WE1.

10A

1) (Q) - Describe the importance of the different positions of the

manifold and oil/gas lines on different Towers.

• Well head spacing.

• Walkway access.
• Easy to operate valves.
• Tower capacities.
• Different x-tree considerations.
• Connection to the production and test header.

2) (P/Q) - Explain with examples your understanding of SIMOPs, and

explain the reason for SIMOP’s.

Definition:
Simultaneous Operations is defined as the concurrent execution of two or more
activities at the same time and place, which due to their interaction result in
increased operational complexity and level of risk. Any possible combination of
the following activities is considered to potentially increase the risk when carried
out simultaneously:

• Production/Injection
• Maintenance
• Drilling
• Work-over (including use of coiled tubing).
• Well Testing
• Hot Work
• Heavy Lift
• Wire-line Operations

Based on above and taking into account the normally accepted level of safety
measures adopted by ADMA-OPCO, each individual activity is protected by one
or several barriers which would have to fail before control is lost.

Once a hydrocarbon bearing formation is exposed, Simultaneous Operation shall

cease if each individual activity is not protected by a minimum of two
independent and tested barriers.
Categorize & identify the WHTs where SIMOPS can be implemented based on:
• High oil production wells (with / without water injection facilities).
• Exclude three leg towers.
• Arab-D WHT’s (7 No.; US Field), which are designed for SIMOPS,
but relevant facilities were not fully installed.
Reasons for implementing SIMOPS:
Allowing oil production and water injection operations while carrying out
drilling / workover activities.