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System Operations Manual
Noble Energy – Gunflint Subsea Development
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Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................8
1.1 Development .......................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Glossary ................................................................................................................................. 9
1.3 Definitions ............................................................................................................................ 11
1.4 Manual Approval .................................................................................................................. 11
1.5 Manual Revisions ................................................................................................................. 11
2.0 DESIGN BASIS ....................................................................................................12
2.1 Location ............................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.1 Future Wells ..................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.2 Gas Lift ............................................................................................................................. 13
2.1.3 Gas Injection .................................................................................................................... 13
2.1.4 Water Injection ................................................................................................................. 13
2.1.5 System Design Temperatures and Pressures .................................................................. 13
2.1.6 Design Life ....................................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Environment ......................................................................................................................... 14
2.3 Reservoir Summary.............................................................................................................. 15
2.3.1 PVT Properties ................................................................................................................. 15
2.3.2 Water Chemistry............................................................................................................... 16
3.0 SUBSEA SYSTEM ...............................................................................................17
3.1 Well Completions ................................................................................................................. 18
3.2 Surface Controlled Subsurface Safety Valves (SCSSVs) ..................................................... 18
3.3 SMART Selective Capabilities .............................................................................................. 18
3.4 Subsea Trees ....................................................................................................................... 19
3.5 Pipeline End Terminations (PLETs) ...................................................................................... 20
3.6 Flowlines / Risers ................................................................................................................. 21
3.6.1 Flowlines .......................................................................................................................... 21
3.6.2 Risers ............................................................................................................................... 21
3.7 Control System..................................................................................................................... 22
3.7.1 Umbilical Termination Assembly (UTA) ............................................................................ 26
3.7.2 Subsea Distribution Unit (SDU) ........................................................................................ 26
3.7.3 Communication Distribution Unit (CDU) ........................................................................... 26
3.8 Umbilical System .................................................................................................................. 27
3.9 Subsea Chokes .................................................................................................................... 28
3.10 Chemical Injection Systems ................................................................................................. 29
3.10.1 Methanol Injection System ............................................................................................... 29
3.10.2 Low Dosage Hydrate Inhibitor (LDHI) Injection System .................................................... 29
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3.10.3 Corrosion/Scale Inhibitor Injection System ....................................................................... 29

3.10.4 Asphaltene Inhibitor Injection System ............................................................................... 29
3.10.5 Paraffin Inhibitor ............................................................................................................... 29
4.0 SUBSEA SYSTEM TOPSIDES FACILITIES .......................................................30
4.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 30
4.2 Gulfstar 1 Spar ..................................................................................................................... 30
4.3 Subsea Procedures Affecting Gulfstar 1 ............................................................................... 32
4.3.1 Pigging ............................................................................................................................. 32
4.3.2 Blowdown ......................................................................................................................... 32
4.3.3 Dead Oil Flushing ............................................................................................................. 32
4.3.4 Chemical Injection ............................................................................................................ 32
5.0 MODE OF OPERATION ......................................................................................33
5.1 Operating Strategies ............................................................................................................ 33
5.1.1 Restart Operations ........................................................................................................... 33
5.1.2 Shutdown Operations ....................................................................................................... 34
5.1.3 Protection of System Prior to a Planned Shut Down ......................................................... 35
5.2 Logic Charts ......................................................................................................................... 36
5.2.1 System Restarts (Cold / Warm) ........................................................................................ 36
5.2.2 Individual Well Restart ...................................................................................................... 38
5.2.3 Hydrate Prevention (Unplanned Shutdown) ...................................................................... 40
5.3 Methanol Requirements ....................................................................................................... 42
5.3.1 Achievable MeOH Rates (HOLD #) .................................................................................. 42
5.3.2 Methanol Rates vs. Watercut (HOLD #)............................................................................ 42
5.4 Additional Chemical Requirements....................................................................................... 43
5.5 Automatic Shutdown Timers ................................................................................................. 44
5.5.1 Valve ................................................................................................................................ 44
5.5.2 Timer ................................................................................................................................ 44
5.5.3 Activate ............................................................................................................................ 44
5.5.4 Timer Reset ...................................................................................................................... 44
5.5.5 Max. Delay from Alarm Activation ..................................................................................... 44
5.5.6 List of Timers .................................................................................................................... 47
6.0 RESTART OPERATIONS ....................................................................................48
6.1 Cold Restart ......................................................................................................................... 48
6.2 Warm Restart ....................................................................................................................... 51
6.3 Individual Well Restart .......................................................................................................... 53
7.0 PRODUCTION OPERATIONS ............................................................................57
7.1 Normal Production................................................................................................................ 57
7.1.1 Philosophy........................................................................................................................ 57
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7.1.2 Steady State Operation .................................................................................................... 57

7.1.3 Turndown ......................................................................................................................... 57
7.2 Annulus Pressure Management ........................................................................................... 60
7.3 Sand Detection..................................................................................................................... 62
7.4 Pressure/Temperature Monitoring ........................................................................................ 63
7.5 Chemical Injection ................................................................................................................ 65
7.6 Subsea Choke Position and Calibration ............................................................................... 69
7.7 Valve Equalization ................................................................................................................ 70
8.0 SHUTDOWN OPERATIONS ...............................................................................74
8.1 Manual Well Shut-In ............................................................................................................. 74
8.2 Manual Flowline Shut-In ....................................................................................................... 76
8.3 Process Upset Shutdown (PSD)........................................................................................... 79
8.4 Pipeline Process Safety High Low (PSHL) ........................................................................... 81
8.5 Platform ESD or Temperature Safety Element (ESD/TSE) ................................................... 83
8.6 SESD activated from Platform or a TSE at BSDV (SESD / BSDV TSE) ............................... 85
8.7 Subsea ESD activated from Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (SESD MODU) ............................ 87
8.8 Well Shut-In.......................................................................................................................... 89
8.9 Operator Initiated Well Shut-In ............................................................................................. 91
8.10 Test Emergency Shutdown/Temperature Safety Element (Platform Test ESD/Test TSE) .... 93
8.11 Downhole Pressure Safety Low (PSL) Shutdown ................................................................. 95
8.12 Rate of Change Shutdown ................................................................................................... 95
8.13 HP Hydraulic Pressure Safety Low (PSL) Shutdown ............................................................ 95
8.14 Annulus Pressure High-High (H-H) ....................................................................................... 95
8.15 North Pipeline Process Safety High Low - North PSHL ........................................................ 96
8.16 South Pipeline Process Safety High Low - South PSHL ....................................................... 96
8.17 NPL3 Header Valve 1 - NOT CLOSED................................................................................. 96
8.18 NPL3 Header Valve 2 - NOT CLOSED................................................................................. 96
8.19 SPL2 Header Valve 1 - NOT CLOSED ................................................................................. 97
8.20 SPL2 Header Valve 2 - NOT CLOSED ................................................................................. 97
8.21 Well Online ........................................................................................................................... 97
8.22 LDHI Injection Shutdown (Pump Flow Rate < 120 gal/day) .................................................. 97
8.23 Asphaltene Inhibitor Injection Shutdown (Pump Flow Rate < 12 gal/day) ............................. 97
8.24 SEM A Communication Loss ................................................................................................ 98
8.25 SEM B Communication Loss ................................................................................................ 98
9.0 TESTING OPERATIONS .....................................................................................99
9.1 Platform ESD Tests .............................................................................................................. 99
9.1.1 Monthly Electronic ESD Test ............................................................................................ 99
9.1.2 Quarterly ESD Well Shut-In Test .................................................................................... 100
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9.2 Subsea ESD Test ............................................................................................................... 103

9.3 Well Test (Multi-Phase Flowmeter Parameter Verification) ................................................. 106
9.4 Valve Testing Criteria ......................................................................................................... 109
9.5 Pipeline BSDV Test ............................................................................................................ 110
9.6 SCSSV Test ....................................................................................................................... 112
9.7 USV1 (PWV) Primary Test ................................................................................................. 114
9.8 USV2 (PMV) Alternate Test ................................................................................................ 116
9.9 USV1 (PWV) / SCSSV Combined Test .............................................................................. 118
9.10 Shut-In Pressure Build Up Test .......................................................................................... 121
10.0 UTILITY OPERATIONS .................................................................................... 123
10.1 Hydrate Prevention............................................................................................................. 123
10.2 Flowline Blowdown ............................................................................................................. 126
10.3 Dead Oiling ........................................................................................................................ 126
10.4 Pigging ............................................................................................................................... 126
10.5 Flowline Back Pressure ...................................................................................................... 126
11.0 REFERENCE DATA ......................................................................................... 127
11.1 Pre-Defined Tag Numbers.................................................................................................. 127
11.2 Interlocks ............................................................................................................................ 134
11.3 Choke Cv Table ................................................................................................................. 139
12.0 APPENDIX A .................................................................................................... 144
12.1 References ......................................................................................................................... 144
Table of Figures
Figure 2-1 Project Vicinity Map ............................................................................................................ 12
Figure 3-1 Gunflint Field Layout ........................................................................................................... 17
Figure 3-2 PIP Cross Section............................................................................................................... 21
Figure 3-3 Gunflint Master Flo Cv Chart............................................................................................... 28
Figure 4-1 Gulfstar 1 Coordinate System and Heading ........................................................................ 30
Figure 7-1 Dedicated Production Well Routing .................................................................................... 58
Figure 7-2 Commingled Production Well Routing................................................................................. 59
Figure 7-3 Chemical injection locations (subsea tree) .......................................................................... 66
Figure 7-4 MeOH Injection System Schematic ..................................................................................... 66
Figure 7-5 LDHI Injection System Schematic ....................................................................................... 67
Figure 7-6 CI/SI and AI Injection System Schematic ............................................................................ 67
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Table of Tables
Table 2-1 Well Coordinates and Depths .............................................................................................. 14
Table 2-2 Typical GOM Water Temperatures ...................................................................................... 14
Table 2-3 PVT Properties .................................................................................................................... 15
Table 2-4 Water Chemistry .................................................................................................................. 16
Table 3-1 Umbilical Data...................................................................................................................... 27
Table 4-1 Coordinates of Gulfstar 1 Spar ............................................................................................. 30
Table 5-1 Methanol Requirement for Gunflint Well Jumper, Trees and Dead Leg Treatment ............... 34
Table 5-2 Estimated times for bottoms-up based on avg. liquid production rates ................................. 35
Table 5-3 Achievable MeOH rates – _____ psi pump discharge pressure .......................................... 42
Table 5-4 Methanol deliverability for _____ psi fixed pump pressure .................................................. 42
Table 5-5 Automatic Shutdown Scenarios ........................................................................................... 44
Table 5-6 Shutdown Timer Table ......................................................................................................... 45
Table 7-1 Internal Fluid, Pressure and Temperature Data ................................................................... 63
Table 7-2 Chemical Injection Locations ............................................................................................... 65
Table 7-3 Summary of MeOH injection rates (Pdis = ____ psia) (HOLD #) ........................................... 68
Table 7-4 Requirements for chemical injection rate ............................................................................. 68
Table 9-1 Valve Testing Criteria ........................................................................................................ 109
Table 11-1 Numbering Block Assigned for Gunflint ............................................................................ 127
Table 11-2 Subsea Equipment........................................................................................................... 128
Table 11-3 Riser Base In-Line Sled ................................................................................................... 128
Table 11-4 Topsides Signals.............................................................................................................. 129
Table 11-5 Well MC 948#2 QAY-2200 ............................................................................................... 130
Table 11-6 MC 948#4 QAY-24000 ..................................................................................................... 132
Table 11-7 Well #2 Interlocks............................................................................................................. 134
Table 11-8 Well #4 Interlocks............................................................................................................. 136
Table 11-9 Well ILS and Well PLET Interlocks ................................................................................... 138
Table 11-10 P35 High Control Nozzle (SDF 130801) ......................................................................... 139
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Development
The Gunflint Field is located in Mississippi Canyon Block 948, in approximately 6,100’ water depth.
The Gunflint reservoir is in a Middle/Lower Miocene formation and is expected to produce high GOR
oil, with shut-in tubing pressure of approximately 12,620-psia. Evaluation of the initial appraisal wells
indicated two likely development options: subsea tieback to an existing host, or subsea production to
a new-build local host. The tieback option was eventually selected. The Tieback is envisioned as a
dual flowline loop allowing for round-trip pigging and dead-oil circulation. Hydrocarbons from wells
MC 948#4 and MC 948#2 will be routed through two 8” flowlines to Williams’ Gulfstar 1 Spar (MC
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1.2 Glossary
Abbreviation Term
AISI American Iron and Steel Institute
API American Petroleum Institute
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
BSEE Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
CDU Communication Distribution Unit
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CI Chemical Injection
cP centipoise
CRA Corrosion Resistant Alloy
F/L Flowline
FOPR Flow Oil Production Rate
FGPR Flow Gas Production Rate
FWHP Flowing Well Head Pressure
FWPR Flow Water Production Rate
GOR gas/oil ratio
ILS In-line sled
in. inch
LAST Lowest Anticipated Service Temperature
NTL Notice to Lessees
mm millimeter
MD Measured Depth
MPFM Multi-Phase Flow Meter
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
MSCF thousand standard cubic foot
OD Outside Diameter
OHTC Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient
Pcf pounds per cubic feet
PIP Pipe-In-Pipe
PLET pipeline end termination
PP polypropylene
PRE Pitting Resistance Equivalent
psi pounds per square inch
PWHT Post-Weld Heat Treat
RP recommended practice
Scf standard cubic feet
SCR Steel Catenary Riser
SF Safety Factor
SITP Shut-In Tubing Pressure
Stb stock tank barrel
SMYS Specified Minimum Yield Strength
SS Stainless Steel
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Abbreviation Term
SCSSV Surface Controlled Sub-Surface Safety Valve
STB/D Stock Tank Barrel per Day
TOR Top Of Riser
TTR Top Tensioned Risers
TVD True Vertical Depth
WD Water Depth
VIT Vacuum Insulated Tubing
WT Wall Thickness
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1.3 Definitions
Term Definition
Action to Secure Action performed to prevent hydrate formation in the subsea system by dry oiling the
flowlines or by treating with methanol (bullheading into wellbore or injection into flowline
jumper)
Arrival Temperature Flowing temperature of the fluids at the boarding facility
Bubble Point The temperature and pressure at which the first bubble of gas forms from the crude oil or
condensate
Chilly Choke The term used to describe excessive cooling when starting up a well into a pipeline under
low pressure. For a period of time, the piping downstream of the choke may dip below the
design temperature of the metal until the well warms up.
Cloud Point The temperature at which a liquid (as petroleum oil) begins to cloud (as from separation of
wax on cooling).
Cooldown Time The minimum preservation temperature for a shutdown before the appearance of hydrates.
Expressed in the number of hours before the hydrate mitigation operations needs to be
completed (e.g., dead oiling, blowdown).
Hydrate Dissociation The pressure at a corresponding temperature of the hydrate curve, below which hydrates
Pressure (HDP) will not form.
Hydrate Dissociation The temperature at a corresponding pressure on the hydrate curve, above which hydrates
Temperature (HDT) will not form.
Inhibited Production Live production fluids which have been treated with methanol or LDHI (low dosage hydrate
inhibitor) so that any produced or condensed water in the flowline, tree, or wellbore will not
form hydrates at ambient conditions and system pressures.
No-Touch Time The period of time following a shut-in, in which the equipment is allowed to cool without the
need for operator intervention. Note that within the no-touch time, the equipment may be
restarted without requiring any hydrate mitigation operations (e.g., methanol injection,
blowdown).
Pour Point With continued cooling, this is the temperature at which the liquid petroleum turns to gel.
1.4 Manual Approval
1.5 Manual Revisions
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2.0 DESIGN BASIS
2.1 Location
Reference [6]
The Gunflint Field is located in Mississippi Canyon Block 948, in approximately 6,100’ water depth.
The Gunflint reservoir is in a Middle/Lower Miocene formation and is expected to produce high GOR
oil, with shut-in tubing pressure of approximately 12,620-psia. Evaluation of the initial appraisal wells
indicated two likely development options: subsea tieback to an existing host, or subsea production to
a new-build local host. The tieback option was eventually selected. The Tieback is envisioned as a
dual flowline loop allowing for round-trip pigging and dead-oil circulation. Hydrocarbons from wells
MC 948#4 and MC 948#2 will be routed through two 8” flowlines to Williams’ Gulfstar 1 Spar (MC
725).
Noble Energy is the operator of the Gunflint Field. Partners in the Field development include
Ecopetrol, Marathon and Samson.
Figure 2-1 Project Vicinity Map
2.1.1 Future Wells

While the initial development plan includes only two Production wells (MC 948#4 and 948#2), the
umbilical, distribution and controls systems shall be designed to accommodate one future production
well and one future water injection well.
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2.1.2 Gas Lift

The current development plan does not include gas lift. However, the ILSs with riser base transition
joints are designed with access points to allow the addition of riser base gas lift.
The Flow Assurance analysis of gas lift requirement for Gunflint field operation suggests little or no
benefit of increase in production due to gas injection. The reservoir pressure is sufficient to meet
targeted flowrates without injecting gas.
The transient analysis with gas injection of up to 10 MMSCFD shows no benefit for overcoming
slugging issues during the turndown flowrate scenario. The high GOR reservoir fluids (as expected
from production forecast) makes gas lift injection un-necessary.
2.1.3 Gas Injection

There is no expectation for initial or future gas injection requirements.
2.1.4 Water Injection

A water injection well may be added in a later phase of the Field development. The common main
field umbilical and control system, would be used to operate the well. Water injection is not
addressed in this document.
2.1.5 System Design Temperatures and Pressures

The maximum allowable operating pressures (MAOP)/design pressure is 12,620 psi and the
maximum design temperatures are 250º F for the pipelines, jumpers and PLETS and 200º F for the
SCRs.
2.1.6 Design Life

The design life for all the components of the Gunflint Tie-backs including subsea facilities/equipment,
umbilicals, flowlines and risers is 20 years.
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2.2 Environment
The well water depths, coordinates, MD and TVD are listed in Table 2-1:
Table 2-1 Well Coordinates and Depths
Water
Easting Northing MD TVD
Landmark Depth
(ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft)
MC 948#2
6,081.66 1,075,686.0 10,170,574.0 24,330 24,330
OCS-G 28030
Proposed
MC 948#4 6,087.95 1,075,556.73 10,170,358.56 - -
OCS-G 28030
MC 992#1
6,065.69 1,073,894.1 10,171,639.7 26,675 26,675
OCS-G 24133
MC 948#1
OCS-G 28030 6,077.16 1,075,833.8 10,170,644.2 - -
(see Note 2)
Note 1 Wells are assumed to be fully vertical for flow assurance work
Note 2 Exploration well is not intended to be completed, but to be considered for clashing and field
architecture
Typical water temperatures are listed in Table 2-2.
Table 2-2 Typical GOM Water Temperatures
Depth Avg. Temp.

0 ft 75o F
500 ft 63o F
1000 ft 54o F
2000 ft 45o F
3000 ft 41o F
4000 ft 40o F
5000 ft 39o F
6000 ft 38o F
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2.3 Reservoir Summary

Initial development is planned from three oil-bearing zones, two of which are intended to be
commingled in a single well (referenced as Green B/C composition for well 948#2).
2.3.1 PVT Properties

Table 2-3 summarizes the available PVT properties and relevant tuning parameters. For the
combined production from well MC 948#2, the fluids are similar for thermal/hydraulic modeling and
are represented with a single composition.
Table 2-3 PVT Properties
Property Units MC 948#2 MC 948#4

Sample Depth ft MD 24,422 27,894 2
Reservoir Pressure1 Psia 17,478 18,774 2
Reservoir Temperature °F 212 235.3 2
Drilling Fluid Content wt% STO <1.0 1.8 2
API Gravity - 27.1 27.8 2
Paraffin Content wt% (via UOP-46) 4.4 3.4 3
Asphaltene Content wt% (nC5 / nC7) 3.2 / 1.1 4.5 / 1.8 3
Wax Appearance Temperature °F (via CPM) 87 84 3
Pour Point °F(via D97) 17 27 3
psia (at TRES) 10,893 6,565 2
Saturation Pressure psia (at 170°F) 10,720 7,028 3
psia (at 100°F) 10,596 7,219 3
cP (at 170°F) 4.94 HOLD
cP (at 120°F) 10.15 10.62 3
Liquid Viscosity, Stock Tank
cP (at 100°F) 14.86 15.19 3
cP (at 80°F) 23.15 23.34 3
scf/stb (single-stage) 1,926 1,421 2
Gas/Oil Ratio
scf/stb (multi-stage) 1,740 1,229 2
----- 1800 psia / 130°F 1,443 891 2
----- 650 psia / 130°F 183 213 2
Multistage GOR Gas Liberation
----- 200 psia / 110°F 71 78 2
----- 15 psia / 60°F 43 02
Note 1: Reservoir pressure to be updated as per production profile depletion plan

Note 2: Fluid Analysis Report Mississippi Canyon 992 OCS-G 24133#3 Schlumberger Reservoir Laboratories
Note 3: Core Lab Oil Reservoir Fluid Study for OSC-G-24133 No. 1 Mississippi Canyon Block 992
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2.3.2 Water Chemistry

Water samples were collected from four different zones (Refer to Table 2-4). Average water
properties are acceptable for produced water effects (density). The minimum and maximum salinity
values are to be used in assessing hydrate dissociation conditions.
Table 2-4 Water Chemistry
Property Units Sample 2.08 Sample 2.09 Sample 2.10 Sample 2.11
Depth ft MD 24,654 25,112 26,557 27,195
Specific Gravity - 1.047 1.048 1.043 1.038
Observed pH - 7.55 7.47 7.60 7.96
Total Dissolved Solids mg/l (evaporated) 71,100 70,900 62,600 56,000
mg/l (calculated) 68,188 66,380 65,502 54,026
Anions Chloride (mg/l) 38,000 36,800 38,000 29,600
Bromide (mg/l) 68.0 64.7 107 78.4
Sulfate (mg/l) 18 9 28.8 37.5
Carbonate (mg/l) - - - -
Bicarbonate (mg/l) 1250 1390 1080 1230
Cations Sodium (mg/l) 25,900 25,000 23,700 20,400
Potassium (mg/l) 138 147 148 135
Magnesium (mg/l) 93 81 68 54
Calcium (mg/l) 588 560 502 587
ICP Metals Barium (mg/l) 47.3 56.3 17.1 20.9
Copper (mg/l) 3.84 5.66 5.14 2.44
Iron (mg/l) 3.13 3.06 2.92 3.31
Sulphur (mg/l) 521 483 425 537
Strontium (mg/l) 84.4 84.4 65.1 47.1
Arsenic (mg/l) 0.316 0.249 0.170 0.174
Organic Acids Glycolate (mg/l) 274 323 362 179
Acetate (mg/l) 869 1040 679 832
Propionate (mg/l) 102 110 99.4 81.8
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3.0 SUBSEA SYSTEM

Section 3 outlines the equipment utilized in the Gunflint Subsea Development. Information addressed
includes the hardware located at the well locations, to the flowlines and risers. Also included is
controls systems hardware and electronics. Chemical injection systems specific to Gunflint are
outlined. Topsides equipment on Gulfstar 1 that is affected by subsea procedures in this manual will
be addressed in this section. Reference [6]
A field layout is depicted in the illustration below.
Figure 3-1 Gunflint Field Layout
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3.1 Well Completions

• Downhole gauge assemblies will either be Schlumberger IFIC type or Baker Hughes SURESENS
• LDHI downhole tubing is: 2 x ½” OD x 0.065” wall
• SI/CI downhole tubing is: 1 x 3/8” OD x 0.065” wall
• AI downhole tubing is: 1 x 3/8” OD x 0.065” wall

3.2 Surface Controlled Subsurface Safety Valves (SCSSVs)
• SCSSV setting depth controlled by the geothermal temperature gradient to stay out of hydrate
region which is notionally expected to be 6,500 – 7,000 ft below the mudline.
• Dual HP 15,000 psi control lines

3.3 SMART Selective Capabilities
• The MC 948#2 well has SMART well capabilities. It has an Interval Control Valve (ICV) installed
in the production string, located ___ feet below the mudline (HOLD #..). The ICV is a remotely
operated control valve used to control flow out of an isolated reservoir interval.
• Control for the ICV comes directly from the wellhead using hydraulic control lines.
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3.4 Subsea Trees
Feature Requirement
Tree Type FMC - Horizontal Subsea Tree
Tree Size 5” Production X 2” Annulus
Maximum Rated Working Pressure 15,000 psi
Maximum Rated Water Depth 10,000 feet
Temperature Rating U: (0°F to 250°F)
Product Specification Level PSL-3
Performance Requirement Level PR2
Material Class - Production FF
Material Class - Annulus EE
NACE Compliant No
API 17D Monogram Yes
Field Design Life 20 years
Control System Operating Pressure 5,000 psi
Tree Insulation Production flowpath insulated outboard of PMV
Guide Funnel Configurations BOP to Tree - Funnel down on BOP
Tree to Wellhead - Funnel down on Tree
SCM & Choke - Funnel up
Wellhead Interface TBA
Tree Isolation Sleeve Interface TBA
Tree Mandrel Profile 18-3/4” H-4 with VX/VT Gasket prep
Extended length to accept HDH4 connector
Tree Drift Diameter TBA
Chemical Injection 3x Downhole
3x Tree
Downhole Penetrations TBA
Controls Electro-hydraulic MUX, ProServe
Tree-mounted Instruments TBD
Annulus Service Port 2” nominal Unitech UH-550 connector
2”-15K FSC actuated isolation valve
LTPC w/ 17H hot stab port & ¼-turn isolation valve
Parking receptacle for UH-550
Crossover Arrangement Dual FSC XOV’s
AWV positioned between XOVA and XOVP
Additional Information 3x DH HP / Intelligent Well
1x DHPT penetrator assembly
2x SCSSV HP Lines (rated to 15,000 psig at mudline)
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3.5 Pipeline End Terminations (PLETs)

• Intelligent Piggable (Flowline PLETS only)
• Can be installed/recovered as 1st or 2nd end
• 6” Header valves on well end PLETs are dual-acting “Fail As-Is” gate valves
• 5” Branch valves are manual/ROV operated gate valves
• The Riser Base and MC 948 #4 will be a non-clad ILS
• MC 948 #2 will be a non-clad PLET at both the Well and the Flowline.
• Design Temperature: 250° F
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3.6 Flowlines / Risers
3.6.1 Flowlines
• 8” nominal X-65
• U-value: ≤0.2 BTU/hr-ft2 -°F
• Complies with NACE MR0175/ISO 15156
• OUTER PIPE - 12.75” OD x 11.312” ID x 0.719” WT X65
• INNER PIPE - 8.625” OD x 6.223” ID x 1.201” WT X65
Figure 3-2 PIP Cross Section
3.6.2 Risers
• 8” nominal X-65
• Wet-insulated (5LPP)
• U-value: 1.0 BTU/hr-ft2 -°F
• Steel Stress Joint
• J-tube pull-in / hang-off
• 2.205” (56mm) 5LPP
• 8.625” OD x 5.937” ID x 1.344” WT API 5L X65
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3.7 Control System

Gunflint subsea system will be designed to provide smooth control of the operations from the
topsides. Error! Reference source not found. shows a block diagram of the subsea control system.
The Master Control System (MCS) receives input from the Remote Operating System (ROS) and
Distributed Control System (DCS) via intersystem communication links. The logic controllers and
Human Machine Interface (HMI) controllers of the MCS will send the signal to the Electrical Power
Unit (EPU). The HPU will transmit hydralic fluids required to operate actuated valves via the Topside
Umbilical Termination Assembly (TUTA). The Safety Support System (SSS) will activate the
shutdown sequence via MCS and HPU to close critical valves as part of the shutdown procedure so
that the system can be returned to a safe condition.
Reference [6]
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Figure 3-3 Gunflint Subsea Control System Block Diagram
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Figure 3-4 Hydraulic / Chemical Schematic Sheet 1 of 2 Reference [8]
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Figure 3-5 Hydraulic / Chemical Schematic Sheet 2 of 2 Reference [9]
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3.7.1 Umbilical Termination Assembly (UTA)

The umbilical termination assembly receives chemical, hydraulics, optics, and electrical signals from
the umbilical and transfers the fluids and signals to the respective chemical/subsea distribution unit.
3.7.2 Subsea Distribution Unit (SDU)

The subsea distribution unit receives chemical and hydraulics from the umbilical and transfers the
fluids to the wells and PLET.
3.7.3 Communication Distribution Unit (CDU)

The communication distribution unit receives optics and electrical signals from the umbilical and
transfers the signals to the wells and PLET.
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3.8 Umbilical System

Reference [6]
• Monitors and controls subsea trees and distributes flow assurance chemicals.
• Provides both electrical and hydraulic/chemical injection services to the wells.
• The Main Umbilical tubes are terminated at Gulfstar 1, in a bulkhead plate and connected to the
umbilical hang-off.
• The electrical quad cables and fiber optic cables are terminated in a terminal box supplied as part
of the subsea equipment.
• The Main Umbilical is terminated in a Subsea Umbilical Termination Assembly (SUTA).
• ROV-installed flying leads connect this SUTA to the Subsea Distribution Unit (SDU) and
Communication Distribution Unit (CDU).
• The flying leads connect from the SDU and CDU to the well MC 948#2 and MC 948#4.
• Table 3-1 (Reference [5]) below provides umbilical information.
Table 3-1 Umbilical Data
Inside Diameter Design Working

Service Type Quantity
Pressure (psi)
(inch) (mm)
Low Pressure Hydraulic ¾ 19.050 2 15,000
High Pressure Hydraulic ½ 12.700 2 15,000
Corrosion/ Scale Inhibitor ½ 12.700 2 15,000
Paraffin Inhibitor ½ 12.700 1 15,000
Asphaltene Inhibitor ½ 12.700 3 15,000
Low Dosage Hydrate Inhibitor 1 25.400 3 15,000
(LDHI)
AMON ¾ 19.050 1 15,000
Methanol (MeOH) ¾ 19.050 1 15,000
Spare 1 25.400 1 15,000
Spare ¾ 19.050 2 15,000
Spare ½ 12.7 3 15,000
Total Tubes 21
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3.9 Subsea Chokes

• The subsea choke is a 5” Master Flo 160-step, 15,000 psi hydraulically actuated valve.
• The actuator is ‘fail-as-is’, i.e. it is not to be moved by changes in LP supply pressure without an
electronic actuation signal to the SCM.
• The choke has both electronic and visual position indications. The electronic position indicator is
linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) with digital output.
• The chart for the Gunflint Master Flo choke is shown in Figure 3-6.
• The Choke Cv table is included in Section 11.3.
Figure 3-6 Gunflint Master Flo Cv Chart
P35 HRV High Control Nozzle, CV=50 (SDF 130801)
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3.10 Chemical Injection Systems

Chemical injection philosophy is based on the following:
• Downhole injection (3): Continuous asphaltene inhibitor and corrosion/scale inhibitor (pre-
mixed cocktail) are planned deep (through CID2 and CID3), with continuous LDHI injected
above the SCSSV (through CID1)
• Subsea tree injection (3): Two methanol injection points (CIT1, between PMV/PWV, and
CIT2, upstream of FIV) are provided. Paraffin inhibitor injection is provided via CIT3 as needed.
3.10.1 Methanol Injection System
Hydrate inhibition with methanol is selected for protecting isolated parts of the subsea production
system (tree and well jumper). Methanol will be required for batch treatment during the following
operations:
• Planned and unplanned shutdown
• In special cases (for example during hydrate remediation or treatment of dead legs)
3.10.2 Low Dosage Hydrate Inhibitor (LDHI) Injection System
• LDHI is planned for downhole continuous injection above the SCSSV for continuous hydrate
mitigation.
3.10.3 Corrosion/Scale Inhibitor Injection System
• Corrosion/Scale is injected continuously downhole.
• Corrosion inhibitor is injected to control the interior corrosion of the metal surface from the well
to the riser.
• Scale inhibitor (if required, based on water production and chemistry) is injected to prevent
deposition of inorganic scales (calcium carbonates, barium sulfate etc.) within the well and/or
the subsea production system.
3.10.4 Asphaltene Inhibitor Injection System
• Asphaltene inhibitor downhole is continuously injected close to the reservoir perforation zone
(just above the production packer).
3.10.5 Paraffin Inhibitor
• Continuous injection of paraffin inhibitor is not planned, however as a contingency and if
needed; paraffin inhibitor can be injected downstream of the FIV through CIT3.
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4.0 SUBSEA SYSTEM TOPSIDES FACILITIES

4.1 Overview
The Gunflint wells will be tied back to Williams’ Gulfstar 1 Spar.
The coordinates of the Gulfstar 1 Spar are:
Table 4-1 Coordinates of Gulfstar 1 Spar
Water Tieback
Location Easting Northing
Host Depth Distance
(ft) (block) (ft) (ft) (ft)
Gulfstar 1 4,032.94 MC 724 ~122,000 998,070 10,251,530
4.2 Gulfstar 1 Spar

The Gulfstar 1 Spar is a ‘classic’ Spar to be installed in Mississippi Canyon Block 724 in
approximately 4,000 ft water depth. It will be held in position by 9 mooring lines, arranged in 3
equally spaced clusters.
General arrangement drawings for the Gulfstar 1 Spar are provided in Appendix A.
Figure 4-1 shows the coordinate system is for the Gulfstar 1 platform. The coordinate system is
defined as X positive toward to Platform East, Y positive toward to Platform North, Z positive upward
with origin at MWL. The spar deck is located at 60 ft above Mean Water Level (MWL). The pull tube
top flanges are 61.0 ft above MWL. The SCRs exit from the Spar through pull tube at the bottom of
the soft tank. The azimuth angles are defined with respect to Grid North clockwise.
Figure 4-1 Gulfstar 1 Coordinate System and Heading
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Figure 4-2 Gulfstar Spar
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4.3 Subsea Procedures Affecting Gulfstar 1
4.3.1 Pigging
Flowlines, Flowline jumpers, risers, and ILS/PLETs are designed for operational pigging. Pigging will
not be required for the well jumpers.
All flowlines are designed to accommodate maintenance and inspection pigging. Flowline sections in
the pigging route will preclude sudden inside diameter (ID) changes. When a change in diameter is
required, a taper of 1:6 or shallower will be provided on the diameter. Thus, at least six length units in
the axial pipe direction will be provided for one length unit of diameter change.
4.3.2 Blowdown
Flow Assurance analysis shows, post blowdown pressures at the deepest point in subsea flowline will
range between 250-400 psi. For the corresponding seabed temperatures of 40 °F, the fluid remains in
hydrate forming zone.
Blowdown cannot be used as an effective hydrate mitigation strategy due to the resulting pressure at
the wellhead location (deepest points in the system) not being outside of the hydrate formation
temperature. However, blowdown can be carried out to buy out additional time (34 hours to 50 hours)
in case hot oil circulation is not possible.
4.3.3 Dead Oil Flushing

The main purpose of the dead oil circulation is to displace the “live” fluid from the production flowline
and riser in the event of shutdown, depending on the duration of shutdown.
The time required to displace the production fluid, depends on several factors such as dead oil pump
pressure, dead oil circulation rate, etc.
The dead oil pump is rated for 34,000 BOPD at 2,200 psi discharge pressure. Ref [5]
4.3.4 Chemical Injection

Refer to topsides documentation for starting the methanol / chemical injection pumps and section 7.7
for subsea valve equalization.
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5.0 MODE OF OPERATION

5.1 Operating Strategies
5.1.1 Restart Operations

Reference [5]
5.1.1.1 Cold Restart

A Cold Restart involves continuously injecting LDHI (or methanol) to inhibit the live fluids from the
well(s). Depending on water cut, significant quantities of methanol or LDHI will need to be injected
until acceptable wellhead temperatures are achieved. If the water cut is above the LDHI chemistry
(late life), then methanol should preferably be injected until wellhead temperature exceeds 100o F.
Once the temperature is exceeded, the system will be switched to continuous LDHI injection for
normal operation.
If the system is dead oiled first (which is not a typical event), the wells will be ramped up to the target
flowrate over 6 hours during the restart operation, to avoid huge surge volumes at the topside
separator.
5.1.1.2 Warm Restart

If restart can be commenced, following a process trip, before the end of “no-touch” time, it is
considered a Warm Restart. Production fluids in the subsea system (subsea tree, flowline, riser, well
jumpers, etc.) will still be above hydrate formation temperature for the “no-touch” time duration.
Irrespective of the flow routing; wells flow to dedicated headers i.e. each well producing through
separate flowline and riser or comingled flow i.e. production from both wells is combined through
single flowline and riser - the “no-touch” time for the gunflint wells is 4 hours. This is the most
conservative time estimated from cooldown time of the subsea system (cooldown time of flowline and
riser varies from 6 hours to 12 hours) minus time required for methanol treatment of subsea trees and
jumpers.
5.1.1.3 Individual Well Restart

Individual Well Restart is a Late Life Condition? in which one flowline is shut-in and maintained with
dead oil. Both wells are produced into a single flowline.
This scenario assumes one well is shut down, but the other well is producing during commingling of
the production fluids. In this case the producing flowline and riser are warm, and the well of interest is
cold.
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5.1.2 Shutdown Operations

Reference [4]
Methanol should be used to protect the well jumpers, the tree and the top of the well during
unplanned and extended planned shutdowns. Note however that continuous LDHI injection at the
SCSSV will provide protection against hydrates during shutdown scenarios even if the system cools
down to ambient conditions. Methanol displacement guidelines are provided as a backup, to be
implemented regardless of the LDHI injection in case the shutdown lasts for a period longer than the
maximum allowed with LDHI and/or in the event that LDHI injection fails. The decision to use
methanol or not will most depend on the nature of the shutdown scenario and the likelihood to restart
production back online. The following are general guidelines for Gunflint:
• 0 to 4 hours immediately following a shutdown:

o This period of time should be used to assess the shutdown situation before making any
decision or initiating any repair, procedure, etc.
• 4 to 8 hours:
o Displace jumper (2 x jumper volume) with methanol
o Displace tree with 3-5 bbl of methanol
• 8-10 hours (well 948 #2, VIT completion):

o Bullhead methanol down to the SCSSV due to cool down limitations created by the VIT. No
need to bullhead methanol if the SCSSV is to remain open
Dead oil circulation, if feasible, should be conducted for hurricane evacuation scenarios and/or when
shutdown conditions are expected to last more than 1 week. This will stabilize the system restart, as
well as provide additional measure of protection against hydrates during restart.
Volume of MeOH required for the treatment of jumper and trees is shown in Table 5-1. Reference [5]
Table 5-1 Methanol Requirement for Gunflint Well Jumper, Trees and Dead Leg Treatment
MeOH Treatment MC 948#4 MC 948#2 Total for two

wells
Volume Required for
5.0 5.0 10
Flushing1 (bbl)
Jumper Treatment Time Required at 6.6
gpm Injection Rate2 35 35 70
(min)
Volume Required for
4.0 4.0
Flushing (bbl)
Dead Leg (Jumper) Time Required at 6.6
gpm Injection Rate2 30 30
(min)
Volume Required for
1.5 1.5 3.0
Tree flushing3 (bbl)
Tree Treatment Time Required at 6.6
gpm Injection Rate 10 10 20
(min)
Notes:
1. Methanol volume required for two jumper flushing; one jumper volume = 4 bbl
2. Time includes 5 min. allocated for valve switching and alignment
3. Volume for light treatment of tree piping (up to ~100 ft of tubing).
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5.1.3 Protection of System Prior to a Planned Shut Down

Reference [4]
Prepare the system for planned shutdown by treating at a minimum 1 flowline and riser residence
time (bottoms-up) before shutting down the system. At this point no further action is required. System
should be restarted following the warm well, warm flowline/riser scenario. Table 5-2 shows the
expected times to bottom up based on average production rates:
Table 5-2 Estimated times for bottoms-up based on avg. liquid production rates
Liquid Production Rate Time to bottom-up

(STB/D) (hr)
10,000 12
20,000 6
30,000 4
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5.2 Logic Charts
5.2.1 System Restarts (Cold / Warm)

START
Initial Conditions:
- The production system is shut-in
- Trees and well jumpers have been treated
with methanol if shutdown > 4 hours
Is Dead Oiling
Yes
needed?
Proceed to
Dead Oiling
No
Based on WC, is Note:

Yes MeOH injection at LDHI limitations will be exceeded
Tree desired? by watercut restraints during Late
Life conditions.
Inject through CIT1

until tree temp
exceeds 80o F
No
OPEN AMV.
Yes AP >?
Note:
Proceed to Refer to section 6.1 or 6.2 for
Annulus Management No actual step-by-step procedure.
Is FPT < start up

Yes
pressure?
Proceed to Flowline
Back Pressure
No
Ensure pressure across BSDV is equalized and OPEN.
Ensure FIV is closed.
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Open PCV.
Equalize across PWV and open
Equalize across PMV and open
Equalize across SCSSV and open
Close PCV.
Inject LDHI, equalize across CID1 and open
Inject AI, equalize across CID3 and open
Open FIV, then PCV according to ramp up schedule.
Inject PI, equalize across CIT3 and open
Inject CI/SI, equalize across CID2 and open
Adjust chemical injection rates as required.
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5.2.2 Individual Well Restart

START
Initial Conditions:
- The tree has been shutdown for < 4 hours
- Flowline is receiving production from other well
- Both wells will be flowing into the same flowine
Note:
Based on WC, is
LDHI limitations will be exceeded
Yes MeOH injection at
by watercut restraints during Late
Tree desired?
Life conditions.
Inject through CIT1

until tree temp
exceeds 80o F
No
OPEN AMV.
Yes AP >?
Proceed to
Annulus Management No
Is FPT < start up

Yes
pressure?
Proceed to Flowline
Back Pressure
No
Note:
Refer to section 6.3 for actual
Ensure pressure across BSDV is equalized and OPEN. step-by-step procedure.
Ensure FIV is CLOSED.
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Open PCV.
Equalize across PWV and open
Equalize across PMV and open
Equalize across SCSSV and open
Close PCV.
Inject LDHI, equalize across CID1 and open
Inject AI, equalize across CID3 and open
Open FIV, then PCV according to ramp up schedule.
Inject PI, equalize across CIT3 and open
Inject CI/SI, equalize across CID2 and open
Adjust chemical injection rates as required.
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5.2.3 Hydrate Prevention (Unplanned Shutdown)
START
Initial Conditions:
- Wells are shut-in
- BSDVs are closed
- Methanol system is available
SD > 4
No
hours?
Proceed to
Warm Restart
Yes
Displace (2 x jumper volume) with methanol Note:

Methanol volume required for two jumper Refer to Table 5.1 for all methanol
flushing = 12 bbl; (one jumper volume = 3 bbl) volumes and injection times.
Displace tree with 3-5 bbl of methanol
SD 8-10
No
hours?
Proceed to
applicable Restart
Yes
Note:
Bullhead methanol down to SCSSV (xxx bbl),
Refer to section10.1 for actual
in well 948 #2 (VIT completion) – if SCSSV closed
step-by-step procedure.
Hurricane SD
or /
No
SD expected to be
extended (a week)?
Proceed to
applicable Restart
Yes
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Depressurize flowlines
Is dead oiling
No
available?
Yes
Dead oil circulate flowlines
Displace (treat) dead leg w/ 3 bbl MeOH
System protected for long term shut-in
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5.3 Methanol Requirements
5.3.1 Achievable MeOH Rates (HOLD #)
Table 5-3 Achievable MeOH rates – _____ psi pump discharge pressure
MeOH pump Pressure MeOH

discharge pressure at injection point delivery rate
(psia) (psia) (gpm)
HOLD
5.3.2 Methanol Rates vs. Watercut (HOLD #)
Table 5-4 Methanol deliverability for _____ psi fixed pump pressure
MeOH pump Location of Pressure at tree MeOH Treatable Water

discharge pressure injection point injection point delivery rate Rates3 (STB/D)
(psia) (psia) (gpm)
Downstream of the
choke (PCV)
HOLD
Upstream of the
choke (PCV)
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5.4 Additional Chemical Requirements

Refer to Table 7-4 Requirements for chemical injection rate.
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5.5 Automatic Shutdown Timers

Reference [7]
Five of the Automatic Shutdowns have Timers associated with them. They are as follows: Process
Upset Shutdown (PSD), Pipeline Process Safety High Low (PSHL), Platform Emergency Shutdown
(ESD), Subsea Emergency Shutdown from Platform (SESD Platform), and SESD from Mobile
Offshore Drilling Unit (SESD MODU). Table 5-5 provides a summary of the automatic shutdowns.
Table 5-5 Automatic Shutdown Scenarios
ID Description Action HPU Vent

PSD Process Upset Shutdown Host facility initiates single signal. Both risers affected. No
PSHL Pipeline Process Safety Partial Shutdown of Each Flowline No
High Low
ESD Emergency Shutdown Emergency Shutdown (ESD) Yes, Umbilical
SESD Subsea ESD Subsea Emergency Shutdown from Platform (SESD Platform) Yes, Umbilical
MODU Rig ESD Subsea Emergency Shutdown from Mobile Drilling Unit (SESD Yes, Umbilical
MODU)
5.5.1 Valve
When timer is expired, MCS initiates a valve closure command to the corresponding valve listed in
this column.
5.5.2 Timer
Timers are used for different alarm scenarios to initiate valve closure. If the shutdown signal is
cleared prior to completion of the shutdown sequence, the sequence is to terminate until the
Underwater Safety Valve 1 (USV1) and Alternate Isolation Valve (AIV) are in the close position. Then,
Timers are reset. This method ensures the well is shut-in and in a safe state before restart for
production.
HMI Valve Open command on subsea valves are inhibited while a shutdown signal is active.
5.5.3 Activate
Timer expiration without using the timer reset.
5.5.4 Timer Reset

Operator initiates a timer reset on the HMI to delay the valve closure.
Timer can be reset multiple times until it reaches the reset limit. Some timers are not resettable per
the design requirements.
5.5.5 Max. Delay from Alarm Activation

This is the maximum delay of a timer from alarm activation.
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Table 5-6 Shutdown Timer Table
Max. Delay from

Activate Timer
Shutdown Valve Timer Alarm
(min) Reset (min)
Activation (min)
T1
- - - - -
(30 sec for CIDs)
PSD AIV T25 58 60 1438
PSD USV1 T5 5 5 17 (Note 5)
PSD USV2 T3 18 - 18 (Note 5)
PSD SCSSV - - - -
PSHL AIV - 0 - 0
PSHL USV1 T3 18 - 18
PSHL USV2 T4 20 - 20
PSHL SCSSV T2 58 60 1438
ESD AIV - 0 - 0
ESD USV1 T5 5 5 17
ESD USV2 T3 18 - 18
ESD SCSSV T6 20 20 58
SESD AIV - 0 - 0
SESD USV1 T7 5 - 5
SESD USV2 T8 6 - 6
SESD SCSSV T9 7 - 7
SESD MODU AIV - 0 - 0
SESD MODU USV1 - 0 - 0
SESD MODU USV2 - 0 - 0
SESD MODU SCSSV T10 2 - 2
PSD LP - N/A - Note 1
PSD HP - N/A - Note 1
PSD LP (Loss Of Comm.) T11 30 - 30 (Note 3)
PSD HP (Loss Of Comm.) T12 180 - 180
PSHL LP - N/A - Note 1
PSHL HP T13 1440 - 1440
PSHL LP (Loss Of Comm.) - 0 - 0
PSHL HP (Loss Of Comm.) T12 180 - 180
ESD LP T14 60 60 1440
ESD HP T14 60 60 1440
ESD LP (Loss Of Comm.) - 0 - 0
ESD HP (Loss Of Comm.) T15 60 - 60 (Note 4)
SESD LP T15 60 - 60
SESD HP T15 60 - 60
SESD LP (Loss Of Comm.) - 0 - 0
SESD HP (Loss Of Comm.) - 0 - 0
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Max. Delay from

Activate Timer
Shutdown Valve Timer Alarm
(min) Reset (min)
Activation (min)
SESD MODU LP - 0 - 0
SESD MODU HP T16 10 - 10
SESD MODU LP (Loss Of Comm.) - 0 - 0
SESD MODU HP (Loss Of Comm.) - 0 - 0
TEST ESD AIV - 0 - 0
TEST ESD USV1 T19 (Note 2) 5 5 17
TEST ESD USV2 T20 (Note 2) 18 - 18
TEST ESD SCSSV T21 (Note 2) 20 20 58
TEST ESD LP T17 (Note 2) 60 60 1440
TEST ESD HP T17 (Note 2) 60 60 1440
TEST ESD LP (Loss Of Comm.) - 0 - 0
TEST ESD HP (Loss Of Comm.) T18 (Note 2) 60 - 60
LDHI SD ALL EXCEPT SCSSV T22 (Note 2) 30 - 30
AI-PI SD ALL EXCEPT SCSSV T22 (Note 2) 30 - 30
DHPT SD ALL EXCEPT SCSSV T23 4 - 4
HP PSL SCSSV T24 3 - 3
Annulus
ALL EXCEPT SCSSV T23 4 - 4
Pressure HH
Shutdown Timer Notes:

1. N/A: Not Applicable. The LP/HP Hydraulic system is not commanded to bleed.
2. User Configurable Timers are adjusted only with Supervisor or Engineer access level.
3. LP hydraulic system bleeds in 30 minutes after loss of communication alarm is activated.
4. T15 or T12 Timer whichever is the shorter time remaining.
5. After AIV closure initiated.
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5.5.6 List of Timers

T1: Operation after 30 seconds.
T2: Operation after 58 minutes. (Reset Timer 60 minutes; Total Delay 1438 minutes after alarm)
T3: Operation after 18 minutes.
T17: Operation after 60 minutes. (User Configurable Timer; Reset Timer 60 minutes; Total Delay 1440 minutes
after alarm)
T18: Operation after 60 minutes. (User Configurable Timer)
T19: Operation after 5 minutes. (User Configurable Timer; Reset Timer 5 minutes; Total Delay 17 minutes after
alarm)
T22: Operation after 30 minutes. (User Configurable Timer, Infinite resettable)
For additional information, refer to Cause & Effect Chart – Subsea Control System, Reference [7].
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6.0 RESTART OPERATIONS

Cold Restart and Warm Restart are the two system restart operations for Gunflint. Individual Well
Restart addresses the third restart, which involves both of the wells producing into a single flowline.
6.1 Cold Restart

A Cold Restart is defined as the subsea production system has been shutdown sufficiently long
enough to reach ambient conditions. The wells and well jumpers are inhibited with methanol. The
flowlines and risers may be filled with dead oil, depending on the length and type of shutdown.
Step Task Remarks Initials
Align Topsides Valves

1. Close topsides choke. When ready to restart well, open topsides
choke.
2. Equalize pressure across BSDV and open. Ensure that the first SDV is open.
Ensure Proper (Flowing) Valve Alignment

3. Open AMV and monitor annulus pressure. If annulus pressure (APT) exceeds the
allowable acceptable amount, proceed to
Annulus Management (Section 7.2).
4. Ensure FIV is closed. If the pressure at FPT is below allowable start
up pressure, refer to the Flowline Back
Pressure procedure (Section 10.5).
Open PWV & PMV (if closed)
5. Open PCV ___ steps. (HOLD #)
6. Start available methanol injection pump.
7. Equalize pressure across CIT2 and open. Required topside pressure is DPT minus 2312
psi.
8. Open PWV. When UPT pressure equals DPT, open PWV.
If PMV and SCSSV are open, skip to step 12.
9. Check UPT/DPT/FPT readings.
10. Refer to last recorded SITP.
11. Equalize pressure across PMV and open. When UPT/DPT equals last recorded SITP,
PMV is equalized.
Open SCSSV (if closed)

12. Continue methanol injection to equalize When tree pressure stops building, SCSSV is
pressure across SCSSV and open. equalized.
Command both SCSSV actuators open.
Flow Well
13. Close PCV.
14. Start available LDHI Injection pump, Inject LDHI according to watercut vs. flowrate
equalize pressure across CID1 and open. table in Section 5.
15. Start available AI Injection pump, equalize Inject AI according to chart provided in Section
pressure across CID3 and open. 5.
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16. Open FIV.
17. Open PCV according to ramp schedule.
18. Start available PI Injection pump, equalize Inject PI according to chart provided in Section
pressure across CIT3 and open. 5.
19. Start available CI/SI Injection pump, Inject CI/SI according to chart provided in
equalize pressure across CID3 and open. Section 5.
20. Adjust chemical injection rates as Refer to Injection Rates in Section 5.
required.
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BEFORE – SYSTEM SHUT-IN

BSDV BSDV
HOST AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
DPT ASD
FPT
FIV
WELL MC 948 #2
SCSSV
MPFM
GLIV
N-PL1-BV DH
PT
5" BV 5" BV
GLIV NORTH FLOWLINE
N-PL2-HV1 N-PL2-HV2 N-PL3-HV1 N-PL3-HV2

S-PL1-BV
SOUTH FLOWLINE
S-PL2-HV1 S-PL2-HV2
5" BV
WELL MC 948 #4
AFTER – SYSTEM RETURNED TO PRODUCTION

BSDV BSDV
HOST AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
DPT ASD
FPT
FIV
WELL MC 948 #2
SCSSV
MPFM
GLIV
N-PL1-BV DH
PT
5" BV 5" BV
GLIV NORTH FLOWLINE

S-PL1-BV
SOUTH FLOWLINE
S-PL2-HV1 S-PL2-HV2
5" BV
WELL MC 948 #4
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6.2 Warm Restart

A restart can performed if the system is considered to be in a ‘warm’ state, i.e. is within the no-touch
time of 4 hours. Dead oil circulation will not be required during warm restart. LDHI will be injected on
continuous basis during the restart operation as required, to mitigate hydrate formation risk.

1 Refer to Cold Restart Procedure for steps.
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BSDV BSDV
HOST AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
DPT ASD
FPT
FIV
WELL MC 948 #2
SCSSV
MPFM
GLIV
N-PL1-BV DH
PT
5" BV 5" BV
GLIV NORTH FLOWLINE

S-PL1-BV
SOUTH FLOWLINE
S-PL2-HV1 S-PL2-HV2
5" BV
WELL MC 948 #4
AFTER – WELL & FLOWLINE RETURNED TO PRODUCTION

BSDV BSDV
HOST AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
DPT ASD
FPT
FIV
WELL MC 948 #2
SCSSV
MPFM
GLIV
N-PL1-BV DH
PT
5" BV 5" BV
GLIV NORTH FLOWLINE

S-PL1-BV
SOUTH FLOWLINE
S-PL2-HV1 S-PL2-HV2
5" BV
WELL MC 948 #4
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6.3 Individual Well Restart

Individual Well Restart addresses the step-by-step activities required, to start a single well into a
flowline.

1. Close topsides choke. If the other well already producing into flowline,
skip to step 3.
2. Equalize pressure across BSDV and open. When ready to restart well, open topsides
choke.
Ensure Proper (Flowing) Valve Alignment

3. Open AMV and monitor annulus pressure. If annulus pressure (APT) exceeds the
allowable acceptable amount, proceed to
Annulus Management (Section 7.2).
4. Ensure FIV is closed. If the pressure at FPT is below allowable start
up pressure, refer to the Flowline Back
Pressure procedure (Section 10.5).
Open PWV & PMV (if closed)
5. Open PCV ___ steps.
6. Start available methanol injection pump.
7. Equalize pressure across CIT2 and open. Required topside pressure is DPT minus 2312
psi.
8. Open PWV. When UPT pressure equals DPT, open PWV.
If PMV and SCSSV are open, skip to step 13.
9. Check UPT/DPT/FPT readings.
10. Refer to last recorded SITP.
11. Equalize pressure across PMV and open. When UPT/DPT equals last recorded SITP,
PMV is equalized.
Open SCSSV (if closed)

12. Continue methanol injection to equalize When tree pressure stops building, SCSSV is
pressure across SCSSV and open. equalized.
Flow Well
13. Close PCV.
14. Start available LDHI Injection pump, Inject LDHI according to watercut vs. flowrate
equalize pressure across CID1 and open. table in Section 5.
15. Start available AI Injection pump, equalize Inject AI according to chart provided in Section
pressure across CID3 and open. 5.
16. Open FIV.
17. Open PCV according to ramp schedule.
18. Start available PI Injection pump, equalize Inject PI according to chart provided in Section
pressure across CIT3 and open. 5.
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19. Start available CI/SI Injection pump, Inject CI/SI according to chart provided in
equalize pressure across CID3 and open. Section 5.
20. Adjust chemical injection rates as Refer to Injection Rates in Section 5.
required.
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BEFORE – WELL SHUT-IN

AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
SIV CID2
AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1 MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
PRODUCTION WELL DPT ASD
LINE STATUS: FPT
Flow
Annulus Pressure
No Flow FIV
SITP
Methanol
LDHI SCSSV
Scale/Corr Inhibitor MPFM
Asphaltene Inhibitor
Paraffin Inhibitor
DH
PT
AFTER – WELL RESTARTED
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AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1 MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
LINE STATUS: FPT
Flow
Annulus Pressure
No Flow FIV
SITP
Methanol
LDHI SCSSV
Paraffin Inhibitor
DH
PT
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7.0 PRODUCTION OPERATIONS

7.1 Normal Production
7.1.1 Philosophy
In the early life of production, both the wells MC 948#4 and MC 948#2 will be flowing through a
dedicated flowline and riser as shown in Figure 7-1. The production through MC 948#4 and MC
948#2 will reduce drastically during mid and late life of the field. Fluids from both the wells will be
commingled in late life of field as shown in Figure 7-2 to minimize the likelihood of slugging and to
reduce wax formation risk (Ref [5]).
7.1.2 Steady State Operation

The steady state simulations for MC 948#4 and MC 948#2 indicate that the wells need to be choked
in order to match the expected flowrates, which indicate that the reservoir has enough pressure to
deliver the expected production.
The target flowrates can be met without any constraint throughout the life of the field for arrival
pressure of 650 psig or lower. In the early life, hydrate and wax issues are not anticipated due to the
arrival temperatures being above the WAT. As individual well production starts dropping in late life,
arrival temperatures drop below hydrate and wax forming temperature limit.
Hydrates during flowing steady state conditions are not expected during field production (Ref [12]).
7.1.3 Turndown
Turndown rates are recognized when producing subsea field pairs with operating challenges such as
slugging, lower arrival temperatures, thus, hydrate, and wax issues etc. The gunflint system shows
likelihood of slugging issues when individual well flowrates drop below ~9,000 STBPD. The limiting
flowrate at which the slugging will be predominant is based on the arrival pressure of 650 psig. At
higher arrival pressure, system can be operated for much lower flowrates without slugging tendencies
(Ref [5]).
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Host
8” WET
Insulated Riser MC 948#2
8” WET
Insulated Riser
8” WET
Insulated
Jumper
8”x12” PIP North Flowline 8”x12” PIP North Flowline
Jumper is a Dead Leg
8”x12” PIP South Flowline
8” WET
Insulated
Jumper
MC 948#4
Figure 7-1 Dedicated Production Well Routing
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Host
8” WET
Insulated Riser MC 948#2
8” WET
Insulated Riser
8” WET
Insulated
Jumper
8”x12” PIP North Flowline 8”x12” PIP North Flowline
Riser and South Flowline is a Dead Leg
8”x12” PIP South Flowline
8” WET
Insulated
Jumper
MC 948#4
Figure 7-2 Commingled Production Well Routing
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7.2 Annulus Pressure Management

When production reaches steady state and the annulus fluid temperature has stabilized, there is
unlikely to be any fluctuations in the annulus pressure, unless the integrity of the completion is
compromised and hydrocarbons migrate from the production tubing into the annulus. Ref [5]
Pressure and temperature sensors are installed on the Gunflint production tree to monitor annulus
pressure. Casing design and setting depths have been considered, regarding the possibility of
annular pressure buildup.
Annulus pressure will be bled off through the annulus monitor (AMON) line, while the well continues
producing into the flowline. The XOVP remains closed preventing the possibility of reverse flow of
produced fluids into the annulus.

Align Valves & Bleed Annulus Pressure
1. Record Annulus Pressure APT. Record UPT.
2. Ensure AWV on other well is closed.
3. Pressure up on AWV with methanol through Methanol pump pressure plus hydrostatic
AMON line until (PI-9352C) is equal to last pressure of methanol (2112 psi) should be
recorded pressure minus 2212. equal to pressure plus 100 psi.
4. Open AWV.
5. Pressure up on XOVA with methanol Methanol pump pressure plus hydrostatic

through AMON line until (PI-9352C) is equal pressure of methanol (2112 psi).
to APT.
6. Open XOVA.
7. Bleed annulus pressure to topsides. When When pressure stabilizes, re-route valves to
pressure stabilizes, proceed to next step. inject methanol into AMON line.
Record volume of fluid bled off.
Displace Annulus Fluids Into Production Flow
8. Close XOVA and AMV.
9. Start methanol pump, and inject methanol Inject three times (minimum) the volume
into the AMON line, through the crossover that was bled off, back into the flowline.
loop (XOVP), and into the production flow, to
displace bled off annulus fluids.
10. Close XOVP and XOVA.
11. Close AWV. Record UPT (Flowing Tubing Pressure) to

document for crossover loop.
12. Open AMV.
13. Stop methanol injection.
14. Record annulus pressure. Continue to monitor annulus pressure.
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DURING – ANNULUS PRESSURE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE (following step 9)
AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
SIV CID2
AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1 MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
LINE STATUS: FPT
Flow
Annulus Pressure
No Flow FIV
SITP
Methanol
LDHI SCSSV
Paraffin Inhibitor
DH
PT
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7.3 Sand Detection

Sand control techniques have been implemented for Gunflint wells through provision of gravel packs
and sand screens at the perforation levels. This will not prevent, but will control, sand production from
the wells. Sand production is best prevented by adhering to the startup guidelines especially with
respect to drawdown limitations and rate of ramp up.
Non-intrusive acoustic sand detectors have been provided on each well jumper in order to monitor
sand production as well as detecting any failure of the sand control equipment. The monitoring of
these acoustic detectors will be on a continuous basis, but especially during well start-up. If a gross
failure of a sand screen is suspected, based on a rapid unexplained increase of acoustic readings
and declining choke upstream pressure, the well should be shut-in. Prompt shutdown is appropriate
to avoid very costly accumulation of sand in the wellbore and flow loop. Ref [5]
AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1 MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
LINE STATUS: FPT
Flow
Annulus Pressure
No Flow FIV
SITP
Methanol
LDHI SCSSV ACOUSTICAL SAND DETECTOR
Paraffin Inhibitor
DH
PT
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7.4 Pressure/Temperature Monitoring

The maximum allowable operating pressures (MAOP)/design pressure is 12,620 psia and the
maximum design temperatures are 250 ºF for the pipelines, jumpers and ILS/PLETS and 200 ºF for
the SCRs. Ref [6]
Internal fluid density, pressure, and temperature data for production SCRs are presented in Table
7-1.
Table 7-1 Internal Fluid, Pressure and Temperature Data
Parameter Unit Values

Design Pressure (Shut-in-Tubing Pressure) psia 12,620
Design Pressure Reference Location (above MWL) (ft) -6,085
Maximum Design Temperature ◦ 200
( F)
Minimum Anticipated Service Temperature ◦ 0
( F)
43.5/26.5/30 for north flowline/south
Maximum Fluid Density (lb/ft3)
flowline/commingled, respectively
Ref [6]
During normal production operations, downhole, subsea and topsides pressure and temperature
information verifies that the system is performing properly. It monitors and alarms for abnormal
conditions, also data monitoring, and interpolation, which reduce hydrate formation risk in the subsea
system.
Pressure and temperature gauges monitor the production flow stream at various subsea locations as
follows:
• Downhole – Gunflint production wells are equipped with permanent downhole pressure and
temperature gauges located just above the perforations. By having downhole gauges, a continual
measurement of downhole pressure and temperature will be made without rig intervention and
interruption of production. The gauges will be used to conduct conventional pressure transient
test, interference and static test. The downhole sensors will also enable a wellbore and network
flowline model to run real time.
• Production Tree - subsea pressure and temperature sensors are located as follows:
o Dual-pressure and dual-temperature gauges, UPT1/UPT2 located between the PMV and
PWV monitors the flowing wellhead temperature and pressure on the tree
o Dual-pressure and dual-temperature gauges, DPT1/DPT2, located downstream of the
production choke valve monitors flowing conditions in the well jumper
o Dual-pressure and dual-temperature gauges APT1/APT2, located between the AMV and
AWV, monitors annulus pressure and temperature
o Dual-pressure and dual-temperature gauges FPT1/FPT2, located downstream of FIV. These
gauges will be used to monitor the pressure and temperature at the PLETs during short term
and extended shutdowns. During system startup, the operator will be able to confirm the
production flowline pressures to establish pressure communication with the subsea system.
In addition to the pressure and temperature sensors on the trees, there is a choke position indicator
(CPI) that is located on each production choke.
At the host platform, the arrival temperature and pressure will be monitored to assure operation
above both the hydrate and wax appearance points.
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Four alarm settings can be programmed at the MCS for each subsea sensor; they are:
• High/High – High – Low – Low/Low

Two alarm settings can be programmed at the DCS for each sensor:
• High – Low
Pressure alarm(s) will be set and maintained for downhole pressure to monitor drawdown.
Pressure alarm(s) will be set and maintained to monitor for annulus pressure increase or decreases
from the last diagnostic test.
If failure of the Annulus Pressure Transmitter (APT) is encountered, engineering approval is required
for an acceptable duration between annulus pressure checks. These checks should be performed
according to the approved schedule.
The XOVP and XOVA remain closed except when performing these checks.
AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1 MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
MC 948 #2 AAV PI
OR CIT3
MC 948 #4 PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
LINE STATUS: FPT
Flow
Annulus Pressure
No Flow FIV
SITP
Methanol
LDHI SCSSV
Paraffin Inhibitor
DH
PT
The following Pressure / Temperature gauges

shown in yellow:
• APT - Annulus Pressure Temperature

• DPT - Downstream Pressure Temperature
• DHPT - Downhole Pressure Temperature
• FPT - Flowline Pressure Temperature
• UPT - Upstream Pressure Temperature
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7.5 Chemical Injection

Methanol injection will not be sufficient to inhibit all the water production that is expected, continuous
LDHI injection will need to be implemented in order to protect the system against hydrate formation.
During normal production, methanol will not be injected. Continuous LDHI injection will be
implemented instead.
Gunflint subsea field will use five types of chemical injections methanol, Low Dosage Hydrate
Inhibitor (LDHI), corrosion/scale inhibitor, asphaltene and paraffin inhibitor. Methanol will be injected
to treat, dead leg, subsea trees, jumpers during normal operation and shutdown. LDHI will be
continuously injected downhole at SCSSV during normal operation. Corrosion/scale inhibitor will be
injected to control the interior corrosion of the metal surface from the well to the riser. The chemical is
also injected to prevent deposition of inorganic scales (calcium carbonates, barium sulfate etc., within
the well and/or the subsea production system. Asphaltene inhibitor downhole will be continuously
injected close to the reservoir perforation zone (just above the production packer). Continuous
injection of paraffin inhibitor is not planned, however as a contingency and if needed; paraffin inhibitor
can be injected at the tree, downstream of the FIV through the CIT3. Table 7-2 lists all chemicals and
their locations, which will be required for operating Gunflint field.
Table 7-2 Chemical Injection Locations
Chemical Injection Type Location of Injection
LDHI Continuous Above the SCSSV

CI/SI Continuous Downhole
AI Continuous Downhole
MeOH Intermittent Tree, jumpers, etc.
PI As needed Tree (downstream of FIV)
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AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1 MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
LINE STATUS: FPT
Flow
Annulus Pressure
No Flow FIV
SITP
Methanol
LDHI SCSSV
Paraffin Inhibitor
DH
PT
Figure 7-3 Chemical injection locations (subsea tree)
The umbilical consists of one ¾ʺ ID tube for methanol injection. Figure 7-4 shows a schematic of
MeOH injection system along with ½ʺ ID steel flying leads.
Figure 7-4 MeOH Injection System Schematic
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The LDHI injection system is shown in Figure 7-5.
Figure 7-5 LDHI Injection System Schematic
Figure 7-6 shows CI/SI injection system schematic
Figure 7-6 CI/SI and AI Injection System Schematic
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Methanol injection rates were calculated against various injection pressures like, shut-in tubing
pressure; maximum expected flowing pressure downstream and upstream of choke and average
flowing pressure downstream of choke. Table 7-3 is a summary of maximum possible methanol
injection rate with pump discharge pressure of HOLD psia. Table 7-4 shows summary of dosage
requirement of LDHI, CI/SI combination, asphaltene injection and PI injection requirements for
operating Gunflint subsea field.
Table 7-3 Summary of MeOH injection rates (Pdis = ____ psia) (HOLD #)
MeOH pump discharge Pressure at injection point Max deliverable MeOH rate
pressure (psia) (psia) (gpm)
3,600
5,540
HOLD
9,370
12,620
Table 7-4 Requirements for chemical injection rate
Max Expected Injection

Max. Dose Rate Basis
Inhibitor Rate
(STBPD)
(ppm) (STB/d) (gpm)
LDHI 2% (water)1 66 1.925 3,3002
CI/SI combo 306 (total fluid rate) 6.1 0.179 20,0002
AI 250 (oil) 10 .029 40,0003
PI 1,000 (oil) 15 0.438 20,0003
1. Dosage for LDHI is expressed in volumetric percentage not ppm.

2. Represents total volumetric flowrate of water in the production flowrate
3. Represents volumetric flowrate of oil
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7.6 Subsea Choke Position and Calibration

The MCS shall provide the ability to operate chokes from the control console. Clicking on the choke
symbol on a screen will bring up the choke control dialogue window. After a choke is operating, the
operator has the ability to abort the current operation. After an Abort button is selected a confirmation
is required, then a command is sent to the SCM to abort the current choke operation.
From the MCS, additional choke functions can be performed. In the Choke Control Dialog Window
and the Choke Configuration Window it is possible to:
• Modify the Calculated Position
• Override the choke position indicator
• Set Configuration Parameters of the Choke
• Step Size
• Pulse Width
• Pulse Period
• Solenoid Duration
• Max difference between Calculated Position and Sensor Position (Default value of 10%)
The operator can specify the position open, in terms of percentage open, to which the choke should
be operated, and the SEM shall operate the choke in either the Open or Close direction until the
require position is reached. The SEM shall determine the number pulses based on the current
position which is indicated by the position sensor, however it is possible from the dialogue window to
de-select sensor mode in which case the SEM shall use the calculated position. It is possible to reset
the calculated position from the dialogue window. During an operation the calculated position is
maintained by the SEM, as a percentage open, based on the number of pulses issued.
The MCS shall not limit the number of Choke operations triggered, the MCS shall check against any
interlocks on the Choke.
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7.7 Valve Equalization

Pages 64 through 67 contain tables, which describe valve equalization procedures.
The following procedure is for the PWV (USV):

1. Confirm FIV is closed.
2. Open PCV to ___ steps. See Cv Table 11-10. (HOLD # steps)
3. Equalize and open CIT2. Refer to CIT2 equalization.
4. Pressure up on PWV with methanol through Methanol pump pressure plus hydrostatic
CIT2 until DPT equals UPT. pressure (2112 psi) should be equal to, or
greater than the UPT plus 100 psi.
5. Open PWV.
The following procedure is for the PMV:

1. Confirm FIV is closed and PWV is open.
2. Open PCV to ___ steps. See Cv Table 11-10.
4. Pressure up on PMV with methanol through Methanol pump pressure plus hydrostatic
CIT2 until UPT equals SITP. pressure (2112 psi) should be equal to, or
greater than the SITP plus 100 psi.
5. Open PMV.
The following procedure is for the SCSSV:

1. Confirm FIV is closed and PWV and PMV
are open.
2. Open PCV to ___ steps. See Cv Table 11-10.
4. Pressure up on SCSSV with methanol Methanol pump pressure plus hydrostatic

through CIT2 until UPT stabilizes, indicating (2112 psi) should be equal to or greater
that methanol is being pumped across the than the last recorded SITP when UPT
SCSSV. stabilizes.
Note: Monitor trends to see break-over
pressure.
5. Open SCSSV using both control lines. When tree pressure stops building, SCSSV
is equalized.
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The following procedure is for the FIV:

1. Confirm PCV is closed. Due to system limitations, pressures around
FIV cannot be equalized in the same
manner as all other subsea valves. FIV will
have to be open occasionally with a high
delta p across the valve.
Ensure PCV is closed by CPA or CPI
reading of 0.5% or less.
Note: In the event the FIV has to be opened
with the PCV open, ensure that the PWV or
PMV is closed.
2. Open FIV.
The following procedure is for the AWV:

1. Ensure AWVs on other wells are closed.
2. Pressure up on AWV with methanol through Methanol pump pressure plus hydrostatic
3. Open AWV.
The following procedure is for the AMV:

1. Confirm AWV and XOVA are open. Head pressure of methanol is approx. 2112
psi.
2. Pressure up on AMV with methanol through Methanol pump pressure plus hydrostatic
3. Open AMV.
The following procedure is for the XOVA:

1. Confirm AWV is open. Head pressure of methanol is approx. 2112
psi.
2. Pressure up on XOVA with methanol Methanol pump pressure plus hydrostatic
through AMON line until (PI-9352C) is equal pressure of methanol (2112 psi).
to APT.
3. Open XOVA.
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The following procedure is for the XOVP:

1. Confirm AMV and XOVA are closed.
2. Confirm AWV is open. Head pressure of methanol is approx. 2112

psi.
3. Compare APT with UPT; equalize pressure The annulus side of the XOVP should be
by pressuring up or bleeding off on annulus equalized at a higher pressure than the
service line. APT should be 100 psi higher production side of the XOVP to prevent
than UPT. backflow of live production into the AMON
line.
4. Open XOVP.
The following procedure is for the CIT1 (Methanol):

1. Adjust methanol injection rate (HIC-
9342/9354) at a low rate to equalize
pressure across CIT1.
2. Pressure up on CIT1 with methanol until Head pressure of methanol is 2112 psi.
(PI-9342C/9354C) equals UPT minus 2212
psi.
3. Open CIT1.
The following procedure is for the CIT2 (Methanol):

2. Pressure up on CIT2 with methanol until Head pressure of methanol at 6088’ is 2112
(PI-9342C/9354C) equals DPT minus 2212 psi.
psi.
3. Open CIT2.
The following procedure is for the CIT3 (PI):

1. Adjust paraffin inhibitor injection (HIC-xxxx)
at a low rate to equalize pressure across
CIT3.
2. Pressure up on CIT3 with paraffin inhibitor Head pressure of paraffin inhibitor at 6088’
until (PI-15330-5I/5J) equals FPT minus is 2312 psi.
2412 psi.
3. Open CIT3.
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The following procedure is for the CID1 (LDHI):

1. Confirm Low Dosage Hydrate Inhibitor
(LDHI) injection pump (PBE-15330-1/15340-
1) is running and injection pressure (PI-
15440) is controlled at set point.
2. Pressure up on CID1 with LDHI until (PI- LDHI pump pressure plus hydrostatic (2271
15330-2I/2J) pressure equals SITP minus psi) should be equal to, or greater than the
2371. (approx. DHPT) pressure plus 100 psi.
3. Open CID1.
The following procedure is for the CID2 (Corrosion/Scale Inhibitor):

1. Confirm corrosion/scale inhibitor injection Head pressure of CI/SI at 6088’ = 2806 psi
pump (PBE-15330-6 /15340-6) is running
and injection pressure (PI-15440) is
controlled at set point.
2. Pressure up on CID2 with CI/SI until (PI-
15330-6E/6F) pressure equals SITP minus
2906.
3. Open CID2.
The following procedure is for the CID3 (Asphaltene Inhibitor):

1. Confirm asphaltene inhibitor injection pump Head pressure of AI at 6088’ = 2360 psi
(PBE-15330-3 /15340-3) is running and
injection pressure (PI-15340) is controlled at
set point.
2. Pressure up on CID3 with AI until (PI-
15330-3J/3K) pressure equals SITP minus
2460.
3. Open CID3.
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8.0 SHUTDOWN OPERATIONS

Reference [7] applies to sections 8.3 through 8.25.
8.1 Manual Well Shut-In

This is shutdown initiated and performed strictly by the operator. This procedure in addition to section
8.2, are the only two shutdown operations that are solely operator driven. This procedure addresses
the event two or possibly more (future) wells are flowing into a single flowline and it is desired to shut-
in a single well, while continuing production of other well(s).

Shut-In Well
1. Check other well’s flowrates / drawdowns
that flow into affected flowline. Ramp down
other wells as necessary to maintain
controlled flow when shutting-in well.
2. Close all chemical injection valves and Closing the CITs/CIDs, prior to closing the
shutdown any unnecessary injection pumps, PCV, is vital in preventing backflow (and
prior to PCV closure on well. possible plugging) into the chemical
injection lines.
3. Close PCV. When closed, proceed to next Ensure PCV is closed by CPA or CPI
step. reading of 0.5% or less.
4. Close FIV.
5. Close USV1 (PWV) (if required).
6. Close SCSSV (if required).
7. Close USV2 (PMV) (if required).
8. Proceed to applicable Restart, when ready

to resume production.
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BEFORE – WELL IN PRODUCTION

AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1 MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
LINE STATUS: FPT
Flow
Annulus Pressure
No Flow FIV
SITP
Methanol
LDHI SCSSV
Paraffin Inhibitor
DH
PT
AFTER – WELL SHUT-IN
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AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
SIV CID2
AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1 MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
LINE STATUS: FPT
Flow
Annulus Pressure
No Flow FIV
SITP
Methanol
LDHI SCSSV
Paraffin Inhibitor
DH
PT
8.2 Manual Flowline Shut-In

This is shutdown is initiated and performed strictly by the operator. As mentioned in the Introduction
in Section 8.1, this operation is 2 of 2 shutdown procedures that is completely operator driven (e.g.,
no MCS controls, interface). This procedure addresses shutting a producing flowline and the affected
well(s).

Shut-In Well(s) & Flowline
1. Start methanol injection pump equalize
pressure across CIT1 and open.
2. Inject methanol to displace one flowline Refer to Table 5-2.
volume (minimum) with treated fluid.
controlled flow when shutting-in well.
4. Close all chemical injection valves and Closing the CITs/CIDs, prior to closing the
shutdown any unnecessary injection pumps, PCV, is vital in preventing backflow (and
prior to PCV closure on well. possible plugging) into the chemical
injection lines.
6. Close FIV.
7. Close topsides choke. It is important to maintain ___ psi differential
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across subsea choke when restarting
subsea well, to avoid Joules-Thompson
cooling effects.
8. Close BSDV boarding valve.
9. Close USV1 (PWV) (if required).
10. Close SCSSV (if required).
11. Close USV2 (PMV) (if required).

BEFORE – SYSTEM IN PRODUCTION
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BSDV BSDV
HOST AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
DPT ASD
FPT
FIV
WELL MC 948 #2
SCSSV
MPFM
GLIV
N-PL1-BV DH
PT
5" BV 5" BV
GLIV NORTH FLOWLINE

S-PL1-BV
SOUTH FLOWLINE
S-PL2-HV1 S-PL2-HV2
5" BV
WELL MC 948 #4
AFTER – FLOWLINE SHUT-IN

BSDV BSDV
HOST AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
DPT ASD
FPT
FIV
WELL MC 948 #2
SCSSV
MPFM
GLIV
N-PL1-BV DH
PT
5" BV 5" BV
GLIV NORTH FLOWLINE

S-PL1-BV
SOUTH FLOWLINE
S-PL2-HV1 S-PL2-HV2
5" BV
WELL MC 948 #4
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8.3 Process Upset Shutdown (PSD)

The host facility initiates PSD when the process is upset. Since both North and South risers will be
connected back to a single topside production process train, only one PSD signal is required.

1. Pipeline BSDVs close within 45 seconds after
sensor activation.
Hardwired from SSS for wells #2 and #4:
2. If the PSD is activated longer than T2 timer
(58 minutes), the PCV is stopped and the well
will shut in to prevent high pressure in the
flowline.
3. On the Control System, the T25 timer is
activated for 58 minutes and the Well Shut-In
is shut down.
4. Upon PSD on the LP Hydraulic System, the
T11 timer is activated and pressure is bled for
30 minutes.
5. On the HP Hydraulic System, the T12 timer is
activated and pressure is bled for 180
minutes.
The PSD will continue use the T11 and T12 timer
Hardwired from SSS for the hydraulic (without resetting the time) from the Loss of
systems: Communication event.
For the LP hydraulic system:

1. With a loss of communication, the system is
bled when the T11 timer (30 minutes)
expires.
For the HP hydraulic system:

expires.
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AFTER – PROCESS UPSET SHUTDOWN (PSD)
BSDV BSDV
HOST AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1
MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
DPT ASD
FPT
FIV
WELL MC 948 #2
SCSSV
MPFM
GLIV
N-PL1-BV DH
PT
5" BV 5" BV
GLIV NORTH FLOWLINE

S-PL1-BV
SOUTH FLOWLINE
S-PL2-HV1 S-PL2-HV2
5" BV
WELL MC 948 #4
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8.4 Pipeline Process Safety High Low (PSHL)

The host facility initiates PSHL when either a high or low pipeline pressure condition is detected by a
PSHL sensor located upstream of the BSDV.

1. Pipeline BSDVs close within 45 seconds
after sensor activation.
The Internal MCS value for wells #2 and #4:
2. PCV stops (if operating).
3. CIT1, CIT2, and CIT3 close.
4. XOVP and XOVA close.
5. AAV closes.
6. AMV closes.
7. AWV closes.
8. FIV closes.
9. CID1, CID2, and CID3 close when T1 timer

(30 seconds) expires.
10. PMV (USV1) closes when T3 timer (18
minutes) expires.
minutes) expires.
12. SCSSV-A and SCSSV-B close when T2
timer (58 minutes) expires.
13. The timer reset pushbutton on subsea mimic
displays.
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AFTER – PIPELINE PROCESS SAFTEY HIGH LOW (PSHL)
BSDV BSDV
HOST AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1
MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
DPT ASD
FPT
FIV
WELL MC 948 #2
SCSSV
MPFM
GLIV
N-PL1-BV DH
PT
5" BV 5" BV
GLIV NORTH FLOWLINE

S-PL1-BV
SOUTH FLOWLINE
S-PL2-HV1 S-PL2-HV2
5" BV
WELL MC 948 #4
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8.5 Platform ESD or Temperature Safety Element (ESD/TSE)

The host facility initiates an ESD/TSE due to problems on the host facility not associated with the
Boarding Shutdown Valve (BSDV).

5. AAV closes.
6. AMV closes.
7. AWV closes.
8. FIV closes.

minutes) expires.
minutes) expires.
displays.
Hardwired from SSS for the LP and HP hydraulic systems:

1. When the safety system detects loss of
communication, even if no shutdown event is
active, LP Hydraulic system will bleed after
T11 timer expires and HP Hydraulic system
will bleed after T12 timer expires.
2. If a shutdown event is detected before the
T11 timer expires, the LP hydraulic system
will bleed immediately, if required.
3. For ESD with Loss of Communication, HP
Hydraulic system will bleed either using T12
remaining time or T15, whichever is the
shorter time.
4. Timer reset displayed on well HMI - this can
be used to reset T14 time (i.e., to delay the
shutdown process by restarting time T14 in a
60-minute increment).
For the LP hydraulic system:

1. With communication, the system is bled
when the T14 timer (60 minutes) expires.
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bled.

expires.
AFTER – PLATFORM ESD OR TEMPERATURE SAFETY ELEMENT (ESD/TSE)
BSDV BSDV
HOST AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1
MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
DPT ASD
FPT
FIV
WELL MC 948 #2
SCSSV
MPFM
GLIV
N-PL1-BV DH
PT
5" BV 5" BV
GLIV NORTH FLOWLINE

S-PL1-BV
SOUTH FLOWLINE
S-PL2-HV1 S-PL2-HV2
5" BV
WELL MC 948 #4
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8.6 SESD activated from Platform or a TSE at BSDV (SESD / BSDV TSE)
The host facility initiates a SESD/BSDV TSE because of a problem in the subsea system or a TSE
associated with the BSDV.

5. AAV closes.
6. AMV closes.
7. AWV closes.
8. FIV closes.

minutes) expires.
minutes) expires.
Hardwired from SSS for the LP and HP hydraulic systems:

bled.
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AFTER – SESD ACTIVATED FROM PLATFORM OR A TSE AT BSDV (SESD / BSDV TSE)
BSDV BSDV
HOST AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1
MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
DPT ASD
FPT
FIV
WELL MC 948 #2
SCSSV
MPFM
GLIV
N-PL1-BV DH
PT
5" BV 5" BV
GLIV NORTH FLOWLINE

S-PL1-BV
SOUTH FLOWLINE
S-PL2-HV1 S-PL2-HV2
5" BV
WELL MC 948 #4
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8.7 Subsea ESD activated from Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (SESD MODU)
The rig or intervention vessel initiates a SESD MODU because of dropped objects.

5. AAV closes.
6. AMV closes.
7. AWV closes.
8. FIV closes.

10. PMV (USV1) closes.
11. PMV (USV2) closes.

Hardwired from SSS for the LP hydraulic system:

1. With and without communication, the system
is bled.

bled.
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AFTER – SUBSEA ESD ACTIVATED FROM MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNIT (SESD MODU)
BSDV BSDV
HOST AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1
MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
DPT ASD
FPT
FIV
WELL MC 948 #2
SCSSV
MPFM
GLIV
N-PL1-BV DH
PT
5" BV 5" BV
GLIV NORTH FLOWLINE

S-PL1-BV
SOUTH FLOWLINE
S-PL2-HV1 S-PL2-HV2
5" BV
WELL MC 948 #4
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8.8 Well Shut-In


4. AAV closes.
5. AMV closes.
6. AWV closes.
7. FIV closes.

minutes) expires.
minutes) expires.
displays.
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AFTER – SHUT-IN
AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
SIV CID2
AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1
MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
FPT
LINE STATUS:
Flow
Annulus Pressure
FIV
No Flow
SITP
Methanol
SCSSV
LDHI
MPFM
Scale/Corr Inhibitor
Paraffin Inhibitor
DH
PT
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8.9 Operator Initiated Well Shut-In

Following command from HMI for wells #2 and #4:

4. AAV closes.
5. AMV closes.
6. AWV closes.
7. FIV closes.

minutes) expires.
minutes) expires.
displays.
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AFTER – SHUT-IN
AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
SIV CID2
AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1
MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
FPT
LINE STATUS:
Flow
Annulus Pressure
FIV
No Flow
SITP
Methanol
SCSSV
LDHI
MPFM
Scale/Corr Inhibitor
Paraffin Inhibitor
DH
PT
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8.10 Test Emergency Shutdown/Temperature Safety Element (Platform Test

ESD/Test TSE)

4. AAV closes.
5. AMV closes.
6. AWV closes.
7. FIV closes.

minutes) expires.
minutes) expires.
displays.
Hardwired from SSS for the LP hydraulic system:

1. With and without communication, the system
is bled.

1. With communication, the HP and LP systems
are bled when the T17 timer (60 minutes)
expires.
2. With a loss of communication, the LP system
is bled and the HP system is bled when the
T18 timer (60 minutes) expires.
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AFTER – SHUT-IN
BSDV BSDV
HOST AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1
MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
DPT ASD
FPT
FIV
WELL MC 948 #2
SCSSV
MPFM
GLIV
N-PL1-BV DH
PT
5" BV 5" BV
GLIV NORTH FLOWLINE

S-PL1-BV
SOUTH FLOWLINE
S-PL2-HV1 S-PL2-HV2
5" BV
WELL MC 948 #4
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8.11 Downhole Pressure Safety Low (PSL) Shutdown


is shut down.
2. Downhole pressure safety low limit is
configurable per reservoir management. (YY-
22-102 well #2) / (YY-24102 well #4) is a
user configurable parameter.
BEFORE / AFTER SCHEMATICS not shown following procedures 8.11. through 8.25.
8.12 Rate of Change Shutdown


1. On the Control System, the Well Shut-In is
shut down.
8.13 HP Hydraulic Pressure Safety Low (PSL) Shutdown


shut down.
8.14 Annulus Pressure High-High (H-H)


1. Annulus pressure high-high (HH) alarm set
point is only adjustable with Supervisor or
Engineer access level.
is shut down.
displays.
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8.15 North Pipeline Process Safety High Low - North PSHL


1. A Pipeline Process Safety High Low (PSHL)
is activated. See Section 0.
Hardwired from SSS for the hydraulic systems:

1. With communication, the HP system is bled
T12 (180 minutes) timer expires.
8.16 South Pipeline Process Safety High Low - South PSHL


Hardwired from SSS for the hydraulic systems:

1. With communication, the HP system is bled
T12 (180 minutes) timer expires.
8.17 NPL3 Header Valve 1 - NOT CLOSED


8.18 NPL3 Header Valve 2 - NOT CLOSED


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8.19 SPL2 Header Valve 1 - NOT CLOSED

8.20 SPL2 Header Valve 2 - NOT CLOSED

8.21 Well Online

shut down.
8.22 LDHI Injection Shutdown (Pump Flow Rate < 120 gal/day)
Peer to peer from DCS for wells #2 and #4:

shut down.
displays.
8.23 Asphaltene Inhibitor Injection Shutdown (Pump Flow Rate < 12 gal/day)
Peer to peer from DCS for wells #2 and #4:

shut down.
displays.
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8.24 SEM A Communication Loss

1. Results in a loss of communication.
8.25 SEM B Communication Loss

1. Results in a loss of communication.
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9.0 TESTING OPERATIONS

Section 9 consists of Gunflint subsea and subsea-related Testing operations. Included are tests for
valve leakage and ESD testing.
9.1 Platform ESD Tests

Per the approved DWOP, the electronic system must be tested monthly (not to exceed 6 weeks), by
placing the shutdown ladder logic in bypass mode and an ESD station functioned.
Once every quarter (not to exceed 120 days), the ESD criteria will be satisfied by activation of an
ESD station and completely closing BSDV, USV1 and SCSSV on a randomly selected subsea well.
These departures from CFR 250.804(a) (11) are allowed only if the entire system from the platform
ESD station(s) or activation point to the final control relay are electronic based. In addition, the
operator must satisfy the electronic criteria as stated in NTL No. 2000-G13 and NTL No. 2002. 2202-
G03.
9.1.1 Monthly Electronic ESD Test

An Electronic ESD Test will be performed monthly, (not to exceed 6 weeks). The electronic system
must be tested by placing the shutdown ladder logic in bypass mode and an ESD station functioned.

Place Wells In Bypass
1. Place all Gunflint wells in bypass.
2. Place all boarding valves (BSDVs) in Each boarding valve (BSDV) must be
bypass. manned continuously while in bypass.
3. Block and flag the LP and HP umbilical The HPU must be manned continuously
lines at the HPU to safeguard against while the umbilicals are blocked in.
blowdown of the umbilicals.
4. Activate ESD.
Record Information
5. Confirm that signal was received to initiate
closure of the BSDV (boarding valve).
6. Confirm that the ESD timers begin Timers can be set to a shorter duration to
countdown within MCS reduce test time. After the ESD test, timers
must be returned back to their normal
setting as defined in the DWOP.
7. Confirm that closure signals were sent to Refer to appropriate test form in Appendix E
the subsea wells.
8. Record successful initiation of the ESD Refer to appropriate test form in Appendix E
timers.
9. Reset ESD prior to expiration of the HPU
blowdown timers.
10. Remove all wells, and boarding valves out of
bypass.
11. Place umbilicals back in communication with Ensure timers have been reset back to
HPU. original times as defined in the DWOP.
12. End of procedure
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9.1.2 Quarterly ESD Well Shut-In Test

The ESD Well Shut-In Test will be performed quarterly, (not to exceed 120 days). The ESD criteria
will be satisfied by activation of an ESD station and completely closing BSDV, USV1 and SCSSV on
a randomly selected subsea well.

Shut-In Flowline
1. Check all ongoing operations for all wells
and ensure it is appropriate to initiate a one
well ESD without affecting other operations.
controlled flow when the ESD well shuts-in.
3. Close the topsides choke.
4. Allow flowline pressure to stabilize.
Shut-In Well
5. Close all chemical injection valves and The automated sequence closes the
shutdown any unnecessary injection pumps, CITs/CIDs, prior to closing the FIV. The
prior to PCV closure on test well. CITs/CIDs are manually closed as a
precaution in the event the sequence does
not execute as planned.
6. Close PCV on well to be shut-in.
7. Select the one ‘ESD’ well.
8. Place all the wells except the ‘ESD’ well in The MCS HMI must be monitored
bypass. continuously while the wells are in bypass.
9. Place all boarding valves (BSDVs) except Each boarding valve (BSDV) must be
the ‘ESD’ BDSV in bypass. manned continuously while in bypass.
10. Block and flag the LP and HP umbilical The HPU must be manned continuously
lines at the HPU to safeguard against while the umbilicals are blocked in.
blowdown of the umbilicals.
Activate ESD & Record Valve Closures
11. Activate ESD.
12. Confirm closure of the BDSV.
13. Confirm that the ESD timers begin Timers can be set to a shorter duration to
countdown within MCS reduce test time. After the ESD test, timers
must be returned back to their normal
setting as defined in the DWOP.
14. Record closure of the USV when the USV Refer to appropriate test form in Appendix E
timer expires.
15. Record closure of the SCSSV when the Refer to appropriate test form in Appendix E
SCSSV timer expires.
16. Reset ESD prior to expiration of the HPU
blowdown timers.
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17. Remove all wells, and boarding valves out of
bypass.
18. Place umbilicals back in communication with Ensure timers have been reset back to
HPU. original times as defined in the DWOP.
19. Proceed to applicable Restart, when
ready to resume production.
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BEFORE – NORMAL PRODUCTION

BSDV BSDV
HOST AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
DPT ASD
FPT
FIV
WELL MC 948 #2
SCSSV
MPFM
GLIV
N-PL1-BV DH
PT
5" BV 5" BV
GLIV NORTH FLOWLINE

S-PL1-BV
SOUTH FLOWLINE
S-PL2-HV1 S-PL2-HV2
5" BV
WELL MC 948 #4
AFTER - SINGLE WELL & FLOWLINE SHUT-IN FOR ESD TEST

BSDV BSDV
HOST AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
DPT ASD
FPT
FIV
WELL MC 948 #2
SCSSV
MPFM
GLIV
N-PL1-BV DH
PT
5" BV 5" BV
GLIV NORTH FLOWLINE

S-PL1-BV
SOUTH FLOWLINE
S-PL2-HV1 S-PL2-HV2
5" BV
WELL MC 948 #4
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9.2 Subsea ESD Test

The Subsea (SIMOPS) ESD Test will be performed prior to a vessel entering the Gunflint subsea
field. The subsea (with the exception of one well) will be placed in test mode (bypass). This
operation can be performed in conjunction with the Platform ESD Test (9.2.2). The wells will be
manually shut-in and then one will be monitored to verify that the USV received an automatic signal to
close. This simulates a complete shutdown and verifies that appropriate signals were sent.

Shut-In Flowline
and ensure it is appropriate to initiate a one
well ESD without affecting other operations.
controlled flow when the ESD well shuts-in.
3. Close all chemical injection valves and The automated sequence closes the
shutdown any unnecessary injection pumps, CITs/CIDs, prior to closing the FIV. The
prior to PCV closure on test well. CITs/CIDs are manually closed as a
precaution in the event the sequence does
not execute as planned.
Activate ESD & Record Valve Closure
4. Close PCV on test well. When closed, Ensure PCV is closed by CPA or CPI
proceed to next step. reading of 0.5% or less.
5. Close FIV on the test well.
6. Place non-test well(s) in Test Mode (bypass) HMI must be continuously monitored while
on subsea MCS. wells in test mode.
7. Activate Subsea ESD and confirm closure of Test Well: Confirm CIT1, CIT2, CIT3, CID1,
the following valves on the test flowline and CID2, CID3, XOVP, XOVA, FIV, FIV, AAV,
test well. Record closure time of USV1. PWV, PMV, AWV, AWV, AMV and SCSSV
closure. PCV will stop.
Refer to Gunflint Subsea Cause and Effects
8. Reset Subsea ESD after verifying timer T9 Timer T9 closes the SCSSV valve. It is set
starts to countdown. at 7 minutes.
9. Place devices back in service.

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BEFORE – WELL IN PRODUCTION

AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1 MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
LINE STATUS: FPT
Flow
Annulus Pressure
No Flow FIV
SITP
Methanol
LDHI SCSSV
Paraffin Inhibitor
DH
PT
AFTER – SUBSEA ESD TEST
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AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
SIV CID2
AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1 MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
LINE STATUS: FPT
Flow
Annulus Pressure
No Flow FIV
SITP
Methanol
LDHI SCSSV
Paraffin Inhibitor
DH
PT
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9.3 Well Test (Multi-Phase Flowmeter Parameter Verification)

In the event that the flowmeters require calibration, the well(s) will be isolated into one flowline. After
stable flow conditions have been achieved for 8 hours, topsides metering and BS&W readings will be
collected over a 4-hour period and compared to the multiphase meter readings.
The information will be provided to the manufacturer for determination of new data to be entered into
the dual flowmeter server.

Shut-In Flowline
1. If the multiphase flowmeter is on a well that ____ bpd is the minimum flowrate in the
is producing ____ bpd or more, proceed to flowline at 0% watercut to avoid terrain
the next step. Otherwise skip to step 6. slugging.
2. Shut-in the other well producing through the Step 2 only applies if two wells producing
flowline using appropriate procedure in into flowline.
section 8.0.
3. For the well left in the flowline, adjust PCV Match pressures using the latest Well
and topsides choke as needed to match Information Report.
normal flowing conditions.
4. After flowline has been displaced with Verify with Noble Production
production from the test well (approximately Superintendent what specific data/ samples
___ bbl for North or ___ bbl for South), start are required.
data collection at the inlet separator and note
the reading from the multi-phase flowmeter. Measurements should be taken for at least
Data collected at the inlet separator should 4 hours after 8 hours of stable operation.
at least include: Record final meter readings and volumes,
Gas meter readings tabulate BS&W, and oil API gravity. All data
Liquid meter readings will be sent for calculation of any new data
BS&W content and coding of a software patch for the
Oil API gravity multiphase flowmeter.
Sand shakeout
5. Restart the shut-in well to reestablish normal Step 5 only applies if two wells were
production operations, if a well was shut-in at originally producing into flowline.
step 1.
6. For a well with production less than ____ Step 6 only applies if two wells are currently
bpd, multiphase flowmeter calibration data producing into flowline.
will be collected with both wells in the ____ BPD is the minimum flowrate in the
flowline. The second well must be a stronger flowline at 0% watercut to avoid terrain
with production greater than ____ bpd so slugging.
calibration information has been collected. A weak well will be tested by difference.
7. Collect data at the inlet separator and note Verify with Noble Production
the reading from the multi-phase flowmeter. Superintendent what specific data/ samples
Data collected at the inlet separator should are required.
at least include: Measurements should be taken for at least
Gas meter readings 4 hours after 8 hours of stable operation.
Liquid meter readings Record final meter readings and volumes,
BS&W content tabulate BS&W, and oil API gravity. All data
will be sent for calculation of any new data
Oil API gravity and coding of a software patch for the
Sand shakeout multiphase flowmeter.
8. Shut-in the first (< ____ bpd) well. Refer to Step 8 only applies if two wells are currently
Section 8.0. producing into flowline.
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9. Adjust the subsea and topsides choke as Match pressures using the latest Well
needed to establish the same flowing Information Report.
conditions for the second (> _____) well as
in the earlier calibration test.
10. After flowline has been displaced with Verify with Noble Production
production from the test well (approximately Superintendent what specific data/ samples
___ bbl for North or ___ bbl for South), start are required.
data collection at the inlet separator and note
the reading from the multi-phase flowmeter. Measurements should be taken for at least
Data collected at the inlet separator should 4 hours after 8 hours of stable operation.
at least include: Record final meter readings and volumes,
Gas meter readings tabulate BS&W, and oil API gravity. All data
Liquid meter readings will be sent for calculation of any new data
BS&W content and coding of a software patch for the
Oil API gravity multiphase flowmeter.
Sand shakeout
11. Resume production on any wells shut-in, by
proceeding to applicable Restart, when
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NORMAL PRODUCTION SHOWN
AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1 MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
LINE STATUS: FPT
Flow
Annulus Pressure
No Flow FIV
SITP
Methanol
LDHI SCSSV
Paraffin Inhibitor
DH
PT
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9.4 Valve Testing Criteria

Table 9-1 describes information addressed in NTL No. 2009-G36 in regards to valve testing
frequencies and allowable leakage rates. Ref [2]
Table 9-1 Valve Testing Criteria
Valve Allowable Leakage Rate Testing Frequency

Pipeline BSDV Zero Leakage Monthly, not to exceed 6 weeks
Electronic ESD Logic N/A Monthly, not to exceed 6 weeks
Electronic ESD Function N/A Quarterly, not to exceed 120 days
USV1(1) 400 cc per minute of liquid or 15 Quarterly, not to exceed 120 days
scf per minute of gas
SCSSV 400 cc per minute of liquid or 15 Semi-annually, not to exceed 6
scf per minute of gas calendar months
USV2 400 cc per minute of liquid or 15 Quarterly, not to exceed 120 days 1
scf per minute of gas 1
Note:
1. Should the designated primary USV fail to test or meet the allowable leakage rate as outlined above,
notify the appropriate BSEE GOMR District Office and designate another certified subsea valve as
the primary USV. Once designated, test the valve for conformance with the conditions specified in the
NTL mentioned above.
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9.5 Pipeline BSDV Test

The Pipeline (BSDV) Boarding Shutdown Valve Test is conducted monthly, (not to exceed 6 weeks).
The BSDV will be closed and tested for zero leakage. The well(s) producing to the associated
flowline will be shut-in to limit the amount of pressure, retained in the flowline.

Shut-In Well
and ensure it is appropriate to initiate BSDV
Test without affecting other operations.
2. Close all chemical injection valves (on The CITs/CIDs are manually closed prior to
affected well) and shutdown any the PCV. As the PCV is ramped closed,
unnecessary injection pumps, prior to PCV tree and tubing pressure rises, thus
closure. increasing the risk of plugging chemical
injection lines.
3. Close PCV on well(s) producing into Ensure PCV is closed by CPA or CPI
associated flowline. When closed, proceed reading of 0.5% or less.
to next step.
4. Close FIV.
5. Record subsea wellhead pressure using UPT/DPT pressure readings are not test-
UPT/DPT gauges. related information.
6. Close topsides choke. Allow pressure to stabilize.
Gulfstar 1 gauge - tag # ______
7. Close pipeline BSDV.
8. Monitor pipeline pressures for leakage for 5 The boarding valve (BSDV) is tested for
minutes. zero leakage.
9. Record test data.
Restart Well
10. If no leak detected, proceed to Warm
System Restart, when ready to resume
production. If leak detected, notify
Supervisor.
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DURING - BSDV TESTING
BSDV BSDV
HOST AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1 MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
DPT ASD
FPT
FIV
WELL MC 948 #2
SCSSV
MPFM
GLIV
N-PL1-BV DH
PT
5" BV 5" BV
GLIV NORTH FLOWLINE

S-PL1-BV
SOUTH FLOWLINE
S-PL2-HV1 S-PL2-HV2
5" BV
WELL MC 948 #4
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9.6 SCSSV Test

The SCSSV test is conducted semi-annually, not to exceed 6 calendar months. The well is shut-in
and a differential pressure is created across the valve.

Shut-In Well
1. Check other well’s flowrates / Match pressures using the latest Well
drawdowns that flow into affected Information Report
flowline.
Ramp down as necessary to maintain
target flowing bottomhole pressure in
other well(s) in the flowline.
unnecessary injection pumps, prior to tree and tubing pressure rises, thus
PCV closure. increasing the risk of plugging chemical
injection lines.
4. Monitor annulus pressure during shut-in. If pressure exceeds alarm set point,
proceed to Annulus Management.
5. Close SCSSV. Close both control circuits.
6. Open PCV as needed and bleed off 20% of Open PCV 5 steps at a time.
SITP. Note: Differential across the SCSSV
should be at least 20% of SITP.
7. Close FIV.
Test SCSSV
8. Record pressure and temperature between
SCSSV and FIV using UPT and the DPT.
9. Monitor for pressure build up for 30 minutes. Acceptable leakage rate is 400 cc/min oil, or
Record pressure and temperature at end of 15 scf/min gas.
30 minutes.
10. Enter pressure and temperature into the Send documentation generated by the
Noble Energy Leakage Rate Calculator. The Leakage Rate Calculator to the Noble
calculator will determine whether the SCSSV Production Superintendent.
passes or fails.
Fail: Leave well shut in until further
evaluation.
Pass: Continue to next step.
Restart Well
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DURING - TESTING SCSSV
AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
SIV CID2
AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1 MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
LINE STATUS: FPT
Flow
Annulus Pressure
No Flow FIV
SITP
Methanol
LDHI SCSSV
Paraffin Inhibitor
DH
PT
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9.7 USV1 (PWV) Primary Test

The USV1 (PWV) is the primary USV (Underwater Safety Valve) and will be leak tested quarterly,
(not to exceed 120 days). The well will be shut-in and a differential pressure will be created across
the valve. The leakage test will then be conducted.

Shut-In Well
1. Check other well’s flowrates / Match pressures using the latest Well
drawdowns that flow into affected Information Report
flowline.
Ramp down as necessary to maintain
target flowing bottomhole pressure in
other well(s) in the flowline.
unnecessary injection pumps, prior to tree and tubing pressure rises, thus
PCV closure. increasing the risk of plugging chemical
injection lines.
5. Close PWV (USV).
6. Open PCV and bleed down to flowline Open PCV 5 steps at a time.
pressure.
7. Close FIV.
Test SCSSV
PWV and FIV using DPT.
15 minutes.
calculator will determine whether the USV Production Superintendent.
passes or fails.
evaluation.
Restart Well
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DURING - TESTING USV1 (PWV) PRIMARY USV
AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
SIV CID2
AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1 MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
LINE STATUS: FPT
Flow
Annulus Pressure
No Flow FIV
SITP
Methanol
LDHI SCSSV
Paraffin Inhibitor
DH
PT
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9.8 USV2 (PMV) Alternate Test

PMV (USV2) is the Alternate USV. In the event the USV1 does not pass testing, the PMV will be re-
designated as the Primary USV, i.e. USV1. It will then be leak tested quarterly, (not to exceed 120
days). The well will be shut-in and a differential pressure will be created across the valve. The
leakage test will then be conducted.

Shut-In Well
1. Check other well’s flowrates / drawdowns Match pressures using the latest Well
that flow into affected flowline. Information Report
Ramp down as necessary to maintain target
flowing bottomhole pressure in other well(s)
in the flowline.
injection lines.
5. Close PMV (USV).
pressure.
7. Close FIV.
Test SCSSV

PMV and FIV using UPT and DPT.
15 minutes.
passes or fails.
evaluation.
Restart Well

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DURING - TESTING USV2 (PMV) – ALTERNATE USV
AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
SIV CID2
AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1 MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
LINE STATUS: FPT
Flow
Annulus Pressure
No Flow FIV
SITP
Methanol
LDHI SCSSV
Paraffin Inhibitor
DH
PT
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9.9 USV1 (PWV) / SCSSV Combined Test

The USV1 & SCSSV Tests can be combined to limit the amount of downtime involved with testing
activities. The following procedure addresses this scenario. The USV1 (PWV) is leak tested
quarterly, not to exceed 120 days. The SCSSV test is conducted semi-annually, not to exceed 6
calendar months. The well is shut-in and a differential pressure is created across the valve.
Note: This test applies only if the PWV is designated as the USV.

Shut-In Well
1. Check other well’s flowrates / drawdowns Match pressures using the latest Well
that flow into affected flowline. Information Report
Ramp down as necessary to maintain target
flowing bottomhole pressure in other well(s)
in the flowline.
injection lines.
5. Close SCSSV. Close both control circuits.
6. Open PCV as needed and bleed off 20% of Open PCV 5 steps at a time.
SITP. Note: Differential across the SCSSV
should be at least 20% of SITP.
7. Close PCV. Ensure PCV is closed by CPA or CPI
reading of 0.5% reading or less.
8. Close PWV (USV).
pressure.
10. Close FIV.
Test SCSSV & PWV (USV)

11. Record pressure and temperature between SCSSV Test
SCSSV and PWV using UPT.
12. Record pressure and temperature between USV Test
PWV (USV) and FIV using DPT.
13. Monitor UPT for pressure build up for 30 A pressure build up at UPT indicates fluid
minutes and DPT for 15 minutes. Record leakage across the SCSSV. A pressure
pressures and temperatures at end of test build up at DPT indicates fluid leakage
periods. across the PWV (USV).
Acceptable leakage rate is 400 cc/min oil, or
15 scf/min gas.
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passes or fails.
evaluation.
Restart Well
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DURING - TESTING USV1 & SCSSV
AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
SIV CID2
AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1 MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
LINE STATUS: FPT
Flow
Annulus Pressure
No Flow FIV
SITP
Methanol
LDHI SCSSV
Paraffin Inhibitor
DH
PT
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9.10 Shut-In Pressure Build Up Test

A Shut-In Pressure Build Up Test will be performed periodically at the direction of subsurface
engineering. The test is conducted by rapidly shutting in the well and observing the downhole
pressure readings over a given period of time.

Shut-In Well
1. Check other well’s flowrates / drawdowns • Well to be tested is flowing at steady
that flow into affected flowline. state, stable production rates to be
Ramp down other wells as necessary to determined by engineering.
maintain target flowing bottomhole pressure • Document well test rates
in other wells in the flowline.
2. Close all chemical injection valves and The CITs/CIDs are manually closed prior to
shutdown any unnecessary injection pumps, the PCV. As the PCV is ramped closed,
prior to PCV closure. tree and tubing pressure rises, thus
increasing the risk of plugging chemical
injection lines.
3. Close FIV. A hard shut in by closure of FIV, prior to
closing of PCV is necessary.
4. Close PWV.
5. Monitor annulus pressure during shut in. If pressure exceeds set point, proceed to
Annulus Management.
6. Collect data required for the build up test. Send data to be analyzed to Noble Energy
reservoir engineer.
7. Close PCV when all build up test data has Ensure PCV is closed by CPA or CPI
been collected. When closed, proceed to reading of 0.5% or less.
next step.
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DURING - SHUT-IN PRESSURE BUILD UP TEST
AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
SIV CID2
AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1 MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
LINE STATUS: FPT
Flow
Annulus Pressure
No Flow FIV
SITP
Methanol
LDHI SCSSV
Paraffin Inhibitor
DH
PT
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10.0 UTILITY OPERATIONS

10.1 Hydrate Prevention
Methanol should be used to protect the well jumpers, the tree and the top of the well during
unplanned and extended planned shutdowns.

1. If shut-in exceeds 4 hours, proceed to next
step. If not, proceed to Warm Restart, when
2. Ensure N-PL3-HV2 is closed.
3. Ensure PCV is closed.
4. Ensure PWV or PMV is closed.
5. Open FIV.

7. Pressure up on CIT2 with methanol until Head pressure of methanol is 2112 psi.
(PI-9342C/9354C) equals DPT minus 2212
psi.
8. Open CIT2.
9. Inject 6 bbl of methanol into well jumper. Inject 2x volume methanol into well jumper.
10. Open PCV __ steps.
11. Close FIV.
12. Equalize pressure across PWV and open (if

closed).
13. Equalize pressure across PMV and open (if When UPT/DPT equals last recorded SITP,
closed). PMV is equalized. (This will take seconds)
14. Continue to inject methanol into tree piping Inject 1.5 bbl into tree.
and upper tubing.
15. If shut-in exceeds 8 hours, proceed to next Complete task within 10 hours.
step. If not, proceed to applicable Restart,
when ready to resume production.
16. If SCSSV open, skip to step 19.
If SCSSV closed, proceed to next step.
17. Bullhead methanol in VIT well 948 #2.
18. Close CIT2 and stop methanol injection.
19. If this is a Hurricane SD or expected to be an

extended (week or more) shut-in, proceed to
next step. If not, proceed to applicable
Restart, when ready to resume production.
20. Dead oil circulate flowlines, when topsides If facilities are not available to dead oil,
facilities available. depressurize flowlines (if possible).
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21. Displace dead leg (jumper) with methanol 3 bbl total
after circulating dead oil and isolate.
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TREATING JUMPER
AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1 MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
LINE STATUS: FPT
Flow
Annulus Pressure
No Flow FIV
SITP
Methanol
LDHI SCSSV
Paraffin Inhibitor
DH
PT
INJECTING MeOH INTO UPPER TUBING

AMON Line
LDHI
CID1
(2" UH-575) CI/SI
CID2
SIV AI
CID3
API 17H AWV MeOH

CIT1 MeOH
XOVA XOVP CPI CIT2
AAV PI
CIT3
PCV
PMV PWV
APT UPT
AMV
LINE STATUS: FPT
Flow
Annulus Pressure
No Flow FIV
SITP
Methanol
LDHI SCSSV
Paraffin Inhibitor
DH
PT
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10.2 Flowline Blowdown

HOLD
10.3 Dead Oiling
HOLD
10.4 Pigging
HOLD
10.5 Flowline Back Pressure
HOLD
Insert HOLDs and state reasons for the holds
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11.0 REFERENCE DATA
11.1 Pre-Defined Tag Numbers

Reference [10]
Table 11-1 Numbering Block Assigned for Gunflint
Gunflint Tagging Range 20000 - 25999

NO. LOCATION TAGGING RANGE
1 SUBSEA EQUIPMENT 20000 - 20099
2 MCS/EPU 20100 - 20199
3 HPU 20200 - 20299
4 BULKHEAD PLATE 20300 - 20399
5 RISER BASE ILS 20400 - 20499
6 CDUA 20500 - 20599
7 CDUB 20600 - 20699
8 SPARE 20700 - 20799
9 SPARE 20800 - 20899
10 SPARE 20900 - 20999
11 TOPSIDE SIGNALS 21000 - 21999
12 MC 948#2 22000 - 22999
12a Hydraulic Valves 22001 - 22029
12b Manual Valves 22030 - 22039
12c Sensors/Transmitters 22040 - 22099
12d Miscellaneous 22100 - 22399
12e SCM diagnostics 22400 - 22599
12f MPFM 22600 - 22799
12g Spare 22800 - 22999
13 FUTURE WELL 23000 - 23999
14 Mc 948#4 (Note #1) 24000 - 24999
15 FUTURE WELL 25000 - 25999
Note 1: All wells have the same tagging structure as MC 948#2.
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Table 11-2 Subsea Equipment
Range 20000-20099
DESCRIPTION TAG
SDU ZZZ-20000
NPL2 ZAY-20001
NPL3 ZAY-20002
SPL2 ZAY-20003
WELL #2 JUMPER ZAY-20004
WELL #4 JUMPER ZAY-20005
FLOWLINE JUMPER ZAY-20006
BULKHEAD PLATE ZZZ-20007
NPL2-BV HV-20008
NPL2-HV1 XV-20009
NPL2-HV2 XV-20010
Table 11-3 Riser Base In-Line Sled
Range 20400-20499
DESCRIPTION TAG
NPL1 ZAY-20400
NPL1-GLIV XV-20401
SPL1 ZAY-20402
SPL1-GLIV XV-20403
LP SUPPLY (FUTURE) PT-20404
LP RETURN (FUTURE) ZAY-20405
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Table 11-4 Topsides Signals
Range 21000-21999
DESCRIPTION TAG
PSD XY-21000
PSHL - NORTH XY-21001
PSHL - SOUTH XY-21002
ESD XY-21003
SESD XY-21004
SESD MODU XY-21005
TEST ESD XY-21006
LP Bleed XY-21007
HP Bleed XY-21008
LOSS OF COMMUNICATION XY-21009
MEOH FLOW RATE FT-21010
LDHI1 FLOW RATE FT-21011
CI-SI1 FLOW RATE FT-21014
AI-PI1 FLOW RATE FT-21017
MEOH PUMP SD XY-21020
LDHI PUMP SD XY-21021
CI-SI PUMP SD XY-21022
AI PUMP SD XY-21023
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Table 11-5 Well MC 948#2 QAY-2200

LOCAL TAG
Hydraulic Valves 22001-22029 Manual Valves 22030-22039 Sensors 22040-22099

DESCRIPTION TAG DESCRIPTION TAG DESCRIPTION TAG
SCSSV-A SV-22001 SV1 HV-22030 ASD CT-22040 PT-22040 TT-22040
SCSSV-B SV-22002 SV2 HV-22031 APT-1 PT-22041 TT-22041
PMV XV-22003 THI HV-22032 APT-2 PT-22042 TT-22042
PWV XV-22004 UPST ISOLATION HV-22033 UPT-1 PT-22043 TT-22043
PCV XCV-22005 GT ISOLATION HV-22034 UPT-2 PT-22044 TT-22044
FIV XV-22006 ROV TREE CAP HV-22035 DPT-1 PT-22045 TT-22045
CIT1 XV-22007 NPL3-BV HV-22036 DPT-2 PT-22046 TT-22046
CIT2 XV-22008 HV-22037 FPT-1 PT-22047 TT-22047
CIT3 XV-22009 HV-22038 FPT-2 PT-22048 TT-22048
CID1 XV-22010 HV-22039 DHPT1-1 PT-22049 TT-22049
CID2 XV-22011 DHPT1-2 PT-22050 TT-22050
CID3 XV-22012 DHPT2-1 PT-22051 TT-22051
XOVP XV-22013 DHPT2-2 PT-22052 TT-22052
XOVA XV-22014 DHPT3-1 PT-22053 TT-22053
AMV XV-22015 DHPT3-2 PT-22054 TT-22054
AWV XV-22016 CPI (LVDT) ZT-22055
AAV XV-22017 CAL CPI ZT-22056
RSSU XV-22018 LP SUPPLY PT-22057
RSSL XV-22019 LP RETURN PT-22058
RSSR XV-22020 HP SUPPLY PT-22059
NPL3-HV1 XV-22021 HP RETURN PT-22060
NPL3-HV2 XV-22022 CMV-FT1 (FUTURE) FT-22061
CMV-FT2 (FUTURE) FT-22062
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Table 11-5 Well MC 948#2 QAY-2200 Continued

Miscellaneous 22100-22399 SCM Diagnostics 22400-22599 MPFM Tag 22600-22799
WELL SHUT-IN YY-22100 SEM A VOLTAGE ET-22400 MPFM See Appendix B
OPERATOR WELL SHUT-IN (HMI) HS-22101 SEM A CURRENT ET-22401
DOWNHOLE PSL YY-22102 SEM A STATUS US-22402
RATE OF CHANGE SD YY-22103 SEM A COMM US-22403
HP PSL YY-22104 SEM A TEMP TT-22404
ANNULUS PRESSURE HH PAHH-22105 SEM B VOLTAGE ET-22405
LDHI INJECTION FLOW RATE FT-22106 SEM B CURRENT ET-22406
AI-PI INJECTION FLOW RATE FT-22107 SEM B STATUS US-22407
PSHL LOCAL TAG YY-22108 SEM B COMM US-22408
SEM A COMM LOSS YY-22109 SEM B TEMP TT-22409
SEM B COMM LOSS YY-22110
WELL ONLINE YY-22111
Well LOSS OF COMMUNICATION YY-22112
TIMER RESET HS-22113
LDHI SHUTDOWN YY-22114
AI-PI SHUTDOWN YY-22115
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Table 11-6 MC 948#4 QAY-24000
LOCAL TAG
Hydraulic Valves 24001-24029 Manual Valves 24030-24039 Sensors 24040-24099
SCSSV-A SV-24001 SV1 HV-24030 ASD CT-24040 PT-24040 TT-24040
SCSSV-B SV-24002 SV2 HV-24031 APT-1 PT-24041 TT-24041
PMV XV-24003 THI HV-24032 APT-2 PT-24042 TT-24042
PWV XV-24004 UPST ISOLATION HV-24033 UPT-1 PT-24043 TT-24043

PCV XCV-24005 GT ISOLATION HV-24034 UPT-2 PT-24044 TT-24044
FIV XV-24006 ROV TREE CAP HV-24035 DPT-1 PT-24045 TT-24045
CIT1 XV-24007 SPL2-BV HV-24036 DPT-2 PT-24046 TT-24046
CIT2 XV-24008 HV-24037 FPT-1 PT-24047 TT-24047
CIT3 XV-24009 HV-24038 FPT-2 PT-24048 TT-24048
CID1 XV-24010 HV-24039 DHPT1-1 PT-24049 TT-24049
CID2 XV-24011 DHPT1-2 PT-24050 TT-24050
CID3 XV-24012 DHPT2-1 PT-24051 TT-24051
XOVP XV-24013 DHPT2-2 PT-24052 TT-24052
XOVA XV-24014 Spare PT-24053 TT-24053
AMV XV-24015 Spare PT-24054 TT-24054
AWV XV-24016 CPI (LVDT) ZT-24055
AAV XV-24017 CAL CPI ZT-24056
RSSU XV-24018 LP SUPPLY PT-24057
RSSL XV-24019 LP RETURN PT-24058
RSSR XV-24020 HP SUPPLY PT-24059
SPL2-HV1 XV-24021 HP RETURN PT-24060
CMV-FT1
SPL2-HV2 XV-24022 (FUTURE) FT-24061
CMV-FT2
(FUTURE) FT-24062
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Table 11-6 MC 948#4 QAY-24000 Continued

LOCAL TAG
Miscellaneous 24100-24399 SCM Diagnostics 24400-24599 MPFM Tag 24600-24799
WELL SHUT-IN YY-24100 SEM A VOLTAGE ET-24400 MPFM See Appendix B
OPERATOR WELL SHUT-IN (HMI) HS-24101 SEM A CURRENT ET-24401
DOWNHOLE PSL YY-24102 SEM A STATUS US-24402
RATE OF CHANGE SD YY-24103 SEM A COMM US-24403

HP PSL YY-24104 SEM A TEMP TT-24404
ANNULUS PRESSURE HH PAHH-24105 SEM B VOLTAGE ET-24405
LDHI INJECTION FLOW RATE FT-24106 SEM B CURRENT ET-24406
AI-PI INJECTION FLOW RATE FT-24107 SEM B STATUS US-24407
PSHL LOCAL TAG YY-24108 SEM B COMM US-24408
SEM A COMM LOSS YY-24109 SEM B TEMP TT-24409
SEM B COMM LOSS YY-24110
WELL ONLINE YY-24111
Well LOSS OF COMMUNICATION YY-24112
TIMER RESET HS-24113
LDHI SHUTDOWN YY-24114
AI-PI SHUTDOWN YY-24115
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11.2 Interlocks
Reference [11]
Table 11-7 Well #2 Interlocks
Ref Command
Interlock Level Explanation
No. Tag Function
1. C PMV - C or PWV - C 1 Prevents SCSSV from closing while
well is flowing
SCSSVA
2. O (PMV - C or PWV - C) & 3 Ensures pressure can be equalized
XOVP & XOVA & AWV – C across SCSSV before opening
3. C PMV or PWV - C 1 Same as SCSSVA
4. SCSSVB O (PMV or PWV - C) & 3 Same as SCSSVA
XOVP – C & XOVA – C & AWV – C
5. C PCV < 1% & FIV – C 1 Prevent PMV from closing while well
is flowing
PMV
6. O PWV – C & PCV < 1% & 2 Ensure equalization across PMV
FIV - C & XOVP - C & XOVA - C & AWV - C before opening
7. C PCV < 1% & FIV - C 1 Prevent PWV from closing while
well is flowing
PWV
8. O PCV < 1% & 2 Ensure equalization across PWV
FIV - O & XOVP - O & XOVA - O & AWV - O before opening
9. C PCV < 1% 1
10. O (PMV - C & PWV - C) or 5 Opening up well using FIV should
FIV PMV- O & PWV - O & PCV < 1% & be avoided. It will damage valve
(NPL3-HV1 - O or NPL3-HV2 - O & and could harm completion.
SPL2-HV2 - O & SPL2-HV1 - O)
11. C - -
12. CIT1 O (CIT3 – C) & 2 Ensure correct routing of methanol
(MC 948#4-CIT1 - C) & (MC 948#4-CIT3 - C) injection. Prevent injection into
multiple wells simultaneously.
13. C - -
CIT2
14. O - -
15. C - -
16. CIT3 O (CIT1 - C) & 2 Wells #2 & #4 are on a common
(MC 948#4-CIT1 - C) & (MC 948#4CIT3 - C) MeOH circuit. This interlock helps
prevent commingled flow.
17. C - -
CID1
18. O - -
19. C - -
CID2
20. O - -
21. C - -
CID3
22. O - -
23. C - -
24. XOVP O (AAV - C) & (XOVA - C) 2 Ensures annulus cavity is isolated
from production flow.
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No. Tag Function
25. C - -
26. O (AAV - C) & (XOVP - C) 2 Ensures annulus cavity is isolated
XOVA
27. C - -
28. AMV O (AWV - C) & (AAV - C) & (XOVP - C) 2 Ensures annulus cavity is isolated
29. C - -
30. AWV O (AAV - C) & (XOVP - C) & (XOVA - C) & 2 Wells MC 948#2 and #4 share a
(MC 948#4-AWV - C) common annulus monitor line.
31. C - -
AAV
32. O AAV is always interlock 2
33. C - -
PCV
34. O - -
Function or Status O = OPEN, C = CLOSED

Note:
1. An active well shutdown signal will interlock any closed valve until the shutdown signal is cleared.
2. Interlock bypass requires user login with admin/supervisor access authority level.
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Table 11-8 Well #4 Interlocks
Ref Command
No. Tag Function
1. C PMV - C or PWV - C 1 Prevents SCSSV from closing while
well is flowing
SCSSVA
2. O (PMV - C or PWV - C) & 3 Ensures pressure can be equalized
XOVP & XOVA & AWV – C across SCSSV before opening
3. C PMV or PWV - C 1 Same as SCSSVA
4. SCSSVB O (PMV or PWV - C) & 3 Same as SCSSVA
XOVP – C & XOVA – C & AWV – C
5. C PCV < 1% & FIV – C 1 Prevent PMV from closing while well
is flowing
PMV
6. O PWV – C & PCV < 1% & 2 Ensure equalization across PMV
FIV - C & XOVP - C & XOVA - C & AWV - C before opening
7. C PCV < 1% & FIV - C 1 Prevent PWV from closing while
well is flowing
PWV
8. O PCV < 1% & 2 Ensure equalization across PWV
FIV - O & XOVP - O & XOVA - O & AWV - O before opening
9. C PCV < 1% 1
10. O (PMV - C & PWV - C) or 5 Opening up well using FIV should
FIV PMV- O & PWV - O & PCV < 1% & be avoided. It will damage valve
(SPL2-HV1 - O & SPL2-HV2 - O & and could harm completion.
NPL3-HV1 - O or NPL3-HV2 - O)
11. C - -
12. CIT1 O (CIT3 – C) & 2 Ensure correct routing of methanol
(MC 948#2-CIT1 - C) & (MC 948#2-CIT3 - C) injection. Prevent injection into
multiple wells simultaneously.
13. C - -
CIT2
14. O - -
15. C - -
16. CIT3 O (CIT1 - C) & 2 Wells #2 & #4 are on a common
(MC 948#2-CIT1 - C) & (MC 948#2-CIT3 - C) MeOH circuit. This interlock helps
prevent commingled flow.
17. C - -
CID1
18. O - -
19. C - -
CID2
20. O - -
21. C - -
CID3
22. O - -
23. C - -
24. XOVP O (AAV - C) & (XOVA - C) 2 Ensures annulus cavity is isolated
25. C - -
26. O (AAV - C) & (XOVP - C) 2 Ensures annulus cavity is isolated
XOVA
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No. Tag Function
27. C - -
28. AMV O (AWV - C) & (AAV - C) & (XOVP - C) 2 Ensures annulus cavity is isolated
29. C - -
30. AWV O (AAV - C) & (XOVP - C) & (XOVA - C) & 2 Wells MC 948#4 and #2 share a
(MC 948#2-AWV - C) common annulus monitor line.
31. C - -
AAV
32. O AAV is always interlock 2
33. C - -
PCV
34. O - -

Note:
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Table 11-9 Well ILS and Well PLET Interlocks
Ref Command
No. Tag Function
1. C - -
NPL2-HV1
2. O - -
3. C - -
NPL2-HV2
4. O - -
5. C (MC 948#2-FIV - C & NPL3-HV2 - C) or 4
NPL3-HV1 (NPL3-HV2 - O & SPL2-HV2 - O & SPL2-HV1 - O)
6. O - -
7. C (MC 948#4-FIV - C or SPL2-HV1 - O) & 6
NPL3-HV2 (MC 948#2-FIV - C or NPL3-HV1 - O)
8. O - -
9. C (MC 948#4-FIV - C & SPL2-HV2 - C) or 4
SPL2-HV1 (SPL2-HV2 - O & NPL3-HV2 - O & NPL3-HV1 - O)
10. O - -
11. C (MC 948#4-FIV - C or SPL2-HV1 - O) & 6
SPL2-HV2 (MC 948#2-FIV - C or NPL3-HV1 - O)
12. O - -

Note:
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11.3 Choke Cv Table
Table 11-10 P35 High Control Nozzle (SDF 130801)
Bean Size
Mic Percent Stem Travel Percent Signal
Cv
(Steps)* Open (In.) Travel (4 - 20 Ma)
1/64 in. mm
0 0 0.0% 0 0 0.000 0.0% 4.000
1 0 0.0% 0 0 0.017 0.6% 4.100
2 0 0.0% 0 0 0.033 1.2% 4.200
3 0 0.0% 0 0 0.050 1.9% 4.300
4 0 0.0% 0 0 0.067 2.5% 4.400
5 0 0.0% 0 0 0.083 3.1% 4.500
6 0 0.0% 0 0 0.100 3.7% 4.600
7 0 0.0% 0 0 0.117 4.4% 4.700
8 0 0.0% 0 0 0.133 5.0% 4.800
9 0 0.0% 0 0 0.150 5.6% 4.900
10 0 0.0% 0 0 0.167 6.2% 5.000
11 0 0.0% 0 0 0.183 6.9% 5.100
12 0 0.0% 0 0 0.200 7.5% 5.200
13 0 0.0% 0 0 0.217 8.1% 5.300
14 0 0.0% 0 0 0.233 8.7% 5.400
15 0 0.0% 0 0 0.250 9.4% 5.500
16 0 0.0% 0 0 0.267 10.0% 5.600
17 0 0.0% 0 0 0.283 10.6% 5.700
18 0 0.0% 0 0 0.300 11.2% 5.800
19 0 0.0% 0 0 0.317 11.9% 5.900
20 0 0.0% 0 0 0.333 12.5% 6.000
21 0 0.0% 0 0 0.350 13.1% 6.100
22 0 0.0% 0 0 0.367 13.7% 6.200
23 0 0.0% 0 0 0.383 14.4% 6.300
24 0 0.0% 0 0 0.400 15.0% 6.400
25 0 0.0% 0 0 0.417 15.6% 6.500
26 0.0 0.0% 0 0 0.433 16.2% 6.600
27 0.0 0.0% 0 0 0.450 16.9% 6.700
28 0.1 0.0% 0 0 0.467 17.5% 6.800
29 0.1 0.0% 0 0 0.483 18.1% 6.900
30 0.3 0.0% 0 0 0.500 18.7% 7.000
31 0.4 0.1% 3 1 0.517 19.4% 7.100
32 0.5 0.2% 5 2 0.533 20.0% 7.200
33 0.6 0.3% 6 2 0.550 20.6% 7.300
34 0.7 0.5% 7 3 0.567 21.2% 7.400
35 0.8 0.6% 8 3 0.583 21.9% 7.500
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Bean Size
Cv
1/64 in. mm
36 0.9 0.7% 9 4 0.600 22.5% 7.600
37 1.0 0.8% 10 4 0.617 23.1% 7.700
38 1.0 1.0% 11 4 0.633 23.7% 7.800
39 1.2 1.1% 11 5 0.650 24.4% 7.900
40 1.2 1.2% 12 5 0.667 25.0% 8.000
41 1.4 1.4% 13 5 0.683 25.6% 8.100
42 1.5 1.5% 13 5 0.700 26.2% 8.200
43 1.5 1.6% 14 6 0.717 26.9% 8.300
44 1.6 1.7% 14 6 0.733 27.5% 8.400
45 1.8 1.9% 15 6 0.750 28.1% 8.500
46 1.9 2.0% 15 6 0.767 28.7% 8.600
47 1.9 2.1% 16 6 0.783 29.4% 8.700
48 2.0 2.3% 16 7 0.800 30.0% 8.800
49 2.1 2.4% 17 7 0.817 30.6% 8.900
50 2.1 2.5% 17 7 0.833 31.2% 9.000
51 2.2 2.6% 18 7 0.850 31.9% 9.100
52 2.2 2.8% 18 7 0.867 32.5% 9.200
53 2.3 2.9% 19 7 0.883 33.1% 9.300
54 2.4 3.0% 19 8 0.900 33.7% 9.400
55 2.5 3.2% 19 8 0.917 34.4% 9.500
56 2.6 3.3% 20 8 0.933 35.0% 9.600
57 2.7 3.4% 20 8 0.950 35.6% 9.700
58 2.8 3.6% 21 8 0.967 36.2% 9.800
59 2.9 3.7% 21 8 0.983 36.9% 9.900
60 3.0 3.8% 21 8 1.000 37.5% 10.000
61 3.1 3.9% 22 9 1.017 38.1% 10.100
62 3.1 4.1% 22 9 1.033 38.7% 10.200
63 3.2 4.2% 22 9 1.050 39.4% 10.300
64 3.4 4.3% 23 9 1.067 40.0% 10.400
65 3.5 4.5% 23 9 1.083 40.6% 10.500
66 3.7 4.6% 23 9 1.100 41.2% 10.600
67 3.8 4.8% 24 9 1.117 41.9% 10.700
68 3.9 5.0% 24 10 1.133 42.5% 10.800
69 4.0 5.2% 25 10 1.150 43.1% 10.900
70 4.1 5.3% 25 10 1.167 43.7% 11.000
71 4.2 5.5% 25 10 1.183 44.4% 11.100
72 4.3 5.6% 26 10 1.200 45.0% 11.200
73 4.4 5.8% 26 10 1.217 45.6% 11.300
74 5 6.0% 27 11 1.233 46.2% 11.400
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Bean Size
Cv
1/64 in. mm
75 5 6.2% 27 11 1.250 46.9% 11.500
76 5 6.3% 27 11 1.267 47.5% 11.600
77 5 6.5% 28 11 1.283 48.1% 11.700
78 5 6.6% 28 11 1.300 48.7% 11.800
79 5 6.8% 28 11 1.317 49.4% 11.900
80 5 6.9% 29 11 1.333 50.0% 12.000
81 5 7.1% 29 12 1.350 50.6% 12.100
82 6 7.3% 29 12 1.367 51.2% 12.200
83 6 7.4% 30 12 1.383 51.9% 12.300
84 6 7.5% 30 12 1.400 52.5% 12.400
85 6 7.7% 30 12 1.417 53.1% 12.500
86 6 8.2% 31 12 1.433 53.7% 12.600
87 7 8.8% 32 13 1.450 54.4% 12.700
88 7 9.6% 34 13 1.467 55.0% 12.800
89 7 10.4% 35 14 1.483 55.6% 12.900
90 8 11.3% 37 15 1.500 56.2% 13.000
91 8 12.3% 38 15 1.517 56.9% 13.100
92 8 13.3% 40 16 1.533 57.5% 13.200
93 8 14.4% 41 16 1.550 58.1% 13.300
94 8 15.6% 43 17 1.567 58.7% 13.400
95 9 16.8% 45 18 1.583 59.4% 13.500
96 9 18.1% 46 18 1.600 60.0% 13.600
97 10 19.4% 48 19 1.617 60.6% 13.700
98 11 20.7% 50 20 1.633 61.2% 13.800
99 11 22.1% 51 20 1.650 61.9% 13.900
100 12 23.5% 53 21 1.667 62.5% 14.000
101 13 24.9% 54 22 1.683 63.1% 14.100
102 13 26.4% 56 22 1.700 63.7% 14.200
103 14 27.9% 57 23 1.717 64.4% 14.300
104 15 29.4% 59 23 1.733 65.0% 14.400
105 16 31.0% 61 24 1.750 65.6% 14.500
106 17 32.5% 62 25 1.767 66.2% 14.600
107 17 34.1% 64 25 1.783 66.9% 14.700
108 18 35.7% 65 26 1.800 67.5% 14.800
109 19 37.4% 67 26 1.817 68.1% 14.900
110 20 39.0% 68 27 1.833 68.7% 15.000
111 21 40.6% 69 28 1.850 69.4% 15.100
112 22 42.3% 71 28 1.867 70.0% 15.200
113 22 44.0% 72 29 1.883 70.6% 15.300
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Cv
1/64 in. mm
114 23 45.6% 74 29 1.900 71.2% 15.400
115 24 47.3% 75 30 1.917 71.9% 15.500
116 25 49.0% 76 30 1.933 72.5% 15.600
117 26 50.7% 78 31 1.950 73.1% 15.700
118 27 52.4% 79 31 1.967 73.7% 15.800
119 28 54.1% 80 32 1.983 74.4% 15.900
120 28 55.8% 81 32 2.000 75.0% 16.000
121 29 57.5% 83 33 2.017 75.6% 16.100
122 30 59.2% 84 33 2.033 76.2% 16.200
123 31 60.9% 85 34 2.050 76.9% 16.300
124 32 62.6% 86 34 2.067 77.5% 16.400
125 33 64.2% 87 35 2.083 78.1% 16.500
126 34 65.9% 88 35 2.100 78.7% 16.600
127 34 67.5% 89 36 2.117 79.4% 16.700
128 35 69.2% 91 36 2.133 80.0% 16.800
129 36 70.8% 92 36 2.150 80.6% 16.900
130 37 72.4% 93 37 2.167 81.2% 17.000
131 38 74.0% 94 37 2.183 81.9% 17.100
132 39 75.6% 95 38 2.200 82.5% 17.200
133 39 77.2% 96 38 2.217 83.1% 17.300
134 40 78.7% 97 38 2.233 83.7% 17.400
135 41 80.2% 97 39 2.250 84.4% 17.500
136 42 81.7% 98 39 2.267 85.0% 17.600
137 42 83.2% 99 39 2.283 85.6% 17.700
138 43 84.6% 100 40 2.300 86.2% 17.800
139 44 86.0% 101 40 2.317 86.9% 17.900
140 44 87.3% 102 40 2.333 87.5% 18.000
141 45 88.7% 102 41 2.350 88.1% 18.100
142 46 90.0% 103 41 2.367 88.7% 18.200
143 46 91.2% 104 41 2.383 89.4% 18.300
144 47 92.4% 105 42 2.400 90.0% 18.400
145 48 93.5% 105 42 2.417 90.6% 18.500
146 48 94.6% 106 42 2.433 91.2% 18.600
147 49 95.6% 106 42 2.450 91.9% 18.700
148 49 96.6% 107 42 2.467 92.5% 18.800
149 49 97.5% 107 43 2.483 93.1% 18.900
150 50 98.3% 108 43 2.500 93.7% 19.000
151 50 98.9% 108 43 2.517 94.4% 19.100
152 50 99.5% 109 43 2.533 95.0% 19.200
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Cv
1/64 in. mm
153 50 99.9% 109 43 2.550 95.6% 19.300
154 50 100.0% 109 43 2.567 96.2% 19.400
155 51 100.0% 109 43 2.583 96.9% 19.500
156 51 100.0% 109 43 2.600 97.5% 19.600
157 51 100.0% 109 43 2.617 98.1% 19.700
158 51 100.0% 109 43 2.633 98.7% 19.800
159 51 100.0% 109 43 2.650 99.4% 19.900
160 51 100.0% 109 43 2.667 100.0% 20.000
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12.0 APPENDIX A
12.1 References
Ref No. Document No. Title

1. API RP 14C “Recommend Practice for Analysis, Design, Installation, and
Testing of Basic Surface Safety Systems for Offshore
Production Platforms”, API RP 14C, March 2007
2. NTL No. 2009-G36 “Using Alternate Compliance in Safety Systems for Subsea
Production Operations”, 01-Jan-2010
3. GUN-SS-SST-MEC-DSD-001 Gunflint - Horizontal Tree Simplified Schematic
4. GUN-SS-GNS-FLA-RPT-0005 Gunflint – Flow Assurance Strategy Report
5. GUN-SS-GNS-OPS-PLN-0001 Gunflint – Subsea Operating Philosophy Report
6. GUN-SS-GNS-ENG-BOD-0001 Gunflint Field (MC Block 948) 2 Well Tie-back BOD
7. GUN-SS-GNS-ENG-CHT-0001 CAUSE & EFFECT CHART - Subsea Control System
8. GUN-SS-SSC-ISU-DSD-0001-001 Gunflint – HYDRAULIC/CHEMICAL SCHEMATIC SHEET 1 of 2
9. GUN-SS-SSC-ISU-DSD-0001-002 Gunflint - HYDRAULIC/CHEMICAL SCHEMATIC SHEET 2 of 2
10. GUN-SS-GNS-ENG-PLN-0002 Gunflint - Subsea Tagging Philosophy
11. GUN-SS-SSC-ENG-SPC-0001 Gunflint - Subsea Interlock Specification / Matrix
12. GUN-SS-GNS-FLA-RPT-0002 Gunflint – Flow Assurance Transient Analysis Technical Note
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Noble Energy – Gunflint Subsea Development

Document No. GUN-SS-GNS-OPS-PRO-0001

A Aug 04, 2014 JS/RB Gunflint System Operations Manual RA ML

Noble Energy Inc. – Internal Use Only

REV SECTION CHANGE DESCRIPTION

Document Hold Record

3.10.3 Corrosion/Scale Inhibitor Injection System ....................................................................... 29

7.1.2 Steady State Operation .................................................................................................... 57

9.2 Subsea ESD Test ............................................................................................................... 103

1.4 Manual Approval

1.5 Manual Revisions

2.0 DESIGN BASIS

Figure 2-1 Project Vicinity Map

2.1.1 Future Wells

2.1.2 Gas Lift

2.1.3 Gas Injection

2.1.4 Water Injection

2.1.5 System Design Temperatures and Pressures

2.1.6 Design Life

Table 2-1 Well Coordinates and Depths

Typical water temperatures are listed in Table 2-2.

Table 2-2 Typical GOM Water Temperatures

Depth Avg. Temp.

2.3 Reservoir Summary

2.3.1 PVT Properties

Table 2-3 PVT Properties

Property Units MC 948#2 MC 948#4

Note 1: Reservoir pressure to be updated as per production profile depletion plan

2.3.2 Water Chemistry

Table 2-4 Water Chemistry

Depth ft MD 24,654 25,112 26,557 27,195

Specific Gravity - 1.047 1.048 1.043 1.038

Observed pH - 7.55 7.47 7.60 7.96

Total Dissolved Solids mg/l (evaporated) 71,100 70,900 62,600 56,000

mg/l (calculated) 68,188 66,380 65,502 54,026

Anions Chloride (mg/l) 38,000 36,800 38,000 29,600

Bromide (mg/l) 68.0 64.7 107 78.4

Sulfate (mg/l) 18 9 28.8 37.5

Bicarbonate (mg/l) 1250 1390 1080 1230

Cations Sodium (mg/l) 25,900 25,000 23,700 20,400

Potassium (mg/l) 138 147 148 135

Calcium (mg/l) 588 560 502 587

ICP Metals Barium (mg/l) 47.3 56.3 17.1 20.9

Copper (mg/l) 3.84 5.66 5.14 2.44

Iron (mg/l) 3.13 3.06 2.92 3.31

Sulphur (mg/l) 521 483 425 537

Strontium (mg/l) 84.4 84.4 65.1 47.1

Arsenic (mg/l) 0.316 0.249 0.170 0.174

Organic Acids Glycolate (mg/l) 274 323 362 179

Acetate (mg/l) 869 1040 679 832

Propionate (mg/l) 102 110 99.4 81.8

3.0 SUBSEA SYSTEM

Figure 3-1 Gunflint Field Layout

3.1 Well Completions

• LDHI downhole tubing is: 2 x ½” OD x 0.065” wall

• SI/CI downhole tubing is: 1 x 3/8” OD x 0.065” wall

• AI downhole tubing is: 1 x 3/8” OD x 0.065” wall

• Dual HP 15,000 psi control lines

3.4 Subsea Trees

3.5 Pipeline End Terminations (PLETs)

• Can be installed/recovered as 1st or 2nd end

• 5” Branch valves are manual/ROV operated gate valves