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In the context of hydraulic fracturing services, what is the significance of adhering to SP-1171 standard, as specified in the contract?
In the context of hydraulic fracturing services, what is the significance of adhering to SP-1171 standard, as specified in the contract?
- It guarantees the contractor's compliance with environmental regulations. (correct)
- It ensures that all equipment used meets specific pressure ratings.
- It mandates a specific Quality Management System (QMS) during all phases of service.
- It outlines the procedures for well control during fracturing operations.
When a conflict arises between general specifications and particular specifications within a hydraulic fracturing service contract, which specification takes precedence?
When a conflict arises between general specifications and particular specifications within a hydraulic fracturing service contract, which specification takes precedence?
- The specification that provides the greatest safety margin is prioritized. (correct)
- The particular specification takes precedence unless stated otherwise.
- The company decides the specification that needs to be prioritized.
- The general specification always prevails to maintain consistency.
Under what circumstance can the Company request tests that were not initially defined or agreed upon in the hydraulic fracturing service contract?
Under what circumstance can the Company request tests that were not initially defined or agreed upon in the hydraulic fracturing service contract?
- At any time, provided that the Company compensates the Contractor for the additional costs.
- The company can request for any tests and the Contractor shall comply with Company's requirement.
- Only if the original tests yield inconclusive results.
- Only if there is a change in well conditions that warrants additional testing. (correct)
In the event that the contractor's policy necessitates a higher safety factor for pressure ratings than the company's standard, who bears the extra cost for complying with the more stringent requirement?
In the event that the contractor's policy necessitates a higher safety factor for pressure ratings than the company's standard, who bears the extra cost for complying with the more stringent requirement?
What is the implication if noncompliance, deficiencies, or omissions are discovered during the Operational Period of a hydraulic fracturing service contract?
What is the implication if noncompliance, deficiencies, or omissions are discovered during the Operational Period of a hydraulic fracturing service contract?
How are instruments of measure, including gauges, meters, and recorders, to be calibrated for hydraulic fracturing services, according to the specifications?
How are instruments of measure, including gauges, meters, and recorders, to be calibrated for hydraulic fracturing services, according to the specifications?
What role does the Company play during the Contractor's audits, reviews, or surveillance activities related to the hydraulic fracturing service contract?
What role does the Company play during the Contractor's audits, reviews, or surveillance activities related to the hydraulic fracturing service contract?
In a hydraulic fracturing context, what climatic conditions must a contractor take into account when performing services?
In a hydraulic fracturing context, what climatic conditions must a contractor take into account when performing services?
What specifications should the contractor's equipment meet when performing services on wells, particularly concerning H2S and CO2 content?
What specifications should the contractor's equipment meet when performing services on wells, particularly concerning H2S and CO2 content?
Before submitting documents to the Company for review and approval, what must the contractor ensure regarding documents from subcontractors and manufacturers?
Before submitting documents to the Company for review and approval, what must the contractor ensure regarding documents from subcontractors and manufacturers?
In the provision of Well Engineering and Hydraulic Fracturing services, what is the correct website to obtain relevant documents?
In the provision of Well Engineering and Hydraulic Fracturing services, what is the correct website to obtain relevant documents?
According to the specifications, what is the primary function of the fracturing manifold, as it relates to low pressure (LP) and high pressure (HP) sides?
According to the specifications, what is the primary function of the fracturing manifold, as it relates to low pressure (LP) and high pressure (HP) sides?
What specific capabilities must the control room within a hydraulic fracturing unit possess to effectively monitor and evaluate treatments?
What specific capabilities must the control room within a hydraulic fracturing unit possess to effectively monitor and evaluate treatments?
What are the key requirements for the fracturing tanks utilized in hydraulic fracturing services, concerning their capacity and fluid compatibility?
What are the key requirements for the fracturing tanks utilized in hydraulic fracturing services, concerning their capacity and fluid compatibility?
In the context of a laboratory setup for hydraulic fracturing services, what specialized equipment is essential for designing and optimizing fracturing fluids?
In the context of a laboratory setup for hydraulic fracturing services, what specialized equipment is essential for designing and optimizing fracturing fluids?
How does the design of a standalone pressure testing unit contribute to the safety and efficiency of hydraulic fracturing operations?
How does the design of a standalone pressure testing unit contribute to the safety and efficiency of hydraulic fracturing operations?
In the context of real-time data acquisition during hydraulic fracturing, how should this data be managed and reported, according to service specifications?
In the context of real-time data acquisition during hydraulic fracturing, how should this data be managed and reported, according to service specifications?
In relation to hydraulic fracturing equipment specifications, under which standard should all fracture treating iron be restrained?
In relation to hydraulic fracturing equipment specifications, under which standard should all fracture treating iron be restrained?
In a hydraulic fracturing operation, what is the significance of ensuring a treewalker or tree saver is capable of being 'unstrung' with a specified wellhead pressure?
In a hydraulic fracturing operation, what is the significance of ensuring a treewalker or tree saver is capable of being 'unstrung' with a specified wellhead pressure?
In the context of wireline operations, which procedure or guideline is most relevant to ensure safety and efficiency?
In the context of wireline operations, which procedure or guideline is most relevant to ensure safety and efficiency?
What specific drawings are required to be available at the well site at all times during the performance of hydraulic fracturing services?
What specific drawings are required to be available at the well site at all times during the performance of hydraulic fracturing services?
Contractor shall ensure that hardcopies and/or electronic copies of documents listed hereunder are readily available to all Contractor Personnel for which they are relevant, including at Site, and that all Contractor Personnel for which they are relevant are fully familiar with their content. In case of conflict or contradiction, unless stated otherwise in the Contract, the order of priority of the documents included below shall be:
Contractor shall ensure that hardcopies and/or electronic copies of documents listed hereunder are readily available to all Contractor Personnel for which they are relevant, including at Site, and that all Contractor Personnel for which they are relevant are fully familiar with their content. In case of conflict or contradiction, unless stated otherwise in the Contract, the order of priority of the documents included below shall be:
What are the responsibilities of the Contractor concerning documents and updates related to the hydraulic fracturing operation?
What are the responsibilities of the Contractor concerning documents and updates related to the hydraulic fracturing operation?
What considerations must the contractor make regarding access to documents related to the hydraulic fracturing operation?
What considerations must the contractor make regarding access to documents related to the hydraulic fracturing operation?
Considering the specifications for hydraulic fracturing equipment, what is the crucial implication of ensuring that all fracture treating iron is restrained as per PR-1448 standard?
Considering the specifications for hydraulic fracturing equipment, what is the crucial implication of ensuring that all fracture treating iron is restrained as per PR-1448 standard?
In the event that a well requires a 2-3/8", 15,000 psi CTU for hydraulic fracturing, what condition would necessitate the use of a jet blasting tool with non-rotational design and a minimum 2,000 psi pressure drop across the nozzles?
In the event that a well requires a 2-3/8", 15,000 psi CTU for hydraulic fracturing, what condition would necessitate the use of a jet blasting tool with non-rotational design and a minimum 2,000 psi pressure drop across the nozzles?
When performing hydraulic fracturing services, how must the contractor ensure effective management and real-time reporting of data acquisition, considering the need for secure data transmission?
When performing hydraulic fracturing services, how must the contractor ensure effective management and real-time reporting of data acquisition, considering the need for secure data transmission?
In the context of Quality Assurance and Quality Control during all phases of a hydraulic fracturing service contract, what is the primary requirement for the contractor's Quality Management System (QMS)?
In the context of Quality Assurance and Quality Control during all phases of a hydraulic fracturing service contract, what is the primary requirement for the contractor's Quality Management System (QMS)?
Given the environmental conditions specified for hydraulic fracturing services, what strategic adaptation should a contractor implement to address the challenges posed by high relative humidity regularly leading to heavy condensation during nighttime?
Given the environmental conditions specified for hydraulic fracturing services, what strategic adaptation should a contractor implement to address the challenges posed by high relative humidity regularly leading to heavy condensation during nighttime?
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Services Conformity
Services Conformity
Conforms to specifications in Article 1.0 & general specifications in Article 2.0. The particular spec prevails in conflict.
Environment Considerations
Environment Considerations
Contractor shall account for climate like high humidity, sandstorms, and rough roads.
S.I. Units Used
S.I. Units Used
Metres, Cubic Metres, Deca Newtons, Kilo Pascals, Kilowatt, Celsius
Well Specifications
Well Specifications
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Quality Assurance Standard
Quality Assurance Standard
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Inspection Notification
Inspection Notification
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Wellhead Connectors
Wellhead Connectors
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Document Adherence
Document Adherence
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Update Monitoring
Update Monitoring
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Real-Time Data
Real-Time Data
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Sand feeder capabilities
Sand feeder capabilities
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Blender control features
Blender control features
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Control room capabilities
Control room capabilities
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Fracture Treating Iron Restraint
Fracture Treating Iron Restraint
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Hydraulic controls
Hydraulic controls
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Laboratory capabilities
Laboratory capabilities
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Mobile crane attributes
Mobile crane attributes
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Well site office
Well site office
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CT suspension requirements
CT suspension requirements
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Choke Manifold traits
Choke Manifold traits
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Electrocoagulation characteristics
Electrocoagulation characteristics
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Attributes of Jet Blasting Tool
Attributes of Jet Blasting Tool
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Study Notes
General Specifications
- All services must adhere to particular specifications detailed in Article 1.0 and the general specifications in Article 2.0
- Unless stated otherwise, the particular specification prevails in the event of conflict between particular and general specifications
Environment
- Services must account for these climatic conditions:
- Maximum black-bulb temperature: 85°C
- Maximum shade temperature: 56°C
- Minimum shade temperature: 8°C
- Maximum daily temperature variation: 25°C
- Maximum relative humidity: 100%
- Minimum relative humidity: 11%
- Average barometric pressure: 97.6 to 98.7 kPa
- Maximum 3-second gust wind-speed: 35 m/s
- Soil thermal resistivity: 2.5°C m/W
- Solar radiation: 0.12 W/mm²
- Maximum ground temp @ 800 mm below grade: 35°C
- Maximum ground temp @ 500 mm below grade: 40°C
- Contractor shall consider the high relative humidity, extreme weather such as sand and dust storms plus high intensity rainfall, and long journeys over graded roads.
Units of Measure
- Services are measured by the System International system:
- Length: Metres (m)
- Volume: Cubic Metres (m³)
- Weight: Deca Newtons (daN)
- Pressure: Kilo Pascals (kPa)
- Mud gradient: Kilo Pascals/metre (kPa/m)
- Power: Kilowatt (kW)
- Temperature: Celsius (C)
- Measuring instruments, including gauges, meters and recorders, must be calibrated in S.I. units.
- Contractor's calibration program is subject to review and audit.
Wells Specifications
- Equipment must perform on wells with these specifications:
- Depth: Up to 6,500 m
- Rating: Up to 105,000 kPa
- Temperature: Up to 175° С
- H2S and CO2: H2S is up to 10 mol % and CO2 is up to 17.1 mol %
Pressure Ratings Specifications
- Company's policies/procedures are used to determine a safety factor for pressure ratings.
- Extra costs due to the contractor's higher safety factor are on the account of Contractor.
Quality Assurance and Control
- The contractor is responsible for quality assurance during all phases of the contract, following SP-1171.
- Quality Management System (QMS) must be certified by an accredited agency.
- Quality control plans must be prepared by the Contractor and sequentially listed.
- The company reserves the right to audit and witness inspections/tests with 30 days' notice.
- The company can request any tests and will have personnel to assist with audits and reviews.
- Contractor must correct noncompliance stages, deficiencies or omissions at any stage.
Company's Wellheads and Christmas Trees
- Contractor will provide connectors and crossovers (flanged) in SP-1213 standard:
- Cameron's wellhead connectors of various sizes with working pressures - Part numbers for each size and connection are listed.
- OTIS's Christmas tree cap assemblies.
- Side outlets of various flange sizes and working pressures.
- Flow line connectors of various sizes and ANSI ratings.
General Specifications and Procedures
- Contractor must adhere to listed documents on Effective Date or updates.
- Contractor ensures access to these documents and informs of any updates.
- Company issues instructions for updates to documents.
- Contractor makes documents available to personnel.
- Order of document priority is Tables 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 unless stated otherwise.
Download Locations
- Advising Company if any links included are incorrect is important.
- Well Eng: https://livelink.pdo.co.om (domain: Extranet)
- Registration is required at https://srm.pdo.co.om.
Company Specifications, Procedures and Guidelines, and SIEP Standards
- Includes specifications, procedures and guidelines, and SIEP standards covering various aspects of operations, health, safety, environment, and quality.
- Also involves well engineering, management of change, lifting, hazardous areas, and more.
API Recommended Practices and Specifications
- Lists recommended practices and specifications for maintenance, inspection of drilling equipment, well control, safety, and other aspects.
Other Standards
- Mentions other standards like ANSI, ASME, ASTM, ISBN, HACH, and BS for specific aspects.
Drawings
- Drawings available at well Site for services performance:
- Diagram of Unit layout.
- Map of hazardous zones 1 and 2 with SP-2311 and API RP 505.
- Noise map of Unit.
- High and low pressure system showing tanks and mixing facilities.
- Drops layout.
Equipment and Fluid Specifications
- Hydraulic Fracturing and Stimulation Equipment:
- Requires HFU, 15,000 psi HP Scope and LP Scope, 2", 15,000 psi CTU, 2", 10,000 psi CTU, and/or 2-3/8", 15,000 psi CTU, and 2-3/8", 10,000 psi CTU..
- Covers detailed specifications for fracturing pumps, tanks, sand feeders, liquid additive systems, hydration units, blenders, control rooms, relief valves, treating iron, tree savers, pump skids, transfer pumps, pressure testing pumps, annulus pumps, mixing equipment, control panels, mechanical zonal isolations, and laboratories.
- Specifications for mobile cranes, forklifts, well Site offices and facilities,.
- Also goes into detail for ambulances, buses, and more.
Sand Management Systems
- The Sand Management Systems must be 15,000 psi and 10,000 psi, and require mobile cranes and forklifts.
Flow Back Loop
- Flow Back Loop shall be provided including minimum specifications and requirments.
- Includes 4-1/16" SSV flange connection and enough crossovers for different sizes of Christmas trees plus SSVs and TR-SCSSSV control panel with ESD system.
HFU and CTU Mobile Camps
- Mobile and SMS camps are required.
Additional Equipment
- Covers specifications for N2 converters, tanks, sand feeders and additional equipment like rigs.
CCTV Specifications
- CCTV Milestone XProtect software covering areas for easy rigging-up and unit movements will be required.
Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid Specifications
- Fluid system additives and concentrations will be specifically set, for certain temperatures.
- Specifications include crosslinked fluid systems and linear gel fluids with the specific measurement and compounds that must be used for all.
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