8 635.0
(1)
Wall Offshore pipeline LC2
mm 30.2 25.4
Thickness Riser, Spool
CRA Thickness mm 3.0 3.0
(1)
Internal Offshore pipeline LC2
mm 654.4 559.2
Diameter Riser, Spool
2
Cross Section Area m 0.336 0.246
Approx. Length km 9.16 8.87 9.84 9.86 6.76 6.70 6.82
Deep WD m 66 66 73 73 64 65 64
3
Total Volume m 3,078 2,980 3,306 3,313 2,271 2,251 1,678
Notes:
(1) Safety Zone limit is assumed at 500m from platform centre.
Table 2 – Geometrical Data – Intrafield Pipeline
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5.2 MATERIAL DATA
The followings Table 3 and Table 4 summarize the main data relevant to the material of new intra-field
pipelines (c/w spools and risers) belonging to Looping phase (ref.13).
28” Intrafield Pipeline
Description Unit Value
Material Grade (1), (2) - DNV MWPL 450 SFD C - UNS N08825
Manufacturing type - MWPL
CS Density kg/m3 7850
CS SMYS MPa 450
CS SMTS MPa 535
CS Young’s Modulus MPa 207000
CS Poison’s ratio - 0.3
CS Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 1/°C 11.7 x 10-6
Internal Cladding Material Grade (2) - UNS N08825 (Incoloy® 825)
Internal Cladding Thickness mm 3.0
Internal Cladding kg/m3 8140
Internal Corrosion Allowance (3) mm 0.0
External Corrosion Allowance
mm 0.0
(Except riser splash Zone)
mm 9.4
(Riser splash Zone Only)
CLAD SMYS MPa 240
CLAD SMTS MPa 585
CLAD Young’s Modulus MPa 197000
CLAD Poison’s ratio - 0.3
CLAD Coeff. Of Thermal Expansion 1/°C 13.4 x 10-6
Notes:
1. The material grade is DNV MWPL 450 with supplementary requirements S, F and D.
2. UNS N08825 cladding is applicable up to the first valve above riser hanger flange. No data are included for UNS N06625 clad
material as not part of subsea scope of work.
3. Pipeline is internally cladded by 3 mm thick alloy 825.
Table 3 – 28” Intra-Field Pipelines, Spools and Risers Material Data
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24” intrafield pipeline

Description Unit Value
Material Grade (1), (2) - DNV MWPL 450 SFD C - UNS N08825
Manufacturing type - MWPL
CS Density kg/m3 7850
CS SMYS MPa 450
CS SMTS MPa 535
CS Young’s Modulus MPa 207000
CS Poison’s ratio - 0.3
CS Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 1/°C 11.7 x 10-6
Internal Cladding Material Grade (2) - UNS N08825 (Incoloy® 825)
Internal Cladding Thickness mm 3.0
Internal Cladding kg/m3 8140
Internal Corrosion Allowance (3) mm 0.0
mm 0.0
(Except riser splash Zone)
mm 9.4
(Riser splash Zone Only)
CLAD SMYS MPa 240
CLAD SMTS MPa 585
CLAD Young’s Modulus MPa 197000
CLAD Poison’s ratio - 0.3
CLAD Coeff. Of Thermal Expansion 1/°C 13.4 x 10-6
Notes:
1. The material grade is DNV MWPL 450 with supplementary requirements S, F and D.
2. UNS N08825 cladding is applicable up to the first valve above riser hanger flange. No data are included for UNS N06625 clad
material as not part of subsea scope of work.
3. Since pipeline is internally cladded by 3 mm thick alloy 825, no corrosion/erosion allowance is specified (Ref.10).
Table 4 – 24” Intra-Field Pipeline, Spools and Risers Material Data
5.2.1 BENDS DATA
All subsea bends will have a radius of 5 x D (intra-field pipelines, spools and risers) whilst topside part of risers
will have radius of 3 x D. For the purpose of pigs design 3 x D bends shall be considered anywhere for
conservativeness.
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5.3 PROCESS DATA
The following Table 5 summarizes the main data relevant to the process of new intra-field pipelines (c/w spools
and risers) belonging to Looping phase (ref.13).
Intrafield Pipeline
RL1
Description Unit RGE Area
Area
PL5S PL5LS PL9S PL9LS PL10S PL10LS PL3LS
Design Pressure barg 234.0 232.5
Hydrotest Pressure barg 270.3 268.5
Design Temperature °C 94 93.3
Notes:
(1) Reference height for design pressure is 15m above MSL at platform deck elevation
(2) Hydrotest pressure ≈ 1.05 x local incidental pressure ≈ 1.155 x design pressure
Table 5 – Process Data for Intra-field pipeline
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6. BASES OF THE PHILOSOPHY
The following points are at the base of the present pre-commissioning philosophy:
1) Pig traps used during intra-field flowlines pre-commissioning will be CONTRACTOR provided and of
a different concept/design wrt the temporary traps which will be part of the permanent topside
equipment (ref. 6).
In this way the pipeline pre-commissioning operations are not dependent from the availability of the
temporary traps mentioned above (and related topside piping) and any risk of damage to the same
will be avoided.
Permanent mainline valves shall be connected to the intra-field pipeline system at the end of pipeline
pre-commissioning activities, to avoid any possible damage due to debris during flooding and cleaning
operations.
2) For conservativeness it is assumed shortage of space on platforms (as per existing platforms) for the
pre-commissioning spread. Then pre-commissioning spread can be located onboard of a supply
vessel/ cargo barge moored alongside the platform and a flexible hose can be used to interconnect
the spread to the pig traps (this option is shown at Section 7.8).
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7. DETAILED PRE-COMMISSIONING OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE
Pre-commissioning activities on the intra-field pipelines part of the Looping phase will be performed by using
the methodology and sequences reported in the following sections.
Pre-commissioning activities will start only if no damages will be detected during post-lay survey.
Summary sketches are reported in Section 7.8.
7.1 INITIAL CONDITIONS
 Pipeline system (pipeline, spools and risers) interconnected and installed empty (at 0 barg).
 Top of risers are connected to temporary valves and PLRs at RPs. There may be the presence of the
permanent bend interfacing top riser and temporary valve (ref. Section 2.1).
7.2 BATTERY LIMITS
 During all pre-commissioning operations the battery limits are from temporary PLRs at RPs (starting
RP) to temporary PLRs at RPs (arrival RP).
 There are no constraints regarding the actual pigging direction. It will be defined at a later stage basing
on EPC CONTRACTOR discretion. Present philosophy is not dependant on pigging direction.
7.3 FLOODING, CLEANING AND GAUGING
7.3.1 PIGGING EXECUTION
At receiver side the PLR shall be set for receipt of pig train.
Pre-commissioning spread will be connected to PLR launcher by means of an interconnecting hose and PLR
and temporary valves will be operated in order to propel the pigs through the pipeline system into the PLR
receiver at the other side.
In the present philosophy it is foreseen to run cleaning and gauging pigs in the same train, then pig velocity
will be controlled between minimum 1.0 m/s and maximum 1.5 m/s, provided that lower velocities are
acceptable during launching/receiving phases.
Pig train will be composed by 4 off pigs at least. In any case alternatives are in principle acceptable subject to
prior CONTRACTOR and COMPANY approval.
Pigs no.1 to no.4 will be launched as per sequence below:
 Pump a lubrication slug of 1000 linear meters of treated seawater ahead of the first pig;
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 Launch Pig no.1 (Hi–Seal Bi-Directional Pig c/w brushes) c/w Pig Tracking System behind lubrication
slug;
 Pump slug of treated seawater behind Pig no.1 – 500 linear meters;
 Launch Pig no.2 (Hi – Seal Bi-Directional Pig);
 Launch Pig no.3 (Hi–Seal Bi-Directional Pig c/w brushes);
 Launch Pig no.4 (Hi – Seal Bi-Directional Pig c/w gauge plates) c/w Pig Tracking System;
 Pump treated seawater for 120% of the system volume.
During the pig train run, the flowrate, instantaneous and cumulative volumes of water and chemicals injected
will be monitored and recorded continuously; extra volume (120%) wrt. system volume will be pumped to
ensure pigs arrival.
Upon confirmation of pig train receipt (i.e. via volume pumped, pig tracking equipment and/or pressure change
at pumping side) the PLR launcher will be isolated and the interconnecting hose disconnected.
In case additional pigging runs are required due to not acceptance of previous cleaning and/or gauging
operations, cleaning and gauging runs can be split. In this case following velocity ranges are applicable:
 Cleaning: 0.6 – 1.5 m/s

 Gauging: 1.0 – 2.1 m/s
7.3.2 FLOODING MEDIA
FCG operation is conducted by using filtered and treated seawater (treated with biocide, corrosion inhibitor,
oxygen scavenger and dye). Further details are addressed at Ref. 10 and 11.
7.3.3 PIGS AND PIG TRACKING
Pigs shall have the following main characteristics (further details are addressed at Ref. 11).
 High sealing and bi-directional

 Designed to pass through 3OD bends
 Material of pig body shall be compatible with the internal cladding (limited to the intra-field pipeline
system).
 Pig body shall contain Magnets for debris pick up and for pig tracking. Magnetic pig signallers to be
assembled at Pig Launcher and Pig Receiver.
 Pig body shall be suitable to accommodate tracking transmitter (first and last pig of the train)
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 Pig body (first and third pig of the train) shall contain brushes of a material compatible with the internal
cladding (limited to the intra-field pipeline system)
 Pig body shall be equipped with suitable pull in eyes to allow for pig removal when required
 Pig shall be permanently marked with a unique number that shall be clearly visible
 Last pig of the train shall be equipped with 2off gauge plates, located at front and rear of the pig. The
gauge plates shall not cause any damage to the internal cladding of the pipeline system and its
material shall guarantee no contamination of it. For the specific application (UNS N08825) it is
recommended aluminium as gauge plate material (any alternative material is subject to CPY
approval). Sizing of the gauge plates shall be in compliance with ref. 1.
7.3.4 PIGS INSPECTION
After pigs recovery at receiver PLR, gauge plates will be inspected. It shall be noted that gauge plates are
generally acceptable if no deflection of the plate is observed even though the gauge plates show minor
abrasions and “nicks” on the plate edges. On confirmation that the gauge plate are acceptable, hydrotesting
operations can commence.
7.3.5 CALIPER
In case of no acceptance of the gauge plates a caliper pig shall be run as a standalone run.
In that case once Caliper is recovered, data will be downloaded and analyzed. CONTRACTOR, COMPANY
and Verification Authority / 3rd Party (if any) will witness during data downloading and analysis. CONTRACTOR
shall provide preliminary onsite report (onsite) for approval within 48 hours (final report shall subsequently be
issued once all data have been collated and processed).
The cause of gauge plate damage(s) shall be determined and repaired, where necessary, to the approval of
COMPANY. After repair, a new gauging scraper run shall be successfully executed and accepted by
COMPANY.
7.4 HYDROTEST
To minimize number of operations and, in case, the number of transits, the system can be pressurized from
the same side where FCG pigs have been received.
7.4.1 HYDROTESTING EXECUTION
Upon completion of pig recovery and acceptable gauge plate integrity verification / caliper run, temporary PLR
(or suitable pressure cap) will be connected topside.
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Interconnecting hose will be connected to the temporary PLR in readiness to start pressurization.
Before hydrotest starts, it shall be confirmed that temporary PLR at the other side is isolated.
A data logger shall be connected to the temporary PLR (pressurization side): the data logger will be used to
monitor and record, at regular intervals, the pressure and temperature trends during the whole test duration.
Pressurization will be carried-out at different velocities and stages as per ref. 1. At the end of the first stage an
air inclusion check is carried out to ensure it is within 0.2%.
Pressurization phase is considered concluded on reaching the defined test pressure plus a margin, to be
defined during next project phase.
On reaching the target pressure, the hydrotesting pump spread is stopped, system isolated and the test
pressure and temperature is monitored and recorded.
Following the stabilization period, the hydrotest is considered completed whenever the acceptance criteria
reported in Ref. 11 are matched within a 24h hold period.
The system may require re-pressurization or depressurization until such time that stabilization is complete.
Additional water added to or removed from the system will be monitored and recorded.
Following successful completion of the hydrotest, including validation of hydrotest results, the system
depressurization is conducted through proper sized orifices. Depressurisation rate does not exceed 2 bar/min.
7.4.2 HYDROTESTING MEDIA
Same as sect. 7.3.2.
7.4.3 PIPING HYDROTEST
Topside piping will be pre-commissioned/ hydrotested separately as per ASME B31.8, then connected to Intra-
field pipeline at the end of pipeline pre-commissioning by means of golden weld.
Supplier of the topside permanent valves (MOVs and SDVs) shall clarify during detail design (EPC phase) the
required open/close status during hydrotest: it shall be reflected into pre-commissioning procedures.
Golden weld to be performed on the Incoloy 825 side of the Topside piping. Ref. to the below sketch.
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Figure 5 –Offshore/Topside Construction Boundary
7.5 INTELLIGENT TOOL INSPECTION
After hydrotest an intelligent tool will be run with the purpose to perform baseline survey of the pipeline. Details
of the operation and requirements are addressed at Ref. 12.
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7.6 DEWATERING AND CONDITIONING
Pipeline systems will be dewatered and MEG conditioned utilizing a pig train as per figure below:
Figure 6 – Pig Train Composition during Dewatering/Conditioning
Treated seawater utilized during Hydrotest can be disposed offshore during De-Watering activities, in
compliance with the environmental regulations of the ESHIA (Ref. 5) and Ministry of the Municipality and
Environmental of Qatar, MME.
Pig train will be composed by 4 off pigs at least. In any case alternatives are in principle acceptable prior to
CONTRACTOR and COMPANY approval.
Dewatering pig velocity will be maintained between minimum 0.3 m/s and maximum 1.5 m/s, provided that
lower velocities are acceptable during launching/receiving phases.
Pigs no.1 to no.4 will be launched as per sequence below:
 Launch Pig no.1 (Hi–Seal Bi-Directional Swabbing Pig) c/w Pig Tracking System behind treated
filtered seawater used for Hydrotest;
 Pump desalination slug of fresh water behind Pig no.1 (volume TBD – by CONTRACTOR during
EPC);
 Launch Pig no.2 (Hi – Seal Bi-Directional Swabbing Pig);
 Pump slug of MEG behind Pig no.2 (volume TBD – by CONTRACTOR during EPC);
 Launch Pig no.3 (Hi – Seal Bi-Directional Swabbing Pig) ;
 Pump slug of MEG behind Pig no.3 (volume TBD – by CONTRACTOR during EPC);
 Launch Pig no.4 (Hi – Seal Bi-Directional Swabbing Pig) c/w Pig Tracking System;
 Pump dried compressed nitrogen air until all pigs arrive in PLR Receiver.
Receipt of each pig will be indicated by calculated volumes of FW/MEG/nitrogen and pressure spikes at the
pumping side and confirmed by pig signaller at the receiving. During receipt phase the nitrogen flowrate can
be stop/ decreased to ease the pig receiving process.
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During dewatering and MEG conditioning, the flowrate, instantaneous and cumulative volumes of nitrogen and
fluids injected will be monitored and recorded continuously.
Pig arrival will be monitored in order to provide confirmation on when MEG arrival will occur to allow fluid to
be captured/ sampled to confirm that chemical conditioning has been successful.
MEG will be sampled via calibrated hygrometer set to verify achievement of the required dew point (see details
in Ref.11).
7.6.1 PIGS AND PIG TRACKING
Pigs shall have the following main characteristics (further details are addressed at Ref.11).
 Standard bi-directional dewatering/swabbing pigs

 Equipped with a sufficient number of seals to guarantee an adequate dewatering level
 Designed to pass through 3OD bends
 Material of pig body shall be compatible with the internal cladding of the pipeline system.
 Pig body shall contain Magnets for pig tracking
 Pig body shall be suitable to accommodate tracking transmitter
 Pig body shall be equipped with suitable pull in eyes to allow for pig removal when required
 Pig shall be permanently marked with a unique number that shall be clearly visible
7.7 NITROGEN PURGING AND PACKING
Once conditioning has been confirmed successful by COMPANY representative, nitrogen injection can restart,
if needed, at full speed and will cease once a continuous reading of oxygen content lower than, or equal to,
2% v/v will be achieved at the outlet.
Then receiving side will be isolated in order to perform final packing of the pipeline system.
Packing pressure at the end of Intra-field pipeline pre-commissioning activities (before connection with Topside
permanent facilities) shall be in no case lower than 7.0 barg.
Packing pressure after connection with Topside permanent facilities will be met with an internal pressure
suitable for gas-in (ref.38, 39, 50 and 51) and in no case shall be lower than 7.0 barg.
During gas-in the nitrogen inventory can be sent to flare (ref.48 and 49).
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7.8 PRE-COMMISSIONING SEQUENCE
Following storyboards report the proposed methodology to perform the pre-commissioning operation for the
intra-field pipelines belonging to Looping phase.
Figure 7 – Symbols Used into Storyboards
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Figure 8 – Intra-Field Pipelines Looping Phase – FCG
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Figure 9 – Intra-Field Pipelines Looping Phase – Hydrotest
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Figure 10 – Intra-Field Pipelines Looping Phase – Intelligent Tool Inspection
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Figure 11 – Intra-Field Pipelines Looping Phase – Dewatering and Conditioning
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Figure 12 – Intra-Field Pipelines Looping Phase – Nitrogen Purging/Packing
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8. APPENDIX
8.1 TYPICAL PRE-COMMISSIONING SPREAD
Figure 13 – Typical Cleaning/ Hydrotesting and Dewatering Spread (reference only)
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8.2 PRE-COMMISSIONING PLR – CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
Following sketch provides an indicative design of the pig launchers/receivers to be used during intra-field
flowlines pre-commissioning.
Design and sizes indicated are just indicatives and shall be optimized during EPC phase basing on industry
best practices and international codes/standards.
Total length is driven by the length of the ILI tool (ref. 12).
Figure 14 – Pre-Commissioning PLRs – Conceptual Design (reference only)

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Document Number : 200-24-PL-DEC-0002

Document Type : Philosophy

NORTH FIELD SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT

Mauro Firmato digitalmente da Mauro Beccaceci

No. DESCRIPTION BY CHKD APVD DATE

QATARGAS OPERATING COMPANY LIMITED

PROJECT NO. : LTC/C/NFP/3742/18 CONTRACTOR’S JOB NUMBER :HS0063

COMPANY DOC NO. : 200-24-PL-DEC-0002 CAT.NO.: II

CONTRACTOR DOC NO : HS0063-ZA-SAI-OL22-F-00003

THIS DOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF QATARGAS AND SAIPEM.

1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION .................................................................... 5

2. PURPOSE OF DOCUMENT ................................................................. 8

2.2 Unit System ........................................................................................................................................ 10

3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS .............................................................. 11

3.2 International Codes and Standards ................................................................................................... 11

3.3 Company References ........................................................................................................................ 11

3.4 Project References ............................................................................................................................ 11

4. ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS .............................................. 13

4.2 Definitions .......................................................................................................................................... 14

5. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................................................... 15

5.2 Material Data ...................................................................................................................................... 16

5.3 Process Data ..................................................................................................................................... 18

6. BASES OF THE PHILOSOPHY ......................................................... 19

7. DETAILED PRE-COMMISSIONING OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE ... 20

7.2 Battery Limits ..................................................................................................................................... 20

7.3 Flooding, Cleaning and Gauging ....................................................................................................... 20

7.3.1 Pigging Execution .............................................................................................................. 20

7.4 Hydrotest ............................................................................................................................................ 22

7.5 Intelligent Tool Inspection .................................................................................................................. 24

7.6 Dewatering and Conditioning ............................................................................................................. 25

7.7 Nitrogen Purging and Packing ........................................................................................................... 26

7.8 Pre-Commissioning Sequence .......................................................................................................... 27

8. APPENDIX .......................................................................................... 37

8.2 Pre-Commissioning PLR – Conceptual Design ................................................................................. 38

Rev. Date Description of Revision

Hold Nr.. Section Description of Hold

Project Facilities Description

Project Facilities Description

Existing Offshore Associated Brownfield Modifications

The scope includes the following facilities:

Project Facilities Description

Figure 1 –Overall Development Schematic

Figure 2 – Scope of Services

The methodology is covering the following activities:

2.1 INTRA-FIELD PIPELINES BATTERY LIMITS

Battery Limit on Battery Limit on

1) “Temporary PLRs” are to be intended as “Pre-Commissioning PLRs” (CONTRACTOR provided).

Figure 3 - Battery Limits for Intra-Field Pipelines (Pre-Commissioning Scope)

Figure 4 – Topside Temporary Items during Pipelines Pre-Commissioning

2.2 UNIT SYSTEM

3.1 GENERAL AND ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

3.2 INTERNATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Ref. Document Number Document Title

3.3 COMPANY REFERENCES

Ref. Document Number Document Title

3.4 PROJECT REFERENCES

Ref. Document Number Document Title

Ref. Document Number Document Title

4. ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

COMPANY Qatargas Operating Company Limited or its authorized representatives.

5.1 GEOMETRICAL DATA

Table 2 – Geometrical Data – Intrafield Pipeline

5.2 MATERIAL DATA