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Document ID PR-2352
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VERSION
DATE AUTHOR SCOPE / REMARKS
NO.
Update of the document to include RHIP to
Lesley Tallentire form a consistent approach to ER and to
3.0 23/05/2023
(MSE47) take onboard specialist advice from Shell
SMEs.
2.0 04/11/2021 Lesley Tallentire Update of the document to take account of
(MSE47) the operational changes due to the
implementation of the IIOC Project –
Control Room Operators are remote from
site, and changes in the station manning.
Note: It is planned to incorporate RHIP in
the next revision once IOC is implemented.
1.0 16/07/2019 Ho Wan Jye Existing Contingency Plans for Birba
(MSE47) Gathering Station (PR-2047), Al Noor
Production Station (PR-2112) and Harweel
Karunakar Sandha Main Production Station (PR-2017) have
(UEFH7) been combined in order to standardise and
harmonise overall Greater Birba (GB)
Emergency Responses. This document
also reflects the outcome of the GB
Emergency Response Review workshops
conducted in 2018 & 2019.
The related CMF Documents can be retrieved from the Corporate Business Control
Documentation Register CMF.
v. ABBREVIATIONS
This is the initial assembly area where personnel shall go upon the
Mustering Area
alarm sounding.
Intervention Team (IT) Team who are tasked with site rescue.
Plan/ checklist used by the LEBC and the OSC for emergency
Immediate Action Plan (IAP)
response.
Pre-Incident Plan (PIP) Plan used by the Fire & Rescue Team
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction........................................................................... 15
1.1 Facilities Overview .......................................................................... 15
2. Purpose ................................................................................. 17
3. Document Ownership and Maintenance............................. 18
3.1 Document Custodians and Signatories ........................................... 18
3.2 Document Authority ........................................................................ 18
3.3 Distribution and Target Audience .................................................... 18
3.4 Review and Improvement ............................................................... 18
3.5 Step-out and Approval .................................................................... 19
3.6 Hierarchy of Control ........................................................................ 19
4. Reference To PDO Associated Documents........................ 21
5. Response Priorities .............................................................. 22
6. Levels of Emergency and Transfer of Command .............. 23
6.1 Transfer of Command from LECC ................................................... 23
6.1.1 Extended Incident - Transfer of Command ................................................ 23
7. Emergency Response Team Mobilisation Protocol .......... 24
7.1 HMPS Emergency Response Boundaries ....................................... 24
7.2 BGS Emergency Response Boundaries ......................................... 24
7.3 ANPS Emergency Response Boundaries ....................................... 25
7.4 RHIP Emergency response Boundaries .......................................... 26
8. Emergency Team Structure ................................................. 27
8.1 Site Structure - Emergency Response Team (ERT) ........................ 27
8.2 LECC .............................................................................................. 28
8.3 CECC ............................................................................................. 28
8.4 Allocation of emergency duty roles ................................................. 29
8.4.1 HMPS......................................................................................................... 30
8.4.2 BGS and ANPS ......................................................................................... 30
8.4.3 RHIP .......................................................................................................... 31
9. Roles, Responsibilities and Minimum Requirements ....... 32
9.1 Critical Sour South Local Emergency Control Centre (CSS LECC) . 32
9.1.1 Critical Sour South Local Emergency Base Controller (LEBC) ................. 32
9.1.2 ERT Team.................................................................................................. 32
9.2 Role Minimum Competencies ......................................................... 36
9.2.1 OSC ........................................................................................................... 36
9.2.2 LEO1/ LEO2 .............................................................................................. 36
9.2.3 SL ............................................................................................................... 36
9.2.4 FC .............................................................................................................. 36
9.2.5 IT ................................................................................................................ 36
9.2.6 Muster Checker ......................................................................................... 36
List of Figures
Figure 1-1 Critical Sour South Emergency Planning Zone (2023) ........................................... 15
Figure 4-1 Corporate ER Document Structure ......................................................................... 21
Figure 7-1: GB Emergency Response Boundary Map for Harweel – Marmul ......................... 24
Figure 7-2: GB Emergency Response Boundary Map for Birba- Marmul ................................ 24
Figure 7-3: GB Emergency Response Boundary Map for Al Noor- Nimr................................. 25
Figure 7-4: RHIP Emergency Response Boundary Map for RHIP (current 2023) ................... 26
Figure 8-1 Site ERT Structure .................................................................................................. 27
Figure 8-2 Interior LECC Team Structure ................................................................................ 28
Figure 8-3 ERT & LECC Coordination ..................................................................................... 28
Figure 8-4 CECC Team Structure ............................................................................................ 28
Figure 12-1: HMPS – Mustering Areas .................................................................................... 39
Figure 12-2: Routes from Industrial area to Alternative Mustering Area / Alpha (Mustering Area
4) .............................................................................................................................................. 40
Figure 12-3: Evacuation routes from HMPS ............................................................................ 40
Figure 12-4: Assembly area at Harweel Camp (Secondary Assembly Area for HMPS & RHIP)
.................................................................................................................................................. 41
Figure 12-5: Escape Route for Harweel Compression Station (HCS) personnel .................... 41
Figure 12-6: Escape Route for building fire at Harweel Compression Station (HCS) ..... 42
Figure 12-7: Birba Gathering Station (BGS) – Mustering Areas .............................................. 43
Figure 12-8: Evacuation routes for BGS Gathering Station (BGS) .......................................... 44
Figure 12-9: Assembly areas at Marmul camp (Secondary Assembly Area for BGS) ............ 44
Figure 12-10: Al Noor Production Station (ANPS) – Mustering Areas ..................................... 45
Figure 12-11: Evacuation routes for Al Noor Production Station (ANPS) ................................ 46
Figure 12-12: Assembly Areas at Amal camp (Secondary assembly area for Al Noor) .......... 46
Figure 12-13: Assembly Areas at RHIP ................................................................................... 47
Figure 12-14: Evacuation routes from RHIP ............................................................................ 48
Figure 12-15 Assembly Areas at Harweel Camp ..................................................................... 49
Figure 14-1 General Response to Incident .............................................................................. 54
Figure 14-2 HMPS and RHIP Emergency Services Holding Point .......................................... 57
Figure 14-3 Birba Emergency Services Holding Point ............................................................. 58
Figure 14-4 ANPS Emergency Services Holding Point............................................................ 58
List of Tables
1. INTRODUCTION
This document forms the Critical Sour South Emergency Response Plan (ERP); it serves:
The plan focuses on emergency response including Escape, Evacuation and Rescue (EER)
requirements for the facilities during emergency situations and aligns with API RP 55 (Ref 1) in
terms of purpose and content. To note, the document reflects the high-level requirements of Part
III (Ref 2) and Part IV (Ref 3) of the PDO Corporate Emergency Response procedures, but in
particular builds on the expected, immediate site-specific response to credible emergency
scenarios.
All Critical Sour South (CSS) facilities create an EPZ (Figure 1-1). The latest can be found on
PDO Earth.
An Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) is a geographical area that surrounds a well, pipeline, or
facility containing hazardous product that requires specific emergency response planning. It
defines the extent of the H2S hazard to 100 ppm in air, assuming a worst-case release. EPZs are
measured typically in kilometers.
The EPZ for sour gas wells, pipelines, or facilities is determined through dispersion modelling and
calculations in the ERCBH2S tool, using worst-release scenarios with average dispersion
conditions for a major release of sour gas. The CSS EPZ consists of the following areas and can
be found as a ‘Administrative Layer’ in PDO Earth:
The presence of the public population within EPZ is understood and managed by Community
Relations officers. Contact details of those non-associated persons within the EPZ to be sought &
maintained by Community Relation (EVC) department - Community Development Coordinator –
South (EVCS).
2. PURPOSE
This Emergency Response Plan details credible Major Accident Hazards (MAH) for the Critical
Sour South Facilities and outlines the Immediate Action Plans (IAP) for each of the credible
scenarios identified during the HEMP process for the facilities. Major Accident Hazards discussed
in this document are taken from the Operations HSE Cases, and additional IAPs included as
identified at the CSS ERP Workshop and drills held at the sites in September 2022.
This plan outlines the key information and actions to effectively manage any credible emergency
situation on the CSS facilities including defining emergency roles and responsibilities and details
specific response actions to be implemented.
• Ensure safety of people, minimise impact to the environment, protect assets and
facilitate a safe return to normal operations.
• Create an organisational framework to deliver a swift and effective response in an
emergency.
• Coordinate decision making and effective use of available personnel and
resources during an emergency.
• Provide an integrated clear action plan during emergencies.
• Establish clear lines of authority and communication both internally and with
external agencies during an emergency.
• Identify the required coordination of emergency operations with external
responding agencies.
• Define assurance processes to maintain emergency team capability to manage
emergencies effectively.
The response elements of this plan will be enacted for any emergency situation that is unable to
be controlled safely with the implementation of CSS facilities normal standing operational
procedures.
The custodians of this Contingency Plan are the Delivery Team Leaders, OSGOH for Greater Bibra
and OSGOR for RHIP aspects. They shall:
• Approve the document following review and revision.
• Ensure that the document is ‘Fit for Purpose’, defines the organisation and identifies
resources to enable PDO to adequately respond to the identified scenarios.
The signatory of this Emergency Response Plan is the Corporate Emergency Response
Coordinator UIC4.
The Document Authority is the Sour Operation Manager (OSGO) who shall:
• Ensure that this plan is reviewed and revised every 4 years and whenever there are
significant changes to the asset risks, and
• Ensure that a current version is available on ‘CMS’ and hard copy versions of this
document are maintained and distributed.
This document is intended for use by personnel who are involved in the emergency response for
the CSS Facilities and the PDO emergency response organisation.
This document will be used as a prompt for all future ER training for the CSS Facilities for all existing
and new personnel, including contractors. It is the responsibility of all personnel involved in the
operation of the CSS Facilities to be familiar with its contents.
This document, including the AIPs in APPENDIX 3,is available on CMS with hard copies provided
to:
• CECC
• Greater Birba LECC
• Corporate Emergency Response (UIC/4)
• ERT at HMPS/ BGS/ ANPS and RHIP
• IIOC at Harweel Camp
• IOC at Mina Al Fahal (when completed)
• PDO Fire & Rescue Service
This ERP is a ‘live document’ and shall be updated periodically, every 4 years or specifically in the
following circumstances:
This procedure is mandatory and shall be complied with at all times during the operation of the
CSS Facilities (BGS, ANPS, HMPS and RHIP).
In the event that compliance with the procedure is not practicable, step out authorisation and
approval must be obtained in accordance with PR-1001e – Operations Procedure Temporary
Variance (Ref 5).
In emergency situations, there can be occasions where regular controls cannot be applied. In
this case an alternative process to manage safety risks during emergencies and to ensure
alternative barriers are in place can be established.
To ensure that the situation is managed the following hierarchy of control shall be applied:
Hierarchy
elements:
First: • Eliminate the risk and/or follow existing HSSE process (e.g., emergency
response vehicles complying with LSRs).
• Where regular HSSE controls do not impede the effectiveness of the
emergency response they should be observed.
Second: • Apply engineering controls to reduce risk (e.g., SCBA, portable gas
monitors, remote valves to isolate product pipelines, water fog systems).
Third: • Consider, in advance, and document situations where regular safety
controls may adversely affect the outcome of the emergency response
operation.
• Consider alternative controls that will ensure the safety of responders and
mitigate risk to ALARP and include these controls in the ERP (e.g. An
incident management system is in use adds additional controls where PtW
may not be required during an emergency, such as entering a confined
space without a PtW when using SCBA to protect against potential
environmental hazards)
Fourth: • As soon as practical (as immediately as possible), the LEBC/OSC must
identify an HSE Advisor (Scribe 2).
• The LEBC/OSC, in consultation with the HSE Advisor (Scribe 2), should
conduct a dynamic risk assessment to ensure awareness on risk and
application of alternative controls.
• The LEBC/OSC can make decisions to mitigate the consequences without
being restricted by controls that impact the effectiveness of the ER process
only in those times that the HSE Advisor (Scribe 2) agrees with the
decision.
• Document risk considerations and decisions to verify availability for after
action review.
The emergency event may be impacted if controls cannot be met and/or might restrict the ER
operation. This could cause delays in response and subsequently cause further harm to people,
environment, asset, and reputation. If the Dynamic Risk Assessment is not effective this could
result in harm to the emergency responders.
Example of a situation in which the LEBC/OSC and the HSE Advisor (Scribe 2) might make
alternative decisions:
• Temporarily relaxing the work/rest requirements for the rescue team during a
search of a missing person who has been located and is being rescued in a
potentially toxic environment.
This document is structured to provide details of the emergency response arrangements and
facilities available at CSS Facilities; HMPS, BGS, ANPS and RHIP. This document provides IAPs
for identified credible emergency scenarios.
The aim of the AIP is to provide structured guidance for use in emergency response incidents at
the facilities and the camp. This document supports GU 288 ER Part IV (Ref 3).
Figure 4-1 illustrates the Corporate Emergency Response document structure including this
Contingency Plan (in red). Critical
Sour South ERP
PR-2352
In principle, PDO shall provide emergency services within the concession areas for incidents
involving PDO personnel, contractors and where possible, assist third parties and cooperate with
external emergency services. Outside of the concession areas, PDO may be requested to provide
emergency support services to external emergency services or as part of Mutual Aid Agreement in
the event of an incident in the vicinity of its operations. However, PDO should not assume
responsibility or liability for failure to act or respond to an emergency outside of the concession
areas.
5. RESPONSE PRIORITIES
The prime objective of PDO in emergency response is to ensure that activities are carried out to
comply with the following order of priorities:
Personnel involved in dealing with an emergency shall apply these priorities when making decisions
and developing action plans. It is PDO’s Policy to manage emergencies in all its activities and
where possible, assist third parties and cooperate with external emergency services. This
document serves several objectives that relate to the operation of the CSS facilities, as follows:
• To outline the expected ER approach and to provide Immediate Action Plans (IAP) for
each of the credible emergency scenarios identified for the asset.
• To specify roles and responsibilities for the initial management of emergency
situations.
• To ensure a robust and consistent approach to ER in the CSS area.
Command will remain with the LEBC and LECC Team until either:
• Command from the impacted facility becomes untenable, in which case the LEBC will
formally transfer command to the CECC or
• The incident increases in size or complexity.
As part of the transfer process, the LEBC and the LECC team will request completion of a formal
transfer of command and appropriate incident response planning documentation to ensure
continuity of command. Documentation, as a minimum shall include:
• Copy of the incident log (electronic).
• Situation status summary.
• Current organisation structure.
The agreed ER boundary between CSS LEBC and Marmul LEBC is the Wadi Arah T- junction. If
the emergency occurs North of intersection of Wadi Arah T- junction, it will be managed by Marmul
LEBC and supported by CSS LEBC (if required).
Figure 7-1 indicates location of the emergency boundary for Harweel and Marmul.
The agreed ER boundary between CSS LEBC and Marmul LEBC is NASIR-1 (located just South
of Birba EPZ signboard, about 13 KM from the main Marmul Nimr road. If an emergency occurs
South of Birba EPZ signboard (nearby NASIR-1, it will be managed by Marmul LEBC and supported
by CSS LEBC (if required).
Figure 7-2 indicates location of the emergency boundary for Birba and Marmul
The agreed ER boundaries between CSS LEBC and Nimr LEBC, is the Al Noor EPZ signboards
(Approximately 32.2 KM from the main road Al Noor T-junction between Al Noor and Nimr). If an
emergency occurs before Al Noor EPZ signboard, it will be managed by Nimr LEBC and supported
by CSS LEBC (if required).
Figure 7-3 indicates location of the emergency boundary for Al Noor and Nimr.
RHIP ERT will attend any emergency from their facility and any associated OSBL infrastructure,
which is located around RHIP. The numbers of production and injection wells will change over
time, however the sketch below provides the 2023 situation.
Figure 7-4: RHIP Emergency Response Boundary Map for RHIP (current 2023)
In CSS, the Emergency Response Team consists of the following main emergency response roles.
All ERT roles are known in advance, as a manual board is provided at the facilities and checked
daily.
8.2 LECC
The corporate LECC structure is followed for the CSS LECC (PR-1065).
The interfaces between the ERT and the LECC are managed as per Figure 8-3.
The team structure of the Corporate Emergency Coordination Centre (CECC) is shown below, as
per PR-1065:
If the numbers of personnel on site go below the threshold Baseline Manning Limits (noted
in Table 8-1, Table 8-2 and Table 8-3) the facility has no rescue capability and as such all external
activities within the facility are not allowed (e.g. no maintenance/project activity / operators rounds,
ISBL &OSBL activity).
8.4.1 HMPS
To respond effectively during an emergency, ERT team baseline manning is 11 personnel at site
and 2 in the IIOC, as per Table 2 below:
Table 8-1: Baseline Manning for HMPS ERT
NUMBER OF
ER ROLE JOB POSITION
PERSONNEL
LOCATED AT FACILITY
On Scene Commander (OSC) 1 Production Supervisor
Production Team /
Site Liaison (SL) 1
Maintenance Team
Production Team /
Scribe 1
Maintenance Team
Production Team /
Muster Checker (MC) 1
Maintenance Team
Production Team /
Forward Controller (FC) 1
Maintenance Team
Production Team /
Intervention Team (IT) 6
Maintenance Team
Total at Facility: 11
LOCATED AT THE IIOC
Control Room Operator (CRO 1) /
Local Emergency Operator (LEO 1) 1 GB Emergency Telephone Operator
(GB ETO)
Local Emergency Operator (LEO 2) 1 Control Room Operator (CRO 2)
TOTAL 13
During manned operation, ERT Baseline Manning is 8 personnel at site and 1 in the IIOC, as per
Table 4 below.
Table 8-2: Baseline Manning for BGS & ANPS ERT
NUMBER OF
ER ROLE JOB POSITION
PERSONNEL
LOCATED AT FACILITY
On Scene Commander (OSC) 1 Production Supervisor*
Production Team /
Site Liaison (SL) & Scribe 1
Maintenance Team
Production Team /
Forward Controller (FC) 1
Maintenance Team
Production Team /
Muster Checker (MC) 1
Maintenance Team
Production Team /
Intervention Team (IT) 4 Maintenance Team /
Contractors
Total at Facility: 8
LOCATED AT THE IIOC
Local Emergency Operator (LEO) 1 Control Room Operator (CRO)
TOTAL 9
* In the absence of the Production Supervisor an OSC trained operator shall always be available.
8.4.3 RHIP
To respond effectively during an emergency, ERT team baseline manning is 13 personnel at site,
as per Table 2 below:
Table 8-3: Baseline Manning for RHIP ERT
NUMBER OF
ER ROLE JOB POSITION
PERSONNEL
On Scene Commander (OSC) 1 Production Supervisor
Site Liaison (SL) 1 Control Room Operator (CRO 5)
Scribe 1 Control Room Operator (CRO 3)
Muster Checker (MC) 1 Control Room Operator (CRO 4)
Production Team /
Forward Controller (FC) 1
Maintenance Team
Production Team /
Intervention Team (IT) 6
Maintenance Team
Local Emergency Operator (LEO 1) 1 Control Room Operator (CRO 1)
Local Emergency Operator (LEO 2) 1 Control Room Operator (CRO 2)
TOTAL 13
Note: There is no IIOC Operation of RHIP.
CSS LECC Team supports the LEBC in managing the response to an emergency that occurs within
the cluster area (including the EPZs), by controlling the emergency response from its fully
provisioned control centre, which is located at the main office of the Harweel Camp.
Roles and responsibilities for the LECC members are addressed in PR-1065 (Emergency
Response Documents Part II: Company Procedure) and should be referred.
The following sections define responsibilities over and above those noted in PR-1065.
The LEBC is in overall command and control of the EPZ during an emergency and achieves this
by leading and coordinating the actions of the LECC Team. The LEBC role is to manage the actions
taken during the emergency to safeguard personnel, the environment and property.
In CSS, the Emergency Response Team (ERT) consists of the following main ER roles.
Note: For HMPS, BGS & ANPS the LEO1 (and LEO2 where appropriate), will support the ERT via
communications link from the IIOC, and are not present at the incident facility.
All ER roles are known in advance, as a board is provided at the facilities which is checked daily.
All ERT personnel are expected to respond to the incident in accordance with the agreed strategy
and tactics relevant to specific scenario.
All ERT shall minimise the use of abbreviations during an emergency, and always state full
names of locations to ensure the same location is understood between the ERT and the LECC.
For all process area emergencies, the OSC will lead the ERT and is directly in charge of the site-
specific emergency response. The OSC has responsibility for the safety of the IT and all other
personnel at or near to the process incident site.
In addition to the responsibilities defined in PR-1065, the OSC’s shall:
The CRO1 is the LEO1 and will take the ER roles of process control and is also the Emergency
Telephone Operator (ETO) for HMPS only.
The LEO1 is fully empowered to initiate an emergency shutdown of the facility if they consider
people and/or plant are at risk. In addition to the responsibilities defined in PR-1065, the LEO1
shall:
9.1.2.3 Local Emergency Operator (LEO2) (does not apply for ANPS & BGS)
The CRO 2 is the LEO2 and will take the following responsibilities:
• CCTV monitoring (where available)
The role of the Site Liaison is to provide a single dedicated line of communication for ERT during
emergencies.
In BGS and ANPS, the organisation of the rescue teams will be based on the knowledge of FC,
taking account of individuals strengths and weakness, rather than along company lines.
• Upon return to the medical room perform basic first aid support to the affected personnel,
within the limits of their training.
The Muster Checker is responsible for head counting for all ISBL evacuation.
The Muster Checker’s main responsibility is to attend the emergency at the designated area and is
responsible for:
• Perform head count for all Personnel on Board (POB) and subsequent evacuation when
instructed to do so by the OSC.
• Report the head count result to OSC.
• Manage mustering process at the designated area.
• Establish the number and names of missing personnel and advise the OSC.
• Attempt to establish the location of missing personnel.
• Mobilise additional stretcher parties and other assistance as requested by the OSC.
• Maintain the head count cards during emergency.
• Confirm head count after the IT returns.
• Guides personnel in case of further evacuation from any assembly point.
• Monitor the BA pressure, in conjunction with the FC.
• Further evacuate the IP as required.
9.1.2.8 Scribe
The Scribe shall maintain the record of the incident including the sequence of the events, and
critical information such as head count, command from OSC, etc.
The Scribe shall attend the emergency at designated area and is responsible for:
• Continuously record the incident status including the sequence of the events and critical
information.
• Provide status update during time out.
This section defines the minimum competencies for those within the ER organisation. The
training requirements are defined in APPENDIX 2.
9.2.1 OSC
The minimum competencies shall be:
• Production Supervisor, acting Production Supervisor or OSC trained competent person.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in CSS.
9.2.3 SL
The minimum competencies shall be:
• Communication skill and familiar with ER terms.
• Station operations / maintenance team with minimum of 1yr experience in CSS.
• Nominated by Production Supervisor.
9.2.4 FC
The minimum competencies shall be:
• Valid fitness test.
• Station operations / maintenance team with minimum of 1yr experience in CSS.
9.2.5 IT
The minimum competencies shall be:
• Station operations/ maintenance/ contractor team with minimum of 6 months experience in
CSS.
• Nominated by Production Supervisor.
• Valid fitness test.
9.2.7 Scribe
The minimum competencies shall be:
• Conversant with the ER board and ER terminology.
• Station operations / maintenance team with minimum of 1yr experience in CSS.
• Nominated by Production Supervisor.
This ERP is considered adequate up to Maximum POB as defined in Operations HSE Case.
If the maximum number of staff on site, also known as Personnel on Board (POB) is required to be
exceeded, an operation variance waiver shall be provided, accompanied by hazard identification
and risk assessment, permitting, to demonstrate that risks to the workforce are maintained at
ALARP levels. This is controlled by the PTW system and appropriate local supervision.
A baseline Escape, Muster, Evacuation and Rescue Assessment (EMERA) should be established
for the CSS facilities and reflected within the HSE Case POB. Any exceedance on POB for project
requirements shall require the project to conduct an update to the baseline EMERA study.
If the maximum POB is to be increased due to project personnel manning requirements, the impact
of such an increase shall be assessed by the project and approved by function. SIMOPS
requirements shall be agreed between the project, function and operations team, taking account of
the baseline EMERA and with mitigations (as below, if required), in place prior to the manning
increase. Pre-turnaround / shutdown activities shall comply with the requirements below, should
they increase the POB above the maximum limit.
Provision of increased supervision for both PDO and contractor for raising the POB to be discussed
in the ORA.
To exceed the maximum POB level the following mitigation measures are to be in place.
• Assess the need to prepare a project specific EMERA, and/or bridging document to
demonstrate effective emergency response.
• Increased supervison (PDO and Contractor) manning.
• Ensure all POB are equipped with the appropriate Working & Escape RPE.
• Adequately trained rescue personnel. Additional IT with rescue equipment should be
considered in the risk assessment.
• Appropriately located and prepared mustering area.
• Sufficient vehicles & seats for all POB to evacuate the area promptly.
• All personnel on site to undergo:
o Site induction.
o In-house escape set training /refresher if absent for >6 months.
• 1 successful drill shall be conducted 1 week after construction starts.
• Conduct monthly drills/ exercises for the increased POB at site.
• Consideration of enhanced engineering aspects, such as additional gas detection,
personnel tracking, safe refuges, limiting of personnel in specific areas etc.
Note: Max POB requirement is not applicable during turnaround / shutdown if the plant is
depressurised and purged, however if the flowlines are still pressurised, then the EPZ remains in
place.
12.2.1 HMPS
In case of emergency at HMPS personnel evacuate to the nearest mustering area, as per the H2S
Training. The primary mustering area for HMPS is located at Assembly Building (Mustering Area
2).
The ERT will go to Mustering Area 1.
The IT, FC and MC will go to Mustering Area 2.
Mustering Area 3 is used if the Muster Area 1 /2 is on fire
Mustering Area 4 is used in the event that other mustering areas are impaired.
Mustering Area 5 is used for personnel at HCS.
Mustering Area 6 is used for laboratory personnel
Figure 12-1 indicates the location of all the mustering areas for HMPS.
Figure 12-2 shows the routes that can be used for the emergency vehicles (which are on standby
at the industrial area) to reach the alternative Mustering Area 4.
Figure 12-2: Routes from Industrial area to Alternative Mustering Area (Mustering
Area 4)
In the event where there is potential for impairment of Assembly Building from a process incident
(situation not under control), personnel inside the Assembly Building may evacuate to Mustering
Area 4 and then to the Secondary Assembly Area, or directly to the Secondary Assembly Area.
The location of Secondary Assembly Area for HMPS is Harweel camp (PDO Staff only, others to
respective camps), as per Figure 12-3.
For an Assembly Building / CCR (building fire), Personnel shall evacuate to the car park area
(Mustering Area 3) or Mustering Area 4.
Figure 12-3 shows the evacuation route from HMPS to Harweel camp. All Personnel will assemble
at the carpark area in front of Harweel camp and wait for command from LEBC.
Figure 12-4 shows the location of designated Secondary Assembly Area for Harweel.
Figure 12-4: Assembly area at Harweel Camp (Secondary Assembly Area for
HMPS & RHIP)
An emergency at HCLS and substation will be treated as Off-plot emergency. The OSC will
communicate with the personnel at the location and after head count, personnel will evacuate to
Secondary Assembly Areas (respective camps).
The Primary Mustering Area for Harweel Compression Station (HCS) personnel is HCS Mustering
Area (Mustering Area 5). Alternative mustering area for HCS personnel is Assembly Building
(Mustering Area 2). Personnel shall muster at Alternative Muster Area by exiting through the
escape gate. Figure 12-5 shows escape route for HCS personnel.
Figure 12-5: Escape Route for Harweel Compression Station (HCS) personnel
In case of building fire at HCS Mustering Area (Mustering Area 5), HCS personnel shall muster at
Alternative Mustering Area by exiting through escape gate.
Figure 12-6 shows the escape route for HCS personnel during building fire at HCS mustering area
(Mustering Area 5).
Figure 12-6: Escape Route for building fire at Harweel Compression Station (HCS)
NOTE: In the event of the assembly building impairment, it will not be possible to deploy or continue
with the IT activities.
12.2.2 BGS
In case of emergency at BGS personnel evacuate to the nearest mustering area, as per the H2S
Training. The primary mustering area for BGS is located at Assembly Building (Mustering Area 2).
Figure 12-9: Assembly areas at Marmul camp (Secondary Assembly Area for BGS)
12.2.3 ANPS
In case of emergency at ANPS personnel evacuate to the nearest mustering area, as per the H2S
Training. The primary mustering area is located at Assembly Building (Mustering Area 2).
In the scenario where there is potential of impairment of assembly building (situation not under
control), personnel inside the Assembly Building will evacuate to secondary assembly area
(respective camp). Figure 12-11 indicates evacuation routes for ANPS.
Location of secondary assembly area for ANPS is Amal Camp (PDO Staff only, others to respective
camps). PDO Staff will assemble at designated area in Amal Camp (which is carpark inside the
camp) and PDO contractors will assemble at respective camp and wait for command from LECC.
Figure 12-12 shows the location of designated secondary assembly for ANPS.
Figure 12-12: Assembly Areas at Amal camp (Secondary assembly area for Al Noor)
In case of emergency at Tayseer EDF, this will be managed by Exterran. The LEBC can provide
further support, if required.
12.2.4 RHIP
In case of emergency at RHIP personnel on site evacuate to the nearest mustering area, collecting
and connecting to a Supplementary BA Cylinder on their way, as per the H2S Training.
In the event of the Assembly building impairment, it will not be possible to deploy or continue with
the IT activities.
12.2.5 RHPP
RHPP personnel go to the most suitable Mustering Areas South, East, North and West, as per
Figure 12-13.
There are no BA Supplementary Cylinder cabinets located within power plant and the workers
within RHPP evacuate directly to the appropriate musting location from outside the RHIP facility
boundary.
12.2.8 Camp
In case of a fire / incident at camp, the mustering areas as per Figure 12-15.
In the event of a major incident occurring at the facilities, access control of approach roads may be
required. Implementation of any restriction on access roads will be at the discretion of the LEBC.
Access control points will be established at all approach roads beyond the EPZ.
LECC Liaises with PDO’s Security function and ROP to coordinate and manage access control.
The ROP should be involved in emergency response exercises and made familiar with when and
where access control may be required in an emergency event. The ROP should be made familiar
with the requirements of this ERP.
During any emergency, no one shall re-enter any of the facilities without approval from the LEBC.
For public evacuation, LEBC shall advise the Duty Director (CECC) that EPZ evacuation is
required. Public evacuation and access control are managed by ROP with the involvement of
PDO’s Security function.
Local Community Relations Officer shall make best endeavors to maintain contact details of public
in the area up to date. In the event of emergency, the Local Community Relations Officer shall
provide these details via LECC to the CECC who will provide them to ROP.
The CSS H2S hazards require specific training and drills. These evacuation drills follow a tiered
approach, and their frequency shall be identified in the asset HSE Plan.
The final mustering locations for the drills to be implemented as per Table 12-1.
The HSE Cases define the Major Accident Hazards, and the Bow Ties identify those systems which
can prevent and mitigate those Hazards.
If there is a road traffic accident, and the PDO emergency phone number (5555) is called, the LEBC
may choose to activate the LECC depending on the severity of the accident.
For security emergencies impacting CSS, the LEBC will notify PDO’s Security Team South to co-
operate with the ROP to manage the incident.
The credible scenarios are considered within the IAPs (APPENDIX 3), and are listed in Table
13-1
Guidance to the OSC / LEBC / FC on when it may be considered suitable for the IT to be dispatched
into the facilities is provided in APPENDIX 10.
The entry limits noted therein should NOT be considered in isolation and should from part of the
Dynamic Risk Assessment.
Community Affairs (EVXC) team is aware of temporary Izbas (moving camps) and farms in the
area. The EVXC team advises those persons within the EPZ of the H 2S Hazard. In the event of an
incident where persons are known to be located, the ROP will be informed via CECC/UIC to
manage the response.
14.3.1 HMPS
Brassos village is located within Dhahaban EPZ. H2S awareness session and emergency exercise
was conducted in 2018 to ensure emergency preparedness.
A number of permanent / semi-permanent Izbas have been observed within the Harweel EPZ.
14.3.2 BGS
The nearest members of the public are located approximately 7km from BGS at Baishathan. This
area is mainly farmland with low population numbers. The farm is typically occupied and has
permanent dwellings.
The location of the farm is outside of the BGS EPZ, however it is within the EPZ for the 6” pipeline
from Budour to Birba (0.4 km). It is also noted that a number of additional farms (planted and
unplanted) have been established along this line and are now the subject of PDO review.
14.3.3 ANPS
A number of farms (planted and unplanted) have been established along the ANPS/ BGS pipeline
and are now the subject of PDO review.
Once an Izba is identified, PDO public relations (EVXC) will contact the inhabitants/ owners to
advise on the EPZ.
14.3.4 RHIP
There are no known communities in the RHIP EPZ as of 2023.
This section details the medical support and facilities available for the CSS. Provision of medical
services is in line with PR-1243.
In CSS, the PDO doctor is based in the Harweel camp. Doctors are also located in Marmul where
facilities include clinics and trained nursing staff. In Marmul, contractor doctors are also available
in the PACs (Permanent Accommodation for Contractors) and assist PDO medical staff in
emergency response. Rigs and contractor camps have medics and ambulances, and these are
included as medical resources.
During an emergency, medical teams liaise with OSC. Medical assistance including ambulance
can be called to the incident scene with a male nurse. The nurse is acting on advice from the
doctor in the LECC and has ultimate authority for IP treatment. The nurse, first-aid and stretcher
parties are under the control of the OSC for maintaining personnel safety and the overall efficiency
of the emergency response.
Further details of medical resources available, doctors, nurses and ambulances, may be found in:
• PR 1243: Contingency Plans Part III Volume 13 – Medical Emergencies.
• GU 288: Emergency Response Documents Part IV – Guidelines.
The following minimum number of First Aiders shall be provided in the facilities, taking account of
the maximum POB, see Table 14-1 below:
An ambulance is also available 24 hours a day from the Nimr/Amal facility to serve ANPS with
another ambulance also available 24 hours a day from the Marmul facility to serve BGS. Transfer
times for the ambulances are noted in Table 14-2.
Additional medical transport capacity is available from rigs/ WTU within the EPZ.
Medical equipment including defibrillator and first aid kits can be found in respective control rooms.
Stretchers are available in all stations.
Mobilisation of the medical staff to the CSS facilities will be possible for medical emergencies that
do not involve escalating loss of containment events or H 2S release. Where access to the facility
is prohibitively dangerous, staff requiring medical attention will be transferred by vehicle from the
assembly areas to an agreed treatment location.
In agreement with the medics, temporary treatment locations may be established at a safe off-plot
location for initial medical intervention. First Aiders released from the operations team will assist
the doctor and nurse to treat injured parties.
All First Aiders will train and exercise to ensure certifications and competencies are maintained.
Response exercises will include stretcher handling and the preparation of IPs for medevac.
External medical support available for the CSS is managed by medical team. In addition to PDO
clinics, those facilities identified in Table 14-3 provide advanced medical treatment.
HOSPITAL LOCATION
SQH Govt Hospital Salalah
PDO maintains a fire team at each of the main operating areas in the interior.
In all emergency situations, the Fire Team Leader when being deployed to the incident site shall
report verbally in the first instance to the LECC and subsequently direct to the OSC.
14.6 Holding Points for Ambulances, Fire & Rescue Services and other
responders
Technical support (e.g., engineering) and contractors resources requested from other areas will
inform the LECC on their entry into the EPZ. They will then be dispatched by the LECC to assist
and report to the OSC in emergencies where shutdowns, isolations, by-passes, or other specific
response activities need to be implemented.
All emergency telephone calls (5555) made on the PDO Network from Harweel area will be
received by the IIOC. In the event that this is not answered within 10 seconds, the call will transfer
to RHIP LCR, and thereafter to IOC Marmul.
All emergency telephone calls (5555) made in Birba on the PDO Network will be received by the
Marmul ETO, and ANPS will be received by the Nimr ETO.
Emergency calls placed on non-PDO networks & mobile phones (24675555, 24385555) will be
received by the coastal ETO in MAF. For emergencies relating to the CSS, the MAF ETO will
forward the call to the IIOC who will directly inform the CSS LEBC.
There is a hotline in all of the facilities (HMPS, BGS, ANPS, RHIP) which connect directly with the
IIOC.
In an emergency situation, LEBC will activate the LECC, as required. LEBC will also ensure that
other PDO interior locations (i.e. Marmul LEBC & Nimr LEBC) are informed, advise them on any
mutual assistance that may be required or may be made available.
All members of the LECC team shall be available on a 24-hour basis to support the LEBC. The
LEBC or his deputy will manage the emergency with the assistance of the LECC Team.
For process area emergency, OSC will lead the ERT to manage emergency.
For non-process area emergency, OSC will be nominated by the LEBC and control the appropriate
ERTs at the scene of the incident once the type of emergency is known.
Fire and Rescue Services response for CSS facilities is in line with SP-1190-3, which states:
Detect, isolate, and blow down, in combination with separation, sloping and
drainage. Additional recovery measures to manage further escalation shall be
assessed and considered.
In principle, no attempt shall be made to extinguish sour gas fire /jet fire. No fire
brigade should be sent to fight a sour fire. Active fire protection shall only be for
cooling purpose to prevent escalation.
Critical Sour facilities are expected to be designed with minimum manual
intervention. Examples of this are automated shutdown & blow down, remote
activated deluge system, actuated boundary isolation valves and remotely
operated oscillating monitors.
Facilities shall have available an Immediate Action Plan that shall define for which
scenarios manual intervention can take place.
Mobile handheld active fire protection is only intended for small non-H2S fire.’’
15. RECOVERY
After an incident, prior to personnel re-entering the facility, a re-entry plan to be created with
the approval of the LEBC. This should include PPE, gas detection, routes and objective.
There should be a minimum of 2 persons.
The re-entry IAP to be followed. A 3.23
This PR-2352 shall be subject to an L2 Audit within 2 years of implementation and thereafter
every 4 years.
Skills are maintained current by conducting training as per this section and facility drills as per
the Cluster HSE Plan.
16.5 ER KPIs
16.5.2 Muster
16.5.3 FC/IT
All facilities FC/IT shall be ready to dispatch to site for rescue at Muster + 2 minutes.
After every significant incident an after-action review will be initiated to capture best practices
and lessons learned. The results will be communicated to the local team and other PDO clusters
if deemed beneficial to PDO Emergency response actions .
This PR shall be reviewed every 4 years, and in the event of a significant change in risks.
17. REFERENCES
1. API Recommended Practice 55, Recommended Practice for Oil and Gas Producing and
Gas Processing Plant Operations Involving Hydrogen Sulfide, Second Edition, March
2013.
2. ER Documents Part III, Contingency Plan Volume 3 – Production Operations, PR- 1066,
Rev.09, September 2018.
3. Emergency Response Management System: Guidelines – Part IV, GU-288, Version 4.0,
April 2018.
6. Birba Operational HSE Case, Doc No. MSE-OC-B, Rev.02, January 2018.
8. Harweel Phase 2 A/B Development, Operational HSE Case, Doc No. HWL-PDO-
OP724-0002-001, June 2014.
9. PR-1084, Leak / Spill Management, Site Clean-Up and Restoration, Revision 3.1,
September 2014.
APPENDIX 1 COMMUNICATIONS
Emergency telephone numbers and contact details for all members of emergency response teams
are listed in below Table A1-1. Reference to be made to the PDO Crisis Contact Management
Directory
Production Supervisor
10 OSGO15H 24387787/7786 71110842
(HMPS)
Production Supervisor
13 OSGO14N 24366065 97692050
(ANPS)
Maintenance Supervisor
14 OSGO41H 24387685 71110844
Rotating Equipment
Maintenance Supervisor
15 OSGO44H 24387708 71110847
Static Equipment
Maintenance Supervisor
16 OSGO42H 24387706 71110845
Electrical
Maintenance Supervisor
17 OSGO43H 24387694 71110846
C&A
Maintenance Supervisor
18 OSGO46H 24387707 71110848
QMI & Metering
Warehouse Supervisor
22 UWL424 24387755 71110834
Harweel
SR
POSITION REF ID OFF TEL GSM
NO
23 Staff Nurse MCN11H 24387323 71110837
97937164/
24 Tayseer EDF OSC Exterran 22060850
+88201644406056
Tayseer EDF Control Room
25 Exterran 22060852 N/A
number
Self-contained Breathing
6 3 years 50017742
Apparatus (SCBA)
+
Participate in Integrated Exercise at 1-yearly intervals, with formal assessment under simulated conditions every 5 years
The aim of these Immediate Action Plans (IAPs) is to provide unambiguous instruction to ERT staff
who may be requested to evacuate, escape or possibly rescue staff during an emergency event.
This document addresses the required immediate response to an event only and does not detail
the corporate ER in terms of escalation of intervention, mutual aid or recovery beyond the initial
response to the major accident.
PIPs have been developed for credible scenarios for the CSS facilities and presented in this
Appendix.
PDO Emergency
Contact Number
Based on the DRA the OSC decides where the donning of the RPE should
be done (for future implementation following training).
9 • Communicate verbally DRA and tactical plan with LEBC OSC
10 • Approve or disapprove tactical plan LEBC
11 Alert if necesseray: LEBC
• Fire & Rescue Service
• Medical
• ROP
• And other teams if neccesary
12 Prepare the IT team, to act with: OSC
• Correct PPE (hearing protection)
• SCBA (right pressure)
• Mobile gas detector (H2S/ LEL/O2/CO)
Based on the DRA the OSC decides where the donning of the RPE should
be done (for future implementation following training).
9 • Communicate verbally DRA and tactical plan with LEBC OSC
10 • Approve or disapprove tactical plan LEBC
11 Alert if necesseray: LEBC
• Fire & Rescue Service
• Medical
• ROP
• And other teams if neccesary
12 Prepare the IT, to act with: OSC
• Appropriate PPE (hearing protection)
• SCBA (right pressure)
• Mobile gasdetector (H2S/ LEL/O2/CO)
• Radio
• Strecher if applicable
Based on the DRA the OSC decides where the donning of the RPE should
be done (for future implementation following training).
9 Communicate verbally DRA and tactical plan with LEBC
10 Approve or disapprove tactical plan
Alert if necesseray:
• Fire & Rescue Service
11 • Medical
• ROP
And other teams if neccesary
Prepare the IT, to act with:
• Appropriate PPE
• SCBA (right pressure)
12 • Mobile gasdetector (H2S/ LEL/O2/CO)
• Radio
• Stretcher if applicable
• Mobile EX lighting
Based on the DRA the OSC decides where the donning of the RPE should
be done (for future implementation following training).
10 • Communicate verbally DRA and tactical plan with LEBC OSC
11 • Approve or disapprove tactical plan LEBC
12 Alert if necessary: LEBC
• Medical
• ROP
Make a tactical plan (be aware of the knowledge limitations and cabability
of the team and the OSC).
Based on the DRA the OSC decides where the donning of the RPE should
be done (for future implementation following training).
10 • Communicate verbally DRA and tactical plan with LEBC OSC
11 • Approve or disapprove tactical plan LEBC
12 Alert if necesseray: LEBC
• Medical
• ROP
• And other teams if neccesary
Make a tactical plan (be aware of the knowledge limitations and capability
of the team and the OSC).
Based on the DRA the OSC decides where the donning of the RPE should
be done (for future implementation following training).
9 • Communicate verbally DRA and tactical plan with LEBC OSC
10 • Approve or disapprove tactical plan LEBC
11 Alert if necesseray:
• ROP LEBC
• And other teams if neccesary
12 Prepare the IT team, to act with: (be aware of the knowledge limitations
and cabability of the team).
• Correct PPE (hearing protection)
• SCBA (right pressure) OSC
• Mobile gasdetector (H2S/ LEL/O2/CO)
• Radio
• Strecher if applicable
13 Search and rescue OSC
Based on the DRA the OSC decides where the donning of the RPE should
be done (for future implementation following training).
10 • Communicate verbally DRA and tactical plan with LEBC OSC
11 • Approve or disapprove tactical plan LEBC
12 Alert if necessary:
• Fire & Rescue Service
• Medical LEBC
• ROP
• And other teams if neccesary
13 Prepare the IT team, to act with:
• Correct PPE (hearing protection)
• SCBA (right pressure)
OSC
• Mobile gasdetector (H2S/ LEL/O2/CO)
• Radio
• Strecher if applicable
14 Search and Rescue
• Search for people by doing a 360⁰ (without compromising IT OSC
safety).
• Based on the DRA the OSC decides where the donning of the
RPE should be done (for future implementation following training).
9 • Communicate verbally DRA and tactical plan with LEBC OSC
10 • Approve or disapprove tactical plan LEBC
11 Alert if necessary:
• Fire & Rescue Service
• Medical LEBC
• ROP
• And other teams if neccesary
12 Prepare the IT team, to act with:
• Correct PPE (hearing protection)
• SCBA (right pressure) OSC
• Mobile gasdetector (H2S/ LEL/O2/CO)
• Radio
• Based on the DRA the OSC decides where the donning of the
RPE should be done (for future implementation following training).
9 • Communicate verbally DRA and tactical plan with LEBC OSC
10 • Approve or disapprove tactical plan LEBC
11 Alert if necessary:
• Fire & Rescue Service
• Medical LEBC
• ROP
• And other teams if neccesary
12 Prepare the IT team, to act with:
• Correct PPE
• SCBA (right pressure)
OSC
• Mobile gas detector (H2S/ LEL/O2/CO)
• Radio
• Strecher if applicable
13 Search and Rescue OSC
• Based on the DRA the OSC decides where the donning & removal
of the RPE should be done (for future implementation following
training).
7 • Communicate verbally DRA and tactical plan with LEBC. OSC
8 • Approve or disapprove tactical plan LEBC
9 Alert if necessary:
• Fire & Rescue Service
• Medical LEBC
• ROP
• And other teams if neccesary
10 Prepare the IT team, to act with:
• Select correct PPE based on chemical hazard list (APPENDIX 4)
• SCBA (right pressure) if necessary based on chemical hazard list
(APPENDIX 4)
OSC
• Mobile gas detector (H2S/ LEL/O2/CO)
• Radio
• Strecher if applicable
• Chemical spillage kit (APPENDIX 4)
11 Search and Rescue OSC
Based on the DRA the OSC decides where the donning of the RPE should
be done (for future implementation following training).
8 • Communicate verbally DRA and tactical plan with LEBC OSC
9 • Approve or disapprove tactical plan LEBC
10 Alert:
• Fire & Rescue Service
Alter if necessary:
LEBC
• Medical
• ROP
• And other teams if neccesary
11 Prepare the IT team, to act with:
• Correct PPE (hearing protection)
OSC
• SCBA (right pressure)
• Mobile gas detector (H2S/ LEL/O2/CO)
Based on the DRA the OSC decides where the donning of the RPE should
be done (for future implementation following training).
8 • Communicate verbally DRA and tactical plan with LEBC OSC
9 • Approve or disapprove tactical plan LEBC
10 • Ensure portable EX lighting is mobilised
11 Alert:
• Fire & Rescue Service
Alter if necessary:
LEBC
• Medical
• ROP
• And other teams if neccesary
3 • Ensure there is a safe area to stablise and take care of the IP (‘s).
OSC
• If in ISBL take IP to relevant medical room.
4 • Communicate verbally DRA and tactical plan with LEBC. OSC
5 • Approve or disapprove tactical plan. LEBC
Alert if necesseray:
• Fire & Rescue Service
6 LEBC
• ROP
• And other teams if neccesary
7 Prepare the IT team including the Designated First Aiders, to act with:
• Correct PPE
• SCBA (If applicable)
OSC
• Mobile gasdetector (H2S/ LEL/O2/CO)
• Radio
• Strecher if applicable
8 Search and Rescue
• Communicate with medical via radio or telephone to clarify the OSC
required actions (If status of IP (‘s) is not clear).
• Verify the location of incident and nearest Fire & Rescue Service and
medical assistance.
• Confirm the time of day and expected volume of additional traffic on the
roads
Based on the DRA the OSC decides where the donning of the RPE should be
done (for future implementation following training).
6 • Communicate verbally DRA and tactical plan with LEBC. OSC
7 • Approve or disapprove tactical plan. LEBC
8 Alert other teams if necessary. LEBC
9 Prepare the IT, to act with: OSC
• Appropriate PPE
• SCBA (if applicable)
• Mobile gas detector (H2S/ LEL/O2/CO)
• Radio
• Stretcher if applicable (if applicable)
• Confirm head count. If there are people reported missing, rescue OSC
them based on:
o Confirmed H2S detection at ISBL.
o Confirmed H2S / Fire Alarm activation at OSBL - OSBL is
attended – day.
o Based on any other escalation start the applicable IAPs.
• Secure the site.
• Consider to evacuate operational personnel.
9 Alert if necessary:
• Fire & Rescue Service
• Medical LEBC
• ROP
• And other teams if necessary.
10 • If there are any serious injured personnel, contact DD/CECC for
LEBC
MEDEVAC.
11 • Inform all parties that “LECC Stand down” after emergency is
LEBC
under control.
12 • Declare “All Safe” after emergency is under control. LEBC
Based on the DRA the OSC decides where the donning of the RPE should
be done (for future implementation following training).
10 • Check the approximate duration and time to depressurize (If
LEBC
applicable).
11 • Ensure activation of 3rd party communiation protocol LEBC
12 • Communicate verbally DRA and tactical plan with LEBC OSC
13 • Approve or disapprove tactical plan LEBC
14 • Confirm the pressure of the affected equipment has to be stable or
declining.
15 Alert if necessary:
• Fire & Rescue Service
• Medical LEBC
• ROP
• And other teams if neccesary
Make a tactical plan (be aware of the knowledge limitations and cabability
of the team and the OSC ).
Based on the DRA the OSC decides where the donning of the RPE should
be done (for future implementation following training).
10 • Check the approximate duration and time to depressurise (If LEBC
applicable).
11 • Communicate verbally DRA and tactical plan with LEBC OSC
12 • Approve or disapprove tactical plan LEBC
13 Alert if necessary: LEBC
• Medical
• ROP
• And other teams if necessary
14 Prepare the IT team, to act with: ( be aware of the knowledge limitations OSC
and cabability of the team).
• Appropriate PPE (incl. hearing protection)
• SCBA (right pressure)
• H2S
OSC
• LEL
• Abnormal sound
• Signs of liquid leakage
• Abnormal readings at local instrumentations
• Power outage
• Structural damage
• Accessbility problems
Based on the DRA the OSC decides where the donning of the RPE should
be done (for future implementation following training).
4 • Communicate verbally DRA and tactical plan with LEBC OSC
5 • Approve or disapprove tactical plan LEBC
6 Alert if necesseray:
• Medical
• Fire & Rescue Service LEBC
• ROP
• And other teams if neccesary
7 • Prepare the IT team in-line with the applicable IAP. OSC
8 • After the confirmation the site is safe, it can be declared safe for
LEBC
normal operation
9 • If there are any serious injured personnel, contact DD/CECC for
LEBC
MEDEVAC.
Step Actions
1 • Ensure the communication with second party is established
2 • Confirm with second party, distribution of actions.
3 • Ensure the activation of the site evacuation alarm.
4 • Ensure nearby affected parties are notified. (E.g: Wells construction team)
5 • Ensure if ESD is activated and working as expected.
6 • Ensure all ignition sources are shut down
7 • Control the access to the affected area from public roads.
8 • Confirm the headcount.
9 Carry out a Dynamic Risk Assessment for the incident.
Based on the DRA the OSC decides where the donning of the RPE should be done (for
future implementation following training).
10 • Check the approximate duration and time to depressurize (If applicable).
11 • Communicate verbally DRA and tactical plan with LEBC
12 • Approve or disapprove tactical plan
13 • Confirm the pressure of the affected equipment has to be stable or declining.
14 Alert if necessary:
• Fire & Rescue Service
• Medical
• ROP
• And other teams if neccesary
15 Prepare the IT team, to act with:
• Correct PPE (hearing protection)
• SCBA (right pressure)
• Mobile gas detector (H2S/ LEL/O2/CO)
• Radio
• Strecher if applicable
Step Actions
16 Search and Rescue
• Search for leakage by doing a 360⁰ (without compromising IT safety).
• Retreat the team if the process or weather conditions change in a non expected
direction;
• Lower Explosion Limit (LEL) ≥ 10 % by point gas detection or 25% LEL by LOS
detector,
• H2S ≥ 100 ppm for point H2S Detector or 300 ppm.m for LOS.
• Do a rescue based on the DRA. SPEED is more important than good care for the IP to
improve the chance on survival (snatch rescue).
• If the IP is conscious, bring the IP in a safe position and give Oxygen. → Professional
medical attention is needed.
• If the IP is unconscious, bring the IP in a safe position and provide CPR and give
Oxygen. → Professional medical attention is needed.
Technical interventions
• Carry out the necessary operational manual interventions based on the tactical plan.
17 • If there are any serious injured personnel, contact DD/CECC for MEDEVAC.
18 • Inform LEBC after emergency is under control.
19 • Inform all parties that “LECC Stand down” after emergency is under control.
20 • Inform LEBC and declare “All Safe” after emergency is under control.
The following tables address the chemicals to be found at the Critical Sour South facilities and PPE to be used whilst attending a spill.
A 4.1. HMPS
HMPS
Equipment Breathing
Chemical Capacity Location we are using System quantity Quantity in Store PPE
No. Apparatus
SCBA
3 drums X 250
500 liters WTP(Chlorination) 100 lit + water Level C (concentration
kgs
dependent)
Sodium Hypochlorite T - 8553
600 liters (0.6
500 liters WTP(Coagulation) 100 lit + water Level C APR
Solicep MPT 150 (960Kgs) T -8551 IBC)
HYPERSPERSE MDC220 900 lit (0.9 IBC) +
250 liters WTP(Anti-scale) 80 liter + water Level C APR
(Indion 8111) FOR RO T -8562 525 lit (25 pails)
SCAL18070(FOR Wash water 1000 liters X Wash water de- 800 liters (0.8
1000 lit Level C APR
deaerator) IBC tank 2 nos. aerator(Anti-scale) IBC)
APR with acid
Tank
WTP(pH correction) 0 900 lit (0.9 IBC) Level C cartridge or
removed
98% Sulphuric Acid T -8563 SCBA
BETZDEARBORN DCL30 T -8564 500 liters WTP(de-chlorination) 100 lit + water 1600 lit (1.6 IBC) Level C APR
2600 kgs (2 IBC X
KLEEN MCT 103 IBC tank 1300 kgs WTP(RO cleaning) 120 lit + water Level C APR
1300 kgs)
V-8592 & Wash water & DM de- 1.5 drums X 275
EC6213A O2 Scavenger 100 lit. each 100 lit Level C APR
V-85102 aerator kgs/drum
PT14232 (Tank
14000 liters Demulsifier for oil 10000 liters 0 Level C APR
capacity:14000L) T -4161
Enercept 1304A (EC1304A) Sour water corrosion
IBC tank 1300 liters 1200 liters 0 Level C APR
TOTE inhibitor
Enercept 1304A (EC1304A) Export oil corrosion
T-8601 28000 liters 18000 liters 0 Level C APR
(Tank cap.:28000L) inhibitor
Corrosion inhibitor for 6 drums X 250 Splash
Sodium Acetate T -6141 1000 liters 600 liters Level D
TEG kgs protection
13 drums X 200 Splash
PETROFLO23Y4220 Drums 200 kgs Anti-foam for GSU 2 liters Level D
kgs protection
HMPS
Equipment Breathing
Chemical Capacity Location we are using System quantity Quantity in Store PPE
No. Apparatus
97 drums X 250 Splash
Sulfolane Drums 250 kgs Pre-mix2 in GSU full Level C
kgs protection
Splash
GT AMINE MDX2 Drums 200 kgs Pre-mix1 in GSU full 0 Level C
protection
Splash
GT AMINE MDX4 (200Kgs) Drums 200 kgs Pre-mix1 in GSU full 0 Level C
protection
Splash
Monoethylene Glycol MEG Drums 209 liters Pumps barrier seal 20 liters 0 Level C
protection
Splash
Biomate MBC 781 (22Kgs) Pails 25 liters WTP(RO cleaning) 3 liters 0 Level C
protection
Splash
Powerclean DC270 (25Kgs) Pails 25 liters General cleaning NOT used NOT used Level C
protection
V6151 & 32 m³ & 13 Sour & Sweet 26 IBC X 1000 Gloves/eye
TEG 14 m³ & 7.5 m³ Level D
V5566 m³ Dehydration liters protection
BCRW 85735 Corrosion
T -5005 1000 liters Excess gas to RHIP 800 liters 0 Level C APR
inhibitor
A 4.2. BGS
BGS
Equipment Location we Quantity in Breathing
Chemical PPE
No. are using Store Apparatus
TEG Glycol T-3651 Glycol unit 2.6 M3 Level C APR
ANTI-foam EM0401 T-36108 TEG Unit 9.2 M3 Level C APR
A 4.3. ANPS
ANPS
Equipment Location we are Quantity Breathing
Chemical PPE
No. using in Store Apparatus
A 4.4. RHIP
RHIP
Equipment Location we Breathing
Chemical Composition Tank Capacity PPE
No. are using Apparatus
S.B.S chemical SODIUM BISULPHATE,AQUEOUS TANK 7510 STORAGE
T-7510 Level C APR
(BETZDEARBORN DCL 30) SOLUTION > = 25% CAPACITY - 0.8 M3
WTP U/S of Phosphonic acid, (1-
Anti Scale (Hypersperse MDC RO to prevent hydroxyrthylidene < 5% TANK 7511 STORAGE
T-7511 Level D APR
220) scale in RO phosphonicacid,(1- CAPACITY - 0.15 M3
membrane hydroxythlidene)bis-disodium salt.
CHLORIDE 39-40%
WTP for TANK 7509 STORAGE
Coagulant (Ferric chloride) T-7509 ,HYDROCHRLORIC ACID 1- Level C APR
regeneration CAPACITY - 0.7 M3
2%,WATER 59-60%
WATER 85-
86%,HYPOCHLOROUS ACID, TANK 7530 STORAGE
Sodium Hypochlorite T-7530 WTP Level C SCBA
SODIUM SALT 13-15%,SODIUM CAPACITY - 0.6 M3
HYDROXIDE 1%
WATER 85-
86%,HYPOCHLOROUS ACID,
Sodium Hypochlorite (IBC) T-7530 WTP IBC CAPACITY 01 M3 Level C SCBA
SODIUM SALT 13-15%,SODIUM
HYDROXIDE 1%
WTP for pH
correction in
APR with acid
neutralization T-7512-CAPACITY
Sulphuric acid T-7512 SULPHURIC ACID - 90 TO 100%. Level C cartridge or
pit and mixed 15M3
SCBA
bed
regeneration
WTP for pH
APR with acid
correction in T-7512-CAPACITY
Sulphuric acid T-7512 SULPHURIC ACID - 90 TO 100%. Level C cartridge or
RO in let feed 15M3
SCBA
water
WTP for pH
Sodium hydroxide (caustic SODIUM HYDROXIDE - 50% , T-7513-CAPACITY
T-7513 correction in Level C SCBA
Soda) WATER - 50% 33M3
neutralization
RHIP
Equipment Location we Breathing
Chemical Composition Tank Capacity PPE
No. are using Apparatus
pit and mixed
bed
regeneration
Sulfolane 30 -
gas sweeting TANK 7753 STORAGE
Sulfinol X T-7753 40%,Methyldiethanolamine 50 - Level C APR
unit CAPACITY - 40 M3
60%
Sulfolane 30 -
gas sweeting TANK 7754 STORAGE
Sulfinol X T-7754 40%,Methyldiethanolamine 50 - Level C APR
unit CAPACITY - 1100 M3
60%
Sulfolane 30 -
gas sweeting TANK 7755 STORAGE
Sulfinol X T-7755 40%,Methyldiethanolamine 50 - Level C APR
unit CAPACITY - 1100 M3
60%
gas sweeting
OMSOL (PREMIX) IBC IBC CAPACITY 01 M3
unit
gas
TRIETHLENE GLYCOL GREATER TANK 7752 STORAGE
Fresh TEG T-7752 dehydration Level C APR
THAN 99% CAPACITY - 28 M3
unit
gas 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene (5-10%),
V 7701 STORAGE
Antiwax (EMO-926) V-7701 dehydration heavy aromatic naphtha (60-100%) Level C SCBA
CAPACITY - 29 M3
unit naphthalene (5-10%)
Di-/Triamine ethoxylate 5 - 10%,2-
Demulsifier (PHASE TREAT Break emulsion Ethylhexanol 10-30%,Naphthalene V-7702 STORAGE
V-7702 Level C SCBA
14232) uses in LH 1 -5%,Hydrocarbons, C10, CAPACITY - 10 M3
aromatics 30 -50%
Hydrocarbons, C10, aromatics 50 -
Corrosion Inhibitor (CRO80143) OFF PLOT Off Plot <75 %, Tall oil (DEATA) 10 -<25 %, OFF PLOT Level C APR
Naphthalene 1 - <2 %
ETHANEDIOL GREATER THAN
10% LESS THAN 25%,2-
Corrosion Inhibitor CRW-85735 OFF PLOT Off Plot OFF PLOT Level C APR
BUTOXYETHANOL LESS THAN
12%.
ETHANOLAMINE GREATER TK -8161 STORAGE
Morpholine (SteamateNA0880) T-8161 steam system Level C APR
THAN = CAPACITY - 2.5 M3
RHIP
Equipment Location we Breathing
Chemical Composition Tank Capacity PPE
No. are using Apparatus
25%,DEMETHYLAMINOPROPYL
AMINE = 10 -LESS THAN 25%.
MAGNESUIM NITRATE -(1-
5%),CUPRIC NITRATE (0.1-
Biocide (Biomate)Nalco EC 1%),MIX OF 05 CHLORO 2- TK -8171 STORAGE
T-8171 steam system Level C APR
6477A METHYL 4-ISOTHIAZOLIN 3-ONE- CAPACITY - 2.0 M3
2-METHYL 4ISOLTHIZOLIN-3-
ONE (0.6-2.5%)
Hydroquinone 1-2.5%, N,N
Oxygen Scavenger (Cortol TK -8102 STORAGE Face Shield or
T-8102 steam system Diethylhydroxylamine 10-30% Level C
OS5301) CAPACITY - 0.4M3 APR
Diethylamine <1% w/w 2. Other
Hydroquinone 1-2.5%, N,N
Oxygen Scavenger (Cortol TK -8152 STORAGE Face Shield or
T-8152 steam system Diethylhydroxylamine 10-30% Level C
OS5301) CAPACITY - 0.4M3 APR
Diethylamine <1% w/w 2. Other
Phosphate (OPTISPRSE-SP- TK -8101 STORAGE
T-8101 steam system POLYMER SOLUTION Level C SCBA
8300) CAPACITY - 1.19 M3
Phosphate (OPTISPRSE-SP- TK -8151 STORAGE
T-8151 steam system POLYMER SOLUTION Level C SCBA
8300) CAPACITY - 1.19 M3
TEG unit from
experience this
Anti-Foam (Maxmin 70B ) T-5001 never been POLYMER SOLUTION TK 5001- 370 LTRS. Level C APR
used in all GB
facilities
TEG unit from
experience this
Anti-Foam (Maxmin 70B ) T-6001 never been POLYMER SOLUTION TK 6001 - 370 LTRS. Level C APR
used in all GB
facilities
TEG system to
PH Control (Omsol-SA38) SODIUM ACETATE,ACETIC ACID Face shield or
T-5002 maintain the TK 5002-370 LTRS. Level D
Sodium Acetate AND SODIUM SALT APR
pH
TEG system to
PH Control (Omsol-SA38) SODIUM ACETATE,ACETIC ACID Face shield or
T-6002 maintain the TK 6002- 370 LTRS. Level D
Sodium Acetate AND SODIUM SALT APR
pH
RHIP
Equipment Location we Breathing
Chemical Composition Tank Capacity PPE
No. are using Apparatus
METHYLDIETHANOL AMINE
gas sweeting GREATER THAN 79%,
GT-AMINE MDX-2 PREMIX-2 N/A Level C APR
unit PIPERAZINE LESS THAN 15%,
WATER LESS THAN 10%
gas sweeting
GT-AMINE MDX-4 PREMIX-2 PROPRIETARY AMINES (2) N/A Level C APR
unit
SULFOLANE/SULFOLANE -AQ gas sweeting SULPHOLANE GREATER THAN
PREMIX-3 N/A Level C APR
Blue drum unit 99%.
Seal gas
compressor for Ethylene glycol - Single compound TK -7911 CAPACITY
Coolant tank (for K-7911) (MEG) T-7911 Level C APR
coolant - more than 99.3% m/m pure 1000 LITRES
chemical
Seal gas
compressor for Ethylene glycol - Single compound TK -7921 CAPACITY
Coolant tank (for K-7921) (MEG) T-7921 Level C APR
coolant - more than 99.3% m/m pure 1000 LITRES
chemical
GSU, always in
Anti-Foam (Petroflo 23Y4220) high POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE 100% V-4011 CAPACITY 0.36 Level C
V-4011 consumption W/W M3 APR
GSU, always in
Anti-Foam (Petroflo 23Y4220 ) high POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE 100% V-4021 CAPACITY 0.36 Level C
V-4021 consumption W/W M3 APR
WTP Dolamite
CO2 Cylinder
WTP filter system CARBONDIOXIDE 2 Nos Cylinder in line Level D SCBA
Condensate
Foam (Fire fighting) TK-3401A/B for
WTP fire protection KEROSENE - 60 -100% V 7534 - 4.2 M3 Level C APR or SCBA
CIP unit for
Chemical
Citric Acid cleaning RO
Yearly two
WTP times Citric Acid. 1.0 m3 Level C APR or SCBA
Acetic Acid (Concentrate 20%) This is used for
U50/60 cleaning the Acetic Acid 100% w/w N/A Level C APR or SCBA
RHIP
Equipment Location we Breathing
Chemical Composition Tank Capacity PPE
No. are using Apparatus
unit, which is
not normally to
be used
This is used for
cleaning the
Acetic Acid (Concentrate 10%) unit, which is
not normally to
U50/60 be used Acetic Acid 100% w/w N/A Level C APR or SCBA
Methyldiethanolamine (MDEA) : >
MDEA 99.0%, -N-Methylethanolamine: Eye/Face
U40 <0.5%. N/A Level C protection
This is used for
cleaning the
SODA ASH (Sodium Carbonate) unit, which is
not normally to
U50/60 be used N/A Level C APR
DC-720 (Cleaning agent) N/A N/A N/A NA
CABOT Norit Activated Carbon N/A N/A N/A NA
Jacobi Activated Carbon N/A N/A N/A
Activated Carbon (Petrodarco Filtering
4X10N ) U-40 sulfinol N/A N/A
controlled particle size premium
grade strong acid cation exchange
Use in WTP resin containing sulphonic acid 1260 kgs. Using one Gloves/eye
Cation INDION 2250H V-7503A/B Mix Bed groups time Level C protection/APR
Anion ion exchange resin strongly
Use in WTP basic anion exchange resin in Gloves/eye
Anion INDION GS-3000 V-7503A/B Mix Bed chloride form 740 kgs. Using one time Level C protection/APR
Exchanger cleaning agent from Gloves/eye
NIMIR IBC N/A N/A N/A Level C protection
This is Fuels, Diesel, No 2; Gasoil-
available in Unspecified 60 -100%, Fatty acids, Gloves/eye
Asphaltene U34 condensate C18 unsaturated, reaction products Level D protection
RHIP
Equipment Location we Breathing
Chemical Composition Tank Capacity PPE
No. are using Apparatus
export but with diethylenetriamine 5 -
never used 10%,Kero 5 -
10%,Diethylenetriamine 0.1 -1%
Frequency of
change each
MSU ceramic balls U40 5years N/A N/A
Spill kit:
85 gallon plastic overpack drum with screw top lid.
Roll of 6 mil poly rubbish bags
Roll 6 mil poly sheeting
2 bales chemical absorbent pads
4 bales oil only absorbent pads
2 shovels
1 rake
pH paper
four gas monitor
IR Thermal thermometer
Optional: Recovery pump with hoses, Wilden P2 Air diaphragm pump with 1” camlock fittings and
petroleum rated hoses
PPE required
Level C and Level D protective suits: These are disposable PPE, at a minimum two people would
“dress out” for an incident. With the recommended PPE this would be for recon or rescue ONLY.
Training will be required to gain proficiency and understand HNS response methodology.
As these suits are disposable, provide 6 Level C suits and 12 Level D suits for each site. Suits
should be also used for training purposes.
• Level C: Tychem C coverall (EN 14126 category 3, Type 3,4,5,6 EN1149 antistatic treatment
• Level D: Tyvec poly-coated with hood (Tychem QC127S)
Note: other manufacturers suits maybe considered but should meet or exceed the specifications
as the suits listed here.
• A toxic gas release where the person has inhaled the gas and is unable to relocate themselves
to clear air.
• A medical condition that has caused the person to become disoriented or unconscious and
may fall.
• A fire or explosion where the person has been injured and will be further impacted if not moved
quickly.
• A mechanical malfunction that has caused incapacitating injury and continues to malfunction.
• A structural collapse where the person can be retrieved before further collapse occurs.
These events are generally caused by an event or condition that occurs rapidly and therefore the
person cannot escape quickly enough to keep themselves from harm. This can be the result of a
toxic gas release, a fire, an explosion, natural disasters such as earthquakes or flash flooding.
An adverse medical condition from the effects of alcohol, non-prescription drugs, diabetes, high and
low blood pressure and medications can in some cases cause the person to become disoriented
and a danger to themselves and others.
In the case of a snap/snatch rescue being required generally means that escalation is imminent as
such a decision is made to rescue an IP as soon as possible. However, if these hazards are not
assessed or evaluated correctly, such condition can endanger the safety and life of rescuers.
For general rescue, there are hazards that can be present that may escalate the incident such as
release of toxic gas, electrical exposures and physical hazards present in the worksite. These are
potential elements that may endanger the life and safety of workers and rescuer personnel.
In a snatch rescue situation, the rescuer is making an immediate decision to access the IP and
remove them from further harm. Considerations such as Primary and Secondary medical
assessments are not performed. The rescuer will however apply their training and skills to minimize
further injury to the IP.
In general rescue situations, upon completion of an initial risk assessment and ascertaining if there
is safe access to the IP, a stretcher team composed of two or more rescuers will retrieve the IP
using a stretcher or other litter equipment. Four stretcher tenders (two per side) is the most typical
arrangement for carrying a patient with the addition of a fifth member, if available, at the tail of the
stretcher to provide additional assistance as required. Six members may be necessary for a very
heavy patient; however the use of six stretcher tenders (three per side) typically causes more
difficulties than benefits as the additional stretcher tenders may hamper extrication due to stepping
on one another’s feet and/or throwing each other off balance as they attempt to coordinate
movement.
2. Situation update:
a. Incident status (ongoing, escalating, de-escalating, secure) Use graphics if available.
i. Current actions to control the incident
ii. Emergency response team status
b. Weather forecast (any impacts to emergency operations)
c. Evacuation status (if evacuation is underway)
d. Impacts outside the fence line
5. Notifications
a. PDO
b. ROP
c. Other stakeholders
Normally the safety low pressure alarm or whistle for the SCBA is 55 BARG and is designed
to give sufficient time to immediately retreat to a safe zone.
M.E.T.H.A.N.E.
Memory tool for incident reporting and information gathering
2438 5555
Note: Attached is Tayseer EDF ERP document prepared by Exterran for reference.
Tayseer EDF
ERP. pdf
10 • Consider protecting/
weatherproofing
essential electrical
distribution with
polythene sheeting??
11 • Remove/secure any • This includes cranes, heavy
equipment with the equipment etc..
potential to cause
significant damage from
the site /stations.
12
• Secure all loose items
•
such as thin metal sheets
stored in open area to
prevent flying in high
winds.
13 • Any chemicals, toxic • Plan to relocate chemicals
materials (e.g. Hg waste) above the floodplain in
in flood zones to be advance of a flood event.
stored in a flood proof Waste material and
area associated containers are at
risk of floating away
14 • Evacuate oil in open pits • Retained sludge or oil at risk
/effluent / waste of being lost if the system is
management sites flooded. Avoid pollution,
water and soil contamination
15 • Inspect tank roof drain •
system, make sure drains
do not have obstructions
16 • Check all windows and •
doors are secured.
Provide sand bags to
prevent flooding.
17 • Back fill any open • This include any exposed
trenches/ excavations green field off-plot pipeline
/flowline. Provide proper
support for exposed pipelines
etc where the area cannot be
back filled.
18 • Ensure generators and • Vehicles should be equipped
vehicles are topped up with tools that maybe
with fuel needed to respond to an
incident.
19 • Secure offshore assets • Suspend all offshore
maintenance and diving
activities, secure
maintenance barge at port
sultan Qaboos
20 • Develop evacuation plan • Early contact with logistics is
with logistics. essential to ensure sufficient
After Incident
CECC/LECC complete an • The outcome from the after
after action review. action review feeds into the
cluster evacuation plan and
desk top planning exercise.
DTL to arrange a Severe • The lessons learned
Weather lessons learned workshop shall include key
workshop
personnel who were involved
in the planning,
implementation and post
incident phases. The
workshop outcome shall be
approved by the DTL and the
lessons added to the Learning
Knowledge Base.
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