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East Baghdad South Oilfield

Development Project

Tender No.: 018-PC-23-EBS

Supplying HDPE Pipe for Trunkline Liner Installation
ANNEX 1-1 SPECIFICATION FOR HDPE LIINER

V01 2023-09-10 IFB

V00 2023-08-25 IFC

Rev Date Revision memo Prepared by Checked by Approved by Project Auth’d by

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DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY SHEET

REVISION
Rev DATE ISSUED UPDATE / AMENDMENT DETAILS
DESCRIPTION

V00 IFC 2023-08-25 Issued for comments

V01 IFB 2023-09-10 Issued for bidding
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CONTENTS

CLAUSE 1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 5

1.1 GENERAL ..................................................................................... 5

1.2 WEATHER AND GEOLOGICAL DATA ..................................................... 5

1.3 SERVICE PROPERTIES ...................................................................... 6

CLAUSE 2.0 SCOPE ............................................................................... 8

2.1 GENERAL ..................................................................................... 8

2.2 SCOPE OF SUPPLY.......................................................................... 9

2.3 SERVICE CONDITIONS ...................................................................... 9

CLAUSE 3.0 CODES, STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS ..................................... 9

3.1 GENERAL ..................................................................................... 9

3.2 INTERNATIONAL CODES, STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS......................... 9

3.3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE ................................................................. 11

3.4 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................ 11

3.5 ABBREVIATIONS............................................................................ 13

CLAUSE 5.0 MATERIALS ........................................................................ 13

CLAUSE 6.0 MANUFACTURE ................................................................... 14

CLAUSE 7.0 INSPECTION AND TEST .......................................................... 15

CLAUSE 8.0 MARKING........................................................................... 16

CLAUSE 9.0 SHIPMENT ......................................................................... 16

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CLAUSE 10.0 RECEIPT INSPECTION .......................................................... 17

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CLAUSE 1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 GENERAL

EBS Petroleum Company Limited (hereinafter referred to as Company) holds rights for
development and production of the contract areas East Baghdad South Oilfield (EBS Oilfield)
which is located in the 14km of north-eastern Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, 70 km northwest of
Ahdeb oilfield. The oilfield extends about 60km in the NW-SE direction and 14km in the SW-NE
direction. The concession of EBS oilfield covers 658 km2.

EBS oilfield is located in the agricultural area of alluvial plain formed by Tigris and Euphrates
Rivers, 30~40m above sea level. Tigris River is close to the northern part of the field located in
an agricultural area with some villages. The transportation is convenient, an expressway joins
Baghdad and Basra passes by the oilfield.

Except for a few old wellheads, EBS oilfield is completely new to be developed. According to
preliminary development plan, EBS oilfield plans to be comprises of 134 new wellheads, 7
OGMs, 1 FPF and 1 CPF. Produced water, water injection system and also the supporting
utilities and infrastructural facilities need to be developed for the oilfield. The oil production
is estimated to reach 40,000 BOPD.

1.2 WEATHER AND GEOLOGICAL DATA

The Field is located in the dry and hot tropical desert climate zone. In summer (from May to
September), the temperature ranges from 38°C to 50°C. Winters are cool (from October to
April) with the temperature ranging from 2.1°C to 11°C. Winter is the main rainy season with
the average rainfall of about 100mm. Local meteorological data are shown in the table below:

Table1.2-1 Environment Data

Item Specification

Annual average atmospheric pressure 1010.3 (mbar)

Temperature:

Max. Atmospheric Temp. 55℃

Min. Atmospheric Temp. -5℃
Wet Bulb Temperature
Min.:3.3℃; Max.:23℃; AVG:25℃

Relative Humidity:

Max. (November-March) 90-100 %

Min. 10 %

Rain Fall:

Max. 200mm/year (45mm/day)

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Item Specification

Rain Fall Season November-March

Wind:

General Direction 85%N. W.-SE

Max. recorded Wind Speed 160km/hr

Wind Speed for Design Purpose 165 km/hr @15m Height (3 seconds gust)

Frequent during summer season. Duration is from

Sand Storm several hours to about a week, especially during day
time.

Earthquake ZONE 1 (Soil Profile SD)

Winter Ground Temp. (1m underground) 18℃

Summer Ground Temp. (1m underground)
28℃

Maximum Design Temperature (Black 85℃

Body)

Thunder days 13.7days/year

1.3 SERVICE PROPERTIES

The pipeline of the project is used for the transport crude oil with water and gas or produced
water. Fluid service properties shown in the tables below:

1.3.1 Crude oil PROPERTIES

Table1.3-1 Properties of Crude Oil

Well ID EB-26 EB-4 EB-1

Formation Khasib Zubair Hartha

Density (g/cm3)15.6℃ 0.9075 0.8346 0.9531

API 24.3 38 16.9

Viscosity (mPa·s)20℃ 33.1 4.5

Total sulphur wt% 4.4 1.04 5.18

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Wax wt% 2.1 1.77

Asphaltenes wt% 5.98 0.49 7.41

Pour pt. ℃ -22 -23

Table1.3-2 Properties of Produced Water

Well ID EB-1 EB-2 EB-4 EB-15

Layer Hartha Shusiba Zubair Zubair

Na+ 42153 55217 75269 34914

K+ 1700 2400 1500

Ca2+ 8600 14500 16000 8000

Mg2+ 1980 1800 3200 1400

Fe3+ 190

Cl- 85990 47800 155000 70990

SO42- 1840 380 388 1378

HCO3- 30 190 210

Total Salinity 142603 92287 253200 116682

Water Type CaCl2 CaCl2 CaCl2 CaCl2

Table1.3-3 Properties of Associated Gas (After Simulation)

COMPONENTS MOLE FRACTION

H2O 0.815%

Nitrogen 1.180%

CO2 1.798%
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Methane 71.474%

Ethane 13.388%

Propane 6.483%

i-Butane 0.839%

n-Butane 2.071%

i-Pentane 0.460%

n-Pentane 0.622%

n-Hexane 0.501%

n-Heptane 0.165%

n-Octane 0.017%

H2S 0.100%

Total 100.000%

Table1.3-4 Specification of Injection Water

Specification Value Measured Unit

Oil Content ≤30 mg/L

Suspend Solids Content ≤10 mg/L

Suspend Solids Size ≤5 µm

Corrosion rate ≤0.076 mm/a

Total Fe ≤1.0 mg/L
Dissolved O2 Content ≤0.05 mg/L
Sulphide Content ≤10.0 mg/L
SRB ≤10 1/mL
Total Bacterium Number ≤2000 1/mL
pH 7.0±0.5

CLAUSE 2.0 SCOPE

2.1 GENERAL

This Specification provides technical specifications and general requirements for the materials,
manufacture, testing, inspection, supply and shipment of High Density Polyethlene Line
Pipe(HDPE) to be used in EBS Oilfield Development Project.
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The HDPE pipes provided by the manufacturer must be produced after the signing of the order
contract, HDPE pipes produced before this are strictly forbidden to be used in this project.

2.2 SCOPE OF SUPPLY

Pipe

Specification API 15LE

Material HDPE
Pipe Material Designation Code PE4710(PE100+) - HE3490-LS
Outside Diameter, mm ； ； ； ； ； ；
Wall Thickness, mm ； ； ； ；
Ovality, % ≤3.5
Order Length, m 11.8
Color and Ultraviolet(UV) Stabilizer CLASS C
Service

Fluid Service crude oil with water and gas injection water
Design pressure of pipeline 4.0Mpa 20.0Mpa
Design Temperature 60℃ 75℃
Above Ground/Below Ground
Below Ground Below Ground
Application
2.3 SERVICE CONDITIONS

The service conditions for the pipe are as follows:

 HDB(Hydrostatic Design Basis) is established to 50 years;

 Service temperature is between 0 ℃ and 75 ℃;
 The fluid environment is crude oil with water and gas;
 axial loads shall include end loads due to pressure only.

CLAUSE 3.0 CODES, STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS

3.1 GENERAL

The HDPE pipes shall be manufactured, inspected and tested in accordance with the
requirements of this Specification, the referenced project documents and other documents
referenced herein. The latest revisions available at the date of issue of the enquiry shall apply.

The Codes, Standards and Regulations which follow are the industry codes and standards
normally referenced for HDPE pipes used for non-sour service. All HDPE pipes shall conform to
all relevant national regulations, local codes and standards listed below.

3.2 INTERNATIONAL CODES, STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS

American Petroleum Institute (API)

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API 15LE Specification for Polyethylene Line Pipe（PE）

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM F1055 Standard Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyethylene Fittings for
Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing

ASTM F1473 Standard Test Method for Notch Tensile Test to Measure the Resistance
to Slow Crack Growth of Polyethylene Pipes and Resins.

ASTM F2206 Standard Specification for Fabricated Fittings of Butt-Fused

Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe, Fittings,Sheet Stock, Plate Stock or Block
Stock

ASTM D1599 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Short Time Hydraulic Pressure of
Plastic Pipe Tubing and Fittings.

ASTM D2513 Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing,
and Fittings

ASTM D2683 Standard Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside
Diameter—Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing

ASTM D3261 Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic
Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing

ASTM D3350 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastic Pipe and Fitting Materials.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

ISO 527-2 Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 2: Test conditions

for moulding and extrusion plastics Plastiques

ISO 1133-1 Plastics - Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and the melt
volume-fl ow rate (MVR) of thermoplastics - Part 1: Standard method

ISO 1183-1 Plastics - Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics -
Part 1: Immersion method, liquid pyknometer method and titration
method

ISO 1183-2 Plastics - Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics -
Part 2: Density gradient column method)

ISO 2505 Thermoplastics pipes - Longitudinal reversion - Test method and

parameters

ISO 6964:1986 Polyolefin pipes and fittings - Determination of carbon black content by
calcination and pyrolysis - Test method and basic specification

ISO 11357-6 Plastics - Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) - Part 6: Determination

of oxidation induction time (isothermal OIT) and oxidation induction
temperature (dynamic OIT)
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ISO 12162 Thermoplastics materials for pipes and fittings for pressure applications
- Classification and designation - overall Service (Design) coefficient

ISO 13477(S-4test) Thermoplastics pipes for the conveyance of fluids - Determination of

resistance to rapid crack propagation (RCP) - Small-scale steady-state
test (S4 test)

ISO 13479 Polyolefin pipes for the conveyance of fluids - Determination of the
resistance to crack propagation - Test method for slow crack growth on
notched pipes (notch test).

ISO 18553 Method for the assessment of the degree of pigment or carbon black
dispersion in polyolefin pipes, fittings and compounds

3.3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

The following order of precedence shall apply:

• The Requisition

• This Specification Other Referenced Project Specifications

• Other International Codes, Standards and Regulations

3.4 DEFINITIONS

3.4.1 Acceptance criteria

Defined limits placed on characteristics of materials, products, or services.

3.4.2 Cell classification

Applies to the use of ASTM D3350 in specifying the polyethylene material parameters.
Polyethylene pipe and fitting materials are classified using Density, Melt Index, Flexural
Modulus, and Tensile Strength at Yield, Slow Crack Growth Resistance, the Hydrostatic Design
Basis (HDB) and an Ultraviolet (UV) stabilizer.

3.4.3 Component

Any pressure line pipe, pipe connection, fitting, flange, adapter, reducer, or end of outlet
connection covered by this specification.

3.1.4 Design Service Factor (DSF)

A safety factor applied to the Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB) to calculate the hydrostatic design
stress.

3.4.5 Eccentricity

The wall thickness variability as measured and calculated in accordance with ASTM D2122 Test
Method in any diametrical cross section of the pipe shall be within 12 %. Wall thickness
eccentricity range shall be measured in accordance with ASTM D2513, Section 6.5.1.3.

3.4.6 Fluid Service Factor (FSF)

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Factor applied to the Hydrostatic Design Stress (HDS) to account for the impact of the
transported fluid on pipe performance.

3.4.7 Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB)

The categorized Long-term Hydrostatic Strength (LTHS) in the circumferential or hoop direction
for a given set of end use conditions, as established by ASTM D2837, Standard Test Method for
Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials.

3.4.8 Hydrostatic Design Stress (HDS)

The maximum allowable working hoop stress in the pipe wall when the pipe is subjected to
long term hydrostatic pressure. The HDS at 73.4 °F is determined by reducing the HDB at
73.4 °F by a Design Service Factor (DSF), a multiplier of less than 1.0.

3.4.9 Lot number

Assignment of a unique code to each lot of manufactured pipe under the same conditions of
production. Lot numbers are used to maintain production identification and traceability.

3.4.10 Ovality

The maximum measured diameter, minus the minimum measured diameter, divided by the
average measured diameter, times 100, expressed as a percentage (%)

3.4.11 shall

In this document the word “shall” is used to indicate requirements, which are mandatory.

3.4.12 Short Term Hydrostatic Pressure (STHP)

The short term hydraulic failure pressure of pipe or fittings when subjected to the failure
conditions of ASTM D1599, where the pressure is increased at a prescribed rate, under specific
test condition

3.4.13 Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR) or Dimension Ratio (DR)

Interchangeably used terms equal to the ratio of a pipe’s outside diameter to its wall thickness.

3.4.14 Standard Pressure Rating (PR)

The established maximum pressure that a fluid in the pipe can exert continuously with a high
degree of certainty that failure in the pipe will not occur.

3.4.15 Temperature Service Factor (TSF)

Factor applied to the HDS to compensate for the circumstance where elevated temperature
HDB data is not available.

3.4.16 visual examination

Examination of parts and equipment for visible defects in material and workmanship.

3.4.17 working pressure

The maximum anticipated, sustained operating pressure applied to the pipe in actual service.
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3.5 ABBREVIATIONS

API American Petroleum Institute

APS Application Procedure Specification

ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials

DSF Design Service Factor

DR Dimension Ratio

HDB Hydrostatic Design Basis

HDS Hydrostatic Design Stress

ISO International Standard Organization

LTHS Long-term Hydrostatic Strength

CLAUSE 4.0 SPECIFICATION

Manufacturer should have an understanding of the necessary quality control testing and the
capability to perform the testing required by standards.

Manufacturer should be able to provide records showing that a detailed QA/QC program is in
place that utilizes the testing required by API Spec 15LE.

Appropriate records of in-plant inspection and testing and quality control/quality assurance
testing should be available to demonstrate that the manufacturer’s piping products meet the
requirements of this specification.

Manufacturer should have the ability to provide sound technical support for its products in field
applications.

Any variation to this specification shall require prior approval from COMPANY before shipping.

All HPDE pipes shall be manufactured and supplied through a single (same) manufacturer.

HPDE shall be provided with long-term UV protection (2% to 3% carbon black).

CLAUSE 5.0 MATERIALS

Polyethylene material shall be approved by COMPANY. Pipe shall be manufactured in
accordance with the Company’s inventory ordering descriptions and specifications and with
resins as described herein.

Polyethylene materials approved for use in the manufacture of pipe under this specification
shall be classified in accordance with ASTM D3350. Cell classifications values for materials
meeting the requirements of this specification are PE4710.

The PE 4710 (PE 100) resin material shall be Borsafe™ HE3490-LS. The physical property of the
material shall as below:
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physical property Test method unit Typical value

ISO 1183-1
Density (Compound) kg/m3 960
Method A
Melt Flow Rate (190°C/5.0 kg) ISO 1133 g/10 min 0.25
Tensile Modulus (1mm/min) ISO 527-2 MPa ≥1100
Tensile Strain at Break (50mm/min) ISO 527-2 % >600
Tensile Strength at Yield(50mm/min) ISO 527-2 MPa ≥22
Oxidation Induction Time (210°C) ISO 11357-6 minutes ≥20
Resistance to Rapid Crack Propagation, S4 test (Pc
ISO 13477 bar >10
at 0°C, test pipe 250mm SDR11)
Resistance to Slow Crack Growth(9.2bar, 80℃) ISO 13479 hour >5000
Longitudinal reversion(110℃) ISO 2505 % ≤3
Carbon Black Content ISO 6964 % ≥2
Carbon Black Dispersion ISO 18553 ≤3
Upon receipt of a proposal or purchase order by a distributor, the distributor must provide
materials only from approved manufacturer and their respective Catalog Numbers as listed in
the Company’s inventory ordering description.

All materials consigned to the site shall be properly stored in accordance with the
manufacturer instructions at all times to prevent damage and deterioration prior to use.
Materials shall be used in the order in which they are delivered.

Pipe shall be made out of 100% virgin resins. Rework material shall not be used in the
production of polyethylene pipe.

Fittings furnished for use with this specification shall meet requirements of specification ASTM
D3261 for butt-fused fittings, ASTM F1055 for electrofusion fittings, ASTM F2206 for fabricated
fittings and ASTM D2683 for socket fused fittings.

Fabricated, molded or machined fittings shall meet the dimensional requirements of API Spec
15LE Table 5 and the testing requirements of the applicable standard.

Flanging is used when it is necessary to join polyethylene to steel, fiberglass and other piping
materials that require an ANSI 150-lb flange connection. The polyethylene flange adapter and
back-up ring is a 2-part fitting that is designed so that one end is fusion welded to the
polyethylene pipe and the other end is a flange-type configuration with a metal back-up ring
that allows bolting to an ANSI 150-lb flange.

Polyethylene flanges that do not incorporate the use a back-up ring are not recommended
because polyethylene flanges require uniform pressure over the entire sealing surface. Without
a back-up ring, a polyethylene flange could leak between the bolts.

CLAUSE 6.0 MANUFACTURE

Manufacture shall be in accordance with requirements of API 15LE. Prior to the start of
production, the manufacturer shall prepare an APS, including:
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1) Incoming inspection of Polyethylene material

2) Data sheets for materials
3) Certification, receipt, handling and storage of materials
4) Application, including tools/equipment for control of process parameters essential for
the quality of the HDPE pipe
5) Lay-out sketch or flow diagram for the plant
6) Methods and tools/equipment for inspection and testing
7) Inspection and testing plan
8) Marking and traceability
9) Handling and storage of pipes
10) Any special conditions for dispatch of pipes including protection of pipe ends
11) Documentation

The APS shall cover all items associated with quality control as defined in this part of
specification.

The APS shall be approved by the COMPANY prior to the start of production. It shall be
available to the COMPANY'S representative on request at any time during production.
Inspection and testing shall be carried out in accordance with the APS.

CLAUSE 7.0 INSPECTION AND TEST

Inspection and tests shall be in accordance with requirements of API 15LE.

The manufacturer shall notify the COMPANY's Representative not less than 5 days in advance of
the start of each production run. The manufacturer shall provide the COMPANY's
Representative with a detailed time schedule to permit him to witness or monitor all
processing and testing phases.

The manufacturer shall be responsible for all quality control checking and shall keep records on
the results of all such inspections in a form suitable to the COMPANY's Representative.

The COMPANY's Representative shall have access to each part of the process and shall have the
right and opportunity to witness or monitor any of the quality control tests and/or perform
such tests himself on a random sampling basis.

The COMPANY's Representative shall have the right to halt this work pending alterations or
corrections to the process to correct all faults found in the work that result in failure to
conform to this specification.

The COMPANY's Representative at any time may require that the manufacturer prepare a set of
test specimens and arrange for the performance of any or all of the tests covered by API 15LE
at a third-party laboratory. Provided specimens pass the tests, the COMPANY shall pay for the
tests; otherwise, the manufacturer shall pay the costs.
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CLAUSE 8.0 MARKING

The required print line markings on pipe shall be legible, visible and permanent. The
permanency of the marking shall be such that it can only be removed by physically removing
part of the pipes wall thickness. The marking shall not reduce the pipes wall thickness to less
than the minimum value required for the pipe or tubing. It should not have an effect on the
long-term strength of the pipe and it should not provide channels for leakage when elastomeric
gasket compression fittings are used to make joints.

The print string on each length of pipe or fitting shall include in any sequence:

• Manufacturer’s name, Product’s name or trademarks.

• Spec 15LE.
• Additional standards optional (e.g. ASTM D2513).
• Size.
• Dimension Ratio (SDR).
• Material Designation Code (PE4710).
• Color and UV stabilizer (C ).
• Date of manufacture (e.g. 16 Mar 2016).
• Manufacturer’s lot number.

CLAUSE 9.0 SHIPMENT

All pipes shall be newly manufactured. Extruded pipe shall not be shipped or accepted if older
than six (6) months from the date of manufacture.

All pipes shall be packed and protected against damage and movement during loading, shipping
and unloading.

Contractor shall take measures to prevent entry of debris and prevent build-up of static charge
during transportation.

During truck transportation smoke tarps shall be securely installed to cover the leading ends of
pipe lengths on the trailer that come in contact with engine exhaust and road grime to prevent
contamination of the plastic pipe.

Straight lengths of pipe shall be supplied in bundles and allow sufficient clearance to permit
forklift unloading and application of pipe slings. As required, protective material shall be
placed in on the underside of the packaging bands to prevent damage to the plastic pipe. The
bundles shall be held by a minimum number of sets of equally spaced bands and supported with
equally spaced wooden dunnage as follows:

1) Each set shall consist of a minimum of 3 bands.

2) Dunnage supports shall be placed to also prevent sagging of pipe-end overhang.
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3) Dunnage support shall be of adequate size to prevent damage of pipe during lifting with
the fork lift tine.

Packing must conform to the freight carrier’s requirements and be able to withstand the
normal hazards of transportation.

CLAUSE 10.0 RECEIPT INSPECTION

Upon receipt, COMPANY reserves the right to randomly sample the material for quality control
inspection. Deliveries containing nonconforming material shall be rejected and returned to the
vendor at their own expense.

PE products shall be compatible with the purchaser’s installation procedures based on the
manufacturer’s recommendations at the time of product approval. The manufacturer shall not
make any changes in the design, fabrication, assembly or materials, without prior notification
and evaluation by COMPANY.

During the bid process or within a production contract period, as may be required, the
manufacturer shall inform COMPANY, in writing, of any sub-contractors or manufacturer change
that could be expected to manufacture, mold, or extrude pipe if different from those originally
specified.

The manufacturer shall have procedures in place to test, inspect and certify that the materials
used will produce pipe in accordance with this specification. PE products shall be sampled in
accordance with ”In-plant Quality Control Program for Plastic Pipe, Tubing and Fittings ” as
defined in Appendix A3 of ASTM Specification D 2513.

The manufacturer shall inspect the PE products prior to shipment to ensure all material is in
compliance with this specification.

COMPANY shall not be responsible for damage, scratches, out-of-roundness, or deformation to

any pipe that occurs during transportation.

The manufacturer shall confirm that the fusion procedures are acceptable and qualified for
COMPANY to utilize for the fusion of the manufacturer’s high density material made to this
specification.

Material Certification (CERT) report for each shipment shall be sent electronically to COMPANY
to the addressee as set forth by the Procurement agent. The report shall contain the marking
code so that each shipment can be identified and traced to the resin and manufacturing report.