HSE-P-12 Approval of Plant Modification Issue 2.1
HSE-P-12 Approval of Plant Modification Issue 2.1
HSE-P-12 Approval of Plant Modification Issue 2.1
1.0 Introduction
This procedure is applied to ensure that no modification can adversely affect the integrity of
exiting plant; that all modifications are designed and constructed in compliance with accepted
Engineering Standards, Codes of Practice and Company Procedures; that modified plant is
safe to operate; and that all relevant engineering records, drawings and procedures are kept up
to date.
A modification is defined as any change in construction or operation, which meets any of the
following criteria:
Use of a material of construction different from that specified in the original design.
An installation which adds to, or eliminates from, an existing plant.
Replacement of existing unit/equipment by other constructed to a different design
standards or specifications.
Isolation of any safety system or circuit other than for intervention maintenance.
Any change to a safety-related set point, such as a relief valve setting or ESD system
logic. This need not include minor variations to electrical protection settings or non-
critical instrument ranges when such variation will affect only specified equipment. P-1
to be notified for update records.
Any change in duty or mode of operation of plant or equipment from the original design
specifications.
All modifications will be subject to this procedure, and Field Managers are responsible for
ensuring that no modification is installed prior to receipt of formal approval given by the
completion of section B of a PMC.
The only exception to this rule is that field Managers may give provisional approval to a
modification and commence work up to the point of installation to allow an urgent remedial
action considered vital to either the safety of the plant and field personnel or to maintenance
of production. In such event a Field Manager must notify O-1/O-1D and HSE of the action
immediately and indicate the expected time of completion. Only O-1/O-1D shall authorize
the commissioning of a modification. A PMC must always be issued subsequently within
one week to ensure proper consideration of all technical and safety aspects.
This document covers procedures to be followed in design and approval of proposed plant
modifications applicable to all SUCO operations at Cairo and the fields. It includes
activities generated by fields, managed by Cairo Head Office and implemented at the fields.
4.0 Responsibilities
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The Projects Division General Manager has appointed P-20 as the Procedure Owner for
this procedure.
The Procedure Owner is responsible for reviewing this procedure, preparing drafts for
approval and reissue.
The Procedure Owner also maintains a file of potential minor amendments to be collated
into a full review and revision when sufficient changes have occurred to make the issue
practicable.
The Projects Division General Manager arranges an appropriate review of this procedure
review including relevant technical specialists before submission to the Managing Directors
for signature.
5.0 Procedure
A PMC is divided into six sections, which must be completed in sequence to carry out a
modification from a concept up to necessary approvals, installation and operation. These
sections are to be completed as follows:
The originator of a concept discusses the matter with relevant field engineers prior to
informal presentation to the Field Manager. It is recommended that the opinions of the
Process/Production / Gas Plant, Maintenance, and HSE Department are sought at this
time.
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The Field Manager, advised by field staff, decides if the concept appears both
operationally desirable and technically feasible, and informs the originator whether the
concept is accepted or rejected.
The modification is briefly described, with S.O.R to detail the purpose and set
criteria for design. Supporting documents must include a P&ID marked to show
the location. Other documents may be added as required.
A2 Justification
A rough cost estimate with benefit analysis to be prepared by the originator. The
originator attaches supporting documents or drawings, signs and passes the PMC
to HSE, Field Engineer.
The field HSE Superintendent reviews the proposal with Process, Production,
Mechanical, Instrument, Electrical and Inspection Engineers. Technical opinions
on the engineering and safety aspects of the proposal shall be considered. All
persons consulted write their comments on a T& HSER form. Specific points
listed below must be considered:
The ability of the modification to perform the function to the criteria set by the
statement of requirements.
Consideration of hazards which could arise during fabrication, installation,
commissioning, and maintenance.
Identification of hazards, which could arise by virtue of upset operation or a
mechanical failure.
Identification of environmental aspects during commissioning, operation and
decommissioning that could have significant environmental impacts.
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The field Manager signs to indicate site approval & passes the PMC to the
Maintenance Department.
Registration
The Maintenance Department records this in a Field PMC Register, and sends the
PMC to O-1/O-1D.
O-51 to obtains a serial number, holds the original PMC and issue stamped and
registered copies to concerned Departments within Operations. O-51 is
responsible for controlling and follow-up the PMC.
O-51 to issue monthly updated status report of PMC to all Field Mgrs. O-51, O-
10 & other concerned Departments review the PMC ensure that the modification
is adequately justified and either accept or reject the proposal.
O-51 issues the original PMC to HSE for review and approval.
O-1/O-1D indicate basic requirements of the proposed PMC for further detailed
technical review and cost benefit analysis.
Registration
Eng. & Projects opens a design file under the allocated serial number.
Eng. & projects reviews the proposed PMC and verifies the preliminary cost-
benefit analysis.
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The preliminary SOR shall be reviewed and a more detailed SOR prepared if
required.
The plant modification shall be reviewed by all technical discipline. The PMC file
shall include all documents, data sheets, calculations, specifications and as-built
drawings.
As-built drawings to be modified by Exploration Division under Projects Division
supervision.
A design file with all necessary documents and drawings must be compiled.
The preliminary cost-benefit analysis shall be reviewed and a more detailed budget
cost estimate and benefits analysis for the plant modification to be prepared if
required.
A preliminary schedule for PMC implementation shall be prepared.
The ability of the modification to perform the required function to the criteria given
in the SOR.
Consideration of any hazards which could arise during fabrication, installation,
commissioning and maintenance.
Identification of hazards, which could arise by virtue of, upset operation or
mechanical failure.
O-1/O-1D sign for permission to progress the modification after review of design file
by concerned Field and Cairo Office Department.
C1 Budget Proposal
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Concerned Division prepares a budget proposal form based on the estimate given
in section B, and obtains approvals in accordance with company procedures.
PMC processing to be in accordance with Sucos Financial Procedures.
If there is no allowance in the budget, but the modification is vital to either the
operation or safety of production plant or personnel and has not been budgeted, then
concerned Division to seek permission from the Managing Directors to use a
contingency.
C2 Transfer of fund
Concerned Division issuing the PMC prepares a memo to pass the fund to Projects
Division for expenditure.
Projects Supt. to ensure that all construction, installation, testing, and pre-
commissioning is completed, and that:
D2 Status Reporting
P-1 will prepare a monthly status report on each serial referenced modification.
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Projects and Operations will agree, early in the project execution, detailed hand-
over and commissioning procedures. Projects Superintendent signs to indicate
that the modification completed and that all pre-commissioning requirements
have been completed.
The commissioning procedure and operator training are adequate in respect of the
modification.
Commissioning, including all de-spading, leak testing, inerting, and introduction of
process fluids is carried out.
P-1 is advised if any dismantling or rectification work which could affect original
certification was carried out during commissioning.
Making all necessary changes in start-up, Operating, shutdown and Emergency
procedures in the light of commissioning experience.
Providing training or instruction to plant Operators as required.
If commissioning cannot be carried out for any reason, then the copy PMC is
returned to
O-1/O-1D with a Memorandum giving the reason for this inability.
Field Manager will pass the original PMC to O-1 for documentation.
When the modification is completed and in operation for an agreed period, a post
commissioning review will be undertaken by Operations to evaluate the facility
as an operating unit, including the standards of Operation and Maintenance.
Field Manager will issue a report including evaluation outcome to O-1/O-1D
with copies to P-1 and HSE.
O-51 to ensure that the report and as-built drawings are compiled with the PMC file.
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Reference Title
HSE-F-21 Part 1 Plant Modification Certificate.
HSE-F-21 Part 2 Procedure Approval Sheet.
All records related to PMCS and relevant correspondence are retained for a minimum of 10
years from commissioning of change.
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Attachment Reference :
A2 Justification :
Attachment Reference :
Attachment Reference :
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Projects Division
Plant Modification Procedure
Yes
Yes
Yes
Subject Materials
Registration
Justification Purchase
Rough Preliminary
Construction
Cost Estimate Tech/ Economic
&Installation
&Benefit Analysis Review
Yes Modification
Field
Handover
Operations/HSE Technical Review
Technical Review
&Commissioning
&Cost estimate
Hazop Review
Proposal
(If necessary) If
Satisfactorily No O-1/O-1D
By Projects/ Completed
Defined
Opreations/HSE
Yes Yes
Projects Field/Operations
Field Manager
Management Acceptance
Approval Approval P-1 Certificate
Registration by Operations
Post Commissioning
Cairo Production Management
Health &Safety
Approval
Review by Field
O-1/O-1D
Operations
Cairo Budget Proposal
Review & O-1/O-1D
Preparation by
Approval Operations P1/HSE
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