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LTD.

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PROJECT

for

SAUDI ARAMCO
Contract No. 6600045862

Method Statement for Galvanic Anode Installation

(MS-)

Ali Abou Ali Fawaz Bisharat Bhatti

Khalil
0 CAT Project CAT Project CAT Safety Manager SAPMT 04 Aug 2022
Engineer Manager Safety Advisor
Rev. Prepared By Concurred By Reviewed By Reviewed & Date
Approved By
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. INTRODUCTION

2. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

3. REFERENCES

4. RESPONSIBILITIES

5. METHODOLOGY AND WORK PROCEDURE

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6. MANPOWER AND EQUIPMENT

7. INSPECTION, TESTING AND RECORDS FOR TEST STATION, BONDING STATION AND
GALVANIC ANODES

8. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ON PRECOMMENCE OF JOB

9. ATTACHMENTS

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

This method statement provides guidance and site rules to employees and Sub Contractors for the
protection of personnel engaged in the galvanic anode installation.

The intent of this method statement is to provide the broad outline as to how the site works shall
be executed for the South Ghawar Transmission Pipeline Project, controlled, and delivered as per
the schedule with utmost importance to Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental
requirements. The detailed method statement to which construction shall be carried out.

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2.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The main objective of the overall BI-34-15420-2002 is to provide grassroot development for
gathering well fluid from wells spread across the Mazalij and Mihwaz fields, using a system of
new flowlines, trunk lines and remote headers. The trunklines are routed to a new Gas Separation
Plant (GSP), located central to the development area, where the well fluid shall be separated into
three components: gas; condensate and produced water. The raw gas and condensate will be
processed and transmitted to Haradh Gas Plant (HdGP) as single phase. The produced water shall
be sent through a pipeline to disposal wells located in areas adjacent to the GSP
The Project Scope under this Contract, BI-10-14331, includes:

 All works related to Gas Transmission Pipeline from GSP (Gas Separation Plant) to
Haradh Gas Plant including Launcher/Receiver Traps, Vents, Drains, Burn Pits and
MLIVs (Main Line Isolation Valves) etc.

 All works related to Condensate Transmission Pipeline from GSP (Gas Separation Plant)
to Haradh Gas Plant including Launcher/Receiver Traps, Vents, Drains, Burn Pits and
MLIVs (Main Line Isolation Valves) etc.

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3.0 REFERENCES

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard

SAES-X-400 Cathodic Protection of Buried Pipelines

SABP-X-003 Cathodic Protection Installation Requirements

SATIP-X-400-01 Galvanic Cathodic Protection

SAIC-X-3103 Galvanic CP Anode Installation Visual Inspection

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SAIC-X-3104 CP Cable Test Station Installation

SAIC-X-3105 Below Grade CP Cable Pulling, Taping & Coating Installation

Visual Inspection/ Above Grade CP Cable Pulling,Cable Dressing,

Cable Identification and Termination Visual Inspection

Saudi Aramco General Instruction

GI-0002.100 Work Permit System

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4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

Following are the responsibilities and reporting structure of personnel involved in the scope of
the procedure:

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Construction Manager responsibilities:

 Overall site implementation on the safety and proper execution of this work procedure, and with
coordination of QA/QC Department to ensure efficient execution of works in accordance with the
specification requirements and standards.

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QA and QC MANAGER
QA and QC responsibilities:

 The company QA and QC Manager are the representative of the project and has the responsibility for
the implementation and maintenance of the quality management system.

QC SUPERVISOR / QC INSPECTOR:

QC Supervisor and QC Inspector responsibilities:

 Shall carry out planned inspections, surveillance inspections, and release hold points by signing various
quality records as proof of inspection conforming to specifications.
 QA/QC Inspector shall issue Request for Inspection (RFI) to Saudi Aramco as defined by the SATIP
using Saudi Aramco form Eng. # 6717 or thru Quality Management Information System (QMIS).
 QC Inspector shall accompany the Saudi Aramco representative to carry out routine inspections and
release hold points by signing and obtaining the Saudi Aramco representative approval signatures on
the various quality records as proof of inspection conforming to specifications

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CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR OR SITE ENGINEER:

Construction Supervisor or Site Engineer responsibilities:

 Shall be responsible for ensuring that the project construction per IFC packages and conforming to
Saudi Aramco Standards.

 Assuring the completion of project with quality and safely.

SAFETY OFFICER:

Safety Officer responsibilities included but are not limited to:

 The assigned Safety Officer shall be responsible for the observance of all safety precautions required.

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5.0 METHODOLOGY WORK PROCEDURE

5.1 SITE PREPARATION:

 The location of each anode bed, junction boxes and cable route shall be marked at site during (stakes)
as per IFC project’s drawings.

 Temporary access road and pad should be constructed to provide access into and through construction
site.

5.2 MATERIAL INSPECTION:

 Visually inspect the anodes and anode lead cables.

 All anodes with cracks, inclusions or other defects should not be used.

 All anodes with damaged insulation or wire, abrasion damage, splices, and/or any form of wire repair
should not be used.

 Repaired impressed current anode cable leads, anodes, or anodes with repaired anode-to-cable
connections should not be used.

 Touch inspection of the anode cable insulation immediately adjacent to the head of the anode.

 Anodes that are found to have noticeable “necking” or an obvious reduction in diameter of the
insulation near the head of the anode should not be installed.

 Defective anodes should be removed from the worksite as soon as possible.

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5.3 GALVANIC ANODE INSTALLATION:

 Ensure that survey and excavation is as per the relevant construction drawing.

 Check that excavation is to the proper depth for installation of anodes and as per relevant Aramco
Standards and IFC drawings.

 Visually and physically check all anodes to verify that there are no defects/damage.

 The pre-packaged anode shall be soaked in clean water for a minimum period of 24 hours prior to
installation.

 Ensure that, for specific situations such as road crossings, intersection with existing pipelines, and
existing anode beds; installation of anode junction boxes, bonding stations, marker posts, etc; the
methods and procedures to be followed shall be the one set forth in the specifications, standards,
and Client drawings.

 As soon as the anodes are laid out, they shall be thoroughly soaked with water prior to, during, and
after backfilling.

 The trench shall be back-filled using selected backfill material (no stones or sharp objects). The fill
must be tamped solidly for maximum contact between anode and earth. This eliminates the
possibility of voids, which prevent attainment of expected resistance values and reduce the anode
life expectancy. Care must be taken to avoid damaging or snaring the cable lead.

 The anode cable shall be routed to the splice location, test station, junction box or directly to the
structure as required by the design.

 Record the inspection and/or test results on Checklists indicated by the relevant SATIP / SAIC /
SATR.

5.4 CABLING AND TERMINATION:

 Check all cables to verify that there is no defects/damage and Holiday test anode cables, voltage as
per relevant Aramco requirements.

 Check that each cable is tagged with its assigned code and terminated as shown on cable schedule
and as per applicable Aramco Standard Drawing.

 The CAD weld location shall be decided based on the test station location.

 An area of approximately 75mm x 75mm of coating shall be removed at the connection position.

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 All oil and grease should be removed and the area a braided with a wire brush and file.

 The cable insulation shall be stripped from the end of the cable and the conductors twisted so that
they fit into the thermite welding mold.

 The metallic disc should be inserted into the bottom of the thermite weld mold chamber and the
thermite weld charge poured in. The metallic powder will form a layer at the bottom with the
starter powder on top. The cable entry into the mold should be sealed with duct seal or other
suitable sealants. With the thermite weld mold held firmly in place the charge should be ignited
with the starter gun.

 Following removal of the mold and allowing a few minutes for cooling, the strength of the mold
shall be tested by tapping lightly with a 1 pound hammer and pulling firmly on the cable. All
failed welds should be repaired with approved repair materials and the weld re-attempted at least
75 mm from the original location.

 All weld slag, spatter and sharp edges shall be removed with a metal file and wire brush.

 Following the successful completion of the weld the coating shall be repaired using approved
coating materials.

5.5 SUPPORT STRUCTURES:

 Check abrasive blasting and painting of support structure of test and bonding stations to be as per
the Aramco Painting / Coating specification, Client requirements for above ground and for below
ground and QA/P143 Painting Procedure.

6.0 MANPOWER AND EQUIPMENT

 Personnels
o Work permit receiver
o Safety Officer
o Construction Foreman
o QC Inspector
o Technician and Labor

 Equipment and Tools

o Back hoe
o Rock breaker
o Payloader
o Dumptruck
o Water tanker

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o Hi lux
o Pick and shovel
o Hand tools
o Cadweld mold
o Cadwelding powder
o 1 lb Ball Pin Hammer

7.0 INSPECTION, TESTING AND RECORDS FOR TEST STATION, BONDING STATION AND
GALVANIC ANODES

All stations, bonding stations and galvanic anodes will be installed at all locations as specified in project
drawings and Scope of Work in accordance with specifications and standards.

The exact installation location of all CP components will be taken from the Plan & Profile drawings. In case of
any deviation from the Plan and Profile due to the site conditions, the Client representative will be notified
prior to making any field changes.

All system cables (negative/test connections to the structure and anode cables) shall be routed and collected
together at the appropriate test station (TS) location.

The test station (TS) shall be fixed in position as appropriate of a support frame is required, a concrete footing
shall be constructed including appropriate conduits to accommodate all cables.

All cables shall be pulled into the test station (TS) through the conduits provided.

After the anode has been totally installed on the first 6 months, a monthly soil potential survey test shall be
done on each and every temporary sacrificial anode that was installed .This is to check the integrity of the
installation and if whether or not the anode is functioning properly.After the monthly first six months of soil
potential survey test the next soil potential survey test will be after six months with reference to SAES-X-400
para 6.7.5 .

Please kindly refer to attached Table 4 for the Cathodic Protection Criteria for Buried Pipelines

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8.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ON PRECOMMENCE OF JOB

 Contractor Supervision and craft men involved in the job are to comply with all safety rules and
regulations applicable to this procedure.
 Contractor to secure the necessary work permits and clearances from Saudi Aramco Operations
and prior to start any activities that are involved in this procedure.
 Provide the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and appropriate tools.
 Tool box talk to be conducted to the crew prior to the activity.
 Provide barricades, signboard/warning sign in strategic area during the activity. Assign flagman if
necessary to alert vehicles passing.
 A stand-by emergency vehicle shall be at the site during the progress of the activity.
 Advice concerned Aramco Representative from Operations for the schedule and progress of
activity.
 All concerned proponent organization shall review and accept this procedure prior to
implementation.
 Qualified and authorized people are only allowed to enter the working area.
 Qualified and certified persons are only allowed to do testing and termination.
 Electrical test equipment must be inspected and suitable for the job.
 Follow all of the manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines

9.0 ATTACHMENTS

 SATIP-X-400-01 - Galvanic Cathodic Protection

 Table 4 - Cathodic Protection Criteria for Buried Pipelines

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SAUDI ARAM CO ID/ PIEU - 2 4 -J uly-2 0 18 - REV. 2 0 18 .0 6 .0 0 (St and ard s Cuto ff -J une 3 0 ,2 0 18 ) Rev.2 0 18 .0 6 .0 0 3 0 -J un-18
SATIP No . APPROVED DATE DISCIPLINE:
SAUDI ARAMCO TYPICAL INSPECTION PLAN
Galvanic Cathodic Protection SATIP-X-400-01 24-Jul-18 Electrical
PROJ ECT TITLE: WBS/BI/ J O/ NO. CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR

INSPECTION RESPONSIBILITY
ITEM QUALITY QUALITY ASSIGNMENTS
PROJECT PHASE TASK / ACTIVITY REMARKS
NO. PROCEDURE RECORD SAUDI
CNTRCTR
ARAM CO

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1.0 DOCUMENT REVIEW

Not Applicable
RECEIVING
2.0
INSPECTION
Storage, Handling, and Preservation SAIC-P-
2.1
Visual Inspection
SAIC-P-3002
3002
W S Weekly Inspection by Contractor QC

Material Receiving
SAIC-X- SA PID shall be notified on initial receipt of each listed
2.2 Exothermic Welding Tools & Materials SAIC-X-3001
3001
H W accessory (by type and/or manufacturer).
Visual Inspection

CP Accessories See GENERAL NOTES.

SAIC-X-
2.3 Material Receiving SAIC-X-3002
3002
H W SA PID shall be notified on initial receipt of each listed
Visual Inspection accessory (by type and/or manufacturer).

Material Receiving
SAIC-X- SA PID shall be notified on initial receipt of each
2.4 Galvanic Anodes for CP SAIC-X-3101 H W
3101 anode type (by material and/or manufacturer).
Visual Inspection

Material Receiving
SAIC-X- SA PID shall be notified on initial receipt of each listed
2.5 CP Test Stations / Junction Boxes SAIC-X-3102 H W
3102 accessory (by type and/or manufacturer).
Visual Inspection

3.0 INSTALLATION

Galvanic CP Anode Installation SAIC-X-

3.1
Visual Inspection
SAIC-X-3103
3103
H W Notify SA on start of installation for each anode.

Below Grade Exothermic Welding

(Prior to taping, coating, and SAIC-X-
3.2
backfilling)
SAIC-X-3003
3003
H W Notify SA on start of installation for each anode.
Visual Inspection

SAIC-X- SA PID shall be notified on start of this activity for

3.3 CP Test Station Installation SAIC-X-3104
3104
H W each process system, and plant area.

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Racew ay Installation See See SATIP-P-104-05 A/G Conduit

3.4
Visual Inspection Remarks Remarks
H W SATIP-P-104-07 B/G Conduit

See SATIP-P-104-01 LV Cable

Below Grade CP Cable
SAIC-X- Hold points prior to backfilling of cable and safety
3.5 Pulling, Taping & Coating Installation SAIC-X-3105 H W
3105 w arning markers. SA PID shall be notified on start of
Visual Inspection
this activity for each process system, and plant area.

Above Grade CP Cable Pulling,

See SATIP-P-104-01 LV Cable
Cable Dressing, Cable Identification SAIC-X-
3.6 SAIC-X-3105 H W SA PID shall be notified on start of this activity for
and Termination 3105
each process system and plant area.
Visual Inspection

4.0 PRE-COMMISSIONING

Galvanic CP Anode Precommissioning SAIC-X-

4.1
Visual Inspection
SAIC-X-3103
3103
H W Notify SA on start of installation for each anode.

SAIC-X- SA PID shall be notified on start of this activity for

4.2 CP Test Station Installation SAIC-X-3104
3104
H W each process system, and plant area.

Galvanic CP Circuit SATR-X- SA PID shall be notified on start of this activity for
4.3
Potential Testing
SATR-X-3101
3101
H W each process system and plant area.

Galvanic CP Circuit See

4.4
Quality Document Review Remarks
EIL RH RH Review all associated Quality Records

Review FEIL and all associated Quality Records.

Galvanic CP Circuit PMCC Hold point for certification of mechanical completion
4.5 FEIL H H
Final Visual Inspection MCC of each galvanic circuit. [After backfilling and final
grading of terrain.]

GENERAL NOTES

The first three incidents of each Inspection or testing activity listed require 100 % participation by Saudi Aramco Site Inspection Personnel. After this period, Saudi Aramco Inspection may
1
adjust the levels of Saudi Aramco participation based upon the Contractor’s performance.
2 Surveillance: QA/QC organization to monitor w ork in progress w ithout notice from Construction Organization
Witness: QA/QC organization shall be notified of the timing of Inspection or test in advance. How ever, the inspection or test shall be performed as scheduled if the QA/QC
3 organization
representative is not present.
Hold: QA/QC organization shall be notified of the timing of inspection or test in advance. Inspection or test shall not be carried out w ithout the QA/QC organization representative
4
in attendance.

Accessories include test stations, junction boxes, conductors, split bolts, mechanical fasteners, rubber tape, vinyl tape, crimp connectors, crimp tools, exothermic (thermite) w elding
5
materials, exothermic w elding molds & tools, conductive lubricating grease, and coatings (epoxy, aluminum alkyd, zinc chromate, and bituminous coatings, ID tags, and w arning tape.
6 If the Main Contractor delegates the assigned responsibility to the Subcontractor, then the Main Contractor w ill have the same degree of responsibility as assigned to Saudi Aramco.

LEGEND
H Hold Point for QC Inspection/ Test R Review of Documents
W Witness Inspection/Test RH Review and Approval of Documents
S Surveillance I 100% Contractor Inspection

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