Oil and Gas – Facilities
The AER requested feedback on updates to Directive 077: Pipelines – Requirements and Reference Tools. The draft directive is available on the AER website.
The main proposed changes to Directive 077 are:
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the inclusion of comprehensive requirements for the use of temporary surface pipelines;
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the revision of sections on the use of gaseous and non-fresh water as test mediums for pressure testing;
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the deletion of redundant content or content no longer relevant;
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revised references to Canadian Standardization Organisation standard Z662-19: Oil and gas pipeline systems;
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revised figures and interpretation of jurisdictional boundaries for piping;
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new section on the commingling of oil effluent and gas production streams; and
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updates to figures, tables, and forms.
The proposed changes should provide greater clarity, improved alignment with Canadian Standardization Organisation standards, greater ability to use temporary surface pipelines, and cost savings.
