CONTRACT

No.
PROJECT / UNIT
WELL PAD FENCE GATES, GROUNDING AND 6600033991
CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM AT MIDYAN GAS
WELL SITES (WELLS 13, 14) AND SIDR OIL & GAS BI No.: CAT International Ltd.
WELL SITES (WELLS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10) 10-000-60
BI No.: JOB No.:
10-00791-3310 10-00060-43-93
PLANT LOCATION
TABUK AREA NORTH WESTERN Doc. No. GEC-QAF-071
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
General Method Statement
for Rev. 00 31-MARCH-18
Cathodic Protection

General Method Statement for Cathodic Protection

CONTRACTOR review result 1: Approved

by 2: Approved with comments
3: Rejected

Department Date Name Sisgnature

Technical Discipline 1 2 3
Field Engineering Dept. 1 2 3
HSE Dept. 1 2 3
QA/QC Dept. 1 2 3

1: Approved
2: Approved with comments
COMPANY review result by 3: Rejected
Date Name Signature
1 2 3

REV DATE Prepared Checked Checked Approved Approved

Joery Mahmoud
Readolf Fedelin Rubenel Javier Abdullah Hani
A 28-Feb-18 Cultura Aldmour
HSE Mngr. QC Mngr Proj. Dir.
QCDC Const.Mngr.

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 CONTRACT
No.
PROJECT / UNIT
WELL PAD FENCE GATES, GROUNDING AND 6600033991
CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM AT MIDYAN GAS
WELL SITES (WELLS 13, 14) AND SIDR OIL & GAS BI No.: CAT International Ltd.
WELL SITES (WELLS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10) 10-000-60
BI No.: JOB No.:
10-00791-3310 10-00060-43-93
PLANT LOCATION
TABUK AREA NORTH WESTERN Doc. No. GEC-QAF-071
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
General Method Statement
for Rev. 00 31-MARCH-18
Cathodic Protection

General Method Statement for Cathodic Protection

Issued for Joery Cultura Readolf Fedelin Rubenel Javier Mahmoud Aldmour Abdullah Hani 31-March-
A
Review QCDC HSE Mngr. QC Mngr Const.Mngr. Proj. Dir. 18
Rev Description Prepared Checked Checked Approved Approved Date

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 CONTRACT
No.
PROJECT / UNIT
WELL PAD FENCE GATES, GROUNDING AND 6600033991
CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM AT MIDYAN GAS
WELL SITES (WELLS 13, 14) AND SIDR OIL & GAS BI No.: CAT International Ltd.
WELL SITES (WELLS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10) 10-000-60
BI No.: JOB No.:
10-00791-3310 10-00060-43-93
PLANT LOCATION
TABUK AREA NORTH WESTERN Doc. No. GEC-QAF-071
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
General Method Statement
for Rev. 00 31-MARCH-18
Cathodic Protection

Table of Contents

1. PURPOSE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

2. SCOPE------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4

3. DEFINITION& ABBREVIATION---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

4. REFERENCES DOCUMENTS/DRAWINGS---------------------------------------------------------- 5

5. METHODOLOGY/ WORK EXECUTION PROCEDURE-------------------------------------------- 8

6. RESPONSIBILITY----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

7. LIST OF EQUIPMENTS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

8. GENERAL HSE/SAFETY REQUIREMENTS---------------------------------------------------------- 10

9. ATTACHMENT-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11

 JSA – JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

 APPROVED IFC DRAWINGS

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 CONTRACT
No.
PROJECT / UNIT
WELL PAD FENCE GATES, GROUNDING AND 6600033991
CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM AT MIDYAN GAS
WELL SITES (WELLS 13, 14) AND SIDR OIL & GAS BI No.: CAT International Ltd.
WELL SITES (WELLS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10) 10-000-60
BI No.: JOB No.:
10-00791-3310 10-00060-43-93
PLANT LOCATION
TABUK AREA NORTH WESTERN Doc. No. GEC-QAF-071
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
General Method Statement
for Rev. 00 31-MARCH-18
Cathodic Protection

1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this document is to guide the work performer the technical requirements for the
areas of a structure can be protected from a single anode and, because of the high driving
voltage, the anode shall be placed remote from the structure (CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM
AT MIDYAN GAS WELL SITES (WELLS 13, 14) and SIDR OIL & GAS WELL SITES (WELLS: 1, 2, 3, 4,
10). Detail of the procedure contained herein can be modified as per actual site conditions.
GECAT Limited Co. shall adapt the methods to be used in accordance with SAUDI ARAMCO
Standards & Procedures.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

Scope of this Method Statement is limited to GECAT Limited Co. scope of work under for WELL
PAD FENCE GATES, GROUNDING AND CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM AT MIDYAN GAS WELL
SITES (WELLS 13, 14) AND SIDR OIL & GAS WELL SITES (WELLS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10).

This Method Statement describes the necessary requirements leading the installation of anode
impressed current cathodic protection systems for ICCP Well Heads.

Excavations related to the project execution. Excavation works shall be in accordance with the
Relevant IFC drawings and SAUDI ARAMCO Standards & Procedures.

3. DEFINITION & ABBREVIATION:

Company/Owner : SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (“SAUDI ARAMCO”)

Contractor : Br. C.A.T. International Co. Ltd.
Sub-contractor : GECAT Limited Co. [The party responsible for performing demolition
including work through the use of sub-contractors]

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 CONTRACT
No.
PROJECT / UNIT
WELL PAD FENCE GATES, GROUNDING AND 6600033991
CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM AT MIDYAN GAS
WELL SITES (WELLS 13, 14) AND SIDR OIL & GAS BI No.: CAT International Ltd.
WELL SITES (WELLS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10) 10-000-60
BI No.: JOB No.:
10-00791-3310 10-00060-43-93
PLANT LOCATION
TABUK AREA NORTH WESTERN Doc. No. GEC-QAF-071
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
General Method Statement
for Rev. 00 31-MARCH-18
Cathodic Protection

Method Statement: A written document that explains the procedure & execution of work.

IFC : Issued for construction drawings

PTS : Project Technical Specification

References Documents/Drawings

 GI 2.100- Work Permit System

 SATIP-X-400-01 Typical Inspection Plan
 Final Approved IFC Drawings
 Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards
 Applicable Contract Documents
 General Units Plan Layouts
 Safety Aramco Safety Manual
MOBILIZATION PLAN for Manpower & Equipment
As per the construction schedule, works shall be carried out during the entire project duration.
Therefore, GECAT Limited Co. would ensure the mobilization of required workforce on time.

All equipment including those for the earthworks will be supplied by GECAT Limited Co. or its
approved subcontractor. Also GECAT Limited Co. will prepare its equipment look-ahead
schedule, taking in to account the availability of construction drawings, construction schedule
and other application parameters.
4. METHODOLOGY/ WORK EXECUTION PROCEDURE
Introduction - Using this technique, we protect the well casing from corrosion. Corrosion is
produced in a metal as a result of natural oxidation so using this technique we
minimize the effect of oxidation and protect the well casing from corrosion.

 Drilling with 17.5” Drill Bit and by using Mud - In first step we start the drilling
in a specified marked location with the help of a civil surveyor and according to
IFC drawing with 17.5 inch drill bit.

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 CONTRACT
No.
PROJECT / UNIT
WELL PAD FENCE GATES, GROUNDING AND 6600033991
CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM AT MIDYAN GAS
WELL SITES (WELLS 13, 14) AND SIDR OIL & GAS BI No.: CAT International Ltd.
WELL SITES (WELLS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10) 10-000-60
BI No.: JOB No.:
10-00791-3310 10-00060-43-93
PLANT LOCATION
TABUK AREA NORTH WESTERN Doc. No. GEC-QAF-071
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
General Method Statement
for Rev. 00 31-MARCH-18
Cathodic Protection

 Surface Casing Installation - After attaining 3 meter depth we do install surface

casing. This is installed to avoid surface collapse

 Drill stem and Test anode resistance test - Test anode and Drill stem resistance
test is performed in accordance with scope of work documents and SAES-X-700

In this way we measure the resistance between anode hole surface and well
head and we note down the data.

 Drilling with 10” Drill Bit - In the next step we do replace 17.5-inch drill bit by 10
inch and start the drilling. After reaching 6 meter, we do take another resistance
reading as described above. This process is repeated after every 3 meter interval
in drilling until were each at prescribed depth according to our scope of work.

 Data Submittal- We do submit our data to SAMPT and CSD to get their
comments regarding the hole. After CSD department approval we do start the
installation of anode process.

 Bottom cement plugging- We do make 0.5-meter cement plug at the bottom of

hole and the ratio of cement to water is 2.65kg/ltr respectively. This is done to
prevent loss circulation region at hole bottom.

 Holiday testing for all Anode cables right before installation of Anodes- We do
conduct holiday testing for all Anode cables, we do fix voltage at 18000 DC
volts and check cables dielectric strengths in the presence of assigned CP QC
inspector and PID.

 Installation of ANODES - After this we do start the installation of anodes one by

one and the first anode with longest cable would be installed firstly along with
anode centralizer (TQ shall be raised if required),2” steel pipe as its support and
blue colored perforated 1” vent pipe. The purpose of blue color perforated vent
pipe is to release any gases produced as a result of anodes reaction with backfill
material. These gases may also react with anodes so by using these perforated

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 CONTRACT
No.
PROJECT / UNIT
WELL PAD FENCE GATES, GROUNDING AND 6600033991
CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM AT MIDYAN GAS
WELL SITES (WELLS 13, 14) AND SIDR OIL & GAS BI No.: CAT International Ltd.
WELL SITES (WELLS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10) 10-000-60
BI No.: JOB No.:
10-00791-3310 10-00060-43-93
PLANT LOCATION
TABUK AREA NORTH WESTERN Doc. No. GEC-QAF-071
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
General Method Statement
for Rev. 00 31-MARCH-18
Cathodic Protection

slotted pipes; this would release all gases like chlorine and bromine upwards
through them to atmosphere. The 1-inch vent pipe will touch the bottom
cement plug and first anode distance from the bottom cement plug would be as
per IFC design drawings. The end of every anode would be tied together with 2”
steel support pipe and 1”vent pipe by steel clamp to prevent anodes from
hanging in the hole. We do use the coupling to connect 1” inch PVC vent pipe to
another same pipe and 2” Steel pipe to another 2” steel pipe for continual
support to remaining anodes. After installation of all anodes we do install 1” (6
meters in length) white PVC vent pipe without slots because they would not
have any anodes to make reaction with backfill and as a result no Chance of gas
release in those intervals.

 Coke Breeze and Water Pouring - After installation of anodes we do pour coke
breeze inside the deep anode bed and after that we pour the water through
already installed pipe so that it goes down at the bottom of hole and then coke
breeze could start coming up. We do pour coke breeze in such a quantity that
after pouring of water it gets almost 3 meter above the top of top most anode.

 Benefit of Coke Breeze - Coke breeze is a chemical material which retains the
moisture for a very long time and also it is a conductive element so as a result
mixture of water and coke breeze give us good backfill material by which
anodes get stability as well as good conductivity. After this we would tie all
anode cables to solid support for 1 day for safety purpose. After settling in of
backfill material we do make all the cables rap over “A Frame” and start
excavating area around Anode bed location and then we do break some part of
surface casing from downside and take all anode cables out through that hole.

 Excavation from deep anode bed location to Positive Junction Box Area for
Installation of Positive Junction Box - We do make one trench, 1 meter long,
from deep anode bed location and we excavate that area and install the Positive
Junction box. The trench should be 80 cm deep. Above this we pour 15 cm soft
sand to enable safe cable laying. Then we lay down the cable in side and after
this we pour soft sand again to protect it from stone and other backfilling
particles which might damage insulation. Over this we put Electric Warning

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 CONTRACT
No.
PROJECT / UNIT
WELL PAD FENCE GATES, GROUNDING AND 6600033991
CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM AT MIDYAN GAS
WELL SITES (WELLS 13, 14) AND SIDR OIL & GAS BI No.: CAT International Ltd.
WELL SITES (WELLS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10) 10-000-60
BI No.: JOB No.:
10-00791-3310 10-00060-43-93
PLANT LOCATION
TABUK AREA NORTH WESTERN Doc. No. GEC-QAF-071
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
General Method Statement
for Rev. 00 31-MARCH-18
Cathodic Protection

Tape, yellow in color for identity and safety purpose. We then backfill the
remaining trench by using backfill material having no big stones and particles.
(Positive Junction Box to be installed at anode hole per Aramco Standard
Drawing # AA-036385 Rev. 08)

 Anode cable laying Termination and Backfilling - We do lay down all the anode
cables in that trench and terminate all of them in the positive junction box
according to name written on the terminals, inside the junction box. (Positive
Junction Box to be installed at anode hole per Aramco Standard Drawing # AA-
036385 Rev. 08)

 Formation of Positive and Negative Cable trenches- In the next step we do

make two cable trenches. One from Solar power dc source to positive Junction
box near Anode bed and other one from Solar power source to well head. The
trench should be 80 cm deep. Above this we pour 15 cm soft sand to enable
safe cable laying. Then we lay down the cable inside after this we pour soft sand
again to protect it from stones and backfilling particles which might damage
insulation. Over this we put Electric Warning Tape, yellow in color for identity
and safety purpose. We then backfill the remaining trench by using backfill
material having no big stones and particles.

 Holiday Testing - After this we do conduct holiday testing for positive CP cable,
we do fix voltage at 18000 DC volts and check cables dielectric strengths in the
presence of assigned CP QC inspector and PID.
 CP cable lay down and backfilling - After holiday testing, we lay down the CP
cables in their respective trenches and backfill the trenches.

 Cable Marker Posts - At the same time we do install Underground CP cable

marker posts as per IFC drawing. The posts should be 600mm buried under
grade level and 750mm above grade level. And distance from one cable marker
posts is described in CP project IFC drawings and it is ranging from 17 to 22
meter as per CP underground Cable marker post.

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 CONTRACT
No.
PROJECT / UNIT
WELL PAD FENCE GATES, GROUNDING AND 6600033991
CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM AT MIDYAN GAS
WELL SITES (WELLS 13, 14) AND SIDR OIL & GAS BI No.: CAT International Ltd.
WELL SITES (WELLS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10) 10-000-60
BI No.: JOB No.:
10-00791-3310 10-00060-43-93
PLANT LOCATION
TABUK AREA NORTH WESTERN Doc. No. GEC-QAF-071
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
General Method Statement
for Rev. 00 31-MARCH-18
Cathodic Protection

 Cable Termination - After this do terminate the positive CP cable between Solar
panel positive terminal and Positive Junction box and also we do terminate
negative CP cable between Well head and Negative terminal of Dc solar power
source.

 Installation of Cable Tags - Then we do stall the cable tags (steel type) for easy
understanding of circuit design and troubleshooting.

 Surface Area Compaction - We do compact all the area of trenches, Around

Junction boxes and Deep anode bed.

 Pre commissioning – Pre commissioning to be performed in accordance with

project statement of work, SA-X-001, SA-X-006, SA-X-010

5. QUALITY CONTROL & ASSURANCE

All materials and activities shall be tested and approved as per the Approved QC Plan.

All filed activities shall be inspected and testing shall be conducted in accordance to the
approved Project Quality Plan and related Inspection Test Plans.

6. RESPONSIBILITY

Project Manager

Project Manager will be responsible for the overall implementation and monitoring of all
activities in the method of statement of Earth Work

Site Manager

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 CONTRACT
No.
PROJECT / UNIT
WELL PAD FENCE GATES, GROUNDING AND 6600033991
CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM AT MIDYAN GAS
WELL SITES (WELLS 13, 14) AND SIDR OIL & GAS BI No.: CAT International Ltd.
WELL SITES (WELLS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10) 10-000-60
BI No.: JOB No.:
10-00791-3310 10-00060-43-93
PLANT LOCATION
TABUK AREA NORTH WESTERN Doc. No. GEC-QAF-071
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
General Method Statement
for Rev. 00 31-MARCH-18
Cathodic Protection

Site Manager will be responsible for the overall direction, monitoring coordination and control
of all the construction activities attached and related to the Earth Work and overall health and
safety standards and procedures.

Site Engineer

Site Engineer will be responsible for the overall implementation and monitoring of all the
activities involve in Earth work including safety measures and mitigation from his work place.
Application for work permits if required prior to commence of any demolition.

Supervisor/Foremen

Supervisor/Foremen will be responsible:

 Having knowledge and direction of work’s activities and planning at site, and directly
imparted people to do what is the best way to achieve the assigned task
 Conduct safety briefing prior to commence daily activities and give information and
guidance to newly hired workers.
 Report any incident, accident, unsafe condition and defects in equipment to immediate
superiors.
 Provide correct action of safety among his people i.e., horse play, bullying and other
unsafe acts.
 Incorporate safety procedures in routine tasks and see that they are obeyed.
 Set a personal example to his people.

Surveyor

Shall be responsible for the benchmarks and setting of points, including the elevations in
accordance with approved drawing reference documents.

QC Inspector

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 CONTRACT
No.
PROJECT / UNIT
WELL PAD FENCE GATES, GROUNDING AND 6600033991
CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM AT MIDYAN GAS
WELL SITES (WELLS 13, 14) AND SIDR OIL & GAS BI No.: CAT International Ltd.
WELL SITES (WELLS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10) 10-000-60
BI No.: JOB No.:
10-00791-3310 10-00060-43-93
PLANT LOCATION
TABUK AREA NORTH WESTERN Doc. No. GEC-QAF-071
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
General Method Statement
for Rev. 00 31-MARCH-18
Cathodic Protection

Shall be responsible for the routine surveillance, witness, and hold point inspections as per the
project requirements, IFC Drawings, approved procedures, specifications and standards.

HSE Officer/ Supervisor

Safety Officer/ Supervisor

 Review prior to the start of the work Safe Work Plan.

 To Implement daily and specific safety program at the work place and ensure all
working activities comply with the established safety rules, regulations and
procedures as safe working practices.
 To provide instructions on task and responsibility for safe and correct working
practices and tool box talk.
 Securing confined space requirement.
 Any near miss accidents or incidents should be immediately reported to the Site
Manager or Project Manager and submitting the report recommending actions to be
taken to prevent recurrence.

7. EQUIPMENTS

 As required per site condition

8. GENERAL HSE / SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

 All the work force must undergo Aramco safety induction before commencement of
their work.
 Approved work procedure must be fully understood by working personnel on site. Copy
of work procedure must always be available when needed.
 Work permit must issue prior to start the activity and made available at all times. All
requirements safety precautions and requirements must be put in place prior to start
the activity.

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 CONTRACT
No.
PROJECT / UNIT
WELL PAD FENCE GATES, GROUNDING AND 6600033991
CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM AT MIDYAN GAS
WELL SITES (WELLS 13, 14) AND SIDR OIL & GAS BI No.: CAT International Ltd.
WELL SITES (WELLS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10) 10-000-60
BI No.: JOB No.:
10-00791-3310 10-00060-43-93
PLANT LOCATION
TABUK AREA NORTH WESTERN Doc. No. GEC-QAF-071
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
General Method Statement
for Rev. 00 31-MARCH-18
Cathodic Protection

 Prior to issuance / approval of work permit, a joint site inspection shall be conducted by
issuer of his designated representative and the receiver.
 All personnel at site shall wear appropriate PPE, hard hat, safety shoes, eye protection,
hand gloves and other types of PPE applicable to their specific work.
 Perimeters of work area(s) will be safety taped or barricaded; only authorized personnel
will be allowed access.
 Aramco certified Work Permit Receiver shall be engaged for the permit works.
 Original Method Statement and Risk Assessment and/ or JSA shall be displayed at
worksite in visible locations.
 Tool Box Meeting shall be conducted and the JSA must be discussed before starting any
activity, or if there are new crew members have joined the team. Supervisor must
ensure the JSA is property understood by all member of the working crew.
 After completion of work, Permit shall be handed over to M/S Aramco/M/S BR CAT with
necessary documentation.
 Maintain the necessary standards of cleanliness and tidiness within the workplace.
 Site Safety Representative shall be present at the job site at all times while personnel
are working.
 Safety Officers shall be assigned to monitor safety condition of the work area, and are
authorized to stop any activities if the conditions at the site changed such that to
continue working would be unsafe.
 Heat stress protection.
 Rest shelter be provided in designated area.
 Cooling water shall be provided in the cooling water cans.
 Cooling water cans shall be placed in the easy accessible location to all.
 Heat stress protection shall be inducted in the tool box meeting regularly.
 Heat index shall be displaced visible area to understand the requirement of precaution
measure as per Aramco standard.

9. ATTACHMENT
 JSA – JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS
 APPROVED IFC DRAWINS

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