Canadian Natural

30 Years of Premium Value PETROCI CI-11 14” GAS EXPORT

PIPELINE PIGGING PHASE 1
OVERVIEW 5TH JULY 2023
 Operations Overview - Phase 1

‒ Phase 1 completed - 10/03/23 - 02/04/23.

‒ 3 foam cleaning pigs were run & 2 Pathfinder Foam Caliper tools
‒ Gas flow rates from Gulftide platform were significantly lower than expected
‒ Pig transit speed from Kraffi facility to Foxtrot (Addah facility) first 17km pig was circa 6 days for pigs with 25mm
bypass and approximately 27hrs with zero bypass
‒ Once passed Foxtrot Addah facility pig velocities increase to around 2.2m/sec
‒ Both Pathfinder tool runs experienced stalling and speed excursions, especially 1st 17KM which had an impact on
data interpretation duration
‒ Pathfinder recommended velocity range is from 0.2 – 4.0 m/s, both runs experienced velocities lower than 0.2m/s in
the 1st 17KM section between Kraffi & Addah
‒ Each Pig was received with approximately 2kg of black powder which from previous analysis is expected to be Iron
Sulphide.
‒ Approximately 2 litres of liquids were received with each pig
‒ All pigs run in Phase 1 were received in good condition

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 Operational Summary, MD Foam Pig Condition- Phase 1

Pig run details Pig Receipt Photo

 Pig 1 – Medium Density Foam Pig, 25mm bypass – Launched: 10.03.23.
 Pig received in generally good condition, some delamination of the PU outer coating
but the integrity of the pig body was 100% intact.
 Debris recovered 2-3kg of black powder, 1-2 litres of liquid.
 No issues during pig recovery operations.
 Pig 2 – Medium Density PU Coated Brush Pig, 25mm bypass– Launched: 16.03.23.
 Pig received in generally good condition; again, some delamination of PU, brushes
remained intact.
 Debris recovered 2-3kg of black powder, 1-2 litres of liquid.
 No issues during pig recovery operations.
 Pig 3 – Sweeping Pig (No Bypass Pig) – Launched: 25.03.23. (pig run to assist in
reduction in Pig 2 brush pig transit time).
 Pig received in generally very good condition, minor wear.
 Debris recovered 2-3kg of black powder, 1-2 litres of liquid.
 No issues during pig recovery operations.

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 Operational Summary, Pathfinder tool Condition- Phase 1
Pig run details Pig Receipt Photo
 Pig 4 – Service Pathfinder Foam Pig, bypass100% plugged – Launched: 28.03.23.
 Pig received in generally good condition, full data set recovered.
 Debris recovered 2-3kg of black powder, 1-2 litres of liquid.
 No issues during pig recovery operations.

 Pig 5 – Contingency Service Pathfinder Foam Pig, bypass 100% plugged –

Launched: 31.03.23.
 Pig received in generally good condition, full data set recovered.
 Debris recovered 2-3kg of black powder, 1-2 litres of liquid.
 No issues during pig recovery operations.

Note: In general pig receipt condition was good with expected wear endured for a 90km gas pipeline on the
foam pigs & Pathfinder Tool, however run times were longer than expected due to a combination of low flow
from Kraffi & 25mm bypass on foam cleaning pigs. Bypass is required to keep any debris in suspension in front
of the pig which reduces the risk of plugging the pipeline with debris.

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 Lessons Learned – Phase 1

• In country preparation from both Petroci & CNR allowed for efficient operations
• Petroci & CNR worked well together on site to deliver a successful Phase 1 pigging scope
• Logistics worked well however travel times and pigging durations were a challenge at times
which was overcome by both Petroci & CNR Teams
• Pig tracking equipment worked well and will be enhanced for Phase 2
• Pig bypass will be re-engineered to deal with low flow rates and will be 100% pluggable
• Procedures on site worked well and will be updated for Phase 2
• More gas flow from Kraffi required for Phase 2
• Score valve care on site for ILI Phase
• Data logging gauges installed at Kraffi and Addah
• UT Gas flow meter installed at Kraffi
• Phase 2 will be a progressive cleaning phase

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 Pathfinder Results – Overall Summary

• Two Pathfinder runs were successfully completed with good quality data sets
• Pipeline is confirmed to be mechanically piggable with further work required on bore restriction findings
• In general, all measurements were consistent with internal bore from limited as-built information
• Five dents greater than reporting criteria of 2% of nominal ID were identified; the worst case dent was
reported with an ID of 304mm.
• At up to 9.6% of dent height over OD for the worst dent, the reported dents are significant and would
likely require repairing and detailed assessment.
• No ovality features greater than 5% of nominal pipe ID were identified
• Four anomalies greater than 2% of nominal pipe ID were identified
• Deposits in the pipeline were identified primarily as the cause for the anomalies. The total volume of
deposits is thought to be low
• Liquids within the pipeline thought to be low

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 Pathfinder Results - Dents

Estimated
Orientation Location Dent diameter Dent depth (Hr) (mm) Dent diameter (mm) Dent depth (Hr) (mm)
Dent Nominal OD Nominal ID Hr/OD (run 1) Hr/OD (run 2) Comments
(O'clock) from Kraffy (run 1) (mm) (run 1) (run 2) (run 2)
(run 2) (m)
1 355.6 342.9 6 1344 317 18 5.1% 310 25 7.0%
2 355.6 342.9 5-6 1536 333 7 2.0% 334 8 2.2%
Deepest dent. See Cross Sections
3 355.6 342.9 6 2112 314 20 5.6% 304 34 9.6%
below for runs 1 and 2
4 355.6 342.9 6 15156 335 5 1.4% 331 10 2.8%
5 355.6 342.9 6 15900 335 5 1.4% 334 8 2.2%

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 Pathfinder Results - Effects of Dents in Pipeline Integrity

• Dents can be:

‒ Smooth / Kinked (Dent radius of curvature more or less than 5 WT)
‒ Plain (No welds, gouges, cracks or corrosion above 12.5 NWT)
‒ Unconstrained / Constrained
• The classification of a dent enables selection of the appropriate assessment, increasing in complexity from
the simplest (plain constrained shallow dent) to the most complex (kinked, unconstrained deep dent with wall
thickness reduction features).
• Based on the information gathered by the Pathfinder and bearing in mind that the tool is not capable of
mapping dents it is not possible to determine into which classification the dents fall. It cannot be said if the
dents are smooth or kinked, whether they’re associated with any gouge / metal loss, whether they’re
constrained or unconstrained and whether they’re coincident with a longitudinal or circumferential weld.
• For reference, in line with PDAM, unconstrained plain dents above 7% dent height over OD are usually
repaired. At up to 9.6% of dent height over OD for the worst dent, the reported dents are significant and
would likely require repairing and detailed assessment.
• There are limitations to assessing the dents from the information that is currently available. The use of a high
resolution calliper tool should be considered.

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Pathfinder Results – Bends

• The Pathfinder tool reported a total of 153 bends.

• 10 bends were found to be above or equal to 30 degrees angle and all confirmed to be 3D bends or
higher apart from 2 which are still being analysed by the PIL Team.
• The remaining bends are below 30 degree angle and are expected to be field bends i.e. where the pipe
changes in direction over a long distance and hence will not have a detrimental effect on tool selection.
• Based on the information above, the pipeline is considered piggable pending on the result of the last 2
bends.
Feature Bend
Feature Bend Bend
Identification Radius (D)

2 Bend Over 45 3
3 Bend Under 45 3
62 Bend Right 30 >9
63 Bend Right 30 >9
86 Bend Right 45 NA*
146 Bend Right 65 NA*
192 Bend Left 90 3
193 Bend Under 45 3
194 Bend Over 45 3

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 Pathfinder Results - Effects of Dents for Piggability

• While Pathfinder has proved CI-11 pipeline is mechanically piggable, the dents detected within the pipeline
should be considered and any hard body pig or ILI tool should be designed to pass the worst case
restriction.
• The ILI tool has a bore passing capability of 304mm which is the same minimum ID as the worst case dent
3, consultation with ILI supplier ROSEN is ongoing in this respect.
• Dents do present a piggability threat therefore any pig run in CI-11 pipeline should be designed with reduced
bore passing capabilities and potentially proven through trials if the desk top study deems this is required.
• For ILI tools they have to have reduced bore passing capabilities while still being able to collect data. This
often requires a bespoke ILI tool set up and discussions are ongoing with ROSEN to understand what is
required.

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 Conclusions – Phase 1

• Conclusions
‒ Overall, the pathfinder tool confirmed that the pipeline is suitable for mechanical pigging. Modifications to standard cleaning
pigs and inspection tools may be required to pass restrictions in the pipeline.
‒ Higher level of assurance is required in regards to total flowrate from the Gulftide Platform. It is recommended to
recommence pigging once gas flow rates have been increased.
‒ The Pathfinder tool provided valuable data in relation to the dent depths, a coarse cross-sectional profile and inference of
the material specification in these regions. Additionally, the tool confirmed that the dents are expected to be situated in
straight sections of pipe (i.e., not expected to be on bends, or buckled locations).
‒ The pathfinder tool confirmed that these dents are all within the section of pipeline between Kraffi and Addah, however
level of accuracy of exact location is not high.
‒ Due to lower flow than expected, the pathfinder tool had periods of stalling and speed excursions which made it difficult for
the tool to differentiate between debris and pipeline deformation at the location of the dents. Conservatively, the total height
of the restriction has been attributed to pipeline deformation i.e. a dent.
‒ Minimal liquid and debris was received in Phase1 however a progressive cleaning campaign should be implemented and
the gas flowrate limit during pigging at the plant be revisited to maximise production.
‒ Limited information is available to conduct screening assessment of the dents. A high resolution calliper should be
considered to be ran as part of the inspection programme.

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 Discussion – Phase 1

• Discussion – Next Steps

‒ Option 1 – Continue with current plan. A progressive cleaning campaign followed by a MFL ILI however, tools will be more
bespoke and trials may be required.
‒ Option 2 – As above, plus inclusion within the same campaign of a high resolution calliper tool before the MFL ILI tool.
‒ Option 3 – Run a high resolution calliper tool as a stand alone campaign. Collect more information on the dents and
increase accuracy on measured restrictions. Then use this information to potentially downscale the level of modifications
required on the tools and requirement for trials.
• New costing and schedule for each option is currently being worked out with the expectation that there will
be a cost and schedule increase.

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PROVEN EFFECTIVE STRATEGY