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Emergency Response Document Part III Contingency
Plan Volume III - Production Operations
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Document Authorisation
Authorised For Issue – April 2012
Reviewed and Endorsed By:
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ii Revision History
The following is a brief summary of the 4 most recent revisions to this document. Details of all
revisions prior to these are held on file by the issuing department.
Revision
No.
8.0
Date
Author
Scope / Remarks
Apr-12
Robin Norman UOP6
Refer to Addendum 2 for details
7.1
Mar-10
Robin Norman UOP6
7.0
May-09
Robin Norman UOP6
Added Minor Changes to 3.1.2 & 3.1.3.
Refer to Addendum 1 for details
Reformatted, review and update
6.0
Oct-05
UOP1
Update post reorganisation
iii Related Business Processes
Code
EP 72
Business Process (EPBM 4.0)
Maintain and Assure Facilities Integrity
iv Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF)
Documents
The related CMF Documents can be retrieved from the CMF Business Control Portal.
Refer to Appendix 5
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
i
Document Authorisation ......................................................................................................... 3
ii
Revision History ..................................................................................................................... 4
iii
Related Business Processes ................................................................................................. 4
iv
Related Corporate Management Frame Work (CMF) Documents ........................................ 4
1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 7
2
1.1
Emergency Response Management ................................................................................ 7
1.2
Purpose ............................................................................................................................ 7
1.3
Scope ............................................................................................................................... 7
1.4
Distribution / Target Audience .......................................................................................... 7
1.5
Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................................................... 7
1.6
Changes to the Document................................................................................................ 8
1.7
Step-out Approval ............................................................................................................. 8
Emergency Response Organisation and Responsibilities ..................................................... 9
Figure 1 – Emergency Response Organisation (Production Operations).................................. 9
2.1
Corporate Emergency Coordination Centre (CECC) ....................................................... 9
2.2
Local Emergency Control Centre (LECC) ...................................................................... 10
2.3
Emergency Telephone Operator (ETO) – Central Control Room Operator ................... 10
2.4
On Scene Commander (OSC) ....................................................................................... 10
2.4.1
Fire Services ............................................................................................................ 11
2.4.2
Medical Services ...................................................................................................... 11
2.5
3
Security and Emergency Response Management ......................................................... 11
Emergency Response Contingency Plans ........................................................................... 13
3.1
Process Facilities and Pipeline Emergencies................................................................. 13
3.1.1
Firing a Gas Leak .................................................................................................... 13
3.1.2
Process Fire / Explosion (Generic) .......................................................................... 13
3.1.3
Tank Fire .................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.4
Oil Tank Rupture ...................................................................................................... 16
3.1.5
Oil Pipeline or Flowline Failure................................................................................. 16
3.1.6
Gas Pipeline Failure ................................................................................................. 19
3.1.7
Wellhead Leak (Generic) ......................................................................................... 20
3.1.8
Annulus Flow Out..................................................................................................... 21
3.2
Non-Process Emergencies ............................................................................................ 25
3.2.1
Fire in Interior Camps .............................................................................................. 25
3.2.2
Fire Involving Explosives Storage / Transport ......................................................... 25
3.2.3
Chemical Spillage / Leakage ................................................................................... 27
3.2.4
Serious Crime / Acts of Terrorism ........................................................................... 28
3.2.5
Bomb Threat ............................................................................................................ 29
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Personnel Missing or Overdue in the Interior ........................................................... 29
3.2.7
Road Traffic Accident (RTA's) ................................................................................. 38
3.3
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Operations Emergency Telephone Network ................................................................... 38
3.3.1
Emergency Telephone Testing ................................................................................ 38
3.3.2
Emergency Telephone Response ............................................................................ 39
Severe Weather Contingency Plan ...................................................................................... 43
4.1
Weather Forecasts ......................................................................................................... 43
4.2
Safe Refuge Focal Points ............................................................................................... 43
4.3
Communications and Support ........................................................................................ 44
4.4
Recovery......................................................................................................................... 44
4.5
Severe Weather Check Lists .......................................................................................... 44
Operations Interfaces ........................................................................................................... 46
5.1
Well Engineering ............................................................................................................ 46
5.2
MOL, SOGL, GGS .......................................................................................................... 46
5.3
Air Operations ................................................................................................................. 46
5.3.1
Aerial Medevac ........................................................................................................ 46
5.3.2
Usage of Non-PDO Flights....................................................................................... 47
Appendix 1 – Aerial Search Patterns ........................................................................................... 48
Appendix 2 – Missing Person(s) Information Recording / Search Report Sheets ....................... 50
Appendix 3 – Key Contact Details for UOP Function .................................................................. 52
Appendix 4 – Abbreviations ......................................................................................................... 58
Appendix 5 – Reference Data...................................................................................................... 59
Appendix 6 - User Feedback Page .............................................................................................. 60
Addendum 1 – Changes at Revision 7.1 ..................................................................................... 61
Addendum 2 – Changes at Revision 8.0 ..................................................................................... 62
Figures
Figure 1 – Emergency Response Organisation (Production Operations) ..................................... 9
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1 Introduction
1.1
Emergency Response Management
Emergency Response Management has the aim of ensuring that actions carried out in
response to an incident:

Safeguard lives
Personnel
P

Protects the environment
Environment
E

Protect Company and Third
Party Assets
Assets
A
Maintains the Company
Image & Reputation
Reputation
R

In dealing with an emergency situation all personnel should think
develop action plans accordingly.
‘PEAR’
and
The procedure shall be used in conjunction with PR-1065 - Emergency Response
Documents Part II - Company Procedure
1.2
Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to detail the Emergency Response Contingency Plans
that shall be followed by Production Operations to address such emergencies.
1.3
Scope
The scope of this procedure shall address the ‘response to emergencies’ occurring in
PDO concession areas. The procedure shall only address the PDO response and the
management of that emergency / incident. For incidents that do not involve PDO
personnel / contracted personnel or does not have implication on PDO assets,
assistance shall be provided but PDO shall not assume responsibility for the
management of the emergency. In general the procedure shall deal with emergency
response for:
1.4

The seven permanent PDO camps and supporting facilities

PDO assets within the interior concession area

Pipelines from the interior up to High Point (MOL) and Block Valve Station
(BVS) 5 (48” QA to Sur Gas Line)

Government Gas Assets

Third party Road Traffic Accidents (RTA’s) on PDO roads
Distribution / Target Audience
This procedure is intended for the use of Productions Operations personnel when
addressing emergencies. The procedure shall also be held by the Corporate Security
and Emergency Response Team.
1.5
Roles and Responsibilities
The Roles and Responsibilities for all positions in this procedure are covered fully in PR1065 Emergency Response Documents Part II - Company Procedure.
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Changes to the Document
Responsibility for the upkeep of the Document shall be with the Functional Production
Manager UOP, the Owner. Changes to this document shall only be authorised and
approved by the Owner.
Users of the Document who identify inaccuracy or ambiguity can notify the Custodian or
his/her delegate and request changes be initiated. The Requests shall be forwarded to
the Custodian using the “User Feedback Page” provided in this Document.
The Document Owner and the Document Custodian should ensure review and reverification of this procedure every 3 years.
1.7
Step-out Approval
There shall be no deviation allowed from this procedure.
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2 Emergency Response Organisation and Responsibilities
The Emergency Response Organisation is as shown in Figure 1.
Corporate Emergency
Coordination Centre (CECC)
Corporate Organisation
Emergency Telephone Operator
(ETO) Central Control Room
Operator (CCRO)
Local Emergency Control Centre
(LECC)
On Scene Commander (OSC)
Fire Services
Contractors
Medical
Services
Area Organisation
Figure 1 – Emergency Response Organisation (Production Operations)
2.1
Corporate Emergency Coordination Centre (CECC)
The CECC comprise a dedicated Team and be headed by the Duty Director. The CECC
Team shall be mobilised for any emergency that results in:

Multiple casualties or loss of life

Inform Next of Kin (NoK) in the case of fatalities

Significant or potentially significant environmental damage

Significant or potentially significant asset damage

A requirement to inform or evacuate the public

A requirement for resources outside of PDO Emergency Services

A requirement for Governmental or Group notifications

A requirement for long term business resumption strategies

Interest from local or international media
The CECC shall advise the Local Emergency Control Centre as required and may if the
natures of the incident warrants assume overall charge.
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Local Emergency Control Centre (LECC)
The Local Emergency Control Centres shall be located at each area centre and shall be
manned when an emergency is reported and response is required. In the interior the
LECC shall be manned by designated members of the Area Production Operations
Team and headed by the Local Emergency Base Controller (LEBC) typically the
Production Coordinator. However in the interior there shall always be three fully trained
LEBC’s on site at any one time. These are normally the Production Coordinator, the
Mechanical Supervisor and the Electrical Supervisor. Any of these nominated persons
can assume the role of LEBC.
At the coast (MAF) the LEBC shall be selected from MAF technical staff on a roster
basis. The LECC Team at MAF shall also be selected from the available staff. The duty
period of the LEBC and the LECC Team is one working week, during which time they
shall be expected to respond to any emergency in or outside of working hours.
The LEBC is available at all times and is the initial point of contact for either the
Emergency telephone Operator (ETO) or the Area Control Room Operator.
Typically the LECC Team should comprise all or some of the following:
2.3

LEBC

Engineering

Logistics / Procurement

Human Resources

Facilities / Business Support

Information Technology

Emergency Response and Security

Medical

Government Gas

Oman Gas Company (if required)
Emergency Telephone Operator (ETO) – Central Control Room
Operator
Emergency calls placed on non-PDO networks and the coastal PDO network (67) will in
all cases be routed to the ETO in MAF. For emergencies relating to the interior
locations, the MAF ETO will forward the call to the relevant area central control room
operator.
All emergency telephone calls made on the PDO interior network (38) will be directed to
the area Central Control Room Operator. The CCR operator is authorised to mobilise
area fire and medical emergency services. He is also authorized to remotely shutdown
equipment and stations if emergency situation demands.
2.4
On Scene Commander (OSC)
The OSC shall be trained and nominated the LEBC to manage the emergency response
at the site of the incident. The OSC will take the OSC bag and proceed to the
emergency scene. The OSC will make an initial assessment, report back to the LEBC
and act on the LEBC’s instructions
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Fire Services
PDO maintain a minimum of one firefighting tender and team at each of the main
operating areas in the interior. Typical composition of a team is a Fire Chief and six full
time firemen.
PDO fire teams are trained and certified to provide airfield fire support services and are
also personnel trained in First Aid. In emergencies, the Fire Chief reports to the OSC.
2.4.2
Medical Services
There are PDO doctors based in the Marmul and Fahud operating areas. All areas
have clinics and trained nurses. At Nimr, Qarn Alam and Fahud contractor doctors in the
Permanent Accommodation Centres (PAC’s) are available and co-opted to participate
with PDO medical staff for emergency response.
Additionally, contractor camps , rigs, hoist and well test units sometimes have medics
and clinics and these can be numbered among ‘available medical resources’.
NOTE: Details of medical resources available, doctors, nurses and ambulances may be
referenced in PR-1243 - Emergency Procedures Part III, Contingency Plans Volume 13
Medical Emergencies
2.5
Security and Emergency Response Management
Security and Emergency Response Management maintains a web page from which
information on Emergency Response can be obtained.
Information held at this site includes:
2.6

CECC Corporate Emergency Team Duty Roster and contact numbers

MAF LECC Emergency team Roster and contact numbers

MAF LEBC Duty Roster

Security and Emergency Response Policy

PDO Pager Quick User Guide (Not applicable or used in MAF)

EPM / GPM regional Crisis Contact Directory

PDO Crisis Contact Directory
Operations Support Emergency Team
The Operations Support Emergency Team is formed to manage emergencies related to
Production Operations only
In case of Emergency, the Duty Director will decide (based on the nature of the
emergency) whether to activate the Operations Support Emergency team or not.
Duty Director can call for Operations Support Emergency Team meeting – the Duty
Director will request CECC Operations Representative to activate the Operations
Support Team (i.e. normal practice).
The Operations Support Emergency Team will meet in the CECC room
UIC/4 will include the GSM numbers of all the Leaders in the CECC Duty Roster (like
other support teams) and to be used to activate relevant Team Leaders during
emergencies.
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3 Emergency Response Contingency Plans
The following contingency plans shall be used in conjunction with the response
procedures detailed in PR-1065 Emergency Response Documents Part II - Company
Procedure.
The contingency plans cover the most likely scenarios that could be encountered by the
Emergency Response Teams.
Additional ‘Check Lists’ to those detailed in PR-1065 have been provided to assist the
LEBC and OSC in the management of the emergency.
3.1
Process Facilities and Pipeline Emergencies
The process facilities and pipelines, excluding the wells below the Xmas Tree which are
covered under PR-1287 Emergency Procedures Part III Contingency Plans, Vol. II Well
Engineering Operations are considered as potentially high risk.
3.1.1
Firing a Gas Leak
WARNING: Firing a gas leak shall only be considered an option if human life is
threatened or there is a risk of an uncontrolled explosion.
Firing a gas leak shall be considered if either of the situations stated in the Warning
above are likely to occur. The benefit of such action is to reduce the risk of an
uncontrolled explosion and to make the leak visible therefore identifying the area of
danger.
When considering firing the leak the explosive effect of the ignition, on surrounding
structures, equipment etc, and the radiation effect of the flame plume shall taken into
account. To assist in the decision making computer programmes such as Fire
Radiation Explosion and Dispersion (FRED) are available.
Firing a gas leak can be done provided the following are adhered to with the
authorisation of the LEBC:
3.1.2

Use a rocket flare or equivalent with at least 150m range. (Obtainable via the
LEBC). Refer to PR-1097 Use and Storage of Flare Cartridges and Guns.

Select a spot with good cover upwind of the leak and easy route for escape

Two men should approach the spot wearing SCBA with 150m lifelines

The intended ‘firing area’ shall be check for explosive atmosphere

When firing the flare aim for a level above the leak, not at the leak source. The
mixture at this point shall usually be ‘to rich’ to sustain ignition

The two operatives shall be prepared for a possible ‘blast front’ and increase in
temperature as the leak ignites, by keeping low to the ground

Once it is established that the leak is ignited the two operatives shall move to a
safe area
Process Fire / Explosion (Generic)
PDO process facilities, including pumping and booster stations shall be provided with
firefighting and detection systems in accordance with SP-1075 HSE Specification - Fire
and Explosion Risk Management (FERM).
On detection or notification of a fire / explosion situation the immediate emergency
response after initial appraisal shall be:
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Initiate an Emergency Shutdown (ESD) of the facility / equipment manually if not
initiated automatically

Sound Fire Alarm if not already activated, and evacuate all non-essential
personnel to designated ‘muster points’. Conduct muster check to ensure all
personnel accounted for

Remove potential for escalation by in initiating a shutdown and depressurisation
(if appropriate) of systems and equipment within the vicinity of the incident
NOTE: Only required if the primary action of ESD has not achieved the required
system isolations.

Establish a fire boundary around the incident area to prevent further possible
escalation through heat radiation or gas ingress.
Further action shall be to address the following check list.

ITEMS TO CHECK
ESD been activated either automatically or manually
Fire alarm has been activated and all non-essential personnel have been
evacuated.
Automatic fire extinguishing systems activated (if provided) and is
operational effectiveness confirmed
Gas testing is available and deployed, (including for H2S if necessary)
Emergency response personnel equipped with the correct PPE including
Self Contained Breathing Sets (SCBA) if appropriate
All fuel sources (wells, flow lines etc.,) isolated where appropriate and
adjacent equipment shutdown, isolated, depressurised and protected where
necessary
Access to / from site controlled
Wind direction and weather conditions have been reviewed and site access
instruction modified accordingly?
Search and Rescue (SAR) authorised
This may only be authorised by LEBC
3.1.3
Tank Fire
The immediate emergency response to a Tank Fire shall be:

Sound Fire Alarm if not already activated, and evacuate all non-essential
personnel to designated ‘muster points’. Conduct muster check to ensure all
personnel accounted for

Isolate further inflow to / outflow from the tank

Provided there is no signs of structural damage to the tank start firefighting
systems if not already initiated

Contain any spillage within the tank bund where possible

Apply boundary cooling to adjacent tanks and affected tank

Involve the Fire Service as soon as possible
Further action shall be to address the following check list.
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ITEMS TO CHECK
ESD been activated either automatically or manually
Fire alarm has been activated and all non-essential personnel have been
evacuated.
Automatic fire extinguishing systems activated (if provided) and is
operational effectiveness confirmed
Gas testing is available and deployed, (including for H2S if necessary)
Personnel equipped with the correct PPE including Self Contained
Breathing Sets (SCBA) if appropriate
Adjacent equipment shutdown, isolated, depressurised and protected where
necessary
Tank inventory reduced
NOTE: Removing any water from the tank shall help prevent potential boil
over.
Bunds are intact and capable of holding inventory should tank rupture
Bund drains are closed
Boundary cooling been established on adjacent tanks and equipment
Access to / from site controlled
Levels in adjacent tanks increased to minimise the risk of heat deformation.
Only when it safe to do so.
Following a serious tank fire it shall be necessary to carry out a detailed inspection of
adjacent equipment and effect repairs if necessary.
Careful inspection shall be required on the tank base pad to assess damage.
3.1.3.1 Floating Roof Tanks – Rim Seal Fire
Rim seal fires are usually extinguished with the fixed firefighting systems provided at the
tank top. Rim seal fires may escalate into a full surface roof fire, caused by the sinking
of the roof.
3.1.3.2 Floating Roof Tanks – Roof Surface Fire
If the rim seal fire escalates and the floating roof sinks, the roof surface will start
burning. This type of fire is difficult to extinguish and the risk of escalation through
"boil-over1" is significant.
1
Boil over in a tank occurs when heat from a fire converts the water in the bottom of the
tank to steam. Water expands at 1700 times its volume displacing the burning oil held
above it out of the tank. This phenomenon is particular to crude oil which in a surface
fire has its light ends burnt off causing the subsequently denser oil to sink transferring
heat downwards (at the rate of approximately 1 metre per hour) into the settled water.
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Oil Tank Rupture
Bunds shall be provided around all hydrocarbon storage tanks to contain the contents of
the tank in the event of a tank rupture. The design of the bund shall ensure it has the
capacity to prevent spillage outside of the bund and catchments area.
A consequence of a tank rupture can be ignition of the vapours released as the product
spills out into the bund. If ignition occurs then the emergency response shall be as
detailed in 3.1.3 Tank Fire.
If no ignition has occurred the immediate emergency response shall be:

Isolate further inflow to / outflow from the tank

Contain any spillage within the tank bund where possible

Lay fire hoses and monitors to provide immediate firefighting capability in the
event of an ignition and involve the Fire Service as soon as possible

Arrange for appropriate recovery equipment to remove spillage from the bund
and catchment area i.e. vacuum tankers, pumps etc.

Arrange for de-bunkering of damaged tank
Further action shall be to address the following check list.

ITEMS TO CHECK
ESD been activated either automatically or manually
Spillage contained and leak from rupture stopped / reduced
Remove any ignition sources and stop any hot work in the vicinity
Gas testing is available and deployed, (including for H2S if necessary)
Personnel equipped with the correct PPE including Self Contained
Breathing Sets (SCBA) if appropriate
Inventory in affected tank reduced.
Bunds are intact and capable of holding inventory should tank rupture
Bund drains are closed
Tank inventory reduced
Access to / from site controlled
Weather condition have been considered in the emergency response plan
3.1.5
Oil Pipeline or Flowline Failure
Details of the Emergency Response for the Main Oil Line (MOL) are to be found in PR1067 Emergency Response Documents Part III, Contingency Plan Volume 4 Main Oil
Line.
The following Emergency Response steps apply to pipelines, other than those managed
by MOL and flowlines from the wells to the gathering stations.
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3.1.5.1 Locate The Leak
Where the coordinates of the leak are known proceed to 3.1.5.2.
Where the coordinates of the leak are unknown it may be necessary to:

Identify the location of the leak using aerial reconnaissance
Or

Dispatch parties from either end of the suspected pipeline / flowline to locate the
leak. Instruct them to drive along the Right of Way (RoW) noting distance
travelled and direction from known reference points.
CAUTION: When driving into the wind or approaching any low areas in the
proximity of the leak, care shall be taken in case pockets of gas are encountered.
Portable gas detectors should be carried to monitor the atmosphere in the
vehicle.
When the location of the leak is identified the LEBC shall dispatch two equipped
vehicles and crews to the BSV’s located either side of the identified leak. Each crew
should be equipped with:

Radio

Hydraulic power packs [Amplitorque]

BA sets

Portable fire extinguisher
3.1.5.2 Safeguard The Area
Before any work is undertaken gas testing shall be carried out.
If the presence of H2S is detected the area shall be isolated and a windsock installed.
The results of the gas testing shall determine how the site access shall be controlled.
Site access shall be strictly controlled and policed and access only allowed in
accordance with PR-1078 - Hydrogen Sulphide Management Procedure. Unfavourable
wind conditions may result in the area considered hazardous to life, becoming larger
than the immediate operation location2.
Care should be taken not to ignite the leak, however if it is already ignited, no attempt
should be made to extinguish the flame. All ignition sources shall be shutdown or
isolated.
WARNING: If a gas escape from a leak is in danger of being ignited, evacuate the
area and depressurise the line at the well head or manifold.
Risk to third parties and the environment should be evaluated by the LECC Team with
input from the OSC and reference to pipeline sensitivity maps.
3.1.5.3 Isolate The Pipeline / Flowline
In the case of an oil pipeline the pumps shall be shutdown. Isolation of the pipeline block
valves shall require the use of the hydraulic power pack. This shall be undertaken by the
crews dispatched by the LEBC.
2
A high Gas Oil Ratio well may liberate sufficient gas from a leaking flow line to be a major
hazard.
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Flowlines shall be isolated at the wellhead and the gathering station manifold Isolate
leaking flow lines by shutting in the well at the wellhead and at the manifold including
any gas lift.
CAUTION: Be aware that differences in elevation may leave sections of flowline
partially pressurised even with both ends completely depressurised
3.1.5.4 Contain the Spill
The OSC shall:

Assess the approximate volume of the oil spill. The primary focus shall be on
the ‘spill rate’, then the ‘size’ and finally the extent of the ‘spill’.

Identify the oil spill containment / cleanup equipment required. Refer to PR-1084
Oil Spills Clean Up and Ground Restoration Procedure

Agree the access for oil spill equipment and vehicles

Assess the environmental sensitivity of the area3 – wadis, potable water sources
etc.
NOTE: It may be necessary to construct diversion bunds to route the oil away from
sensitive areas; wadis, villages, sources of ignition etc.

Mobilise oil spill equipment and manpower – vacuum trucks, earthmovers, and
sandbags.

Organise repair team and equipment – the necessary clamps and other
equipment should be sourced and delivered to the site.
3.1.5.5 Repair the Failure and Clean Up Site
The Construction Engineering Coordinator assisted by pipeline operations section shall
organise the construction repair crew.
The OSC shall hand over to the Recovery Team once the ‘emergency’ has been
effectively dealt with and the Emergency Response Teams have been ‘stood down’.
The Recovery Team shall authorise all required excavations in compliance to PTW
requirements. Free surface oil shall be removed before any excavation work is
commenced. The use of vacuum trucks (the simplest method) shall require careful
planning and execution to ensure that ignition sources are not introduced where there
could be a possible explosive mixture.
The disposal of the recovered oil4 shall be in accordance with SP-1009 - Waste
Management.
The repair of the leak shall be undertaken in accordance with GU-379 Pipeline
Emergency Repair Manual .
Pipeline repair materials (Emergency Stock) are kept in stock at various PDO interior
locations and MAF.
3
If any wadi or aquifer has been contaminated, a thorough follow up should be made to avoid
any Third Party Reputation issues.
4
If required a holding pit may be excavated at a convenient location for temporary holding of the
spillage.
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Gas Pipeline Failure
Details of the Emergency Response for the South Oman Gas Line (SOGL) and the
Government Gas System are to be found in PR-1275 Emergency Procedure Part III,
Contingency Plans Volume 15 South Oman Gas Line and PR-1246 Emergency
Procedure Part III, Contingency Plans Volume 14 Government Gas System respectively.
Gas pipeline failures will normally appear as a leak with the gas disturbing the surface
soil within the corridor of a buried line. Most leaks are usually identified from visual
observation on the ground or the noise of escaping gas.
3.1.6.1 Locate The Leak
Where the coordinates of the leak are known proceed to 3.1.6.2.
Where the coordinates of the leak are unknown it may be necessary to:

Identify the location of the leak using aerial reconnaissance (Major Leak)
Or

The LEBC shall dispatch two equipped vehicles and crews to the BSV’s located
either side of the identified leak. Each crew should be equipped with:
o
Radio
o
Hydraulic power packs [Amplitorque]
o
BA sets
o
Portable fire extinguisher
The crews shall drive from either end of the suspected pipeline to locate the leak, driving
along the Right of Way (RoW) noting distance travelled and direction from known
reference points.
CAUTION: When driving into the wind or approaching any low areas in the
proximity of the leak, care shall be taken in case pockets of gas are encountered.
Portable gas detectors should be carried to monitor the atmosphere in the
vehicle.
Where possible the team approaching from downwind should drive a parallel route
observing the pipeline windrow from a safe distance. A cross wind should be treated
with equal consideration.
3.1.6.2 Safeguard The Area
Gas testing must be carried out and if H2S is likely the area must be cordoned off and a
windsock installed. Results of gas testing should determine extent of site access control,
road blocks etc. Site access must be strictly controlled and policed, with extra
precautions implemented in the event of H2S presence.
CAUTION: Unfavourable wind conditions may result in the hazardous area
becoming larger than the immediate operational location.
If the gas escape from the leak is in danger of being ignited, evacuate the area. All
ignition sources must be shutdown and isolated.
Risk to third party(s) and the environment should be evaluated with input from the OSC
reports and pipeline sensitivity maps.
If gas cloud presents an immediate danger – consider firing the leak.
If leak is ignited, do not attempt to extinguish it unless the flame threatens other
facilities.
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3.1.6.3 Isolate the Pipeline / Flow Line
Isolating a leaking pipeline will require amplitorque units will be required to operate
pipeline block valves. Production operators should be mobilised to isolate the relevant
block valves and ESD.
When the section is isolated commence blowing down the line. Cathodic protection on
the line should also be isolated.
3.1.6.4 Repair The Leak
The construction repair crew will be organised by Construction Engineering Coordinator
assisted by Pipeline Engineering.
Excavations shall be undertaken only on approval of the OSC and after an Excavation
Certificate has been completed. The immediate area around the leak shall be ‘damped
down’ with a water spray to reduce the risk of igniting residual gas.
Guidance should be taken from GU-379 – Pipeline Emergency Repair Manual.
NOTE: Pipeline repair materials (Emergency Stock) are kept in stock at various interior
PDO locations and MAF.
Repair will normally require a total depressurisation of the line and rigging up of
temporary blowdown facilities. If blowing down the line, be aware of the risks of static
electricity and freezing of the blowdown valve.
On an extended repair it will be necessary to provide facilities for the emergency
response personnel on site. Toilet and washing facilities and possibly one of the
portable telecoms trailers could be sent to the site. These must be located well away
from the danger area and allow for changes in wind direction.
Further action shall be to address the following check list.

ITEMS TO CHECK
Flow of gas is stopped
Emergency Services are standing by
Weather forecast and wind directions
Gas testers are available and deployed
Personnel are wearing appropriate PPE. SCBA if required
Ignition sources shutdown and isolated
BA Cascade unit is mobilised to site
Clamps mobilised to site
Water trucks mobilised to site for water spray, dampening down gas cloud
Line owner is notified and pipeline specialists mobilised
3.1.7
Wellhead Leak (Generic)
A wellhead leak is more likely to occur during well services activities, rig re-entry or on
other well pad maintenance.
The immediate response shall be to ‘Close-in’ the well and then clean-up the spill. If
wellhead cannot be killed or closed in refer to the blow-out contingency plan detailed in
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Operations.

ITEMS TO CHECK
Wellhead Master, Swab and / or Wing valves and associated flow lines
location valve are closed
Nearby wells are shut in and flow lines depressurised. Manifolds, gathering
stations and other facilities are shut down, isolated and protected where
necessary
Gas testing is available and deployed (and windsock)
Personnel are wearing appropriate PPE. SCBA if required
Site is secure and access is controlled
Weather conditions have been considered for their affect on the spill and
response
Vacuum trucks, pumps and disposal facilities are available
3.1.8
Annulus Flow Out
3.1.8.1 Background
Experience of flow outs to date has shown clearly that delay in response may result in
escalation of the flow and/or deterioration of the location soil conditions.
The "Yibal Annulus Flow out Emergency Response Plan" has been developed to ensure
a timely response to such an emergency, in which general well control procedures are
outlined, departmental areas of responsibility are defined and individuals within the PDO
organisation are allocated tasks.
In the best case the "flow out" will be in the form of a slowly filling cellar, in the worst
case the "flow out" will be in the form of a full cellar and flooding location. This plan
caters for the worst case scenario.
3.1.8.2 Procedure
In general, operations to control an annulus "Flow out" can be broken down into five (5)
phases, these are:

Phase 1 - Identification of annulus flow

Phase 2 - Initial emergency response measures

Phase 3 - Initial steps to control "Flow out"

Phase 4 - Flow out control and well kill operations

Phase 5 - Post well-kill operations to fully secure well
Each of the five (5) phases covered below identifies operational steps, actions /
equipment required and action parties who will be involved.
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Phase 1 - Identification Of Uncontrolled Annulus Flow Out
Single Point Responsible Person: Production Coordinator as LEBC
Operations personnel in the field are the most likely to detect annulus ‘flow out’ and shall
report back to the Production Supervisor who shall then inform the Production
Coordinator. Having been informed the Production Coordinator shall:

Dispatch an OSC to the location and verify the annulus ‘flow out’ (either into or
outside the cellar)

Establish (using portable detectors) whether H2S and / or Hydrocarbon gases
are being produced
CAUTION: Correct PPE and SCBA shall be worn when investigating gas releases.

Estimate the flow rate of annulus flow out

Assign well services engineer and construction engineer

Elevate the Emergency Response Plan to Phase 2
3.1.8.3 Phase 2 - Initial Emergency Response Measures
Single Point Responsible Person: Production Coordinator as LEBC
Initiate emergency response measures to make the area safe by:

Securing of the site and cordoning off the area

Attempt to minimise the liquid flow damage at the location
Confirm that:

ITEMS TO CHECK
Inner and Outer Safety barriers are erected around the location
Two wind sock masts are provided
Safety signs are placed at strategic points around the location
Safety equipment is made available at the site (Computers, Escape Sets, BA.
sets, H2S & HC continuous gas detectors, etc.)
Water disposal ditches and overflow pits are planned / constructed
Well is shut-in and isolated (water injection stopped, gas lift shut-in etc.)
Water flow rate, H2S levels, etc., are reconfirmed.
Site supervision and / or monitoring (depending upon severity of water flow / H2S
levels) is instigated
Systematic gas / H2S level surveys (recommended twice/day) are carried out
Daily Report to all team members is implemented
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When the site has been made safe the well will be handed over to Well Engineering who
shall manage the recovery process. An assigned Well Engineer will assume
responsibility for daily reporting to all team members. The area emergency team will
remain available to provide services, as required.
3.1.8.4 Phase 3 - Initial Steps To Control "Flow Out"
Single Point Responsible Person: Assigned Well Engineer
Initially recovery measures to control the "flow out" shall be to:

Upgrade water disposal ditches and pits, if required

Install down hole plug in well to isolate the producing reservoir

Mobilise well kill package, equipment and personnel.
Confirm that following are in place or being actioned:
ITEMS TO CHECK: Upgrade of water disposal ditches and pits.

Water disposal ditches and overflow pits are upgrade as required
Water disposal by pump or vacuum tanker (if required) have been arranged
Communication systems installed at the site
Emergency lighting provided around the well site
Site survey and soil boring arranged
ITEMS TO CHECK: Installation of down hole plug to isolate the producing
reservoir.

Well files / well wire line status reviewed. Action plan for reservoir isolation under
consideration or agreed.
Management Steering Committee mobilised to decide if “external” specialist
advice / help required
Evaluation inspection of site undertaken and precautions identified for wire line
crews when working on the well
Cascade breathing system (if required) available
ITEMS TO CHECK: Mobilise well kill package, equipment and personnel.

Well kill techniques to be used to bring the well under control evaluated
Equipment and personnel requirement or undertaking well kill operations agreed
Well kill equipment and personnel mobilised
Logistics for well kill personnel in place
DHW water supply to well site available
Firefighting equipment compatible with emergency available at site
Personal H2S monitors for well kill personnel available
Stretcher and medical "Crash Box" on site
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Rig up wire line and install plugs, as required, to isolate the reservoir.

Depressurise tubing and annulus.

Flush / remove / "spade" flow lines, etc.

Install additional side-outlet valves and chiksans on wellhead

Run gyro deviation survey on well, if required
3.1.8.5 Phase 4 - Flow Out Control And Well Kill Operations.
Single Point Responsible Person: Assigned Well Engineer
The techniques used in well kill operations vary from case to case, but any plan
developed shall require the endorsement of the Area Operations Manager, Area
Engineering Manager and Well Engineering Manager prior to commencement of
operations. In general well kill operations will consist of the following:

Drilling of a small diameter relief well hole, alongside the existing well bore, into
the UeR formation

Installation of a "Kill String" in the relief well

Killing well using heavy brine or mud
Relief well drilling and well kill operations are the responsibility of Well Engineering.
External support of these operations will be called on as required and will, for the most
part, consist of the following:

Supply of additional drilling consumables (i.e. mud chemicals, diesel).

Ongoing accommodation and transport support

Ongoing telecoms support

Uninterrupted DHW water supply

Wire line operations, as required

Location / water disposal pit maintenance
3.1.8.6 Phase 5 - Post Well Kill Operations To Fully Secure Well.
Single Point Responsible Person: Assigned Well Engineer
Post well kill operations to fully secure / reinstate the well will vary from case to case but
will in general consist of the following:
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Work over of the well to restore integrity. This may require a new completion or
abandonment.

Submission of ‘Close-Out Report’ to the Management Team following a formal
close-out meeting with all emergency and recovery team members.

Handover of the well back to Operations
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Non-Process Emergencies
3.2.1
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Trained and competent Fire Wardens shall be maintained at each interior camp. Fire
wardens are identified at each accommodation block (by shift) and this is repeated at
the main office block in addition to the office block fire wardens.
Where fixed firefighting systems and firewater supplies are not provided, then sufficient
(including reserves) numbers of suitable rated portable firefighting appliances shall be
provided.
Regular fire and evacuation drills shall be carried out to ensure a high degree of
readiness and response.
In the event of a fire or emergency on site the nominated Fire Warden shall:

Sound the Fire / General Alarm, if not automatic initiated;

Ensure all personnel have evacuated accommodation / offices / workshops /
stores etc.;

Carryout muster role call at the assembly point;

Report deficiencies in muster role call;
If it is safe to do so:

Undertake ‘first aid’ firefighting to contain the fire, using correct equipment for
the type of fire;

Organise ‘search and rescue’ for missing personnel;
CAUTION: In the event of fire where the seat of the fire is not known, exterior /
interior doors shall only be opened if the correct back-up equipment is available
to prevent the spread of the fire
In the event of a fire emergency confirm:
3.2.2

Electricity and gas supplies are isolated;

Vehicles and equipment are removed from the fire vicinity;

Immediate area is cordoned off and all non-essential personnel are evacuated
from the area;
Fire Involving Explosives Storage / Transport
Explosives for use primarily in well operations are stored in secure storage facilities at
Marmul and Fahud. The explosives are also transported by special transport under ROP
escort during replenishment, use or disposal.
NOTE: Explosives are managed in PDO by a 3rd Party Contractor who shall apply to the
ROP when transportation is required. Application for transport shall be made at least
three days in advance on the prescribed Form (5 Copies). Transportation shall be under
escort of the ROP in a vehicle which is approved for the transportation of explosives.
Explosives shall only be transported during daylight hours using an approved ‘Journey
Plan’. The ROP escort remains with the consignment until such times as it is stored in
the magazine at destination or exhausted as in the case of live blasting. Explosives
magazines shall be designed to meet the Industry Standards such as detailed in BSI BS
5607 1998.12.15 (R-2007) or COE EP 110-345-102.
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For permanent storage facilities the following apply:

Primary and secondary explosive magazines are stored in accordance with
industry practice

The magazines are mounted for vertical blast direction

No lights, switches or other electrical devices are inside the magazines

Dry powder, water and CO2 extinguishers are located throughout compounds
and these are adequate for minor fires

An alarm activation point is situated at the gate and this can be activated to
evacuate personnel from the compound in case of any fire or unsafe situations

An emergency telephone list is provided at the gate

Strict access control (security) is maintained by the ROP with a 24 hour guard
present on the gate
In the event of an emergency once personnel have been accounted for, the priorities
shall be to:

Isolate the area with road blocks etc, maintaining close liaison with the ROP

Search and rescue (SAR) for unaccounted personnel shall only be sanctioned if
safe to do so

Broadcast a warning to prevent unauthorised personnel / vehicles from
approaching the area

On site brief of Fire Chief on the nature of the emergency and safe perimeter of
1000m for all firefighting appliances until such times that permission is given to
enter the compound

If required diversion of all air traffic from above the containment area

Maintain communications with Fahud / Marmul ROP stations regarding the
nature and action being taken to address the incident
Where the emergency involves a vehicle transporting explosives then the following
apply:

Inform the emergency services and ROP immediately

In the event of fire, no attempt shall be made to fight the fire regardless of the
location of the vehicle

Establish road blocks and a 1500m exclusion zone around the vehicle
Firefighting crews shall adhere to the following directives:
If approaching or entering the vicinity of the compound all equipment that is not
intrinsically safe shall be removed from vehicle and personnel. This includes but is not
limited to:

pagers

hand held radios (non-intrinsically safe)

mobile telephones and other battery operated equipment
If considered safe to do so the LEBC may authorise one fire tender to approach the
compound to assess the situation and advise if firefighting operations are safe to be
undertaken. If considered unsafe to approach, the fire tender must stand by at a safe
distance and await further instructions.
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If the fire is in the immediate area of the explosive magazines or is spreading towards
magazines or pyrotechnic store, the fire team must discontinue firefighting operations.
Fire Brigade and all personnel must evacuate to a safe distance immediately without
hesitation
3.2.3
Chemical Spillage / Leakage
Spillage / Leakage of chemicals have a potential to impact:

Personnel – fatality or injury / burns

Environment – contamination

Equipment - damage
The most common spillages occur during the transportation, batch transfer and storage
of the chemical.
When dealing with chemical spillage / leakage considerations shall include:

Will the chemical cause injury if contacted by personnel?

Are the vapours explosive or flammable when mixed with air?

Is the chemical corrosive?
When assessing the chemical spillage / leakage:

Refer to the Material Specification Data Sheet (MSDS); the Safe Handling of
Chemical Card (SHOC); and / or Toxic Material Manual for correct procedure to
deal with incident

Approximate the volume of the chemical released

Is containment effective

Is the area affected accessible to clean up equipment / vehicles

How environmentally sensitivity is the spill / leakage area i.e. wadis, potable
water sources etc
Having considered the above mobilise spill cleanup in the prescribed manner.
For personnel affected by the chemical either by ingress or contact follow the instruction
on the MSDS or SHOC and seek medical assistance immediately.
CAUTION: Do not undertake any first aid until the properties of the chemical are
known.
Confirm that following are in place or being actioned:

ITEMS TO CHECK
The correct PPE is available for use by all personnel involved in the
emergency response activities
The MSDS, SHOC and / or Toxic Material Manual are available for the
chemical and have been reviewed
Chemical analysis has or is being undertaken by the Production Chemistry lab
as required
The sill / leakage has been contained
Disposal facilities are available
Spill / leakage has been recorded in Fountain
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Serious Crime / Acts of Terrorism
Serious crime or acts of terrorism in the context of this procedure includes any incident
warranting immediate notification to the ROP.
In such cases, the LEBC should authorise the restraint of the suspected perpetrators(s),
taking any reasonable measures of restraint to safeguard the safety of personnel and
property on site.
The following guidelines should be applied:

The LEBC is responsible for ensuring the well being and safety of any
suspected perpetrator(s) when under protective custody or restraint. If a man is
under restraint or in protective custody. A continuous watch hall be maintained
to ensure the suspect(s) does not cause injury to themselves or others. These
precautions shall be maintained until the ROP assume control of the situation

The ROP shall assume responsibility for the situation and discharge the LEBC
of his / her responsibility. This action could involve for example:

ROP coming to site to conduct investigations or to escort suspect (s) to
coast

ROP receiving a restrained suspect(s)

ROP cautioning/searching a suspect(s)
Where a criminal act has been observed or a complaint received the LEBC
shall:

Conduct or organise a private interview plaintiff and obtain all relevant
information of the criminal act

Obtain names of suspects and any other relevant witnesses

Contact Corporate Security and Emergency Response Manager, submit
all available information and request assistance

Notify Line Supervisor and Duty Manager

In cases of violence, if the suspect is not already under restraint, restrain and
detain in custody. This shall be done even if the suspect is no longer violent to
protect the suspect or other personnel. Persons suspected of being under the
influence of drugs or alcohol shall be examined by medical staff as soon as
possible. Allow the medical staff to diagnose the cause of the abnormal
behaviour rather than assume, the cause may not be related to either drugs or
alcohol but some other complaint

A suitable room shall be prepared to interview or detain the suspect(s)

Make ready a stretcher or other suitable restraint if necessary

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Where required establish a ‘crime scene’. Cordon off area, take photographs and
maintain entry control. Ensure nothing is touched or moved. Hand over the crime
scene to the ROP or any other investigative body appointed by the company.
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Bomb Threat
In the event of a bomb threat or the discovery of a suspect package / item which may be
considered a threat to the safety of the installation the LEBC shall:

Notify ROP of situation and request assistance

Establish a secure communication network

Consult Duty Director and Corporate Security and Emergency Response
Manager to determine if any threat is considered genuine.

Shut down operations if advised by the ROP

Sound the general alarm if the threat is considered genuine and enforce a radio
silence (including mobile telephones) to reduce the risk of possible detonation.
WARNING: Explosive devices can be triggered by radio signals.
3.2.6

Inform Air Operations of need for radio silence asking them to relay instruction
to all aircraft in area

Determine method(s) of evacuation and initiate evacuation of non-essential
personnel. Consider evacuating all personnel until the search team arrive. Key
personnel should be retained at site to assist any military search teams.

Appoint key personnel to develop a search plan and assist any specialist military
search team brought in to conduct the search. Large scale diagrams of facilities
should be made available to assist in the search planning. Priority will be given
to searching offices and non-process areas so that personnel can be
accommodated in secure locations while the remainder of the installation is
searched

If a device is found the area shall be evacuate and cordoned off to at least
1000m and the disposal left to the military

If the search does not reveal any devices wait until after any deadline has
passed plus any time considered necessary for safety before returning the
operations to Normal Status
Personnel Missing or Overdue in the Interior
This sub-section details the action to be taken when personnel (single or multiple) are
reported missing or overdue in the interior.
NOTE: This does not cover loss of personnel in aircraft or during marine operations.
These are covered by specific documentation.
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PR-1801 - PDO Fahud Airport Security Programme
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PR-1802 - PDO Fahud Emergency Plan
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PR-1804 - PDO MARMUL Airport Security Programme
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PR-1805 - PDO MARMUL Emergency Plan
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PR-1807 - PDO Qarn Alam Airport Security Programme
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PR-1808 - PDO Qarn Alam Emergency Plan
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3.2.6.1 Initial Reporting
The key parties for the initial reporting are the ‘journey manager’ and ‘the line
supervisor’. However anyone who suspects personnel are missing or overdue should
make it known to their line manager / supervisor

The journey manager is to confirm missing personnel no later than two hours
after the latest time of arrival (LTA) time of arrival

If personnel do not show up at work, or disappears during working hours, the
line supervisor shall raise the alarm no later than two hours after the personnel
were reported missing or overdue
Confirmation Of Missing Personnel

Obtain a copy of the Journey Plan and confirm the plan

Confirm from the departure point that the journey actually started and the
personnel are not still at the location.

Check that the personnel have not arrived and failed to check with the journey
planner or office / control room

If the journey included stops at other locations confirm that the personnel
actually left that location

In addition the main points above the following can be used to eliminate
possibilities.
Did personnel actually depart?
Did the journey plan allow sufficient time for the journey?
Check the “Vehicle Tracking System” output – (vehicles in South only).
Could there be a delay due to circumstances outside of driver’s control,
such as bad weather, road diversions, and fatigue?
Were any stops planned and were these stops made?
Was the journey plan explicit or could the destination have been
misinterpreted i.e. personnel at wrong location?
Have personnel arrived at destination and omitted to report in?
Contact PDO and Contractor worksites and camps, check with the
Line Supervisor
Check at the pool car station
Check with colleagues and friends
Check recreational facilities
Check canteen facilities
Check rest rooms
Check prayer rooms
Could personnel be involved in an accident or breakdown?
Contact ALL ROP stations and check for reported road accidents
Contact hospitals / clinics
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Were personnel planned to arrive by scheduled flight?
Contact airstrips
Check the flight manifests
Were personnel travelling from home to destination?
Check home addresses
Walis office at personnel’s village

Having checked and eliminated all the above it should be assumed that
personnel are missing5.

Inform the Duty Director of the ‘missing personnel’ and the Line Manager in
PDO (and the Contractor Company if applicable) as soon as the person is
confirmed missing

Provide the details below for each person that is missing
Personal Details
Name
Reference Indicator
Company Number
Contractor Company
Person's address/village
local
if
Person's Age
Any distinguishing features
Known medical problems
Familiarity with the area
Last Location
Last known location
Date / time at last known
location
Vehicle details (if applicable)
Vehicle type and colour
Vehicle registration number
Vehicle fleet number
Vehicle recognition marks
Vehicle load
There may be a possibility that a ‘hijack’ has taken place. If this suspected it requires to be
dealt with under a separate cover.
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Journey details (if applicable)
Departure time
Expected Time of Arrival
Expected journey route
Purpose of journey:
(Business – who was he going to
meet)
Potential stops
Other
Amount of water taken
Amount of Fuel taken
Maps / GPS / compass taken
Desert Survival Kit taken
Radio on board? (call sign)
Identify 'Search Area'

Identify potential location and define 'Search Area6’ based on possible routes to
destination or working area

Estimate the 'Survival Period' of personnel; obtain advice on survival period
from a qualified doctor. If no data is available, assume that the person must be
found within 24 hours.

Develop a Search Plan for the entire 'Search Area' within the 'Survival Period'

Action the Search Plan

Mobilise search teams
Estimate 'Survival Period'
To be able to plan a search strategy, the survival chances of the personnel should to be
evaluated. Gather relevant information and then obtain advice on survival period from a
qualified doctor. Information required to estimate survival period of the personnel:
NOTE: For each of these items: If no information is available, then assume the worst.
Assume that the man must be found within 24 hours.
Was a Desert Survival Kit provided in the vehicle or with the personnel?
Was food was carried
How much and what kind of food do they have
What is the current exposure time?
Are personnel familiar with living in the desert or familiar with desert survival
techniques?
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Do not limit the Search Area to the immediate vicinity of the planned route or the last known
location. Once people get disoriented, they may drive considerable distance before accepting
they are lost. They may have passed their destination. Also, they may have tried to return to the
point of origin and have passed it, ending up in the opposite direction from the destination.
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Does any medical conditions exist which may affect the chances of survival
Developing A Search Plan
The Search Plan shall be designed to cover the entire Search Area within the Survival
Period. In developing the plan the following shall be considered.

Can the Search Area be covered by road vehicles only? If not, immediately put
RAFO SAR and Oman Air on standby.

Identify a trigger when you will escalate the search to include Air Searches

Be aware that personnel may still be moving and may move from an unsearched area into a searched area. Minimise the chance of this happening by
partially overlapping the search areas

Broadcast radio messages every 30 minutes with details of the missing vehicle
and personnel and request all vehicles to be on the alert and report any
sightings

Consider weather conditions and weather forecast when compiling the search
plan
Use the following to develop the Search Plan:
NOTE: Divide the Search Area in sections and prioritise the areas where the individual
is most likely to be found to be searched first.
1.
Personnel Missing without a Vehicle
Start a search using the last known location as starting point, and going out in a
continuously widening circle or square
If the lost man is in the desert on foot, then Road and Off-road Searches with
vehicles may suffice to cover the entire Search Area within the Survival Period
2.
Personnel Missing with a Vehicle and a Journey Plan
Concentrate the initial search on the planned route using Road Search Vehicles
Use the last known location as a starting point
Extend the search area to alternative routes which may have been taken
Using Off Road Search Vehicles define corridors to be searched on either side
of possible routes
Extend this area to the entire Search Area
Consider inclusion of Air Search
3.
Personnel Missing with a vehicle but without a Journey Plan, and (potentially)
Off-Road
Initiate the Search in square pattern around the last known position. (See
Search Patterns)
Extend the Search from the last known location outwards
Depending on the size of the Search Area, include Air Search
4.
Personnel Missing but Equipped with a Distress Radio Beacon
If a Distress Radio Beacon was carried, this can best be picked up by aircraft.
Initiate an Air Search immediately
Identify personnel for search parties and mobilise vehicles
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Brief each of the search parties on the overall search plan. Provide coordinates
for Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Brief each of the search parties on their specific area to be searched
NOTE: This procedure has been written specifically for searches during daylight.
Searches at night can have certain benefits. Lights and fires will be visible over large
distances and an air search could cover larger areas at night than during daylight hours.
However, the following restrictions should be considered before embarking on evening
or night searches.
Night Time Searches
In darkness from an aircraft it will be extremely difficult to positively identify the source of
a light or fire. Accurate position fixing equipment will be essential.
Vehicle searches at night should only be carried out if a location is known where the
personnel are likely to be found and when there is indication that there is a critical
medical condition existing.
Vehicle searches in darkness shall be limited to road searches only, and only on roads
which are familiar to the driver of the search vehicle. For night driving the PDO night
driving policy shall be adhered to and special permission obtained.
As a general rule no vehicle searches should take place off-road at night.
Areas searched during the night cannot be confirmed to have been properly searched
and will need to be searched again during daylight.
Implementing The Search Plan
The following personnel shall be considered eligible to carry out searches.

PDO and Contractor personnel for Road Searches

PDO and Contractor personnel for off-road searches only if familiar and
equipped for off road travel. Typically well equipped personnel for such off road
searches are:

Seismic Crews

Survey Operations Support Personnel

Royal Air Force of Oman, Search and Rescue services (RAFO SAR) for Air
Search (Contact through CECC and Ministry of Environment and Climatic
Affairs (MECA))

PDO contracted Aviation Services
At request of the LEBC and with notification to the Duty Director:

Request PDO air operations to contact and liaise with RAFO SAR in Search and
Rescue operations

Request PDO air operations to make available OAS Aircraft for search
operations
Road Searches
The distance which can be covered by a Road Search party is estimated at 40 km/hr,
with the width of searched area up to 2 km on either side of the road in flat terrain. In
undulating terrain or hills, it must be assumed that the area along the road cannot be
properly searched from the road, and no benefit should be taken for it. The area beside
the road still has to be searched by Off-Road parties, or from the Air.
Briefing for Road Search Parties:
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Search vehicles should stick to the search plan, and agree deviation from the
plan with the LEBC

Search parties are to stop every hour at an elevated location, leave the vehicle
and search the horizon for about 10 minutes. During this period the radio
should be carefully monitored to receive transmissions by the lost party

After each hourly stop the search parties must log their location and the
searched area on their Search Log (see Appendix) and communicate this to the
LECC

Search parties will return to base before darkness

Assume that the search party may be diverted a long way in any direction during
the search. Ensure that sufficient Fuel and Water / Food Supplies are taken
Items required by Road Search Parties
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Fully equipped 4-wheel drive vehicle
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2 or ideally 3 People, sharing the following skills between them
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Experienced Driver / Familiar with Area / Familiar with reading Maps, Compass
GPS (if carried) and First Aid
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Reporting (use road search reporting sheets in Appendix B)
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Road maps. Use the same maps as the ones used in the LECC
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Radio which covers at least the whole search area
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Sufficient Fuel; assume the party may be diverted a long way during the search
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Sufficient water for search party AND for the lost party if found (10 litres/person)
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Dehydration salts for the lost party (note may be in first aid kit)
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Sufficient food for the search party AND for the lost party if found
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First Aid Kit
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Binoculars
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Search Log Sheets.
Off-Road Searches
All items under Road Search are applicable to the Off-Road Searches. In addition the
following shall apply.

At least one of the people in an Off-road Search party shall be fully familiar and
experienced with Off-Road driving and off-road navigation.

The vehicles used shall be fully equipped for off-road driving. In addition to the
requirements for road search vehicles they shall carry:
GPS receiver, Compass
Desert Survival Kit
Radio's (SJB or 40 MHz)

Vehicles and experienced personnel for Off-Road Driving are available in:

Seismic crews and Survey operation support personnel

Local population - Oryx Reserve Desert Rangers (Contact Local Wail’s via HR
or ROP).
The distance which can be covered by an Off-Road Searching party is estimated at 20
km / hr, with the width of searched area up to 2 km on either side in flat terrain. In
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been properly searched, and no benefit should be taken for it. The area beside the route
still has to be searched either by ground or from the Air.
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Air Searches
Air Searches are to be initiated when:

The 'Search Area' is too large to fully cover within the Survival Period with
vehicle searches only. In this case, involve aircraft at an early stage.

The lost party is likely to have a radio beacon, which can easily be picked up by
aircraft

When time has become critical and the lost party MUST be found very quickly to
prevent fatalities.
Air searches can be carried out by the Royal Air Force of Oman - Search and Rescue
Service (RAFO SAR) or by Oman Air. It is recommended that if an Air Search is
needed, to request the RAFO to participate in the Search and Rescue operations from
the start. They are the specialists in the field and have the best equipment available for
Search and Rescue Operations. Helicopters and small planes are better suited for air
searches.
Royal Air Force of Oman, Search and Rescue (RAFO SAR)
Although mainly in existence to cover the own RAFO flying operations, the SAR will
assist in searches requested by third parties.
The RAFO RCC (Rescue Co-ordination Centre) is located in RAFO HQ at Seeb, with
Rescue Sub Centres (RSC's) in Seeb, Masirah, Salalah and Khasab.
RAFO can also call on aircraft from ROPDPA (Royal Oman Police Directorate of Police
Aviation) and RF (Royal Flight) for assistance.
Detailed information about the Search and Rescue Service from the RAFO is available
in the Sultanate of Oman Search and Rescue Plan, a controlled copy of which is held by
logistics department (UWLO).
Oman Air
Oman Air operate jet (737) aircraft for PDO. One or more of these can be made
available to carry out air searches. Experience has shown that effective use can be
made of these planes in search operations. The following limitations need to be taken
into consideration in Air Searches by OAS.

Pilots may be limited by their maximum flying time.

As many people as possible should be in the plane to assist in the search.

An experienced and full time 'map reader' need to be in the plane to ensure the
searched area is indeed fully covered. Seismic survey teams have such people
available in the Interior.

Allow sufficient overlap between search sweeps.

Aircraft cannot fly much slower than about 150 km/hr, which is regarded as
quite fast to effectively carry out a search.
Aerial Search Patterns
Many Search patterns have recognised advantages and disadvantages. The three most
relevant patterns are briefly described in the Appendix 1.
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Road Traffic Accident (RTA's)
PDO shall provide emergency services within the concession areas for RTA involving
PDO personnel, contractors or third parties.
Outside of the concession areas PDO may be requested to provide support services to
the ROP in the event of an RTA in the vicinity of its operations i.e. MAF. However PDO
should not assume responsibility or liability for failure to act or respond to an emergency.
The check list should be referenced when dealing with RTA’s.

ITEMS TO CHECK
ROP been informed
Medical Services required to be mobilised
Fire Services required to be mobilised
Extra medical / first aid services required
Medevac required
Chemicals, explosives or radio-active material involved Specialists services
notified
Heavy lifting gear required at the scene
Scene has been cordoned off
Notify the appropriate Road Safety Standards Team (RSST) 7
Human Resources been notified
Required if causalities are PDO personnel
Media handling is taken over by CECC
NOTES:
1. For RTA involving a road tanker transporting LPG refer to PR-1246 Emergency
Procedure Part III, Contingency Plans Volume 14 Government Gas System
2. For RTA involving explosives then refer to 3.2.2
3.3
Operations Emergency Telephone Network
Dedicated telephone links are provided for direct communications between all Central
Control Rooms (CCR) and the Emergency Control Centres (ECC). They allow direct
communication only in cases of emergency or operational abnormalities.
3.3.1
Emergency Telephone Testing
As part of the Emergency Contingency Plan the emergency telephones shall be tested
weekly to confirm reliability and availability.
The Emergency Telephone Logbook in each CCR and ECC shall be used to record the
following:

Weekly test date, test results, tester.
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Use of the emergency telephones for actual emergencies or operational
abnormalities; to include date, time, action requested, action taken, sequence
and timing of events during the emergency or abnormality.
Emergency Telephone Response
In the event of an operational abnormality occurring at a facility, it may be necessary for
the Operator at that facility to require immediate action to be taken at another facility in
order to avoid the development of more serious consequences. The Operator shall use
the emergency telephone to make such a request.
If a call of this nature is made, the receiving CCR operator (refer to 2.3 ETO) shall
respond immediately to the call coming in on the emergency telephone from an
Operations person whom he positively identifies. He is not required to seek
confirmation from his Line Supervisor before carrying out the requested actions.
NOTE: As the emergency telephone network is a closed system, calls can only come
from another Control Room, or, if manned because of an emergency, from an ECC.
After responding to the emergency telephone request, the CCR operator shall, at the
earliest opportunity, complete an entry in the Emergency Telephone logbook.
After responding to the emergency telephone request, the CCR operator shall, at the
earliest opportunity, inform his Line Supervisor.
Emergency telephone numbers for Control Rooms and Emergency Centres are listed in
the Tables below.
CONTROL ROOMS
CCR Location
No.
CCR Location
No.
CCR Terminal - MAF
10
CCR Yibal
33
Radio Room - MAF
99
Sahma Booster Station
27
High Point
14
Hubara Booster Station
28
Nahada Booster Station
15
CCR Marmul
29
CCR Fahud
17
Rima MPS
16
Qarn Alam MPS
23
Nimr MPS
21
CCR Lekhwair
30
Bahja Telecoms
81
Lekhwair Pump Station
31
Bahja (Wells RPC)
25
Al-Noor Station
18
LOCAL EMERGENCY CONTROL CENTRES
LECC Location
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No.
LECC - FAHUD
37
LECC - Lekhwair
32
LECC - Qarn Alam
24
LECC - Yibal
34
LECC - Marmul
38
LECC - Bahja
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CECC--MAF
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THURAYA LINES
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No.
LECC - FAHUD
99459249
LECC - Lekhwair
99462003
LECC - Qarn Alam
99438569
LECC - Yibal
99459209
LECC - Marmul
99459135
LECC - Bahja
99459081
LECC - Nimr
99455721
Civil Unrest
Civil Unrest may be used to describe anti-government/company activities as varied as
organised protests, rioting, general strikes, arson and looting, and armed insurrection.
This social condition may not necessarily be confined to the large commercial or
municipal centres but can equally occur in or near oil and gas facilities located in the
interior.
In the event of such occurring the LEBC or Senior Station Operator will consider the
following as paramount before carrying out any further actions;

Protection of Life

Protection of the Environment

Protection of Property
As soon as possible or in conjunction with achieving the above the Royal Oman Police
and the CECC (Duty Director) shall be informed.
3.4.1
Assess the Situation
The LEBC shall require to assess the incident and the potential of violence to personnel,
or damage to plant and equipment before planning further action such as ‘lock-out’ or
evacuation. Considerations will be, but not limited to:
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Type of incident i.e. protest, riot etc.;

Size of crowd i.e. small local or large with people from outside the area;

Attitude of crowd i.e. hostile or non-hostile;

Adverse reaction to PDO personnel by the gathering;

Lack of ROP personnel at the scene;
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Personnel Protection Priorities
WITHIN THE FACILITY OR STATION
The LEBC may withdraw personnel from any civil disturbance situation that poses a
threat to their safety. When this occurs, alternative locations and safe refuge areas may
be established and personnel informed over secure communications.
This may also be authorised by the ROP or CECC if they feel it is appropriate.
OUTSIDE THE FACILITY OR STATION
The welfare of those outside of the facility or station must also be considered and
warning of the situation shall be sent to them on secure communications.
Operations and contract personnel outside of the facility / station shall be advised to do
the following;
3.4.3

Be aware of their surroundings and be alert to possible attack;

Seek the assistance of the ROP for protection or escort if required;

Avoid large group gatherings on the highways or grade roads;

Go directly to the designated destination when ordered and do not stop
unnecessarily;

Maintain communications with the controllers at all times;
ROP Assistance
ROP assistance shall be requested immediately. Once the ROP arrive and the situation
is assessed the LEBC on the directives of the CECC and the Managing Director may
hand over control of the situation to the ROP senior officer.
3.4.4
Do and Don’ts
The following are guidance to the LEBC as to the appropriate behaviour and responses
in the event of Civil Disturbances.
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DO remain calm and do not enter into any discussions with the members of the
crowd

DO be polite

DO maintain a low profile and allow the ROP or a government / company
representative to do any negotiation

DO maintain constant communications with the ROP and GECC

DO recall all mobile personnel to the facility if safe to do so

DO NOT have an opinion on the justification or non-justification for the gathering

DO NOT offer to mediate

DO NOT make any aggressive gestures
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DO NOT make physical contact that can be misinterpreted as violence

DO NOT allow the personnel on site or at the facility to mingle with the gathering

DO NOT allow personnel on the site to gather in a group which could be
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DO NOT allow vehicular access in or out of the facility or station unless on the
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4.1
Weather Forecasts
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Weather conditions affecting PDO’s operations are monitored continuously. Generally
adverse weather patterns can be predicted and the necessary steps taken to safeguard
personnel and operations.
Adverse weather warnings shall be displayed in the ‘News List’ on the PDO Home Page.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation and Meteorology can be accessed to obtain
weather updates or Corporate Emergency response Coordinator may also be contacted
to provide weather updates if required.
Any significant change in wind conditions, rain, wadi water levels, visibility (sand storms)
or other factors should prompt a re-check of up-to-date forecasts. Operators of outlying
facilities and colleagues in other Areas should also be consulted.
4.2
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Safe Refuge Focal Points

If severe weather is expected, the Safe Refuge Focal Points (Area Services
Supervisor and / or HSE Adviser) should be alerted.

The Safe Refuge Focal Points are responsible for broadcasting severe weather
warnings to all affected PDO and Contractor operations in the Area.

Each area shall prepare a schedule of Safe Refuges to which personnel may be
evacuated in the case of severe weather. This register shall be kept up to date
and a copy sent to Corporate Security and Emergency Response Management
Team (UIC)

Safe Refuge Focal Points (Area Services Supervisor and / or HSE Adviser) are
responsible for knowing / identifying evacuation routes to the Safe Refuges and
for communicating these to the appropriate personnel. Each Area should
prepare local evacuation procedures for this contingency

Catering staff should fill water canisters and ensure these are stored in a Safe
Refuge and are available for transport to other refuges

PDO vehicles with radios should be identified according to the Safe Refuge
Schedule

The Safe Refuge Focal Points shall report to the LECC. As soon as possible,
contact shall be established with accommodation not identified as Safe Refuges
and the number and location of affected personnel shall be reported to the
LECC

Safe Refuge Focal Points shall instruct affected personnel to evacuate to an
identified Safe Refuge by a pre-planned route

The Safe Refuge Focal Points shall make contact with the Safe Refuges and a
Leader shall be appointed in each. All Safe Refuges shall report regularly the
number and Company of personnel who have arrived

When the situation has been properly established, the LEBC and Safe Refuge
Focal Points shall assess whether any number of personnel should be
evacuated from the Area to another Area or the coast

Any requests from the Safe Refuges for medical assistance shall be relayed to
the LECC
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The Leaders of the Safe Refuges are responsible for reporting any camp
damage to the LECC. They shall also assess the damage and control any
further deterioration (e.g. isolate electricity supplies)
Communications and Support
The LEBC is responsible for informing other Areas of the situation and request any
support that may be required such as evacuation of personnel without accommodation
When the emergency situation is over the LEBC shall confirm status with all Safe
Refuges and any other operations in the Area, in particular determining whether further
support is required
4.4
Recovery
Recovery actions include inspection of all camps and production stations / manifolds /
pump stations, as well as accommodation and workshop areas. A local camp
inspection plan should be in place for this purpose
Particular attention shall be given to a thorough inspection of the airstrips. On
completion of this inspection, Air Traffic Control shall be informed of the status
Telecoms shall perform a full communications test in order to identify any damage. A
local procedure should be in place for this
Clear up affected areas and provide safe access and egress
4.5
Severe Weather Check Lists
The check list should be referenced in the event of severe weather warnings:

ITEMS TO CHECK
Have notifications been sent of the severe weather warning?
i.e. to drilling and exploration rigs and camps, seismic crews and camps, well
servicing crews, logistics, construction and maintenance crew camps
Has camp inspection been initiated to ensure that all loose items are secured,
windows and doors closed, sand bagging to prevent flooding of buildings etc?
If required has extra support for high structures like telecomm towers been
provided?
Has evacuation been considered and contingency plans drawn up if required?
Has warning been sent to all staff restricting travel outside of camp /
installation boundaries?
Has warning been broadcasted to all vehicles?
Have Journey Managers stopped issuing journey plans and reported all
outstanding / uncompleted journeys?
Ensure that these journeys have been informed of the severe weather
warning
Have ROP been instructed to restrict traffic leaving the camp, unless
sanctioned by LEBC?
Has Air Ops flight plans been confirmed?
When will flying operations cease and what time will the last flight be out of
your area prior to the onset of severe weather
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ITEMS TO CHECK
Are all other areas aware of the severe weather warning and in receipt of your
contingency plans?
Has the contingency for shut down of operations been considered?
Once the severe weather has abated check:
ITEMS TO CHECK

Are all personnel are accounted for (check muster)?
Is there damage evident to structures and equipment?
Is the airstrip functional?
Are all communication systems up and running?
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Operations Interfaces
5.1
Well Engineering
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Operations will be expected to provide support in a Well Engineering Emergency. For
most well engineering operations there will be a trained OSC on site, either the Drilling
Supervisor or the Senior Contractor Representative (e.g. Tool Pusher).
PR-1287 Emergency Procedures part III Contingency Plans, Vol II Well Engineering
Operations
5.2
MOL, SOGL, GGS
Sections 3.1.5 and 3.1.6 of this procedure detail the actions to be taken by Operations in
the event of oil and gas pipeline emergencies.
More detailed actions required are provided in the Emergency Response Documents
provided by the departments responsible for the upkeep of these pipelines.
PR-1067 Emergency Response Documents Part III, Contingency Plan Volume 4 Main
Oil Line
PR-1246 Emergency Procedure Part III, Contingency Plans Volume 14 Government
Gas System
PR-1275 Emergency Procedure Part III, Contingency Plans Volume 15 South Oman
Gas line
5.3
Air Operations
The use of aircraft for search operations is detailed in 3.2.6 the LEBC requires being
aware of the legal implications and issues. These are presented in more detail in;
5.3.1

PR-1802 - PDO Fahud Emergency Plan

PR-1805 - PDO MARMUL Emergency Plan

PR-1808 - PDO Qarn Alam Emergency Plan
Aerial Medevac
A “Medevac” is an “Unscheduled flight for the emergency evacuation of a sick or injured
person(s)” where the person(s) require urgent medical attention at a hospital.
Emergency flights such as medevac can be authorised by an LEBC, a PDO Doctor, the
Duty Director or the Chief Medical Officer.
Medevac flights are mobilised by calling 24675555 and stating the requirement. Flights
may be mobilised from Muscat or diverted within the interior.
Considerations when mobilising a medevac flight are as follows:
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
Crash Tender - If the medevac is required as a result of an ongoing emergency,
the area crash tender or a crash tender from an adjacent area must be made
available to cover the landing of the flight. The crash tender must be manned
by a team of five (5) trained full time fire officers.

Number of Casualties - The maximum number of stretchers which may
physically be carried on a jet (737) is six (6). Each stretcher requires the area
occupied by six seats in order to secure the stretcher in compliance with aircraft
certification. If medical staff are required to accompany each serious casualty, it
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will be necessary to reduce the number of stretcher cases carried on any single
flight to four. Combinations of stretcher cases and walking injured are
permissible on the same flight provided the walking injured may be safely
secured in their seats.
5.3.2

Requirement for Medical Accompaniment - In principle a doctor or nurse should
always accompany medevac cases. If the medevac is being mobilised from
Seeb, consideration should be given to mobilising medical support from MAF
with the medevac aircraft.

Location of aerial stretchers - There are six (6) stretchers approved for use on
jet (737) aircraft available within the PDO operation. Two stretchers are
situated at each of Seeb (hanger), Fahud (clinic), and Marmul (clinic). Noncertified stretchers may not be used on board the jet (737).

Refuelling of the Aircraft - Aircraft diverted within the interior may require
refuelling in order to comply with aviation authority requirements. PDO airports
at Fahud, Marmul and Qarn Alam have facilities to refuel.

Offloading of passengers - It may be necessary to offload passengers already
on a ‘commandeered flight’. Provision of accommodation or placement on
alternate flights will need to be addressed.

Night flights - Night flights are permitted in emergencies to airstrips equipped
with permanent or portable lighting which is within DGCAM certification
requirements.
Usage of Non-PDO Flights
Usage of non-PDO flights for any of PDO's activities must be authorised by the Duty
Director. The ROP have helicopters which are equipped for medevac flights. These
can be mobilised by calling 24675555 and stating the requirement.
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Appendix 1 – Aerial Search Patterns
Expanding Square Search
In this technique the aircraft starts its search at the last known location of the lost party and flies
a square pattern with ever increasing concentric squares. This technique can be used if there is
a clear 'last known position' and if the
search area is comparatively small.
Last known location
This pattern is difficult to fly and
success
depends
highly
on
continuous and accurate navigation.
GPS navigation would be of major
benefit. To ensure full coverage the
aircraft may have to fly exactly the
same pattern again, but now in
opposite direction.
Aircraft Track
Track Crawl Search
This technique is specifically useful when the
Search Area stretches along a road or wadi
system. The aircraft searches in parallels on
either side of the road/track. After flying for a
determined length of time in one direction, it
reverses to scan the opposite direction.
Road / track to be searched
Block / Creeping Line Search
This technique is best to cover a large
Search Area, or when more than one
aircraft are being used. The Search
Area is divided into blocks, each of
which is to be searched by an Aircraft.
The Aircraft starts in one corner of the
block and follows parallels from one side
of the block to the other until the entire
block has been searched. Ideally the
flight tracks are to be towards and away
from the sun so that reflections of the
sunlight will be most visible
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Area Coverage by Air Searches
Flight Path
The ideal flying height for search planes
varies from 500 to 2000 ft, depending on
weather circumstances and meteorological
visibility.
The sweep width, which is the width which
can be reliably covered on each side of the
plane, varies from 1 to 5 km, depending on
flying height, meteorological visibility, flying
speed and the availability of binoculars.
The track spacing shall never exceed twice
the sweep width.
Track Spacing
Meteorological
Visibility
Sweep Width
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Appendix 2 – Missing Person(s) Information Recording / Search
Report Sheets
The embedded document shall be used to maintain Logs of actions and information during the
search for a Missing Persons as detailed in 3.2.6 of this Procedure
PR-1066 Missing Person Forms
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Appendix 3 – Key Contact Details for UOP Function
EMERGENCIES – Fire, Police, Ambulance, Criminal Acts

Outside PDO Concession Area (ROP) – 9999

Inside PDO Concession Area – (2467) 5555
Production Operations Function Team MAF
Name
Allan Grieve
Angela Hadfield
Title / Ref.ID
Functional
Production Manager
(UOP)
24673459
Production
Programming CFDH
(UOP2)
24677004
Grn 073
Functional Planning
CDFP (UOP3)
Ronteltap, Hans
Office No /
Location
OR&A CDFP (UOP4)
EMail
Allan.Grieve@pdo.co.om
MAF Grn 073
MAF
Angela.AH.Hadfield@pdo.co.om
Position Not Filled
MAF Grn 073
24674489
HansDaniel.Ronteltap@pdo.co.om
MAF Grn 073
Musalmy, Said
SPM- Operations
Lead (UOP5)
24677062
Ibrahim,
Mohammad
Competence
Development
(UOP5C)
24672550
Harthy, Abdullah
Resourcing & Data
Management
(UOP51P)
2472943
Data Management
Maintenance
(UOP51M)
24675440
Resourcing
Coordinator
(UOP52M)
24672751
SPM-Maintenance
24672975
Ismaily, Khalaf
Khaldi, Saif
Ruwehy, Salim
Said.H.Musalmy@pdo.co.om
MAF Grn 065
Ibrahim.Razali@pdo.co.om
MAF Grn 072
Abdullah.Harthy@pdo.co.om
MAF Grn 072
Khalaf.KSK.Ismaily@pdo.co.om
MAF Grn 072
Saif.SS.Khaldi@pdo.co.om
MAF Grn 072
Salim.H.Ruwehy@pdo.co.om
MAF Grn 000
Norman, Robin
Ellbec, Derek
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Senior Technical
Author (UOP6)
2473752
PTW System
Coordinator (UOP7)
2472413
Robin.Norman@pdo.co.om
MAF Grn 73
Derek.J.Ellbec@pdo.co.om
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Appendix 4 – Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this Procedure.
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API
American Petroleum Institute
BSV
Block Valve Station
CCR
Central Control Room
CECC
Corporate Emergency Coordination Centre
DD
Duty Director
ESD
Emergency Shutdown
ETO
Emergency Telephone Operator
FRED
Fire Radiation Explosion and Dispersion
GGS
Government Gas System
GPS
Global Positioning System
HSE
Health, Safety and Environment
LEBC
Local Emergency Base Controller
LECC
Local Emergency Control Centre
MECA
Ministry of Environment and Climatic Affairs
MOL
Main Oil Line
MOL
Main Oil Line
OSC
On Site Commander
PAC
Permanent Accommodation Centres
PPE
Personal Protection Equipment
RoW
Right of Way
RP
Recommended Practice
RSST
Road Safety Standards Team
RTA
Road Traffic Accident
SAR
Search and Rescue
SCBA
Self Contained Breathing Sets
SOGL
South Oman Gas Line
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Appendix 5 – Reference Data
CP-123
Emergency Response Documents Part I - CoP
GU-379
Pipeline Emergency Repair Manual
PL-10
Security Policy & Emergency Response Policy
GU-670
Social Disturbance Management Guide
PR-1065
Emergency Response Documents Part II - Company Procedure.
PR-1067
Emergency Response Documents Part III, Contingency Plan Volume 4 Main Oil
Line
PR-1069
Emergency Response Document Part III Contingency Plans Volume VI Marine
Operations
PR-1078
Hydrogen Sulphide Management Procedure
PR-1097
Use and Storage of Flare Cartridges and Guns
PR-1243
Emergency Procedures Part III, Contingency Plans Volume 13 Medical
Emergencies
PR-1246
Emergency Procedure Part III, Contingency Plans Volume 14 Government Gas
System
PR-1269
Emergency Procedure Part III, Contingency Plans Volume IX Air Operations
PR-1275
Emergency Procedure Part III, Contingency Plans Volume 15 South Oman Gas
Line
PR-1287
Emergency Procedures Part III Contingency Plans, Vol. II Well Engineering
Operations
PR-1801
PDO Fahud Airport Security Programme
PR-1802
PDO Fahud Emergency Plan
PR-1804
PDO MARMUL Airport Security Programme
PR-1805
PDO MARMUL Emergency Plan
PR-1807
PDO Qarn Alam Airport Security Programme
PR-1808
PDO Qarn Alam Emergency Plan
SP-1075
HSE Specification - Fire and Explosion Risk Management (FERM)
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Any user who identifies an inaccuracy, error or ambiguity is requested to notify
the custodian so that appropriate action can be taken. The user is requested
to return this page fully completed, indicating precisely the amendment(s)
recommended.
Name:
Ref ID
Page Ref:
To:
Date:
Brief Description of Change Required and Reasons
UOP6
Custodian of Document
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14
Section 3.1.2 added bullet point

‘Sound Fire Alarm if not already activated, and evacuate all non-essential
personnel to designated ‘muster points’. Conduct muster check to ensure all
personnel accounted for.’
Added to Check List
‘Fire alarm has been activated and all non-essential personnel have been
evacuated.’
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Section 3.1.3 added bullet point

‘Sound Fire Alarm if not already activated, and evacuate all non-essential
personnel to designated ‘muster points’. Conduct muster check to ensure all
personnel accounted for.’
Added to Check List
‘Fire alarm has been activated and all non-essential personnel have been
evacuated.’
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General
This revision is in accordance with the Document Control requirement of review and
re-validation.
Added Section 2.6 Operations Support Emergency Team
Added Section 3.4 Civil Unrest
Appendix 3 Key telephone Numbers has been updated and the heading changed to
Key Contact Details for UOP Function
Minor changes to promote clarity of understanding
Reference Documents moved from Preliminary Pages to Appendix 5
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