40 W RP 001 - (Rev - B) PDF

OLOKOLA GAS SUPPLY PROJECT
PIPELINE FEED
Constructability Study
DOCUMENT NO. OKGS-NF2-038-RPT-CS-00001
11 DEC 06
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Foreword
The purpose of this Constructability Study is to identify vessels and areas of
concern in conjunction with the installation of the export pipelines and infield
flowlines for the Olokola Gas Supply Project.
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Table of Contents
Page
1.
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 4
1.1
Project Description ............................................................................................ 4
2.
Scope ............................................................................................................................ 4
3.
Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations .......................................................... 4

3.1
Summary ........................................................................................................... 4
3.2
Conclusions....................................................................................................... 5
3.3
Recommendations ............................................................................................ 6
3.4
Area of Concerns .............................................................................................. 7
4.
Terms and Definitions ................................................................................................... 8

4.1
Acronyms .......................................................................................................... 8
5.
Reference Materials ...................................................................................................... 8

5.1
Project Documents ............................................................................................ 8
6.
Installation Methodology ............................................................................................... 9

6.1
48 -inch Export Pipeline(s) ................................................................................ 9
6.2
In-field Flowlines >32 ..................................................................................... 10
6.3
Tie-In Spools ................................................................................................... 10
6.4
Wye Assembly................................................................................................. 11
6.5
Pipeline and Cable Crossings ......................................................................... 11
6.6
Pre-commissioning Export Pipelines and Infield Flowlines ............................. 12
6.7
Commissioning ................................................................................................ 17
7.
Vessel Matrix............................................................................................................... 18
Tables
Table 1.1: Pipelay Installation Contractors - Export Pipelines (Vessels over 200T Tension) 19
Table 1.2: Pipelay Installation Contractor Matrix - Infield Flowlines....................................... 20
Appendices
Appendix A Crossing MTO - Export Pipelines ....................................................................... 21
Appendix B Crossing MTO - Infield Flowlines........................................................................ 22
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1.
Introduction
1.1
Project Description
This document was developed during pipeline FEED for the Olokola Gas Supply
(OKGS) Project being executed by Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) offshore Nigeria in
the Western Delta region. This document applies to both the export pipeline system that
carries dehydrated gas and condensate from the Gas Production Platforms to the
Olokola Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Plant and the infield flowline system that carries
raw bulk flow between the Non-Associated Gas Wellhead Platforms and Gas Production
Platforms.
2.
Scope
The purpose of this Constructability Study is to evaluate the preliminary design of the
export pipelines and infield flowlines associated with the Olokola Gas Supply Project
(OKGS) to identify the type and capacity of the laybarge required for the project and also
identify vessels that might be available to perform the work. The plan is to split the
installation between export pipelines and in-field flowlines. The shallow water (63m to
shore) and the line sizes (48 to 8) eliminate considering J-lay; and limit the use of Reellay to the 8 produced water lines. The majority of the installation will be accomplished
by use of the S-Lay installation method.
3.
Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations
3.1
Summary
The Olokola Field construction requires the installation of:
30 risers, 64 pairs of various size flanges from 48 down to 8, 36 spool pieces and 2
wye assemblies to connect approximately 370 miles of 10 various diameter pipelines
to 2 production platforms, 10 each well head platforms and a riser platform and an
onshore LNG facility.
Water depth ranges from 0 to 63m (206); the majority in 6m (20) to 18m (60) of
water.
There will be two installation contractors, 1 laying the 48, 42 and 36 pipelines and
1 laying the pipelines 32 and less in diameter. There could be 2 or 3 dive boats to
provide inspection and installation services as the pipelines are being laid. A Dive
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crew set up with a Saturation diving spread will be required for the deeper
installations, over (200).
3.2
There are 70+ pipeline crossings and 9+ cable crossings that will require protection
with bridges, mattresses and/or sand/cement bags. The crossings will be installed
prior to pipelay.
A separate vessel will be rigged up and dedicated for pre-commissioning and

commissioning of all the pipelines/flowlines. Each pipeline contractor will be
responsible for commissioning their individual work scope.
Conclusions
3.2.1
3.2.2
Export Pipelines
The deep draft pipelay vessel with a static tensioning capacity of 275 to 325
metric tonnes (Te) and a stinger length between 67 to 109m is required for
laying the 48 pipeline coated with 121mm concrete coating in water depth
from 30 to 50m. This pipelay vessel with the above tensioning capacity and
stinger length is capable of installing all other smaller diameter export
pipelines.
To maintain a similar pipelay configuration as the dry installation, a flooded

pipeline will require much higher tension that exceeds the tension limits of
most available pipelay vessel. Alternatively, pipelay vessel selection may be
based on the dry installation scenario and the installation contractor shall
prepare a contingency procedure to ensure the safety of personal onboard,
the pipelay vessel, and equipment in the event of a flooded pipeline. The
pipeline structural integrity in such an event shall be considered secondary.
It is desirable to route the 48 pipeline in water depth less than 40m to avoid
the scenario that only one or two pipelay vessels are capable of installing the
pipelines.
The pipeline route curve radius should be 2000m or larger to accommodate

the potential high seabed tension during pipelay.
Infield Flowlines
Static tension capacity of 175 Te is required to lay the 26 flowline in 63m

water. A pipelay vessel with the above tensioning capacity and stinger length
is capable of installing all other infield flowlines.
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3.3
A shallow water pipelay vessel with static tensioning capacity of 100 Te and a
stinger length around 40m may be able to lay the 26 pipelines to an
intermediate water depth between 17m and 63m and the rest of the infield
flowlines.
To maintain a similar pipelay configuration as in dry installation when a

flowline is flooded it will require much higher tension and a shallow water
pipelay vessel that is capable of handing both dry and wet installation may
not be available for the Olokola Project. Alternatively, pipelay vessel
selection may be based on the dry installation scenario and the installation
contractor shall prepare a contingency procedure to ensure the safety of
personnel the pipelay vessel and equipment in the event of flooded pipeline.
The pipeline structural integrity in such an event shall be considered
secondary.
The flowline route curve radius should be 2000m or larger to accommodate

the potential high seabed tension during pipelay.
Recommendations
The following are recommendations to the engineering efforts in the detailed design
phase:
Project specific seabed bathymetry and surface data along the pipeline/flowline
routes are required for a detailed installation design.
Stress concentration due to the discontinuity of concrete weight coating should be

included in the detailed installation engineering.
All export pipelines should be routed in water depth less than 40m to reduce the
requirements on installation vessel and to bring in more competition to the tendering
of installation work.
Installation contractors should be involved in the next phase to check the

constructability of the Olokola export pipelines and infield flowlines using their
vessels and equipment. Attention is required to look into the stinger roller reaction
(single maximum and total load) during normal pipelay and pipeline laydown.
Dynamic pipelay analysis shall be performed in the detailed installation engineering

to identify the maximum tension required for pipelay and the limiting sea states
during installation.
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3.4
Consideration should be given to the provision of a SmartLay System to increase

safety in the event of a wet buckle.
Area of Concerns
The following are areas of concern:
Shore pull tensions required for breakout under certain soil conditions should be
carefully considered at the design stage.
Previous experience has shown that buoyancy bags attached by steel bands to the
outside of the concrete coating sheared off not too far after touchdown as the pipe
was pulled across the seabed. Recommend that a groove be put in the concrete in
the coating yard when it is green and use 10mm steel cables instead of bands to
attach the buoyancy bags. Special attention should be paid to the groove so that the
cable can be pulled up tight, and hence not exposed to the stinger rollers and
seabed during pipe pull. A 1 x 1 groove shall be placed 1 meter from each end of
2325 joints of the line pipe to aid in attaching buoyancy to line pipe during shore pull.
The laying of a 48 pipeline is extremely weather sensitive.
Pipe lifting and movement are extremely dangerous operations, especially with large
diameter concrete weight coated (CWC) pipe.
It is imperative that all
lifting/movement procedures are reviewed and agreed upon to ensure that safe
methods are employed. Risk Assessments/Job Safety Analysis should be performed
by contractors supervisors/operators prior to start of work.
The cut back of the CWC needs to be 38cm (15in.) (-0/+1) to ensure the Automated
Ultrasonic Testing (AUT) equipment could fit to the pipe. The Fusion Bonded Epoxy
(FBE) cut back needs to be 23cm (9in) min.
For FBE corrosion coating, a rough coat is recommended in order to help bond the
concrete weight coating to the FBE.
Pipeline laydown (normal operation or contingency): large diameter pipeline may be

over-stressed or rollers could possibly be over-loaded when the A&R head passes
the stinger - this may be mitigated by stinger operation (lowering), adding buoyancy
units, or using a section of sacrificial pipeline.
Pipelay initiation or laydown at platforms using start-up anchor - Geometry

requirement for this operation will need to be checked to determine if pipelay can be
done when the platforms are in place.
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Spool installation: confirm maximum length for spools - amount of platform overhang,
spreader bar design requirement, diving operation limits.
Anchor handling: identify the vessel position/lay tension variation when repositioning
anchors and the procedure to keep tension within the installation window. [Ref: 7].
Contingency: procedure in-place to address a wet buckle case. Consideration

should be given to the provision of a SmartLay System to increase safety in the
event of a wet buckle.
4.
Terms and Definitions
4.1
Acronyms
For the purposes of this report, the following acronyms are used:
Acronyms
A&R
Abandon and Recovery
AUT
Automated Ultrasonic Testing
CWC
Concrete Weight Coating
DSV
Dive Support Vessel
FBE
Fusion Bonded Epoxy
MAWP
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure
OKGS
OKLNG
Olokola Liquefied Natural Gas Plant
SOW
Scope of Work
Te
Metric Tonne
WD
Water Depth
WT
Pipe Wall Thickness
5.
Reference Materials
5.1
Project Documents
1.
OKGS-NF2-038-DES-PL-00001: Pipeline Design Basis
2.
OKGS-NF2-038-ANA-ME-00003: Installation Analysis Export Pipelines
3.
OKGS-NF2-038-ANA-ME-00004: Installation Analysis Infield Pipelines
4.
OKGS-CNL-038-SPC-PL-02023: Pipe Haul and Handing and Storage of Pipe,

Valves and Fittings specification
5.
OKGS-CNL-038-SPC-PL-02027: Hydrotesting Specification
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6.
OKGS-CNL-038-SPC-PL-02062: Flooding and Leak Testing of Tie-In Spools
7.
OKGS-CNL-038-SPC-PL-02051: Anchor Handling Specification
6.
Installation Methodology
6.1
48 -inch Export Pipeline(s)

6.1.1
Shore Approach
A double row of sheet pilings will be driven from high water mark on the beach to
4~5 m water depth and the material between the pilings will be removed by landbased equipment. An access channel will be dredged to 6 ~7 m water depth to
allow shallow draft laybarge access to the cofferdam. A winch with sufficient
capacity to pull the 48 coated pipeline from the installation vessel will be located
onshore. The winch will be positioned to pull both pipelines without repositioning
the winch. The shallow draft laybarge will setup adjacent to the end of the sheet
piles, attach a pull-in wire to the pullhead and begin welding pipe with onshore
winch pulling each section toward shore. When the pipe end reaches selected
onshore location, the shallow draft laybarge will lay the 48 line to a water depth
of approximately 15m and install laydown head and abandon pipeline if needed.
The laybarge will move back to the sheet pile location, and duplicate pipe pull to
shore and lay procedure to deeper water and laydown the 2nd 48 pipeline in 20m
water depth if needed.
6.1.2
48-inch Okan GPP to OKLNG Export Pipeline(s)

The laybarge will set up at the end of the 48 and retrieve pickup wire. A&R
winch will be run through the stinger and attached to the laydown head and
tension will be applied to retrieve pipeline along stinger and locate the pipeline in
the welding station. The 48 laydown head will be removed, the pipe end
beveled and pipelay will begin and continue at a rate of approximately 80 to 120
joints per day (vessel dependant). When the laybarge gets within 30m (100ft) of
the Okan GPP Platform the laydown head will be attached and the pipeline
abandoned to the seabed. The laybarge will move to the shallower water,
retrieve the 2nd 48 pipeline and repeat the pipelay process to the Okan GPP
Platform.
The vessel will setup at the southeast side of the Okan GPP Platform to lay the
42 pipeline to EARP-B. The laybarge will utilize either: a bowstring to a platform
leg, pile or an anchor for hold back to initiate tension on the pipeline pulling head.
The laydown head will be placed in a predetermined target box in order to keep
the tie-in spool at a maximum length of approximately 30m (100ft). The tie-in
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spool will be installed at a later date. After the desired tension is reached
additional joints of pipe will be welded on and the laybarge will move forward
following x-ray approval and field joint application. A previously established pipe
lay corridor for the placement of the flowline will be utilized to allow the flowline
route between platforms to be accomplished by changing laybarge heading within pre-determined radius curvature. No intermediate fittings will be placed along
the length of the pipeline. When the laybarge approaches the platform a laydown
head will be attached and the pipe end placed in its target box under tension.
The distance to the platform riser flange will be kept to a maximum length of 30m
(100ft).
6.1.3
42 and 36 Pipelines
The larger laybarge will install the 42 and 36 pipelines in a similar manner as stated
above.
6.2
In-field Flowlines 32 and less in diameter

The installation of the infield lines will be accomplished by a smaller laybarge requiring
less tension capacity. The smaller in-field flowlines will also use similar installation
methodology.
6.3
Tie-In Spools
The installation of the tie-in spools will be carried out by the respective EPC Contractor.
All export pipelines and infield flowlines will have a tie-in spool connecting the riser to the
pipeline/flowline or wye.
For ease of installation, 2-swivel assemblies and 1misalignment swivel connection will be provided for each spool. This will allow for a
swivel assembly at the bottom of the riser, and a second approximately mid-point of the
spool. The misalignment swivel connection will be installed between the pipeline and
spool. All spools will be pre-commissioned onshore to include: flooding/cleaning,
gauging and hydrotest to 1.5 x design psig.
At the riser end or Subsea wye, diver will take a measurement between each tie-in
flange including the angle of the face of each flange. This metrology will be used to
fabricate the spool piece that will be installed between the riser and the pipeline, flowline
or wye. Fabrication/testing of the spools will be performed onshore. Pipeline mattresses
and/or sand/cement bags should be placed under the riser tube turn for support and
over top of the tube turn after tie-in to the pipeline and out from the platform
approximately 15m (50ft) for protection from dropped objects. This distance may vary
depending on the size of the riser tube turn.
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6.3.1
Option
If the tie-in spool lengths can be reduced to a maximum length of 25 to 30m, they
could be installed in one piece thereby reducing the number of flanges required
and also reduce the installation time.
6.4
Wye Assembly
The two wye assemblies weigh approximately 136 Te each, and will be placed by one of
the installation vessels qualified in the weight range for the offshore lift. The installation
vessel, with survey equipment onboard, will locate target box for the installation of the
wye assemble and the vessel will be positioned with the crane in the optimum position
for lift. Divers will perform pre-installation bottom survey and site preparation activities to
ensure that the seabed in the area of the installation is clear and free of obstructions.
The diver will also confirm that any existing pipelines in the vicinity are located. It is
envisioned that the wye assemblies will be placed on piles due to the instability of the
bottom soils.
Vessel crane, with spreader bar and slings of pre-determined lengths, will place the pile
template on the seabed. Piles will be driven to support penetration and the template will
be removed. Elevation collars for positioning the wyes @ their desired elevation will be
attached to each pile and tightened. Crane, with spreader bar and slings of predetermined lengths be attached to the wye assembly and the structure will be set over
the piles and lowered to rest on the collars. If the bottom was found to be too soft to
support the connecting spools, mattresses will have been placed to provide support.
Divers will complete a bottom search and clear any installation devices, etc. Location
and orientation will be confirmed by survey for the As-built final positioning of the Wye
which will also include a video.
6.5
Pipeline and Cable Crossings

There are 70+ pipeline crossings and 9+ cable crossing that will require protection with
mattresses and/or sand/cement bags. The crossings will be installed prior to pipelay.
A dedicated Dive Support Vessel (DSV) will be rigged up with survey equipment, diving
spread, crane and sufficient deck space for mattresses. A bridge support will be placed
over any existing pipelines that are in close proximity to one another. This layout will
provide a more compact/efficient crossing. For individual crossings, the vessel will set
up at the crossing location, where divers will probe for and establish the exact location of
the existing pipeline. The diver will locate the perimeter area of crossing and conduct a
bottom survey. Any damage to an existing pipeline will be noted and immediately
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reported to the Company representative. A minimum separation of 46cm (18in) between

existing and new pipeline will be established.
An As-Built survey of the crossing will note the center and perimeter of mattress
coordinates.
6.6
Pre-commissioning Export Pipelines and Infield Flowlines

6.6.1
Flooding, Cleaning and Gauging

It is proposed to flood, clean, and gauge offshore from a dedicated vessel via
subsea hoses, filling the pipeline wet end to wet end with inhibited seawater.
The proposed rate of flooding would be of the order of 22m3 per minute to
achieve a minimum velocity of 0.35 m/s. The velocity in the 32 export pipeline
would be greater using the same pumping spread, this being of the order of
0.5 m/s. The flood water would be treated with standard offshore chemicals to
provide protection for 6 months exposure.
It is proposed to flood, clean and gauge the four (4) export pipelines using the
following five (5) pig train.
Pig 1-Hi-Seal Bi-Directional Swabbing Pig, c/w pinger
300 linear meters of seawater
Pig 2-Hi-Seal Bi-Directional Cleaning Pig
Pig 5-Hi-Seal Bi-Directional Gauging-Cleaning Pig, c/w pinger
Chemically treated seawater pipeline volume
Throughout the flooding and pigging operation the following minimum parameters
would be recorded:
Pig launch and reception times
Launch and reception pressures
Water flow rate
Ambient, seawater, and subsea temperatures
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Upon confirmation of the pig train reception the test end receiver would be
removed and lifted to the surface, where the pigs would be removed and the
gauge plate inspected. After confirmation of the integrity of the pigs and Gauge
Plate are acceptable, the test end would be refitted subsea in preparation for the
hydrotest. Photographic records would be taken of all received pigs.
Consideration should be given to the provision of a Geometry-Caliper Pig Survey
contingency, should a gauge plate be received damaged.
6.6.2
Hydrotesting
Upon achieving the required test pressure the system would be allowed to
stabilize to achieve temperature equilibrium within the test water. When the
system is stabilized the test pressure will be re-established, and the test hold
period commence. Pressures would be recorded every 10 minutes, along with
pipe, ambient, and subsea temperatures. Upon successful completion of the test
hold period, the respective pipeline would be depressurized. [Ref.5]. Upon
completion of all hydrotesting the Pipelay Contractor would then commence the
riser spool and wye piece tie-in program.
6.6.3
Leak Testing
Upon completion of the tie-ins the topsides, risers, and spools would be toped up
with inhibited seawater. All trapped air would be removed from the high points,
and then pressurization would commence to achieve a test pressure of 1.1 x
MAWP. Following the stabilization period the 8 hour test period would
commence. Pressures would be recorded every 10 minutes along with pipe,
ambient, and subsea temperatures. Upon successful completion of the Leak
Test hold period the respective pipeline would be depressurized at a rate no
greater than 2 barg per minute until zero pressure is achieved. [Ref 6].
6.6.4
Bulk Dewatering
It is proposed to dewater the two 48 x 124.7km Okan GPP-OKLNG pipelines
from onshore. For the 42 EARP-B and the 36 Funiwa GPP EARP-B pipelines
the optimum direction for dewatering would be from Okan GPP and Funiwa GPP
respectively.
From a pre-commissioning perspective the air-nitrogen spread would be located
on the two main platforms, i.e., Okan GPP and the Funiwa GPP. The footprint
required for this equipment is approximately 18m x 15m. This would be for all
offshore dewatering, drying and nitrogen operations, but this may not be practical
due to lack of space. If this is achievable it would eliminate the need for hose
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transfers from the Vessel and the weather dependency of this operation. This
would also make the operation more efficient by allowing the routing of air from a
single static source to the respective main platform pipelines. The exceptions
being the Meji and Sonam pipelines which would need to be dewatered from the
satellites to accommodate the wye piece geometry. The bulk dewatering for the
export pipelines would be achieved by the introduction of the following eight (8)
pig train, which would be propelled at a velocity greater than 0.3 m/s.
Pig 1-Hi-Seal Bi-Directional Swabbing Pig, c/w pinger.
500 linear meters of fresh water
Pig 2-Hi-Seal Bi-Directional Swabbing Pig
500 linear meters of freshwater
500 linear meters of dry oil free air at dewatering pressure
Pig 8-Hi-Seal Bi-Directional Swabbing Pig, c/w pinger
Dry oil free air - Pipeline volume
The fresh water would be introduced to act as a flush to remove the salt content
of the seawater to an acceptable level < 200 ppm.
The bulk dewatering of the Infield flowlines would be achieved by the introduction
of the following six (6) pig train.
500 linear meters of fresh water
500 linear meters of freshwater
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The pipeline test water would be offloaded overboard via an installed fabricated
dumpline. The minimum size required would be a minimum of 8 diameter for the
export system, and 6 for the In-field pipeline system. Upon reception of the
dewatering pig train, the pigs would be removed in batches as dictated by the
size of the pig receiver. Upon recovery of the pigs they would be inspected for
wear and condition. Photographic records would be taken of all received pigs.
Throughout all pigging operation the following minimum parameters would be
recorded:
Launch and Reception pressures
Air flow
Pipeline temperature
Terminal water flow rate
When the complete pig train has been removed the pipeline would be vented
down to zero pressure via installed temporary silenced vents, located at each
end of the pipeline.
6.6.5
Final Dewatering
When each export pipeline has been depressurized, a second eight (8) pig train
would be loaded and propelled through the pipeline at a velocity of between 0.5
1.0 m/s. The pig train will be as follows:
Pig 1-Mediun Density Foam Pig

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Dry oil free air - Pipeline volume
When each infield flowline has been depressurized, a second six (6) pig train
would be loaded and propelled through the flowline at a velocity of between 0.5
1.0 mls. The pig train would be as follows:
500 linear meters of dry oil free air at de-watering pressure
500 linear meters of dry oil free air at de-watering pressure
Dry oil free air Pipeline Volume
Upon reception of the final dewatering pig train, the pigs would be removed in
batches as dictated by the size of the pig receiver. Upon recovery of the pigs
they would be inspected for wear and condition and reported upon. Photographic
records would be taken of all received pigs.
Throughout all pigging operation the following minimum parameters would be
recorded:
Launch and Reception pressures
Air flow
Pipeline temperature
Terminal water flow rate

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When the complete pig train has been removed the pipeline would be vented
down to zero pressure in preparation for commissioning.
6.7
Commissioning
Commissioning activities will include both the export pipelines and infield flowlines and
be included in the contract for the each installation.
6.7.1
Air Drying Export Pipelines & Flowlines

Following depressurization, dry air will be flowed at the highest velocity
achievable from the installed air spread to maximize the drying potential. The air
drier units should be capable of a minimum dewpoint of -20C.
Dewpoint
monitoring will be conducted to confirm the introduced air is consistently dry
throughout. Terminal dewpoint monitoring will be performed with reading being
taken every 3 hours in the early stages of drying and reduced to 30 minutes as
the dryness level is reduced.
Upon reaching a consistent dewpoint reading of the target temperature for 8 hrs,
the system will be shut-in for a minimum of 12 hours while a soak test is
performed. After the soak test period the complete pipeline will be subjected to a
low pressure purge to evacuate at least two complete pipeline volumes.
Throughout this operation dewpoint recording will take place continuously to
confirm the dewpoint target is verified and consistent.
6.7.2
Nitrogen Purging and Packing

The pipeline will be purged using nitrogen membrane technology utilizing the
existing dry air spread.
Nitrogen will be produced at the maximum flow and quality available from the air
spread.
The exiting air will be vented via a silenced vent, during which oxygen levels will
be monitored continuously. When the terminal reading has reached the
maximum nitrogen level achievable from the equipment, the vent would be
isolated, so pressurization can commence.
Nitrogen pressurization to 0.5 barg will proceed, at which point the injection will
stop and all nozzles and connections isolated. The system will be labeled
Nitrogen Gas Pressure, and a pressure gauge left open to indicate the
contained pressure level.
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7.
Vessel Matrix
Communications with Installation Contractors have identified various installation
vessel(s) for the pipelay operation that are capable of performing the installation of the
pipelines/flowlines. The 12, 8 and 6 flowlines could be installed by reel method, but at
this stage none were offered.
Offshore Contractors is a Nigerian contractor with equipment that appears suitable for
the installation.
Some of the contractors contacted have vessels that are capable of installing some/all
the lines but are not interested in participating in the Project. Their comments as follows:
McDermott We are aware of the Olokola Project however we are not currently active
in the Niger Delta area and our strategic plans do not envision establishing a marine
construction presence there in the near future.
Heerema No, we dont do that type of work with our current equipment pool. We are
limited to J-lay at the moment with 32 max and in deeper water segment only.
Subsea 7 Thank you; however at this time Subsea 7 would have to decline.
Horizon Our lay barge departed for Singapore last month so we have nothing to take
on another job with. 48" is a little out of our range anyway.
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Table 1.1: Pipelay Installation Contractors - Export Pipelines (Vessels over 200T Tension)
GLOBAL
Contact Information
Jim Gallagher
ACERGY
ALLSEAS
HYUNDAI
SAIPEM (SONSUB)
HYUNDAI
jimg@globalind.com
Barbara Thompson
barbara.thompson@acergy-group.com
Johan Drost
jdr@allseas.com
Clyde Evons
clyde.evons@saipemamerica.com
K.S. Won
kswon@hhi.co.kr
K.S. Won
kswon@hhi.co.kr
Installation Vessel
Hercules
Seaway Polaris
Solitaire
Castoro Sei
HD-2500
HD-60
Dimensions(ft)
156.6m x 42.7m x 7.6m
137.2m x 39m x 9.1m
397m x 300m x 40.6m
143.5m x 64.5m x 29.8m
130m x 36m x 10.5m
186m x 35m x 15m
DP System
DPS-2
BV DY.MSA.MA.TA.RS- Class 3
DP- NMD Class 3/LRS DP (AAA)
4 azimuthal variable pitch.
N/A
N/A
Anchor Spread
Anchors (8 point mooring)
N/A
Diameter Capacity
S-Lay to 60-inches
Reel lay to 18-inches
S-Lay to 60-inches
J-Lay to 20-inches
S-Lay to 60-inches
S-lay to
S-Lay to 60-inches
S-Lay to 60-inches
Tensioner Capacity
544T
3 = 204T total
3 x 350T=1050T
3 = 330T
2 + 1 =226T
3 = 245T
A&R Winch Capacity
500T
150T
420T
330T
250T
300T
Crane Capacity
1800T fixed
1450T revolving
1,500T fixed
1,100T revolving
300T
2 x 134T ea
2,268T fixed
1,000T revolving
1,633T fixed
1,579T revolving
Stinger Configuration
1st section 61m

2nd section 35m
52m
Adjustable to 140m max
95m 3 sections
83m 1 section
Lay-ramp Location
Stb.
Center Slot
Center Slot
Stb.
Center Slot
Receive Pipe
Port
Port Or Stb.
Port Or Stb.
Port
Port
Pipe Storage On Board
24,000 tons
Double Jointing Capability
NO
NO
YES
YES
NO
YES
Welding System
Automatic & Manual
Automatic
Automatic
Semi-automatic
Automatic
Automatic & Manual
Working Draft
4.9m
4.8m to 5.8m
(9.5m DP)
9.23m
10 14.5m
5.5m
8.5 10m
Horizon, McDermott, Subsea 7 and Heerema were contacted no interest
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Table 1.2: Pipelay Installation Contractor Matrix - Infield Flowlines
Contact Information
Jim Gallagher
jimg@globalind.com
Jim Gallagher
jimg@globalind.com
Barbara Thompson
barbara.thompson@acergygroup.com
Clyde Evons
clyde.evons@saipemamerica
.com
Johan Drost
jdr@allseas.com
Henk Vastenholt
henk.vastenholt@offcon.nl
Henk Vastenholt
henk.vastenholt@offcon.nl
Roy Sijthoff
rsijthoff@HelixESG.com
Installation Vessel
DLB Iroquois
DLB Comanche
Seaway Orion
S 355
Tog Mor
Jascon 30
Jascon 25
Deepwater Caesar
Dimensions(ft)
122m x 30.5m x 9.1m
122m x 30.4m x 8.8m
84.5m x 27m x 4.8m
108m x 30m x 7.5m
111m x 27.4m x 6.1m
111m x 30.5m x 6.7m
118.8m x 30.4m x 8.4m
146.5m x 128.6m x 30m
DP System
None
None
None
None
None
DP-3
DP-Class 3
DPNMD Class 2
Anchor Spread
N/A
N/A
N/A
Diameter Capacity
S-Lay to 48-inches
S-Lay to 60-inches
S-Lay to 42-inches
S-Lay to 48-inches
S-Lay to 60-inches
S-Lay to 60-inches
S-Lay
S-lay to 42 inches
Tensioner Capacity
2= 200T total
1 x 75T
2 = 36T total
2 = 100T total
1 x 100T
1 x 100T
2 x 60T
3 x 137T
=405T total
A&R Winch Capacity
200T total
79T
50T
110T
1 x 175T
100T
Crane Capacity
250 tons fixed

250 tons revolving
907T fixed
748T revolving
165T revolving
590T fixed
500T revolving
300T
300T
30.5m + 4-section
pontoons
Single Section
Single Section
43m
55m
90m
Stb.
Center Slot
Port
Stb.
Lay ramp Location
Stb.
Receive Pipe
Port
SAIPEM (SONSUB)
ALLSEAS
OFFSHORE
CONTRACTORS
GLOBAL
Stinger Configuration
ACERGY
OFFSHORE
CONTRACTORS
GLOBAL
Port
HELIX
2 x 225T
800T
Pipe Storage On Board
300T
10,000T
Double Jointing Capability
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Welding System
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual-Automatic (Optional)
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Working Draft
4.3m
4.3m to 5.8m
3.3m
2.6m to 4.8m
3.15m
5m
6m
7.8m to 9m
Horizon, McDermott, Subsea 7 and Heerema were contacted no interest
Page 20 of 22
Appendix A
Crossing MTO - Export Pipelines
Item
Nominal
Diameter
Location
Number of Crossings
Pipelines
Cables
Crossing
Length
(m)
Mattresses (1)
M1
Okan GPP OKLNG (East)
48
10
152
M2
Okan GPP OKLNG (West)
48
10
152
M3
EARP-B Okan GPP
42
48
M4
Funiwa GPP EARP-B
32
30
M5
Subtotal
382
Spares (10%)
38
Totals
---
30
Comments
420
Note:
1. Mattress dimensions: 5m x 2m x 150 mm thick, SG 2.2, articulated in all directions, with double width and/or high density (SG ~3.0) edge blocks. Alternatively, 8x20x9;
weights typically circa 5000 kg in air and circa 2700 kg submerged.
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Appendix B
Crossing MTO - Infield Flowlines
Item
Nominal
Diameter
Location
Number of Crossings
Pipelines
Cables
Crossing
Length
(m)
Mattresses (1)
M1
Okan NWP-1 Okan GPP
24
30
M2
Okan NWP-2 Okan GPP
20
15
M3
Okan NWP-3 Okan GPP
18
15
M4
Okan NWP-4 Okan GPP
18
45
M5
Meji NWP-1 Meji Wye
24
105
M6
North Apoi NWP-L Funiwa GPP
20
15
M7
Okubie NWP-B Funiwa GPP
20
45
M8
Sonam Wye Okan GPP
26
105
M9
Okan GPP Produced Waterline
105
M10
Funiwa GPP Produced Waterline
M11
32
Subtotal
512
Spares (10%)
51
Totals
---
34
Comments
563
Note:
2. Mattress dimensions: 5m x 2m x 150 mm thick, SG 2.2, articulated in all directions, with double width and/or high density (SG ~3.0) edge blocks. Alternatively, 8x20x9;
weights typically circa 5000 kg in air and circa 2700 kg submerged.
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OLOKOLA GAS SUPPLY PROJECT

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Olokola Gas Supply Project

Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations .......................................................... 4

Terms and Definitions ................................................................................................... 8

Reference Materials ...................................................................................................... 8

Installation Methodology ............................................................................................... 9

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Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations

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A separate vessel will be rigged up and dedicated for pre-commissioning and

To maintain a similar pipelay configuration as the dry installation, a flooded

The pipeline route curve radius should be 2000m or larger to accommodate

Static tension capacity of 175 Te is required to lay the 26 flowline in 63m

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To maintain a similar pipelay configuration as in dry installation when a

The flowline route curve radius should be 2000m or larger to accommodate

Stress concentration due to the discontinuity of concrete weight coating should be

Installation contractors should be involved in the next phase to check the

Dynamic pipelay analysis shall be performed in the detailed installation engineering

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Consideration should be given to the provision of a SmartLay System to increase

The laying of a 48 pipeline is extremely weather sensitive.

Pipeline laydown (normal operation or contingency): large diameter pipeline may be

Pipelay initiation or laydown at platforms using start-up anchor - Geometry

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Contingency: procedure in-place to address a wet buckle case. Consideration

Terms and Definitions

Abandon and Recovery

Automated Ultrasonic Testing

Concrete Weight Coating

Dive Support Vessel

Fusion Bonded Epoxy

Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

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Olokola Liquefied Natural Gas Plant

Pipe Wall Thickness

OKGS-NF2-038-DES-PL-00001: Pipeline Design Basis

OKGS-NF2-038-ANA-ME-00003: Installation Analysis Export Pipelines

OKGS-NF2-038-ANA-ME-00004: Installation Analysis Infield Pipelines

OKGS-CNL-038-SPC-PL-02023: Pipe Haul and Handing and Storage of Pipe,

OKGS-CNL-038-SPC-PL-02027: Hydrotesting Specification

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OKGS-CNL-038-SPC-PL-02062: Flooding and Leak Testing of Tie-In Spools

OKGS-CNL-038-SPC-PL-02051: Anchor Handling Specification

48 -inch Export Pipeline(s)

48-inch Okan GPP to OKLNG Export Pipeline(s)

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In-field Flowlines 32 and less in diameter

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Pipeline and Cable Crossings

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reported to the Company representative. A minimum separation of 46cm (18in) between

Pre-commissioning Export Pipelines and Infield Flowlines

Flooding, Cleaning and Gauging

Pig 1-Hi-Seal Bi-Directional Swabbing Pig, c/w pinger

300 linear meters of seawater

Pig 2-Hi-Seal Bi-Directional Cleaning Pig

300 linear meters of seawater