Notes:

1.0 Revision Philosophy

1.1 All revisions for review will be issued at R1, with subsequent R2, R3 etc. if
required.

1.2 All revisions approved for implementation will be issued at A1, with
subsequent A2, A3 etc. if required.

1.3 Documents approved for Design or approved for Construction will be issued
at D1 with subsequent D2, D3 etc or C1, C2 & C3 respectively.

1.4 Documents or drawings revised as “As built” will be issued as Z1, Z2 Z3 etc.

1.5 Narrative sections revised from previous approved issues are to be noted in
the table below and/or highlighted in the RH margin (using the appropriate revision
status) thus: A2

1.6 Previous revision highlighting to be removed at subsequent issues.

1.7 Drawings/diagrams revised from previous approved issues are highlighted by

'clouding' the affected areas and by the use of a triangle containing the revision
status.

1.8 The person (or authority) originally recorded as approving the document and
who is deemed the custodian must approve all revisions to this document.

2.0 Revision History

Date of
Revision No. Issue Reason for change
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CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION
2.0 EXCAVATION METHODOLOGY (BY CREEK LOCATIONS)
3.0 BASIC EXCAVATION METHODOLOGY
4.0 BACK FILL AND RE-INSTATEMENT
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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The NCTL replacement pipeline length traverses 49 km between the new (to be
installed) Nembe-III Manifold platform extension and the new (to be installed) San
Bartholomeo Manifold platform. The Work is divided into two main sections: 12”
trunkline and 24” trunkline with various size & length of associated feeder lines to
manifolds. The 12” section initiates at Nembe-III Manifold extension platform and
terminates at Nembe Creek Junction Manifold – Nembe Main Manifold. The 24”
section initiates at the new (to be installed) Nembe-1 Tie-in Manifold and terminates
at the new (to be installed) San Bartholomeo Manifold platform. There are
approximately fifty-three (53) water ways to be crossed along the full length of the
ROW. All Works associated with this installation are in the close proximity and will be
laid parallel to the existing live Nembe Creek – Cawthorne Channel Trunkline.

The marsh ditch excavation is associated with all other operational activities within
the ROW. These activities include but are not limited to: acquisition of additional
temporary ROW, bush clearing, excavation of access slots for construction
equipment, excavation of access slots for piling and structure installation, marsh
ditch excavation & back filling, water way crossing excavation & back filling, pipe
welding, field joint coating, NDT & NDE, preparation of pipe stings into “false ditch”,
cathodic protection (permanent & temporary), existing pipeline under crossings,
barred tee and feeder line tie-ins, marsh ditch tie-ins, block valve structure tie-ins,
manifold structure tie-ins, water way crossing tie-ins, re-instatement of surrounding
areas and re-vegetation along the ROW.

2.0 EXCAVATION METHODOLOGY (BY CREEK LOCATIONS)

The following Summary is provided to define the overall magnitude of the project
excavation requirements and quick reference to the marsh ditch locations:

Creek No. 1 = Spud Barge (clamshell dredge) – 12” pipeline

Creek No. 2 = Marsh Buggy Dragline
Creek No. 3 = Marsh Buggy Dragline
Creek No. 4 = Marsh Buggy Dragline
Creek No. 5 = Marsh Buggy Dragline
Creek No. 6 = (not shown on alignment sheets) - ???
Creek No. 7 = Nembe River (hydraulic cutter/suction dredge)
Creek No. 8 = No work required (retain existing 12” pipe section)
Creek No. 9 = No work required (retain existing 12” pipe section)
Creek No.10 = Spud Barge (clamshell) start 24” p/line @ Nembe-1 M/fold
Creek No.11 = Spud Barge (clamshell dredge)
Creek No.12 = Marsh Buggy Dragline
Creek No.13 = Marsh Buggy Dragline
Creek No.14 = Spud Barge (clamshell dredge) – Nembe Main Manifold
Creek No.15 = St. Nicholas River (hydraulic cutter/suction dredge)
Creek No.16 = Spud Barge (clamshell dredge) – river crossing east slot
Creek No.17 = Not located on R.O.W. (??) alignment sheets
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Creek No.18 = Not located on R.O.W. (??) alignment sheet

Creek No.19 = Nembe-IV Manifold – Spud Barge (clamshell)
Creek No.20 = Spud Barge (clamshell dredge) – No access or water depth data
Creek No.21 = Spud Barge (clamshell dredge)
Creek No.22 = Spud Barge (clamshell dredge)
Creek No.23 = Spud Barge (clamshell dredge)
Creek No.24 = Odeama Creek (hydraulic cutter/suction dredge)
Creek No.25 = Marsh Buggy Back Hoe (??) - No details on alignment sheet
Creek No.26 = Marsh Buggy Dragline
Creek No.27 = Marsh Buggy Back Hoe
Creek No.28 = Spud Barge (clamshell dredge)
Creek No.29 = Tora Creek (hydraulic cutter/suction dredge)
Creek No.30 = Marsh Buggy Back Hoe
Creek No.31 = Marsh Buggy Back Hoe
Creek No.32 = No details on alignment sheet (appears to be near Creek No.33)
Creek No.33 = Spud Barge (clamshell dredge)
Creek No.34 = Marsh Buggy Dragline & Back Hoe
Creek No.35 = Spud Barge (clamshell dredge)
Creek No.36 = Marsh Buggy Dragline
Creek No.37 = Marsh Buggy Back Hoe
Creek No.38 = Problem (possible flotation ditch) or Marsh Buggy Dragline
Creek No.39 = Problem (possible flotation ditch) or Marsh Buggy Dragline
Creek No.40 = Problem (possible flotation ditch) or Marsh Buggy Dragline
Creek No.41 = Twoni Creek (hydraulic cutter/suction dredge)
Creek No.?? = Santa Barbara River (hydraulic cutter/suction dredge)
Creek No.42 = Marsh Buggy Dragline
Creek No.43 = Spud Barge (clamshell dredge)
Creek No.44 = Spud Barge (clamshell dredge)
Creek No.45 = Marsh Buggy Dragline
Creek No.46 = Marsh Buggy Dragline
Creek No.47 = Marsh Buggy Dragline
Creek No.48 = Marsh Buggy Dragline
Creek No.49 = Spud Barge (clamshell dredge)
Creek No.50 = Marsh Buggy Dragline
Creek No.51 = Sego Creek (hydraulic cutter/suction dredge)
Creek No.52 = Marsh Buggy Dragline
Creek No.53 = San Bartholomeo Manifold area - Marsh Dragline & Marsh Back Hoe
or Spud Barge (clamshell dredge) if SAIPEM has not completed dredging this area
for access to new manifold platform = Assume NestOil will be first contractor on
Work Site.

3.0 BASIC EXCAVATION METHODOLOGY

Eight (8) marsh excavators, two (2) marsh draglines, two (2) marsh pull buggies, one
(1) spud barge excavator pontoon, (1) spud barge crane clamshell/dragline dredge,
two (2) ramp barges with associated two (2) support tugs, houseboat
accommodation and crew launches (fast craft) comprise the major equipment of the
Marsh Ditch Spread.
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The marsh backhoes will primarily excavate the trench along the ROW (including
narrow creeks). The marsh draglines will primarily excavate the wider and deeper
small creeks utilizing the clamshell bucket. The dragline bucket is provided to
complete the final “smoothing” transition of the trench and trench bottom. The marsh
pull buggies provide support for the excavation equipment positioned along the
ROW (example: transport of fuel oil, lube oil, equipment spare parts and personnel).

Required Permits & Licenses to Operate - In respective areas, all requirements

are to be identified and confirmed “in-place” prior to mobilization into an area and
commencing work. Requirements include approvals from the Inland Waterways
regarding dredging & transportation. Local Government permits for bush clearing &
felling of trees.

Prior Engagement with Communities - To inform them of the required work

method which will identify navigation hazards and blockages of vital water ways for
certain periods; disturbance to fishing for certain periods and finally, agree on the
work methods and site security to be employed. Without total agreement, work
cannot proceed unhindered and will necessitate “unnecessary stand-by” at various
locations.

Prior to commencement of excavation operations, the ROW (including temporary

ROW acquisition) will have been surveyed and pegged out for bush clearing
operations. The bush clearing has commenced and location of all existing facilities
within the ROW and its close proximity has been clearly marked.

IN ALL LOCATIONS WHERE EXISTING FACILITIES ARE IDENTIFIED, THE

PERMIT-TO-WORK SYSTEM MUST BE UTILIZED. The permit requirement comes
into effect when the mechanical equipment approaches within thirty (30) meters of
the identified facility. The equipment operator must not proceed with excavation until
the Permit-To-Work is endorsed by the SPDC site representative and NestOil
Engineer or Supervisor is present.

All excavated material must be deposited on the ROW. In locations where soft soil
conditions exist, boundary levees may have to be erected from excavated firm
material. Excavated materials must also be laid such that the marsh equipment can
traverse the whole length of the ROW alongside the ditch. This requirement is
necessary to provide equipment access for under crossings, marsh tie-ins and
movement of personnel along the ROW without having to walk long distances.

The trench excavations shall be done according to the engineered calculation for
pipe bending radius relative to the trench profile. The trench depth is governed by
the actual ground elevation at the respective excavation area.

4.0 BACK FILL AND RE-INSTATEMENT

SPDC Standard Construction Specification (Section 25) Pipeline Construction, in

particular Part-8 (Marsh and Swamp Area Construction) forms the basis for these
activities. The requirements are specified in the attached Specification (Appendix-1).
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