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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

PART I – GENERAL

“Revised (SL # 1)”

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KUWAIT OIL COMPANY (K.S.C.)

(Register of Commerce No. 21835)


- for -

REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED SPARE FLARES OF COANDA HP FLARE AND MF/ X

LP FLARE

PART I - GENERAL

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 The Technical Specifications relate to detailed design and engineering, procurement

and supply, installation , testing and commissioning by the Contractor of new

Multipoint Smokeless Low Pressure (LP) burn of Pit Flares at manifold ‘X’ (M/F’X’)

and COANDA high pressure (HP) flare at manifold COANDA (M/F COANDA). The

Contractor’s Scope shall include integration of new HP and LP flare systems and their

auxiliaries with the existing system at the mentioned manifolds

1.2 The description of the Works to be executed in these Technical Specification is given

by amplification of the details shown on the drawings and the relevant clauses in the

Company’s General Specifications (latest Edition) and the Standards (latest Edition)..

The whole of the Works shall be carried out in strict conformity with the Technical

Specifications. In case of any conflict between these specifications, codes, standards,

drawings, etc., the most stringent shall apply.

1.3 The Contractor shall employ sound & proven engineering judgments/ techniques and

deliver a functionally efficient and trouble free system. The Contractor shall ensure

total integration with the existing facilities.

1.4 Within these specifications, where it is indicated that work, or provision of materials,

labor or equipment is required, but no statement is made as to which party to the

Contract is to supply such items, then in all cases, the Contractor is deemed to be the

party to supply such items.

1.5 The compliance by the Contractor with the provisions of this Specification does not

relieve him of the responsibility of furnishing equipment, material and accessories of

proper and suitable design to meet the specified service conditions and duty

requirements.

1.6 This Technical Specification comprises eight (8) parts as follows: -

Part I - General

Part II - Process Design Basis

Part III - Mechanical and Piping Works

Part IV - Electrical Works

Part V - Instrumentation Works

Part VI - Civil and Structural Works

Part VII - Cathodic Protection Works

Part VIII - HVAC Works

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2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The Works to be carried out by the Contractor shall comprise the following:

2.1 Dismantling of Existing Flares / Flare Pits and Piping Works

2.1.1 The Contractor shall demolish and dismantle the existing two(2) Low Pressure(LP)

Burn off Pit Flares at manifold ‘ X ‘ ( MF/X) and damaged existing excess COANDA

high pressure(HP) excess flare ( North) at manifold COANDA ( M/F COANDA) in a

phased manner after successful commissioning and stable operation of the new HP

Coanda and LP Pit Flares. “KOC.SA.023 Demolition Work Procedure’ shall be

complied for all demolition and dismantling works.

2.2 Provision of New Flares & Associated Facilities

The Work to be carried out by the Contractor includes the complete detailed

engineering design, specification, procurement & supply of material, testing, shipping,

construction, site inspection, pre-commissioning and commissioning of all the Works

described in the Technical Specification and/or shown on drawings. This shall

include but not be limited to the following:

2.2.1 COANDA HP Flare at M/F COANDA and 2 Nos. Smokeless LP Flare at M/F ‘X’

One (1) HP COANDA type flare at M/F COANDA South Kuwait, capacity of 300

MMSCFD for Fuel gas and two (2) Smokeless Burn Pit flares at M/F ‘X’ East Kuwait,

each with capacity of 150 MMSCFD for Fuel gas. New flares shall be fully equipped

with all the necessary attachments, appurtenances & accessories and shall be

constructed, tested & inspected in accordance with API STD521, API 537, ASME B

31.3 (latest edition) and relevant KOC Standard. Painting & Internal lining/coating shall

be as per relevant KOC Standards.

New HP Coanda & LP Flares shall comprise Flame Front Generator panel (FFG Panel),

Radiation shield, Back-up electronic spark ignition system, flare staging control system,

flare line and valves and all other equipment as shown in the P&IDs and mechanical

layout drawings. The Contractor shall perform all the existing system checks, site

surveys, verifications, slit trenching works, check for the existing above ground and

underground utilities and services and shall prepare its detailed drawings based on the

above in addition to the information provided on the project drawings.

The drawings and data sheets provide information related to the minimum requirements

of the Contract and information from existing drawings and documentation available

with the Company. The correctness of all information provided by the Company shall

be checked / verified by the Contractor through site visits and collection of information

from the project sites. The Contractor shall during its detailed design and engineering

ensure that all drawings and data sheets are technically complete with all vendor

information and its design input and submit the same for Company review / approval.

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2.2.2 Piping Works

The Flares shall be complete with all new piping works that are to be tied-in with the existing facilities as shown in the P&ID and piping layout drawings. The requirements shown in the piping layout drawings complement the requirement shown in the P&IDs. The Design of the piping work shall be based on ASME B 31.3 with corrosion allowance as per applicable piping class to be added to the calculated wall thickness for steel piping. All underground piping work shall be coated and wrapped and aboveground piping shall be painted as per KOC Standards. Flexibility analysis shall be conducted. P&IDs reflect process parameters and general scope of work. The Contractor shall develop further the P&IDs during its detailed design and shall develop a coherent Tag Numbering system to be approved by Company. The P&IDs are then to be re-numbered for Tag Numbers in line with the approved coherent Tag Numbering system. Contractor shall be responsible for the entire implementation of pipeline instrumentation to fulfill the requirements of the Works

2.2.3 Electrical Works

The Electrical Scope of Works SCOW for the project shall be to provide power

supply to the equipment (viz. Lighting, HVAC system, Instruments thru UPS) related

to flare system. Also, provide power supply to the FFG panel and accessories for the

facilities near Manifold “X”. For detailed SCOW refer Technical Specification Part

IV-Electrical Works 2.2.4 Instrument Works

a) The instrumentation portion of the works consists of design, procurement, supply, installation, calibration/testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning of all instrumentation items and related materials for the new COANDA flare and New LP ground flare as described in Part V of Technical Specifications.

b) Supply and install new F&G detector as indicated in relevant drawings, configure the F&G system and connect the same to GMC SCADA and BS-150 F&G system through RTU/SCADA.

c) Modification of existing SCADA graphics at GMC, DCS graphics, F&G and H2S system graphics at BS-150 as per the new project requirement.

d) Install CCTV system at COANDA flare to monitor the flare status. All the flare signals, F&G signals and CCTV signal shall be connected to GMC via RTU/SCADA and the same shall be interfaced to BS-150 thorough OPC connection.

e) All pneumatic instruments at COANDA flare manifold shall be replaced with electronic instruments and shall be connected the new SSLS PLC installed in the new control room at COANDA flare manifold.

f) Replace existing obsolete control valve and air operated valve as indicated in the P&ID.

g) All the existing electronic instruments shall be reconnected to the new SSLS PLC. The replacement shall be carried out per train. UPS supply shall be provided for the FFG PLC, SSLS PLC, F&G system and RTU.

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h) RTU at COANDA flare shall be connected to GMC via existing fiber optic

SDH node at BS-150 and RTU at LP ground flare area shall be connected to GMC via existing fiber optic node at GC-11.

i) All the work shall be as per KOC standard and technical specification. In the event of conflicting information, the most stringent requirements will apply

2.2.5 Civil and Structural Works

Design, construction and testing of complete Civil and Structural Works including

supply of materials, manpower, labor, tools, equipment, temporary facilities and

project scope and specifications described in Part VI of Technical Specifications and

further based on applicable codes, standards, approved process, mechanical, piping,

electrical, instrumentation layouts, drawings, documents, details, vendor information

and to the complete satisfaction of Company Superintendent

The Scope shall include but by no means be limited to complete detailed Engineering

including preparation and submission of design calculations, drawings, specifications

and obtaining Company approval, topographical survey, geotechnical investigations,

exploratory slit trenching, site preparation including identification, protection, re-

routing / re-location of existing facilities, complete earth works such as cutting,

filling, grading, excavation in all types of soils, backfilling, leveling, compaction,

hauling etc, complete drainage works, complete road works, complete concrete works,

complete structural steel works including painting, galvanizing and fire proofing and

all other works and activities of whatsoever nature required for completion of the

project.

A brief description of the Work involved is given below,

a) All Civil and Structural Works for construction of HP Flare Pits in at manifold

‘X’ (M/F’X’), each consisting of earth works, construction of bitumen sand

mix lined bund walls all around the flare pits, foundation for COANDA high

pressure (HP) flare at manifold COANDA (M/F COANDA), structural shelter

for piping and instruments, pipe supports, cross-overs, access stairs, fences,

drainage etc complete.

b) All civil and structural works for Construction of ‘’New Control Room”.

c) All other civil and structural works not covered above but required for the

completion of project. 2.2.6 Cathodic Protection Works The Cathodic Protection Works shall include site survey, design, inspection, supply,

installation, testing and commissioning of cathodic protection of underground pipelines as per Technical Specification Part VII – Cathodic Protection Works, Company standard KOC-L-019 and relevant standards referred there in.

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2.2.7 HVAC Works

The Contractor shall carry out the complete detail engineering design, procurement of

material, supply, construction, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning of all

the works described in Technical Specifications Part VIII – HVAC Works and/or

shown on drawings. This shall include but not be limited to the following:

(a) Works at Control Room

The Control room shall be air-conditioned by air cooled direct expansion central

ducted split unit. The air handling unit with two cooling coils rated for 100% of

cooling duty shall be located on the roof level. Air handling unit shall include supply

fan with spare motor, flat and bag filter sections, inspection section and mixing box.

The cooling coils shall be connected to two condensing units located on the roof with

dual compressor of equal capacity and with a holding charge of R-22 from the factory

and field installed refrigerant piping(s) to the associated direct expansion cooling

coil(s).

(b) Adequate quantity of filtered outdoor air shall be introduced in the system to meet the

ventilation standards. The fresh air system shall include intake louver, filter,

motorized damper, H2S and combustible gas detectors. The quantity of outdoor air

introduced in the system shall maintain a positive pressure in the zone and minimize

the ingress of dust.

(c) The battery room shall be cooled by conditioned air from the main air handling unit

with “once through” arrangement. i.e. supply with no return. Supply air to the battery

room shall be 100% exhausted by two wall mounted exhaust fans (One working and

one stand by) fitted with explosion proof motor suitable for ambient temp. of 50 C,

EExd Zone 1 Group IIC (Hydrogen),T4 classification.

2.3 The Contractor’s Design Endorsement Report:

The Contractor on commencement of the Contract shall review all the specifications, drawings and data sheets and carryout complete site checks / verifications of the same and submit its Design Endorsement Report for the complete works within 30 days of commencement of the Contract, for review and approval of the Company. Any deviations and improvements to that specified in the Contract shall be highlighted with adequate technical justification. However no deviation shall be allowed unless prior approval of the Superintendent is obtained.

2.4 Piping Stress Analysis:

a. The Contractor shall carry out detail piping stress analysis of all new pipe work as per

ASME B 31.3 and submit a summary report along with detailed computer print outs,

for Company’s verification, review, comments and approval.”

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b. The Contractor shall finalize the locations, types, details of pipe supports, racks,

guides & anchor points, number of expansion loops based on its approved pipe stress and flexibility analysis report.

c. The Contractor shall note that the number and location of expansion loops and pipe

supports as shown in the Company Drawings are preliminary and only for guidance.

However the exact number, type and location of expansion loops for both the H.P &

L.P Flare system shall be based on Contractor’s detail engineering, stress/flexibility

analysis report and Company’s review & approval of the same. Contractor shall be

deemed to have considered in his quoted price, all costs related to the same.

2.5 Contractor’s Design and Engineering Work 2.5.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the design and detailed engineering of the

Facilities to ensure compliance with the design requirements stated in the Technical Specification and drawings included in the Contract. The Contractor shall appoint a sub-Contractor to carry out detail design and engineering, design endorsement for all piping and Equipment including vendor equipment & selection of all material, in compliance with relevant specifications, drawings & data sheets.

2.5.2 For safe distances criteria, KOC Standards and API STD 521 shall be used.

Accordingly the radiation profiles and H2S dispersion calculations shall be specified and carried out.

3.0 MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The Contractor shall not open or disconnect or cut any valve or line by unbolting or unscrewing or cutting piping components until the Superintendent’s Representative has identified it as available and has advised on the depressurizing and draining procedure

3.2 The Contractor shall restore all existing facilities back to their original condition upon

completion of the Works executed by him under approval and advice of the Superintendent’s Representative.

3.3 All the equipment Nos. for the new facilities shall be pre-fixed in accordance with the

exact identification numbers as per prior approval of the Superintendent.

3.4 All redundant materials shall be transported and transferred to a location identified by the Superintendent’s Representative.

3.5 The Contractor shall investigate the site, the associated facilities and shall survey,

identify and locate all services crossing the area of the works. 3.6 The Contractor shall make good, relocate or re-instate all facilities affected by the new

works, like existing CP systems, firefighting facilities, fencing, lighting, pits, roads, gatch roads, access paths & points disrupted by the works to permit free access, during and after dismantling and reconstruction works for the Company’s operating and maintenance personnel.

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3.7 The Contractor shall carry out all necessary modifications, re-installation, re-routing,

testing and commissioning of the existing services & facilities crossing the area of the Works, as shown in relevant Technical Specification and Project drawings & reference drawings.

3.8 The Contractor shall submit proposal for the re-routing, relocation & making good of

all existing services in the proposed work area, to the Company, for review and approval.

3.9 Waste Disposal

3.9.1 Wastes: Produced during construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning of the project should be disposed outside the KOC area either at Shuaiba Wastes Facilities or Municipality dumping area. Therefore the following are included in the Contractor’ Scope of Works:

a. The Contractor shall be required to prepare a detailed estimation of waste (type and quantity) that will be generated during construction through commissioning.

b. The Contractor shall clearly give his written plan & intention for disposing of

wastes (hazardous / Non hazardous) within sixty (60) calendar days of date of commencement of the Contract.

c. The Contractor shall submit to the Company for the waste disposal documents

duly authenticated and endorsed at Shuaiba & Municipality dumping area receiving authority.

d. The Contractor shall submit his monthly waste disposal record to the company

along with his monthly HSE report.

e. Contractor shall ensure safe disposal of demolished material complying with

KOC Waste Management Procedure Standard KOC.EV.008.

3.9.2 The Contractor shall follow all relevant requirements of Kuwait Environmental Public Authority (KEPA) as given in Bylaw 210/2001 and Company’s guidelines as given in Waste Information System for proper management of all wastes generated during the project activities. Based on type and category of waste generated, waste shall be sent for disposal / recycle as per KEPA / Company’s guidelines to the approved sites / recyclers. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to fill up all waste data formats and appropriate waste manifests, obtain necessary signature from the waste transporter and waste recipient on the waste manifests and submit the documents on a regular basis to the Company.

3.9.3 The Contractor shall prepare HSE Execution Plan and this Plan shall be submitted and approved by the Company prior to any Execution Work

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4.0 DESIGN DATA AND SERVICE CONDITIONS 4.1 Design Parameters Refer to Technical Specification, Part II- Process Design Basis. 4.2 Electrical Supplies - Ref. Part IV-Electrical Works 4.3 Climatic and Environmental Conditions Site fabricated storage flares shall be suitable for continuous operation at a desert

location under high ambient temperatures and humidity. The atmosphere at the site is generally dusty and corrosive and may contain traces of hydrogen sulfide.

For ambient and site condition details, refer to KOC Standard No. KOC-G-007

entitled Basic Design Data. (Latest edition).

5.0 UNITS AND DIMENSIONS

5.1 Regardless of the units used by the Company in stating the requirements or providing

information, the Contractor shall present all calculations, documents, drawings in

accordance with the following table for the entire works:

Quantity of Variable Metric Units Imperial Units

Capacity

Liquid Flow by Volume

Gas Flow by Volume

Liquid/Gas Flow by Weight

M3

m3/h or L/H

kgmol/h or Nm3/h

kg/h or kg/s

BBLS (US)

BPD

MMSCFD

lb/hr.

Length

Pipe Diameter

Surface Area

Volume

mm, m

mm N.B.

m2

m3

Ft, in.

inches N.B.

ft2

ft3

Quantity of Variable Metric Units Imperial Units

Pressure

Design Pressure

Differential Pressure

Pressure Losses

bara or mmWG

barg or mmWG

bar or mmWG

bar/km

Psig or inch WG

Psig or inch WG

Psi or inch WG

Psi/100ft.

Power

Heat duty

Temperature

Viscosity

Air Flow

Cooling Load

kW

106 kcal/h or kj/h

0C

Pa.S

m³ / s

KW

HP

106

BTU/h 0F

cp

CFM

BTUH (TR Refrigerant)

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5.2 Calculations, documents, drawings, reports and correspondence shall be presented in

metric (SI) units with Imperial Units shown in brackets where needed as shown in the

following table:-

Discipline Calculations, Documents, Reports,

Specifications, Data Sheets and

Correspondence

Drawings

Process Metric with imperial shown in

brackets.

Metric with imperial

shown in brackets.

Mechanical Metric with imperial shown in

brackets.

Metric with piping

diameter in inches

shown in brackets.

Instrumentation Imperial with metric shown in

brackets.

Metric

Civil Metric Metric

Electrical Metric Metric

HVAC Imperial with Metric shown in

brackets

Metric

5.3 Exceptions to this procedure must be agreed upon with the Company.

6.0 GENERAL SITE INFORMATION, HAZARDOUS AREA CLASSIFICATION

AND MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS:

6.1 The areas related to the Works are classified as Hazardous and restricted. The

Contractor’s Compliance to updated HSEMS procedures shall be ensured.

6.2 The Contractor shall comply with the Work/Excavation Permit system including, but

not limited to clearly stating on the Work Permit Requests, the extent of Work to be

carried out such as, the opening of existing process lines, etc., and the Contractor shall

obtain the Superintendent’s clearance to proceed after depressurizing, draining and

isolating any line by blinding off, etc.

6.3 The Contractor shall not open or disconnect or cut any valve or line by unbolting or

unscrewing or cutting piping components until the Superintendent’s Representative

has identified it as available and has advised on the depressurizing and draining

procedure.

6.4 The Company’s HSEMS procedures shall be strictly applied during the work, and

Permits shall be signed-off by the Contractor and the Company upon completion of

the Works.

6.5 The Contractor shall restore all facilities upon completion of the works at all

locations.

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6.6 The Contractor personnel shall thoroughly manage and implement all HSE site

requirements in order to comprehensively comply with updated KOC HSEMS

Policies and Procedures.

6.6 Work Permits

6.6.1 The appropriate permit shall be obtained before any work commences. A copy of

valid permits shall be available on Site with the Contractor’s supervisor at all times

during execution of the Works. Adherence to KOC.SA.004 permit to work procedure

shall be ensured.

6.6.2 Work Permits shall be valid for the duration mentioned therein.

6.6.3 If work has not started or has stopped for any period, due to safety considerations, the

Work Permit must be re-validated by the issuing authority before work is started or

resumed.

6.6.4 If work has not started or has stopped for over two (2) hours for other than safety

consideration, the person in charge of the work must surrender the Work Permit and

take out a fresh Work Permit before the work shall be resumed.

6.6.5 If work is not completed during the time for which the Work Permit was issued, the

person responsible for performing the work must have it revalidated.

6.6.6 Non-compliance with the requirement of protective equipment specified in Section 5

C of the Work Permit shall render the Work Permit null and void.

6.7 Excavation Notification Within a hazardous area, an excavation permit is required for all excavations regardless of depth. For excavations, outside a hazardous area, an excavation permit is required for excavations deeper than 500 mm. Other appropriate work permits shall be obtained prior to start of excavation.

6.8 Cold Work Permit A cold Work Permit must be obtained for all general work of a maintenance nature on plant and equipment that does not involve activities related to Hot Work as described in 7.6.9.

6.9 Hot Work Permit A Hot Work Permit shall be required for any work to be carried out in a restricted or hazardous area involving the use of a local source of ignition capable of igniting flammable gases, liquids or any other materials. Examples are welding, burning, grinding, blasting, soldering, any open fire work, use of certain non-explosion proof equipment, vehicle entry, opening up of electrical equipment in gaseous

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7.0 SIGNBOARD In accordance with clause 15.6 of the General Conditions of Contract, the Contractor shall

provide and erect a temporary Signboard at Site, which shall give the following information in Arabic and English:

Company name and logo

Project title and Contract number

KOC Superintendent of Contract & Telephone number of the office of the

Superintendent

Contractor’s name and telephone number

Contract Commencement date

Contract Completion date

Prior to the provision of the Signboard, the Contractor shall submit for the approval of the Superintendent’s Representative the proposed detailed design including layout, colours, size, foundation and support details, materials to be used and proposed location on Site for the same. The design of the Signboard shall be in general as per the relevant KOC Standard Drawing (Dwg. No. 55-02-5 attached in Annexure 1 to Technical Specification Part I). The Signboard shall not be erected until the Superintendent’s Representative has given the written approval of the design. The Contractor shall maintain the signboard in good condition during the execution of the Works and until the issue of the certificate of completion. Upon completion of the Works, the Contractor shall promptly remove the signboard from the Site.

8.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

8.1 The Contractor shall make good, relocate and/or reinstate roads and access points

disrupted by the work to permit free access during and after construction, to the

company’s personnel. Any such work shall be carried out with prior approval of the

Superintendent’s Representative. The Contractor shall ensure that for the duration of the

Contract, his method of construction shall permit unrestricted operational access for the

Company Personnel to the existing valves, pipeline systems and facilities at all times

and priority to the said personnel, on their request, over his own construction activities.

The contractor shall provide access roads in and around the flare bund wall & flare

fencing so as to provide proper & safe access from the main Approach access road. Prior

approval for such access road shall be obtained.

8.2 The routes of the new pipelines shown on the drawings are having service crossings

(Aboveground and underground). The Contractor is deemed to have allowed in its

tender for circumventing all such services/crossings. The Contractor shall ensure that the

pipelines are laid with least disturbance to any of the above-referred installations, while

maintaining the required separation/adequate cover as noted on the relevant drawings/

specifications/ codes/ standards.

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8.3 The Contractor is required to carry out a detailed survey along the indicated routes to

investigate underground and above ground obstructions and existing services crossing or

encountered in the areas of work using metal detectors to determine locations of the

buried services in order to confirm the route. The Contractor shall be required to

undertake slit trenches to investigate the existence of possible underground services. The

Contractor shall submit the final established new pipeline route drawings and profile

drawings for the review and approval of Superintendent's Representative.

8.4 The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining clearances and protections between

the new works and the existing services in accordance with the Company Standard

KOC-L-002. The exposed services shall be properly supported and protected during the

works and shall be restored to the original condition upon completion of works.

Necessary rerouting and providing sleeves for the existing services, whether shown on

the contract drawing or not, is Contractors responsibility. The Contractor shall be

deemed to have allowed in his Contract price for such rerouting and provision for

sleeves.

8.5 The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions against damage to the existing

services during the construction operations and shall repair any damage so incurred by

the action of his labour, at his own expense at the direction of the Superintendent’s

Representative.

8.6 The Contractor shall provide all labour, equipment and services to carry out detailed

survey, procurement, construction, installation, testing, de-watering, pre-commissioning

and commissioning the works described in the Scope of Work in accordance with the

Technical Specifications and the relevant International and Company Standards, listed in

this Technical Specification.

8.7 All the excavation and backfilling works inside the fenced areas shall be carried out in

accordance with the Company’s Standard KOC-C-005. Only hand excavation is

permitted inside the fenced areas. The Contractor shall submit excavation procedure for

Superintendent’s approval.

8.8 Areas around excavations shall be cordoned off and drums, safety lights and placards

etc. are to be provided as per updated HSEMS procedure to avoid accidents.

8.9 The Contractor shall arrange to obtain necessary permits and approvals that may be

required before and during the execution of the Works, from the concerned Ministries

and State Authorities for carrying out any road and/or cable crossings.

8.10 The Contractor shall not use oxy-acetylene cutting process during the construction

works unless he has obtained prior permission in writing from the Superintendent.

8.11 The pipeline route should have Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) clearance

certificates. However, it is the Contractor's responsibility to exercise vigilance and

caution and to immediately report to the Superintendent's Representative any finding of

suspicious/ strange elements that may be unexploded ammunitions and/ or land mines.

The contractor HSE personnel shall thoroughly manage and implement all HSE site.

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8.12 HSE RELATED WORKS AND STUDIES

The Contractor shall ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and HSEMS

procedures related to Company during project activities including Kuwait EPA,

Ministry of Oil, health and other obligatory requirements from Company. A

preliminary Project Execution HSE Plan in this regard is furnished as Annexure - IV

to Technical Specification Part 1 General along with FEED stage HSE study

recommendations and Kuwait Environmental Public Authority (KEPA) requirements.

The Contractor shall develop a detailed Project Execution HSE Plan based on this

document and submit for Company’s Review and approval during detailed

engineering stage. Contractor shall ensure that the project implementation meets the

requirements specified in approved Project execution HSE Plan. The

recommendations/requirements arising out of HSE studies during the

implementation of the project shall be considered as a part of the Project SCOW. In

addition, the Contractor shall take a note of the following specific requirements:

8.12.1 Contractor shall note that a detailed project execution HSE Plan shall be developed covering detailed engineering/construction/pre commissioning /commissioning phases of the project in accordance with Company procedure KOC-GE-048. Also Project HSE Reviews (PHSER) shall be conducted for various phases of the project as per KOC-GE-050.

8.12.2 Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)

The Contractor through an approved third party shall conduct Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) for the Scope of Work under the project. Summary of the QRA report as well as detailed report shall be submitted to the Company for review. The QRA shall be carried out by a company independent third party firm from KOC list of Approved Contractors under category 31 S. The Contractor shall comply with Safety Risk Assessment Procedure DOC. № KOC.SA.018 for QRA. The Contractor shall implement final recommendations arising out of the QRA report in accordance with the relevant clause of the Contract Specification.

8.12.3 Fire & Gas Detection System Study

The Contractor with the assistance of specialist from F&G system supplier shall carry out a study to verify adequacy of the F&G Detection requirements and locations as specified in the Technical Specification – Part IV – Instrumentation Works and relevant drawings. This study shall be carried out as per prevailing norms of the Company, International Standards and Best Practices adopted in the oil & gas industry. The relevant basis of the study shall be approved by the Company prior to the start of the study.

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8.12.4 HAZOP Study

The Contractor shall perform a process system HAZOP analysis of the completed

design of the new facilities, demolition facilities including all significant vendor

packages. The analysis shall be in full compliance with the industry practice and shall

be performed by a team of knowledgeable personnel in process design, mechanical

design, engineering, operations, instrumentation and control systems, maintenance and

other specialties as deemed appropriate. Hazop Study and procedure shall comply to

Company Standards KOC.GE.021 (HAZOP Study Procedure) and KOC-L-017(KOC

RP for HAZOP Studies for guidelines).

The HAZOP Team leader shall be a third party independent of the Contractor’s

organization and he shall be an employee of KOC Approved Safety Consultancy

Services Company. Representatives of the Company, the Contractor’s project team

and where mandatory , vendor representatives shall be required to participate in the

HAZOP studies. CVs of the HAZOP Team Leader and Contractor’s key personnel

who will be participating in the HAZOP review shall be submitted to the Company for

approval.

The Contractor shall submit a detailed program of HAZOP review at least before 21

calendar days to enable the Company make necessary arrangements.

The HAZOP report shall contain the list of members, an overview of the technique,

HAZOP work sheets, all relevant P&IDs with nodes marked up and final

recommendations. Draft report of study along with editable HAZOP worksheets shall

be submitted to the Company for review and approval. The final report shall be

completed before of Approved for Construction issue of the drawings.

The Contractor shall implement all HAZOP report’s final recommendations in

accordance with the requirements of the Contract.

8.12.5 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Contractor shall provide to the Company a detailed Environmental Impact Assessment

regarding the proposed construction / commissioning activities for the Company’s

approval at the earliest and Contractor shall not commence Construction till KEPA

approval. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) shall be performed by an

independent third party selected from the list of registered firms with State of Kuwait

Environment Public Authority (KEPA) / Company.

KEPA recommendations on EIA Report, as applicable for the project shall be

reviewed by the Company and if required shall be processed in accordance with

provisions in General Conditions of Contract and the Contract Specification.

Contractor shall note that site construction activities of the project scope cannot be

started without obtaining the approval from KEPA.

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The Contractor shall comply with KOC.EV.001, KOC.EV.002 & KOC.EV.003 for

carrying out EIA for the project. EIA shall also include the extent of Scope and agency

coordination with EPA (determines the appropriate level of study and identifies the

issues and concerns that will be the focus of the study effort).

8.12.6 PHSER (Project Health, Safety & Environmental Reviews)

The Contractor shall conduct Project Health, Safety & Environmental Reviews -

Stages 3, 4 and 5 according to KOC HSEMS Procedure KOC-GE-050 for the project.

The Contractor shall provide all relevant documents and participate with appropriate

specialists (including vendors and licensors) as required by the Company.

The PHSER Chairman shall be a third party independent of the Contractor’s organization and from KOC list of Approved Safety Consultancy Services Companies.

8.13 Medical Facilities The Contractor shall provide necessary qualified personnel with all necessary medical equipment and consumables necessary to manage, operate and maintain a first aid facility which shall be available at all times when employees are at work.

8.14 Other procedures and studies required as per Company’s Health, Safety, Environment

Management System (HSEMS) .The Contractor shall comply with all the requirements

of the Company’s HSEMS.

9.0 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

9.1 For the purpose of this clause, the word ‘equipment’ shall mean mechanical

equipment (including all valves), electrical equipment and all the instrument items.

Equipment tag numbering system shall be agreed with the Company. In addition, a

separate equipment identification system (UTC No.) shall be used by the Company

prior to “As-Built” documentation stage. The Company’s allocated UTC number will

be incorporated by the Contractor into important project documents prior to as-built

stage.

9.2 A fully comprehensive equipment register of the Works shall be made available to the

Company at commencement of construction. A provisional equipment list with

technical specifications and P&I diagrams shall be issued to the Company on

completion and approval of design stage. This list will be used for establishing the

required Company UTC Numbers (UTC) and Site Number (SN), which the

Contractor must indicate on all equipment. Both equipment register and equipment

list shall be updated and resubmitted as soon as possible incorporating manufacturer’s

name, model number, serial number, capacities, location installed after all such details

are available.

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9.3 The Contractor shall undertake stamping and stenciling the UTC No. as intimated to

the Contractor by the Company. This shall be done in line with the following

requirements:

9.3.1 KOC UTC Number

The UTC No. shall be properly and permanently stamped on the equipment name

plate (or a separate stainless steel plate) as specified in KOC-G-012.

9.3.2 KOC Site Number

The SN shall be stenciled at a conspicuous and feasible place on the equipment

foundation to the extent possible or otherwise shall be stamped on a separate steel

plate and shall be tied to the equipment or to a pad, bracket or structure which is

attached directly to the equipment, by a suitable stainless steel wire as specified in

KOC-G-012.

9.3.3 Name Plate

All Name plate for equipment shall be provided as per KOC-G-012

9.3.4 Name plates for all new valves shall be provided as per KOC-G-012 and location and

fixing of the nameplate shall be approved by the Company. All name plates shall be

fixed to the valve / equipment by means of stainless steel screws and fixing by adhesive,

welding is not permitted.

10.0 INSPECTION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF THE WORKS 10.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for all inspection and testing required by the

Contract, Kuwaiti law, appropriate codes, Standards, Specifications and sound engineering practice. All materials and equipments shall be inspected and certified by the Contractor or its nominated Inspection Agency at the source as per the project specification requirements. The Company reserves its right to send a Company representative or a nominated Third Party Inspection Agency to witness stage wise and final inspection of materials / equipment at source. Positive Material Identification (PMI) test shall be conducted at manufacturer’s shop and at job site to ensure the material identity and same to be reflected in the Manufacturer’s Inspection and Test Plan (ITP). In addition, the Contractor shall provide at the Site all necessary inspection and testing facilities/assistance required by the Contract. The Company may reasonably require from the Contractor to remedy all defects in equipment, materials or workmanship at no additional cost to the Company. The Contractor shall co-operate with the Company to ensure that all such inspections(s) and testing take place as per agreed schedule in order to avoid delay(s) in the completion of any part of the Works.

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10.2 At the discretion of the Superintendent, part or parts of the Works on Site may be

tested separately by a third party without prejudice to the final overall testing of the

completed works provided that this does not result in any unreasonable delay to the

progress of the Works.

10.3 Prior to the commissioning the Works, the Contractor shall carry out all final checking,

testing and inspection of the Works and rectify any fault(s). The Contractor shall notify

in writing to the Superintendent fourteen (14) calendar days in advance of the proposed

commissioning date.

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