Engineering Procedure Saudi

Engineering Procedure SAEP-21 11 September 2013 Project Execution Requirements for Saudi Aramco Royalty/Custody Metering Systems Document Responsibility: Custody Measurement Standards Committee

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1 Scope............................................................ . 2 2

Applicable Documents............... Documents.... ....................... ................... ....... . 2

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Definitions and Acronyms............... Acronyms..... ..................... .............. ... . 3

4 Instructions.................................................... . 8

Previous Issue: 28 April 2009

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Responsibilities............................................. . 9

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Project Activity Matrix............ Matrix... ..................... ...................... .......... . 26

Next Planned Update: 11 September 2018 Page 1 of

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Document Responsibility: Custody Measurement Standards Committee SAEP-21 Issue Date: 11 September 2013 Project Execution Requirements for Next Planned Update: 11 September 2018 Saudi Aramco Royalty/Custody Metering Systems

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Scope This procedure provides instructions and establishes the responsibilities of various organizations for the execution of Saudi Aramco capital and BI-1900 projects involving the installation, modification or upgrade of royalty/custody metering facilities and equipment. Organizations for which responsibilities are specified include, but are not limited to: ●

Aramco Overseas Company BV (AOC)

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Aramco Services Company (ASC)

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Aramco Asia-China

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Saudi Aramco Office (SAO)

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Communication Engineering & Technical Support Department (CE&TSD)

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Consulting Services Department (CSD)

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Domestic Sales & Logistics Department (DSLD)

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Facilities Planning Department (FPD)

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Inspection Department (ID)

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Loss Prevention Department (LPD)

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Oil Supply, Planning & Scheduling Department (OSPAS)

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Process & Control Systems Department (P&CSD)

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Proponent Organization(s)

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Saudi Aramco Project Management Team (SAPMT)

This SAEP does not apply to royalty/custody ro yalty/custody metering projects developed, funded and executed by Customers or Suppliers. SAEP-50 shall apply for these projects. 2

Applicable Documents The requirements contained in the following documents docu ments apply to the extent specified in this procedure: 

Saudi Aramco References Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures SAEP-14

Project Proposal

SAEP-50

Project Execution Requirements for Third Party Royalty/Custody Metering Systems Page 2 of 33


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Scope This procedure provides instructions and establishes the responsibilities of various organizations for the execution of Saudi Aramco capital and BI-1900 projects involving the installation, modification or upgrade of royalty/custody metering facilities and equipment. Organizations for which responsibilities are specified include, but are not limited to: ●

Aramco Overseas Company BV (AOC)

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Aramco Services Company (ASC)

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Aramco Asia-China

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Saudi Aramco Office (SAO)

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Communication Engineering & Technical Support Department (CE&TSD)

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Consulting Services Department (CSD)

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Domestic Sales & Logistics Department (DSLD)

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Facilities Planning Department (FPD)

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Inspection Department (ID)

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Loss Prevention Department (LPD)

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Oil Supply, Planning & Scheduling Department (OSPAS)

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Process & Control Systems Department (P&CSD)

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Proponent Organization(s)

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Saudi Aramco Project Management Team (SAPMT)

This SAEP does not apply to royalty/custody ro yalty/custody metering projects developed, funded and executed by Customers or Suppliers. SAEP-50 shall apply for these projects. 2

Applicable Documents The requirements contained in the following documents docu ments apply to the extent specified in this procedure: 

Saudi Aramco References Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures SAEP-14

Project Proposal

SAEP-50

Project Execution Requirements for Third Party Royalty/Custody Metering Systems Page 2 of 33


SAEP-121

Operating Instructions for New Facilities

SAEP-122

Project Records

SAEP-302

Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement

SAEP-303

Engineering Reviews of Project Proposal and Detail Design Documentation

SAEP-334

Retrieval, Certification and Submittal of Saudi Aramco Engineering and Vendor Drawings

SAEP-1150

Inspection Coverage on Projects

SAEP-1151

Inspection Requirements for Contractor Procured Materials and Equipment

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards SAES-Y-100

Regulated Vendors List for Royalty/Custody Measurement Equipment

SAES-Y-101

Custody Metering of Hydrocarbon Gases

SAES-Y-103

Royalty /Custody Metering of Hydrocarbon Liquids

Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheets

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SA-7213-ENG

Mechanical Completion Certificate (MCC)

SA-7214-ENG

Performance Acceptance Certificate (PAC)

Definitions and Acronyms 3.1

Definitions Approve: Review and formal acceptance characterized by the signature of the final authorizing individual or organization.

the BI-1900 Project: A project to construct new or upgrade of facilities where the estimated total project cost is $4MM or less. Capital Project: A project to construct new or upgrade of facilities where the estimated total project cost exceeds $4MM.

b y initials or signature of Concur: Review and formal acceptance characterized by an individual or organization other than the final authority. Construction Contractor: A Contractor who is responsible for construction of a facility based on a design and using materials provided by Saudi Aramco. Page 3 of 33


Custody Transfer Measurement: A specialized form of measurement that provides quantity and quality information used for the physical and fiscal documentation of a change in ownership and/or responsibility of hydrocarbon commodities. This includes measurement of hydrocarbon liquid or gas movements (deliveries or receipts) between Saudi Aramco and its customers, suppliers, joint ventures and transport Contractors including VELA ships. Customer: The party that takes ownership or responsibility of a hydrocarbon commodity from Saudi Aramco. Design Contractor: An engineering Contractor who is responsible for preparing the design for a facility. General Engineering Services (GES) Contractor: An in-Kingdom engineering Contractor who may act as the design Contractor for a Saudi Aramco project. Lump Sum Turn Key (LSTK) Contractor: A Contractor who is responsible for design, procurement of materials, and construction for a facility. Large Gas Metering System: A metering system that is designed to measure more than 200 MMSCFD of hydrocarbon gas. Meter Skid: The field portion of a metering system consisting of the following components, as applicable: meters, strainers, density meter, flow-conditioning sections, block valves, control valves, piping, instruments, electrical equipment and associated structural steel. Meter Station: A facility that is primarily dedicated to the measurement of the quantity and quality of a liquid or gas hydrocarbon. Metering System: A complete assembly of equipment that is designed to measure the quantity and quality of a liquid or gas hydrocarbon. The metering system includes, but is not limited to, the meter skid (meters, strainers, density meter, flow conditioning sections, valves), proving system, samplers, and control system (flow computers, programmable logic controllers, metering supervisory computers, etc.). Medium Gas Metering System: A metering system that is designed to measure more than 20 MMSCFD, but not more than 200 MMSCFD of hydrocarbon gas. Non-Material Requirements: The complete set of documentation required from the vendor and/or the Contractor during the design and development phase of the project. There are three categories of NMRs: 

601 NMRs Preliminary drawings for review and approval Page 4 of 33

Document Responsibility: Custody Measurement Standards Committee SAEP-21 Issue Date: 11 September 2013 Project Execution Requirements for Next Planned Update: 11 September 2018 Saudi Aramco Royalty/Custody Metering Systems 

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602 NMRs Certified drawings, literature, photographs, and spare parts data/requirements 603 NMRs Operations, maintenance manuals, installation instructions, test certificates.

Proponent: The Saudi Aramco organization responsible for signing the Saudi Aramco Form SA-7213-ENG, Mechanical Completion Certificate. In the context of the document, the proponent is the owner of the facility and responsible for operating and maintain it. Prover Skid: The field portion of a metering system consisting of the meter prover, outlet block valve, control valve, piping, instruments, electrical equipment, and associated structural steel. Review: Examination of a document for completeness and correctness. In instances not involving a concurrence or approval, a response from a document or package review grants general acceptance under the condition that any comments are incorporated in the document. Royalty measurement: A specialized form of Measurement that provides quantity and quality information used for the physical and fiscal documentation on which Royalty is paid or credited to the Saudi Arabian Government. Small Gas Metering System: A metering system designed to handle 20 MMSCFD or less of hydrocarbon gas. Supplier: The party that relinquishes ownership or responsibility of a hydrocarbon commodity to Saudi Aramco. Third Party Inspection Agency: An independent inspection agency whose function is to conduct an unbiased inspection of certain systems, equipment, materials, etc., against a set of standards, guidelines or procedures. For purposes of this SAEP, the Third Party Inspector has particular knowled ge of and experience of conducting prover calibration in accordance with industry custody measurement standards and procedures. Third Party Inspector: An independent inspection agency whose function is to conduct an unbiased inspection of certain systems, equipment, materials, etc., against a set of international standards, guidelines or procedures. For purposes of this SAEP, the Third Party Inspector has particular knowledge of and experience with industry custody measurement standards and procedures. Vendor: The party that supplies or sells integrated metering systems, metering equipment, or components.

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3.2

Acronyms AFC

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Approved for Construction

AOC

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Aramco Overseas Company BV

ASC

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Aramco Services Company

BAD

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Business Analysis Department

BI

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Budget Item

BOD

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Saudi Aramco Board of Directors

CAD

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Computer Aided Design

CE&TSD

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Communication Engineering & Technical Support Department

CMU

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Custody Measurement Unit of Process & Control Systems Department

CPSG

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Capital Project Support Group

CRM

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Customer Relation Management ()

CSD

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Consulting Services Department

DBSP

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Design Basis Scoping Paper

DCC

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Drawing Completion Certificates

DSD

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Domestic Sales Division

DS&LD

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Domestic Sales & Logistics Department

EDSD

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Engineering Drawing Services Division

EPD

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Environmental Protection Department

ES

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Engineering Services

EXCOM

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Executive Management Committee

FAT

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Factory Acceptance Test

FCV

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Flow Control Valve

FPD

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Facilities Planning Department

FSD

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Functional Specification Document

GCC

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Gulf Cooperative Countries

GES

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General Engineering Services

GI

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General Instruction

GM

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General Manager Page 6 of 33


GNP&DMD -

Gas/NGL Planning & Domestic Marketing Division

ID

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Inspection Department

IFC

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Issued for Construction

IS

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Industrial Security

ISS

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Instrument Specification Sheet

IT

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Information Technology

ITP

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Inspection and Test Plan

LPD

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Loss Prevention Department

LSPB

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Lump Sum Procure Build

LSTK

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Lump Sum Turn Key

MCC

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Mechanical Completion Certificate

MCI

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Mechanical Completion Inspections

MINPET

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Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources

MMSCFD

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Millions of Standard Cubic Feet per Day

NMR

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Non-Material Requirements

OIM

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Operations Instruction Manual

OSPAS

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Oil Supply Planning & Scheduling

PAC

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Performance Acceptance Certificate

PD&T

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Pipelines, Distribution & Terminals

PFD

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Process Flow Diagram

PF&AD

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Programs, Forecast & Analysis Department

PID

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Projects Inspection Division of Inspection Department

PM

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Project Management

POD

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Power Operations Department

P&CSD

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Process & Control Systems Department

P&ID

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Piping & Instrument Diagram

QA/QC

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Quality Assurance/Quality Control

SA

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Saudi Aramco

SAEP

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Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAES

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Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard

SAO

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Saudi Aramco Office Page 7 of 33


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SAPMT

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Saudi Aramco Project Management Team

SAT

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Site Acceptance Test

VP

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Vice President

VID

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Vendor Inspection Division of Inspection Department

ZV

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Power-Operated Emergency Isolation valves

Instructions 4.1

The Saudi Aramco organizations with metering project responsibilities shall ensure that their personnel become familiar with and execute project activities and milestones in accordance with this SAEP. Commentary Note: The requirements specified herein have been developed specifically for capital projects. It is intended that the executio n of BI-1900 projects g enerally follow the same requirements except for items related to project funding.

4.2

Approval to deviate from the requirements given in a SAEP shall be obtained by following the waiver instructions of SAEP-302.

4.3

Custody metering systems for hydrocarbon gases and liquids shall be designed in accordance with the relevant custody measurement engineering documents.

4.4

Each purchase order for a royalty/custody metering system, irrespective of whether it is issued by Saudi Aramco or an LSTK Contractor, shall include a requirement for the Vendor to provide on-site operations and maintenance and engineering level training following installation of the system.

4.5

Each meter prover shall be calibrated prior to the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) by a Third Party Inspection Agency.

4.6

Each ultrasonic flow meter in a Gas Metering System shall be calibrated at an approved calibration facility prior to the Factory Acceptance T est (FAT).

4.7

Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT's) shall be conducted for the various types of metering systems as follows:

Test

Liquid Metering Systems All Types

Non-Flowing FAT Flowing FAT

Gas Metering Systems Large and Medium

Small

X

X

X

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4.8

Site Acceptance Tests (SAT's) shall be conducted for the various types of metering systems as follows:

Test

Liquid Metering Systems All Types

Gas Metering Systems Large and Medium

Non-Flowing SAT Flowing SAT

5

Small X

X

X

4.9

A water injection test shall be conducted by the Vendor for each automatic sampling system in crude oil service at the site for its acceptance.

4.10

Meter calibration curves shall be generated for all liquid pipeline and marine loading/unloading meters. When a meter will be used for the transfer of more than one hydrocarbon liquid, a separate curve shall be developed for each liquid.

Responsibilities 5.1

Aramco Overseas Company BV (AOC) Aramco Overseas Company BV (AOC)/Inspection Unit is responsible for performing the functions of VID, and, when requested by CMU, acting on their behalf and at the direction of CMU for performing defined functions on metering systems manufactured in Europe.

5.2

Aramco Services Company (ASC) Aramco Services Company (ASC)/Technical Services Department is responsible for performing the functions of VID, and, when requested by CMU, acting on their behalf and at the direction of CMU for performing defined functions on metering systems manufactured in North America and Canada.

5.3

Aramco Asia-China Aramco Asia-China/Inspection Unit is responsible for performing the functions of VID, and, when requested by CMU, acting on their behalf and at the direction of CMU for performing defined functions on metering systems manufactured in South-East Asia and China.

5.4

Saudi Aramco Office Saudi Aramco Office/Inspection Unit is responsible for performing the functions of VID, and, when requested by CMU, acting on their behalf and at the direction of CMU for performing defined functions on metering systems manufactured Page 9 of 33


locally and Gulf Cooperative Countries (GCC). 5.5

Computer Engineering & Technical Support Department (CE&TSD) 5.5.1

5.5.2

For a project involving the installation or use of voice or data communication facilities, the responsibilities of the Communication Engineering & Technical Support Department are summarized below: a.

For a capital project, concur with the Project Proposal.

b.

Concur with waivers of Saudi Aramco engineering requirements under CE&TSD jurisdiction in accordance with SAEP-302.

c.

Approve the Customer Relation Management (CRM) Request.

Similarly, for a project involving the installation or use of voice or data communication facilities, Communication Engineering & Technical Support Department/Capital Project Support Group (CPSG) acts as the single point of contact in IT for coordination of SAPMT executed capital projects communications scope for all non IT capital projects activities. The responsibilities of the Capital Project Support Group are summarized below: a.

When a Communications & Support Equipment Services Request is received by CE&TSD, confirm the availability and condition of existing communication system pairs and/or circuits. Assigns cable pairs and/or circuits if available.

b.

Perform technical review of DBSP

c.

Review of the Project Proposal

d.

Review Detail Design package in accordance with SAEP-303

e.

Approve “key” communications design drawings.

f.

Conduct Mechanical Completion Inspections (MCI) and work with PMT to resolve & clear exception items.

g.

Approve the Partial Mechanical Completion Certificate, Form SA-7213-ENG, for the communications portion of project

h.

Review the documentation for the communications portion of the project

i.

Provide IT approval on the project proposal for all capital projects.

j.

Review Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings and approve the Drawing Completion Certificate (DCC) for key communications design drawings

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k. 5.6

If required, approve Performance Acceptance Certificate (PAC), Form SA-7214-ENG, on behalf of CE&TSD.

Consulting Services Department (CSD) The responsibilities of CSD are summarized below:

5.7

a.

For a capital project, review the DBSP.

b.

For a capital project, approve the Project Proposal.

c.

Approve waivers of Saudi Aramco engineering requirements under CSD jurisdiction in accordance with SAEP-302.

d.

Review Detailed Design Package(s) in accordance with SAEP-303.

Domestic Sales & Logistics Department (DS&LD) Domestic Sales & Logistics Department (DS&LD) has the two following divisions that administer the domestic hydrocarbons sales. 1.

Gas/NGL Planning & Domestic Marketing Division (GNP&DMD) is responsible for the sales of Sales Gas, Ethane and NGL Products.

2.

Domestic Sales Division (DSD) is responsible for all other hydrocarbons sales in the Kingdom.

Each Division is responsible for the following activities: a.

Forecast the quantity and create the customer number for non-pipelines metering system.

b.

Approve the project scope.

c.

Prepare the Supply Agreement. Obtain concurrence from OSPAS and approval from the Customer or Supplier.

d.

Initiate Saudi Aramco project(s) if required to provide the necessary capacity.

e.

Approve the DBSP.

f.

Review Detail Design Package(s).

g.

When notified by SAPMT that the system is ready for start-up, request issuance of the operating order from OSPAS.

h.

Advise OSPAS when the project is complete and the allocated feedstock/sales gas deliveries to the Customer or receipts from the Supplier can begin.

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5.8

Facilities Planning Department (FPD) 5.8.1

For BI-1900 project, the responsibilities of Facilities Planning Department (FPD) are summarized below: ●

5.8.2

5.9

With the Proponent(s) and CMU, participate in a study to establish the objective, scope and justification for the metering project.

For a capital project, the responsibilities of Facilities Planning Department are summarized below: a.

With the Proponent(s) and CMU, participate in a study to establish the objective, scope and justification for the metering project.

b.

Develop the Design Basis Scoping Paper (DBSP) and obtain endorsement of the designated stake holders including Proponent VP, P&CSD Manager, PMT Manager, EPD Manager, and FPD Manager.

c.

Review and incorporate stake holder comments and

d.

Distribute the signed DBSP to PMT to initiate their Project Proposal (PP) development.

e.

Following Project Proposal completion, FPD prepares Expenditure Request package and presents it to Company management for funding approval.

Inspection Department (ID) The Inspection Department is responsible for providing inspection coverage in accordance with SAEP-1150 for capital projects or for BI-1900, if requested by the Proponent(s). Specific responsibilities of the Inspection Department are summarized below: a.


b.

Concur with all waivers of Saudi Aramco engineering requirements in accordance with SAEP-302.

5.9.1

Vendor Inspection Division (VID) The responsibilities of Inspection Department/Vendor Inspection Division (VID) or its representative(s) are summarized below: a.

If the metering system is purchased by an LSTK Contractor, review the Contractor’s Procurement QA/QC Plan and Vendor’s Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) in accordance with SAEP-1151. Page 12 of 33


5.9.2

b.

Transmit the approved Procurement QA/QC Plan and Vendor’s Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) to SAPMT for distribution to th e Contractor.

c.

If the metering system is purchased by Saudi Aramco, participate in a kick-off meeting with the Vendor and SAPMT.

d.

If the metering system is purchased by Saudi Aramco, approve the Vendor’s QA/QC Plan.

e.

If the metering system is purchased by Saudi Aramco or Contractor, inspect and approve the fabrication and assembly of the metering system as per approved Inspection and Test Plans.

f.

For a liquid metering system, witness the calibration of the prover at the Vendor's manufacturing facility.

g.

Attend the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). Provide a list of exception items for the metering system in conjunction with the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). Obtain list of unresolved items from SAPMT for follow-up and clearance.

h.

Approve the completion of exception items from the FAT.

i.

Clear the metering system for shipment and provide the release note for shipping.

Projects Inspection Division (PID) The responsibilities of Inspection Department/Projects Inspection Division (PID) are summarized below: a.


b.

Approve the Construction, LSTK Contractor’s Construction Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan.

c.

Transmit approved Construction QA/QC Plan to SAPMT for distribution to Contractor.

d.

Inspect and approve the construction of the metering facility.

e.

Participate in the walk-through and submit a list of exception items for the Mechanical Completion Punch List.

f.

If applicable, approve the satisfactory completion of any PID startup items (“yes” items) on the Mechanical Completion Punch List.

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5.10

g.

If required, concur with the Partial Mechanical Completion Certificate (MCC), Form SA-7213-ENG for the communication facilities.

h.

Approve the satisfactory completion of precommissioning.

i.

Concur with the Mechanical Completion Certificate (MCC), Form SA-7213-ENG.

j.

Approve the satisfactory completion of any remaining PID items on the Mechanical Completion Punch List.

Loss Prevention Department (LPD) The responsibilities of the Loss Prevention Department are summarized below:

5.11

a.


b.


c.

Concur with waiver requests of Saudi Aramco engineering requirements under LPD jurisdiction in accordance with SAEP-302.

d.


e.


f.

If applicable, concur with the Partial Mechanical Completion Certificate (MCC), Form SA-7213-ENG for the communication facilities.

g.

Concur with the Mechanical Completion Certificate (MCC), Form SA-7213-ENG.

Oil Supply, Planning and Scheduling Department (OSPAS) The responsibilities of OSPAS are summarized below: a.

Forecast the quantity and create the costumer number for pipelines metering system.

b.


c.


d.

Review the metering system Functional Specification Document (FSD), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s), Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s), and Instrumentation Specification Sheets (ISS’s).

e.

Review Detailed Design Package(s) in accordance with SAEP-303. On projects that will transmit data to/from OSPAS, agree on inputs, Page 14 of 33


outputs and associated information. Assign OSPAS valve numbers.

5.12

f.

For projects that transmit data to/from OSPAS, install the equipment supplied by the project and build/configure the necessary software to monitor and control the facility.

g.


h.

If applicable, approve the satisfactory completion of any OSPAS start-up items (“yes” items) on the Mechanical Completion Punch List.

i.

Participate in, and approve the satisfactory completion of, precommissioning. Include loop checks of the communications to OSPAS and functional tests for all equipment controlled by OSPAS [e.g., remotely-operated emergency isolation valves (ZV's) and/or flow control valves (FCV's)].

j.

Following receipt of the approved Mechanical Completion Certificate and upon receipt of a request from the Proponent(s), issue an Operating Order (via dispatcher) authorizing start-up of the system.

k.

If applicable, approve the report from the Flowing Site Acceptance Test (SAT).

l.

If applicable, approve the satisfactory completion of any remaining OSPAS items on the Mechanical Completion Punch List.

m.

Review and approve the commissioning procedure.

Process & Control Systems Department (P&CSD) The responsibilities of Process and Control Systems Department (P&CSD) are summarized below: a.


b.

Approve any waivers of Saudi Aramco engineering requirements under P&CSD jurisdiction in accordance with SAEP-302.

The Process & Control Systems Department/Custody Measurement Unit (CMU) is Saudi Aramco’s central authority in matters of royalty and custody measurement. In this capacity, CMU sets policy, establishes engineering requirements and provides technical assistance to FPD, Proponent(s), SAPMT, and other organizations. Specific responsibilities of CMU are summarized below: a.

With the Proponent(s) and FPD, participate in a study to establish the objective, scope and justification for the metering project.

b.

For a capital project, review the DBSP. Page 15 of 33


c.

If the project involves a royalty metering system, notify MINPET of the impending project.

d.

For a capital project, concur with the Project Proposal.

e.

Review the metering system Functional Specification Document (FSD), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s), Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s), and Instrumentation Specification Sheets (ISS’s). For a royalty metering system, ensure that the FSD meets the requirements of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MINPET). Approve the final FSD.

f.

Review the result of the Technical Evaluation of Metering System Bids

g.

Concur with the Vendor’s preliminary design drawings (NMR 601 Submittal).

h.

Review Vendor's draft Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Procedu re and accompanying documentation. For a royalty metering system, submit the draft FAT Procedure to MINPET for review. Submit any comments to SAPMT for implementation.

i.

For a royalty metering system, transmit the final FAT Procedure to MINPET.

j.

For a liquid metering system, or a Large or Medium Gas Metering System

k.

Review the Pre-FAT results.

l.

For Gas Metering System, witness and approve the ultrasonic meter calibration(s) results.

m.

For a liquid metering system, or a Large Gas Metering System, attend the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). For royalty metering system, invite MINPET to attend the FAT. Provide a list of exception items and approve the final report.

n.

If Saudi Aramco participation in a FAT for a Medium Gas Metering System is deemed prudent, notify Proponent(s) and SAPMT, and attend the FAT. Approve the results and all exception items from any metering system FAT attended.

o.

For a royalty metering system, transmit the signed FAT report to M INPET.

p.

Review Vendor's draft Site Acceptance Test (SAT) Procedure.

q.

For a liquid metering system, witness the official prover calibration and approve the official field data. Approve the prover calibration certificate and calculations. For a royalty metering system, obtain MINPET approval of the prover calibration certificate and calculations.

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5.13

r.

Transmit approved prover calibration certificate and calculations to SAPMT for distribution to Third Party Inspector, LSTK Contractor, as applicable, and to the Proponent(s).

s.

For a Small Gas Metering System participate in the Non-Flowing SAT and approve the report, and provide technical support to SAPMT and Proponent(s).

t.

For a royalty metering system, notify MINPET of the schedule for the Flowing SAT.

u.

For a liquid metering system or a Large or Medium Gas Metering Station, participate in and approve the report from the Flowing SAT.

v.

If a crude oil automatic sampling system is provided for royalty transfers, notify MINPET of the schedule for the water injection test.

w.

If a crude oil automatic sampling system is provided, witness the water injection test and approve the results. If the sampling system is used for royalty transfers, obtain MINPET approval of the test report.

x.

If a crude oil automatic sampling system is provided, transmit the approved water injection test report to SAPMT for distribution to Vend or or LSTK Contractor, and Proponent(s).

y.

For a liquid pipeline or marine loading/unloading metering system, approve the meter calibration curves for the meters. For a royalty metering system, invite MINPET to witness the meter calibration, and obtain MINPET approval of the meter calibration curves. Notify the Proponent(s) when the meter calibration curves have been finally approved.

z.

Approve the satisfactory completion of any remaining CMU exception items from the SAT.

aa.

Concur with the measurement Operating Instruction Manual(s) (OIM(s)). Submit the final OIM(s) to the Proponent(s) for final approval and implementation.

Proponent Organization(s) When the Proponent(s) intend to assume responsibility for project management (e.g., BI-1900 projects), the Proponent(s) shall be responsible for the requirements specified for SAPMT beginning with Section 5.14, Item d. The responsibilities of the Proponent(s) are summarized below: a. With the CMU and FPD, participate in a study to establish the objective, scope and justification for the metering project. Page 17 of 33


b. For a capital project, concur with the DBSP. c. For a capital project, concur with the Project Proposal. d. Concur with any waivers of Saudi Aramco engineering requirements in accordance with SAEP-302. e. Review and approve the metering system Functional Specification Document (FSD), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s), Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s), and Instrumentation Specification Sheets (ISS’s). Approve the final FSD. i. Review the result of the Technical Evaluation of Metering System Bids f. Concur with the Vendor’s preliminary design drawings (NMR 601 Submittal). g. Review Detailed Design Package(s) in accordance with SAEP-303. h. Approve “key” design drawings. i.

Review Vendor's draft Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Pro cedure and accompanying documentation.

j.

Review of the pre-FAT results.

k. For a liquid metering system, or a Large or Medium Gas Metering System, attend the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), provide a list of exception items and approve the final report. l.

Review Vendor's draft Site Acceptance Test (SAT) Procedure. Submit any comments to SAPMT for implementation.

m. Review the Start-Up and Operating Instructions. Submit any comments to SAPMT for implementation. Approve the final Start-Up and Operating Instructions. n. Transmit the approved Start-Up and Operating Instructions to SAPMT for distribution to the vendor, Construction or LSTK Contractor, as applicable. o. For a liquid metering system, witness the official prover calibration and approve with the field data. p. Participate in the walk-through and submit a list of exception items for the Mechanical Completion Punch List. q. Approve the satisfactory completion of all start-up items ( “yes” items) on the Mechanical Completion Punch List.

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r. For a Small Gas Metering System, participate in the Non-Flowing SAT and approve the report. s. Review Vendor's proposal for on-site training program. t.

Participate in the on-site training

u. Review the proposed list of spare parts for start-up and the first Testing and Inspection (T&I). Submit any proposed revisions to SAPMT for implementation. v. When notified by SAPMT, verify all spare parts have been received. w. Participate in and approve the satisfactory completion of precommissioning. x. Review the as-built “red-line” mark-ups of the Approved-for-Construction (AFC) Drawings, specifications and other engineering documents. y. Approve the Mechanical Completion Certificate (MCC), Form SA-7213-ENG. z. Prepare system for commissioning and start-up. aa. Request issuance of the operating order from OSPAS. bb. After receipt of the operating order from OSPAS, commission and start-up the system cc. For a liquid metering system, or Large or Medium Gas Metering System, participate in and approve the report from the Flowing SAT. dd. If a crude oil automatic sampling system is provided, witness and app rove the report from the water injection test. ee. For a liquid pipeline or marine loading/unloading metering system, perform provings to determine each meter’s calibration curve. Submit the meter calibration data to CMU for approval and approval by MINPET if required. Enter the approved calibration data in the applicable flow computers. ff. Approve the satisfactory completion of the remaining exceptions items from the Mechanical Completion Punch List and the SAT. gg. Review the project documentation. Submit any proposed revisions to SAPMT for implementation. hh. Submit a list of exception items for the Performance Acceptance Punch List to SAPMT.

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i. Approve the satisfactory completion of all exception items from the Performance Acceptance Punch List. ii. Approve Performance Acceptance Certificate (PAC), Form SA-7214-ENG. jj. Prepare the measurement Operating Instruction Manual(s) [OIM(s)]. Submit the OIM(s) to CMU for concurrence. Approve the final measurement OIM(s). 5.14

Saudi Aramco Project Management Team (SAPMT) The responsibilities of SAPMT are summarized below: a.

For a capital project, concur with the DBSP.

b.

For a capital project, prepare the Project Proposal in accordance with SAEP-14. Submit the draft Project Proposal to Saudi Aramco organizations for review. Revise Project Proposal in accordance with any comments received. Obtain concurrence from Proponent(s), CMU, and CE&TSD, if applicable. Obtain approval from the appropriate Saudi Aramco Department Managers, General Managers.

c.

For a capital project, distribute the approved Project Proposal to concerned Saudi Aramco organizations.

d.

Initiate the approval process for waivers to Saudi Aramco engineering requirements in SAP, if required.

e.

Obtain a list of Saudi Aramco approved vendors to supply the metering system and the major components from SAP transaction in accordance with SAES-Y-100 and other approved vendors documents.

f.

If applicable, prepare the contract for the LSTK Contractor with Contracting Department. Modify Schedule H to include an obligation to purchase the metering system(s) from Saudi Aramco approved vendors as listed in SAES-Y-100 and to incorporate project execution requirements from the procedure. LSTK contractor shall assure only those vendors are shortlisted for bidding who are approved for all required activities or have identified approved sub-contractor from day-1 at bidding stage from the prime vendor.

g.

If applicable, approve the award of the LSTK contract.

h.

If the metering system is to be procured by an LSTK Contractor, submit the Contractor’s Procurement QA/QC Plan to VID for approval, transmit approved Contractor’s Procurement QA/QC Plan to the Contractors

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i.

Review the metering system Functional Specification Document (FSD), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s), Process & Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs), and Instrument Specification S heets (ISS’s). Submit FSD, PFD’s and ISS’s to OSPAS, Proponent(s) and CMU for review. Forward any comments received to the Design Contractor or LSTK Contractor, as applicable, for implementation. Concur with final FSD. Transmit final FSD to Proponent(s) and CMU for approval.

j.

Distribute approved FSD and final PFD’s, P&ID’s and ISS’s to concerned Saudi Aramco organizations, and the LSTK Contractor, if applicable.

k.

If the project involves the installation or use of voice or data communication facilities, submit a Communications & Support Equipment Service Request to CPSG for review and CE&TSD for approval.

l.

If Saudi Aramco will purchase the metering system, assist Purchasing with the preparation of the metering system purchase order package. Regardless of contracting strategy, ensure that the metering system purchase order package includes a requirement for the Vendor to provide on-site operating, maintenance, and engineering level training.

m.

Approve the technical bid evaluation.

n.

Notify Proponent(s) and CMU of the selected metering system vendor.

o.

If the meter system is purchased by Saudi Aramco, conduct a kick-off meeting with the Vendor and VID.

p.

Submit the Vendor’s preliminary design drawings (NMR 601 Submittal) to CMU and the Proponent(s) for concurrence. Approve the concerned Vendor’s preliminary design drawings (NMR 601 Submittal). Transmit the approved drawings to the Vendor or LSTK Contractor, as applicable.

q.

Approve the Vendor’s final design drawings (NMR 602 S ubmittal). Transmit the approved drawings to the Vendor, LSTK Contractor, as applicable.

r.

Review Detailed Design Package(s). Submit Detailed Design Package(s) to CSD, PID, LPD, OSPAS, POD, P&CSD, Proponent(s) and CPSG, if applicable, for review in accordance with SAEP-303. Forward any comments received to the Design Contractor or LSTK Contractor, as applicable, for incorporation into the package(s).

s.

Concur with “key” drawings. Submit the “key” drawings to the Proponent(s) and CPSG, if applicable, for approval. Transmit approved drawings to Design Contractor or LSTK Contractor, as applicable.

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t.

Distribute the Approved-for-Construction (AFC) Drawings and specifications to the Proponent(s) and CPSG, if applicable. Provide a CD(s) containing all Approved-for-Construction Drawings and specifications to the Proponent(s).

u.

Review Vendor’s draft Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Procedure. Submit draft FAT procedure for review by Proponent(s), CMU at least 60 days prior to the scheduled FAT. Include the Vendor’s system drawings, logic and cause-effect drawings, graphic displays, report formats, equipment manuals and literature, and volume calculations with the draft FAT procedure. Forward all comments to the Vendor or LSTK Contractor, as applicable, for incorporation into the procedure.

v.

Transmit the final FAT procedure to the Proponent(s) and CMU at least 30 days prior to the scheduled FAT

w.

Notify the Proponent(s), CMU and VID of the FAT schedule at least 60 days prior to the scheduled FAT.

x.

If the metering system is purchased by Saudi Aramco, review the results from the metering system pre-FAT. Submit the metering system pre-FAT to CMU and the Proponent for review.

y.

For a liquid metering system, or Large or Medium Gas Metering System, attend the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and concur with the final report.

z.

Transmit the approved FAT report to CMU and Proponent(s).

aa.

Review Vendor’s draft Site Acceptance Test (SAT) Procedure. Submit draft SAT Procedure for review by Proponent(s) and CMU at least 60 days prior to the scheduled SAT. Forward all comments to Vendor or LSTK Contractor, as applicable, for incorporation into the procedure.

bb.

Transmit the final SAT procedure to the Proponent(s) and CMU at least 30 days prior to the scheduled SAT.

cc.

If the facility is to be constructed by other than an LSTK Contractor, prepare the construction contract with Contracting.

dd.

If the facility is to be constructed by other than an LSTK Contractor, approve the award of the construction contract.

ee.

Submit the Contractor’s Construction QA/QC Plan to PID for approval.

ff.

Transmit approved Construction QA/QC Plan to the Contractor.

gg.

Confirm exception items from FAT have been satisfactorily completed.

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hh.

Monitor construction of metering facility.

ii.

Review Start-Up and Operating Instructions. Submit Start-Up and Operating Instructions to Proponent(s) for review. Forward all comments received to Vendor, Construction or LSTK Contractor, as applicable, for incorporation into the document. Submit the final Start-Up and Operating Instructions to Proponent(s).for approval.

jj.

Transmit approved Start-Up and Operating Instructions to Vendor, Construction or LSTK Contractor, as applicable.

kk.

For a liquid metering system, monitor the prover calibration. Submit the prover calibration certificate and calculations to the Proponent(s) for concurrence, and CMU for approval and approval by MINPET if required.

ll.

For a liquid metering system, transmit the approved prover calibration certificate and calculations to the Third Party Inspecting Agenc y or LSTK Contractor, as applicable, and Proponent(s).

mm. Participate in the walk-through and assemble a list of exception items for the Mechanical Completion Punch List, including items from the LPD, OSPAS, PID, Proponent(s), and CPSG, if applicable. Arrange for completion of the exception items from the Mechanical Completion Punch List. nn.

Approve the satisfactory completion of any SAPMT exception items required for start-up (“yes” items) on the Mechanical Completion Punch List. Obtain approval from the Proponent(s), OSPAS, PID, LPD, CPSG, if applicable, and other originating individuals (organizations) that their respective start-up items have been satisfactorily completed.

oo.

For the Small Gas Metering System, notify the Proponent(s) and CMU of the schedule for Non-Flowing SAT at least 15 days prior to the scheduled SAT.

pp.

For a Small Gas Metering System, participate in the Non-Flowing SAT and concur with the report. Submit the SAT report to Proponent(s) and CMU for approval.

qq.

For a Small Gas Metering System, transmit the approved report for the Non-Flowing SAT to vendor, Construction or LSTK Contractor, and Proponent(s). Arrange for the vendor, and Construction or LSTK Contractor to complete the outstanding items from Non-Flowing SAT.

rr.

Request the Vendor or LSTK Contractor to modify the program based on comments received and to schedule the on-site training. Notify the Proponent(s) of the schedule for on-site training.

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ss.

Transmit as-built Start-Up, Operating and Maintenance Manuals and Test Certificates to Proponent(s).

tt.

Concur with the list of spare parts proposed for start-up and first Testing and Inspection (T&I). Submit spare parts list to Proponent(s) for review.

uu.

Arrange for the purchase of all spare parts with Purchasing, LSTK Contractor, as applicable. Advice Proponent(s) when all spare parts have been received.

vv.

If applicable, prepare a Partial Mechanical Completion Certificate, Form SA-7213-ENG, for the communications portion of project. Submit the Partial MCC to the required Saudi Aramco organizations for concurrence and CPSG for approval. Distribute approved Partial Mechanical Completion Certificate for communications portion of project.

ww. Concur that all precommissioning activities have been satisfactorily completed. xx.

Review the as-built “red-line” mark-ups of the Approved-for-Construction Drawings, specifications and other engineering documents. Submit drawings, specifications and documents to Proponent(s) for review. Forward any comments to Construction Contractor, or LSTK Contractor, as applicable, for incorporation into the drawings, specifications and documents.

yy.

Prepare Mechanical Completion Certificate (MCC), Form SA-7213-ENG. Circulate MCC to required Saudi Aramco organizations for concu rrence and the Proponent(s) for approval.

zz.

Distribute approved Mechanical Completion Certificate (MCC) to various Saudi Aramco organizations.

aaa. Monitor preparations for system commissioning and start-up. bbb. Monitor system commissioning and start-up. ccc. For a liquid metering system, or a Large or Medium Gas Metering System, notify the Proponent(s) and CMU of the schedule for the flowing SAT at least 15 days prior to the scheduled SAT. ddd. For a liquid metering system or a Large or Medium Gas Metering System, concur with the report from the flowing SAT. Obtain approval of the SAT report from the OSPAS”, Proponent(s), CMU and MINPET if required. Arrange for completion of the exceptions items from the flowing SAT. eee. For a liquid metering system, or a Large or Medium Gas Metering System, transmit the approved report for the flowing SAT to Vendor, Construction Page 24 of 33


or LSTK Contractor, and Proponent(s). Arrange for the Vendor, and Construction or LSTK Contractor to complete the outstanding items from the Flowing SAT. fff.

If a crude oil automatic sampling system is provided, notify the Proponent(s) and CMU of the schedule for the water injection test at least 15 days prior to the scheduled test.

ggg. Review the test report from the water injection test. Submit the test report for concurrence by Proponent(s) and approval b y CMU and MINPET if required, transmit the approved water injection test report to Vendor o r LSTK Contractor, and Proponent(s) hhh. Approve the satisfactory completion of any remaining SAPMT items from Mechanical Completion Punch List and Site Acceptance Test (SAT). Obtain approval from Proponent(s), CMU, OSPAS, PID, and other originating individuals (organizations) that their respective items have been satisfactorily completed. iii.

Ensure as-built CADD drawings prepared by the General Engineering Services Contractor are complete, accurate and conform to the requirements of SAEP-334. Transmit the final drawings to Engineering Drafting Services Division for incorporation into the Saudi Aramco drawing system and advise the Proponent(s) of the submission. Provide a CD containing all as-built CADD to the Proponent(s).

jjj.

Review project documentation for completeness and correctness. Ensure bound Start-Up and Operating Instructions, Maintenance and Equipment Manuals, Calculation Manuals, As-Built Photostat Books and Inspection and Precommissioning Data Books comply with SAEP-121 and SAEP-122 and the technical operating and maintenance documents for all computer systems and equipment are included. Submit documentation for review by Proponent(s), CPSG and POD as applicable. Revise the project documentation based on all comments received. Transmit the final documentation to Proponent(s), CPSG and POD as applicable.

kkk. Obtain a list of exception items for the Performance Acceptance Punch List from the Proponent(s) and CPSG, if applicable. Arrange for completion of the exception items from the Performance Acceptan ce Punch List. lll.

Obtain approval from the Proponent(s) and CPSG, if applicable, that the exception items from the Performance Acceptance Punch List have been satisfactorily completed.

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mmm. If required, prepare Performance Acceptance Certificate (PAC), Form SA-7214-ENG. Circulate the Performance Acceptance Certificate (PAC) for approval by Proponent(s) and CPSG, if applicable. nnn. Distribute approved Performance Acceptance Certificate (PAC). ooo. Close out the project. 5.15

Other Organizations The responsibilities of other service Saudi Aramco organizations (not specifically mentioned herein support of metering projects) are generally consistent with normal project support requirements.

6

Project Activity Matrix The following matrix summarizes the general sequence of activities and corresponding responsible organizations for a Saudi Aramco metering project. Detailed requirements for each organization are specified in Section 5. Step

Activity/Work Item

Perform

1

Engineering study & definition of project scope

CMU, FPD, Proponent(s)

2

Supply Agreement

GNP&DMD or DSD

3

Forecast the quantity and OSPAS create the costumer number

4

Preparation of DBSP (Note 1)

FPD

5

Distribution of approved DBSP (Note 1)

FPD

6

Notification to MINPET (Note 3)

CMU

7

Preparation of Project Proposal (Note 1)

SAPMT

Review

Concur

Approve

Customer

CMU, CSD, ID, ITPD (Note 2), LPD, OSPAS, POD, CE&TSD (Note 2) Other concerned Organizations

Various SA Organizations

VP Proponent Organization(s), P&CSD, PMT EPD and FPD

CMU, CE&TSD (Note 2), Proponent(s)

CSD, FPD, GM IS, LPD, OSPAS, POD (if applicable), VP ES, VP PM, VP(s) Proponent(s), VP IT (Note 2), VP PE&D (if

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Document Responsibility: Custody Measurement Standards Committee SAEP-21 Issue Date: 11 September 2013 Project Execution Requirements for Next Planned Update: 11 September 2018 Saudi Aramco Royalty/Custody Metering Systems Step

Activity/Work Item

Perform

Review

Concur

Approve applicable)

8

Distribution of Project Proposal (Note 1)

SAPMT

9

Expenditure Request Approval (Note 1)

FPD

BAD, PF&AD, EXCOM, BOD Management Committee

10

Waiver(s) of SA engineering SAPMT requirements

Proponent(s) CSD, P&CSD, ID, CE&TSD as applicable (Note 2), LPD (Note 10)

11

List of technically acceptable SAPMT metering system vendors

12

Preparation of LSTK Contract (if applicable)

SAPMT

13

Award of LSTK Contract (if applicable)

Contractor

14

Preparation of metering system FSD, PFD’s, P&ID’s & ISS’s

Design Contractor or Proponent(s), LSTK Contractor CMU, OSPAS, SAPMT

15

LSTK Contractor QA/QC Plan (if applicable)

LSTK Contractor, SAPMT

16

Distribution of approved metering system FSD, PFD’s, P&ID’s & ISS’s

SAPMT

17

Communications & Support Equipment Service Request (Note 2)

SAPMT

18

Preparation of metering system purchase order package (Note 4)

SAPMT, LSTK Contractor, Purchasing

19

Issue the metering system purchase order package for bid

Purchasing or LSTK Contractor

20

Technical Evaluation of Metering System Bids

Design Contractor, or LSTK Contractor

21

Prepare metering system Purchase Order Package

Purchasing, LSTK Contractor

22

Notification of selected Vendor

Purchasing, LSTK Contractor; & SAPMT

23

Preparation of LSTK Contractors’ Procurement QA/QC Plan(if applicable)

LSTK Contractor, SAPMT

24

Distribution of approved LSTK Contractor’s

VID, SAPMT

SAPMT SAPMT

Proponent(s), CMU VID

CPSG

CE&TSD

CMU, Proponent,

SAPMT

VID

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Activity/Work Item

Perform

Review

Concur

Approve

Procurement QA/QC Plan (if applicable) 25

Vendor Kick-Off Meeting

Vendor, VID and SAPMT

26

Vendor QA/QC Plan

Vendor

27

Vendor’s preliminary design drawings (NMR 601 Submittal)

Vendor

LSTK Contractor (if applicable)

28

Vendor’s final design drawings (NMR 602 Submittal)

Vendor

LSTK Contractor (if applicable)

29

Preparation of Detail Design Design Contractor or SAPMT, Package(s) LSTK Contractor Proponent(s), P&CSD, CSD, LPD, OSPAS, POD, PID, DS&LD, CPSG (Note 2)

30

Approval of “key” design drawings

31

Distribution of Approved-for- SAPMT Construction (AFC) Drawings and specifications

32

Fabrication and assembly of Vendor the metering system

33

Preparation of Vendor's FAT Vendor Procedure

34

Distribution of final FAT Procedure

35

Notification of FAT schedule Vendor, LSTK Contractor (if applicable), SAPMT, CMU (if required for MINPET) (Note 3)

36

Metering System Pre-FAT

Vendor

SAPMT, LSTK Contractor, if applicable, CMU, Proponent(s)

37

Factory prover calibration

Vendor, Third Party

LSTK

VID, LSTK Contractor

Design Contractor or LSTK Contractor

CMU, Proponent(s)

SAPMT

SAPMT

SAPMT

Proponent(s), CPSG (Note 2)

VID, LSTK Contractor LSTK Contractor (if applicable), SAPMT, Proponent(s), CMU, MINPET (Note 3)

Vendor, LSTK Contractor (if applicable), SAPMT, CMU (if required for MINPET) (Note 3)

VID

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Activity/Work Item

Perform

Review

Concur

Approve

(Note 5)

Inspection agency

Contractor (if applicable)

38

Gas ultrasonic flow meter calibration (Note 11)

Vendor, Calibration Facility

39

Metering System FAT

Vendor

40

Distribution of approved FAT Vendor, LSTK report Contractor (if applicable), SAPMT, CMU (if required for MINPET) (Note 3)

41

Preparation of Vendor's SAT Vendor Procedure

42

Distribution of final SAT Procedure

Vendor, LSTK Contractor (if applicable), SAPMT

43

Completion of FAT exception items

Vendor

44

Shipment of metering system

Vendor

45

Preparation of Construction Contract (if applicable)

Contracting, SAPMT

46

Award of the Construction Contract (if applicable)

Contracting

SAPMT

47

Preparation of Construction Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan

Construction, LSTK Contractor, SAPMT

PID

48

Distribution of approved Construction QA/QC Plan

PID, SAPMT

49

Construction of metering facility

Construction, LSTK Contractor, OSPAS (if required)

50

Preparation of Start-up & Operating Instructions

Vendor, Construction SAPMT LSTK Contractor (if applicable)

51

Distribution of approved Start-Up and Operating Instructions

Proponent(s), SAPMT, LSTK Contractor (if applicable)

52

Official prover calibration (Note 5)

CMU VID, LSTK Contractor (if applicable)

SAPMT (Note 6)

Proponent(s) CMU, MINPET (Notes 3 & 6)

LSTK Contractor (if applicable), SAPMT, Proponent(s), CMU

LSTK Contractor (if applicable), SAPMT

VID

VID

SAPMT

Third Party Inspection SAPMT Agency, LSTK Contractor (if

PID

Proponent(s)

Proponent(s), MINPET

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Activity/Work Item

Perform

Review

Concur

applicable)

Approve (Note 3)

53

Distribution of approved prover calibration certificate and calculations

CMU, SAPMT

54

Walk-through and preparation of Mechanical Completion Punch List

Proponent(s), SAPMT, LPD, OSPAS, PID, CPSG (Note 2)

55

Completion of start-up exceptions items (“yes” items) from the Mechanical Completion Punch List

Construction, LSTK Contractor

56

Notification of Non-Flowing SAT Schedule (Note 7)


57

Non-flowing SAT (Note 7)

Vendor, Construction, LSTK Contractor

58

Distribution of approved Non-flowing SAT Report (Note 7)

CMU, SAPMT

59

Preparation of On-site Training Program

Vendor, LSTK Contractor (if applicable)

60

On-site Training

Vendor, LSTK Contractor (if applicable), Proponent(s)

61

Preparation of as built Start-Up, Operating & Maintenance Manuals, Test Certificates (NMR 603 Submittal)


62

Distribution of as-built Start-Up, Operating & Maintenance Manuals, Test Certificates (NMR 603 Submittal)


63

Preparation of spare parts list for start-up and first T&I


64

Procurement of spare parts

SAPMT, Purchasing, Proponent(s) LSTK Contractor

Proponent(s), SAPMT, OSPAS, PID, LPD, CPSG (Note 2), Other individuals (organizations) that initiated the respective items

SAPMT

Proponent(s), CMU

SAPMT, Proponent(s)

SAPMT, Proponent(s)

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Activity/Work Item

Perform

Review

65

Connection and testing of communications facilities (Note 2)

Communications Operating Organization

66

Preparation of Partial MCC for communications facilities (Note 2)

SAPMT

67

Distribution of Partial MCC (Note 2)

SAPMT

68

Pre-commissioning

Vendor; Construction, LSTK Contractor, Proponent(s), OSPAS

69

As-built “red-line” mark-ups of Approved-forConstruction (AFC) Drawings and specifications

Construction, LSTK Contractor

70

Mechanical Completion Certificate (MCC)

SAPMT

71

Distribution of Mechanical SAPMT Completion Certificate (MCC)

72

Preparation of system for commissioning and start-up

73

Issuance of Operating Order Proponent(s)

74

Commission and start-up of metering system

Vendor, Construction SAPMT LSTK Contractor, Proponent(s),

75

Notification of schedule for Flowing SAT (Note 8)

Vendor, LSTK Contractor (if applicable), SAPMT,

76

Flowing SAT (Note 8)


77

Distribution of approved CMU, SAPMT Flowing SAT Report (Note 8)

78

Notification of schedule for Vendor, LSTK Water Injection Test (Note 9) Contractor (if applicable), SAPMT, CMU (if required for MINPET) (Note 3)

79

Meter Calibration (Note 5)

Proponent(s)

80

Sampling System Water Injection Test (Note 9)

Vendor, LSTK Contractor

Vendor, Proponent(s)

Concur

Approve

LPD, PID, Other required signatories

CPSG

SAPMT

Proponent(s), , OSPAS, PID

LPD, PID, Other required signatories

Proponent(s)

SAPMT, Proponent(s)

SAPMT OSPAS

SAPMT

OSPAS, Proponent (s), CMU, MINPET (Note 3)

CMU, MINPET (Note 3) SAPMT

Proponent(s), CMU, MINPET

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Activity/Work Item

Perform

Review

Concur

(if applicable)

(Note 3)

81

Distribution of approved Water Injection Test Report (Note 9)

CMU, SAPMT

82

Completion of remaining items from Mechanical Completion Punch List and SAT

Vendor, Construction or +LSTK Contractor

83

Preparation of as-built drawings

GES Contractor

SAPMT, EDSD

84

Preparation of project documentation

Vendor, LSTK Contractor or GES Contractor

SAPMT, Proponent(s), POD, CPSG (Note 2)

85

Preparation of Performance Acceptance Punch List

Approve

Proponent(s), CMU, SAPMT, OSPAS, PID, Other individuals (organizations) that initiated the respective items

CMU

Proponent(s)


86

Completion of items from Performance Acceptance Punch List

SAPMT


87

Performance Acceptance Certificate (PAC) (if required)

SAPMT


88

Distribution of approved Performance Acceptance Certificate (if applicable)

SAPMT

89

Close-out of project

SAPMT

90

Operating Instruction Manuals

Proponent(s)

CMU

Proponent(s)

Notes: 1.

Required for capital projects only.

2.

Required for projects involving communications facilities only.

3.

MINPET involvement is only required for royalty metering systems.

4.

The purchase order package shall include a requirement for on-site operating, maintenance and engineering training by the metering system vendor.

5.

Required for liquid pipeline or marine loading/unloading metering systems only.

6.

CMU, Proponent(s) and SAPMT participation is required for all liquid metering systems, and Large and Medium Gas Metering Systems. Participation is not required for a Small Gas Metering System.

7.

Required for Small Gas Metering Systems only.

8.

Required for liquid metering systems, and Large and Medium Gas Metering Systems only.

9.

Required for crude oil automatic sampling systems only.

10

For Safety Related requests.

11

Required for Large or Medium Gas Metering Systems only.

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