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Date
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Method
Statement

Client: BP

Document
Number:

N.
Dadashev
R.
Asgarov

N.
Dadashev

Prepared

Checked

QC-124-125

For approval
For approval
Approve
d

Reason for Issue

Title of Document: Wrapping

of Soil Air Interface Areas

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This document is a Controlled Document. Any change to this document must be

reviewed and approved prior to use and issue. Any document not approved in this
manner will be Uncontrolled.

Table of Contents
1.

2.

3.

4.

Scope................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.

Purpose.......................................................................................................... 4

1.2.

Definition of Scope......................................................................................... 4

1.3.

Scope Details................................................................................................. 4

1.4.

Location......................................................................................................... 4

1.5.

WO Nos.......................................................................................................... 4

1.6.

Discipline....................................................................................................... 4

Documentation.................................................................................................... 5
2.1.

Reference Documents.................................................................................... 5

2.2.

Definitions & Abbreviations............................................................................5

2.3.

GoC................................................................................................................ 5

HSE, Security and Social Aspects.........................................................................6

3.1.

Induction........................................................................................................ 6

3.2.

Personal Protective Equipment......................................................................6

3.3.

Operation Plant and Equipment.....................................................................6

3.4.

Risk Assessment............................................................................................ 7

3.5.

Tool Box Talks................................................................................................. 7

3.6.

Permit to Work............................................................................................... 7

3.7.

Environmental Impact....................................................................................7

3.8.

Noise and Vibration Emissions.......................................................................7

3.9.

Environmental Impact Assessment................................................................7

3.10.

Environmental Awareness and Training......................................................8

3.11.

Waste Management.................................................................................... 8

Requirements....................................................................................................... 9
4.1.

Personnel....................................................................................................... 9

4.2.

Equipment, Tools & Materials.........................................................................9

4.3.

Impact on Operational Processes...................................................................9

4.4.

Isolations....................................................................................................... 9

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Responsibilities.............................................................................................. 9

Execution........................................................................................................... 10
5.1.

Summary of Work Activities.........................................................................10

5.2.

Work Activities............................................................................................. 10

5.3.

Reinstatement............................................................................................. 10

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1. Scope
This section defines details of the scope of work that subject method statement was
prepared for.

1.1.

Purpose

The purpose of this method statement is to define the specific tasks to be

performed relating to Wrapping of Soil Air Interface Areas. It is also describes the
quality, safety, health, environmental, social and security requirements.

1.2.

Definition of Scope

WO been raised for wrapping of soil air interface areas of 42 inlet & outlet main
lines at PSA-2 & repair the failed black wrap of soil / air interface areas of main inlet
and bypass lines at PS-05.

1.3.

Scope Details

Works shall include, but not be limited to:

Repair

1.4.

Location

PSA-2 & PS-05

1.5.

WO Nos.

3541595 & 3707077

1.6.

Discipline

Civil

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2. Documentation
This section defines all reference documentation, definitions & abbreviations.

1.7.

Reference Documents

Document Number:
AZSPUHSSEDOC004043
BTC-B12C-EC-2013-034
WREP-PS05-VI-2013-037
Sketch no. 1
Sketch no. 2
Sketch no. 3
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
MQSQPI011
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
STOPAQ Report
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
410088/00/L/PL/SP/010

1.8.

Document Description:
Azerbaijan Export Pipelines Waste Management
Procedure
External Inspection Report of Piping at PSA-2
External Inspection Report of Piping at PS-05
Excavation Layout for PSA-2
Excavation Layout for main inlet line at PS-05
Excavation Layout for bypass line at PS-05
MSDS for Stopaq Outerwrap PVC
MSDS for Stopaq Wrappingband CZH
MSDS for STOPAQ Outerglass Shield XT White
MSDS for Stopaq Paste
MSDS for Isopropyl Alcohol
MSDS for
TDS for Stopaq Wrappingband CZH
TDS for Stopaq Outerwrap PVC
TDS for Stopaq Outerglass Shield XT White
TDS for Stopaq Paste
ITP
Surface Preparation Guideline Notes (Stopaq)
Overlap of Mechanical Protection Notes (Stopaq)
Spiral Wrap Application Manual (Stopaq)
Riser Application Manual (Stopaq)
Straight Wrap Application Manual (Stopaq)
Outerglass Shield Application Manual (Stopaq)
Paste Application Manual (Stopaq)
Manning Level Chart
Stopaq Report
Calibration Certificate for Elcometer 1
Calibration Certificate for Elcometer 2
Calibration Certificate of Holiday Detector
Certification of Applicators
Certification of Inspector
Pipeline Construction Specification

Definitions & Abbreviations

Definition/Abbreviation:
ASAP
COMPANY
CONTRACTOR
GoC
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Description:
As soon as possible
Client of MQS LLC
MQS LLC
Guidance on Certification Documentation
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HSE
MS
N/A
Nos.
PPE
PTW
QTY
TBT
WO

1.9.

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Number:

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Health, Safety and Environmental

Method Statement
Not applicable
Numbers
Personal Protective Equipment
Permit to Work
Quantity
Tool Box Talks
Work Order in BP MAXIMO System

GoC

Following GoC documentation shall be filled by executor of subject Method

Statement:
N/A

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3. HSE, Security and Social Aspects

This section covers generic HSE, Security and Social Aspects.

1.10. Induction
Prior to start work all personnel must attend the specified HSE induction course,
conducted by the COMPANY Area Authority. All employees also shall sign the sheets
of acknowledgement with corporate Health and Safety Policy. Induction logbook
shall be properly implemented and maintained. Personnel who have not passed the
Project Induction Course shall undertake no work.

1.11. Personal Protective Equipment

All personnel involved in work activities shall comply with the project PPE standards.
The minimum PPE requirements on site during work activities shall be:

Safety Boots with metal toe protectors

Safety Hard Hat
Appropriate Eye Protection
Coveralls
Gloves

Hearing Protection (where applicable)

Additional PPE identified by the risk assessment shall also be implemented.

Personnel shall take reasonable care about personal protective equipment issued by
contractor. PPE logbook shall be implemented and maintained to ensure all
respective personnel is issued with standard PPE set and defective or damaged PPE
is replaced with appropriate one. Any violation of PPE standards, misuse of
corporate issue PPE or equipment will be the subject for disciplinary action.
Handmade or personal PPE will not be acceptable by CONTRACTOR.

1.12. Operation Plant and Equipment

The crew supervisor shall inspect all equipment for damage and/or deficiencies prior
to the start of work on daily basis and appropriate surveillance shall be
implemented and maintained on equipment to check if it has sustained from any
damage during the course of exploitation.
Defective items, that affect the safe operation of the piece of equipment, shall be
immediately removed from service until repaired or replaced. Other deficiencies
shall be rectified on ASAP basis.
Crew supervisors shall complete daily a Plant & Equipment Checklist for the item of
plant they operate and shall report all deficiencies to the site supervisors who are in
charge of rectification from any deficiencies. The Technical department shall
document any rectification work performed. All personnel shall exercise care when
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performing their duties with the contrast movement of vehicle plant and personnel
within the work area. The Crew supervisors and workmen shall take special care
when working and moving near or under overhead services and buried existing
services.

1.13. Risk Assessment

Suitable and sufficient risk assessment shall be implemented by CONTRACTOR,
which shall cover activities of contractors personnel as well as visitors, clients
personnel. Refer to the specific task risk assessment for details of the associated
hazards and mitigation measures to be implemented.
Prior to the commencement of works the risk assessment shall be reviewed by HSE
Department and Operations (Area Authority) in conjunction with Construction
department to ensure that all the risks are addressed and the required control
measures are in place, and followed during operations. Lessons learned practice
must be implemented.

1.14. Tool Box Talks

Prior to the commencement of works the Crew supervisor, with support from the
HSE Officer, shall conduct a pre-start toolbox talk with all of the crew present. The
crew supervisor shall explain the method of works focusing on the hazards, risks
and the mitigation measures that shall be taken as detailed in the Risk Assessment.
All TBTs shall be documented and filed accordingly. Registration shall take place in
workplace instruction and training logbook. The custodian of all TBT documentation
shall be the crew supervisor.

1.15. Permit to Work

A PTW shall be obtained in accordance with the requirements of Permit to work
Procedure described in corporate occupational health and safety manual, prior to
performing the following operations or activities. The site and crew supervisor shall
explain the methods involved, focusing on the hazards and risks involved the
activity, and the mitigation measures that shall applied as detailed in the Risk
Assessment.

1.16. Environmental Impact

Prior to commencing work all personnel shall have been inducted by the
CONTRACTORS HSE Department in accordance with the requirements of the
Project. Personnel who have not attended the Project Induction Courses shall
undertake no work.
The HSE Department shall ensure that all the risks are addressed and the control
measures are in place.

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1.17. Noise and Vibration Emissions

All equipment shall be maintained in efficient state to minimize noise and vibration
emissions. Potential source of noise shall be identified and control measures
implemented as far as it reasonably practicable. Regular noise emissions monitoring
shall be carried out by trained personnel.
In case noise monitoring is carried out by COPMANY personnel on regular basis and
CONTRACTOR not likely to exceed regular site noise emissions, then subject section
is not applicable.

1.18. Environmental Impact Assessment

Significant environmental impacts resulted from scope of work performed by
CONTRACTOR shall adequately addressed with consistent control and monitoring
measures implemented. Where necessary, an Environmental impact assessment
shall be carried out by competent environmental engineer.

1.19. Environmental Awareness and Training

Prior to commencement of any work general environmental awareness programs
will be run by COMPANY for CONTRACTOR personnel. CONTRACTOR will ensure that
its personnel act in accordance with instruction and training provided by COMPANY.

1.20.

Waste Management

Follow up Azerbaijan Export Pipelines Waste Management Procedure (AZSPUHSSE

DOC004043).

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4. Requirements
This section describes personnel, tools, equipment etc. requirements. It also
describes impacts on operational process, required isolations and responsibilities of
client.

1.21.

Personnel
Trade

Site Supervisor/Performing
Authority (for excavation)
Civil Technician
Labour
Site Supervisor/Performing
Authority (for coating)
Tradesman
Coating Inspector
Tradesman

1.22.

QT
Y

Duration

47 days

1
5

16 days
46 days

14 days

1
1
2

14 days
12 days
12 days

Equipment, Tools & Materials

The following tools and equipment are required to perform the work scope as
minimum:
Description
Pick-up Vehicle for Excavation
PA
Pick-up Vehicle for Excavation
Team
Pick-up Vehicle for Coating PA
Pick-up Vehicle for Coating
Team
Pick-up for Civil Technician
Power Hand Tools
Compactor
Water Pump
DFT Gauge
Dew Point Meter
Holiday Detector
Welding Rods Quiver
Compaction Test Equipment
Scissors
Knife
Measuring tape
Fitters Hand Tools (Set)
Abrading pads
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QT
Y
1
2
1
2

3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2

Duration
3 days
46 days
6 days
12 days
16 days
14 days
12 days
47 days
14 days
14 days
14 days
14 days
16 days
As required
As required
As required
As required
As required
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Wire brushes
Isopropanol

1.23.

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As required
As required

Impact on Operational Processes

N/A

1.24.

Isolations

N/A

1.25.

Responsibilities

On default COMPANY is responsible for provision of anything that CONTRACTOR not

providing as per this method statement. This is to include, but not limited to the
following:

Access to work location

Scaffolding/Hard Barriers/Ladders
Any isolations required
Lifting authority
Habitats
Provision of StopAq materials
Provision of inspector for inspection of application
Provide area within 20-30 meters from excavation for storing excavated
materials
Sign and approve Work Acceptance Certificate(s), Mobilization Sheet(s) and
Weekly Charge Sheet.

MQS is responsible to execute the scope as per this method statement.

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5. Execution
This section defines work activities implementation.

1.26.

Summary of Work Activities

Repair

1.27.

Work Activities

All work activities are based on 10 hours working day.

Travel time required for:
Mobilization 1 day
Demobilization 1 day

Task
No.
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.2.5
5.2.6
5.2.7
5.2.8
5.2.9
5.2.1
0
5.2.1
1
5.2.1
2
5.2.1
3

Task Steps
On arrival at site contact the site representative BP and identity all
MQS personnel involved in work activities.
The supervisor will request a permit to work.
Identify work locations.
Ensure all personnel involved in work activities take part in BP risk
assessment prior to work commencing.
Carry out tool box, ensuring that personnel are clearly understood
SOW and their own responsibilities.
Check all equipment is in place prior to work commencement.
Transfer all equipment and materials to work location taking care
not to obstruct any emergency escape routes, or cause any
obstruction or disruption to operations.
Erect signs and barriers at work location.
MQS Supervisor and Site Authority to identify area to be
manual/hand excavated.
MQS is to check and verify with site representatives and site
engineer location and condition of any underground services and
identify area where none exist prior to commencing to the works.
Scanning for underground services to be arranged by COMPANY.
Identify locations approved by site representative for storing top
soil, manual/hand excavated soil and unexpected materials.
Ensure that top soil, manual/hand excavated soil and unexpected
materials are placed separately.
Company Representative will confirm at which location
manual/hand excavation shall start and Contractor shall install
marker tapes parallel to the pipeline 1m either side of the
centreline.

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Task
Durati
on
See
mannin
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chart
for
duratio
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5.2.1
5
5.2.1
6
5.2.1
7
5.2.1
8
5.2.1
9
5.2.2
0
5.2.2
1
5.2.2
2
5.2.2
3
5.2.2
4
5.2.2
5
5.2.2
6

5.2.2
7

5.2.2
8

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Excavation to be stopped until further instruction from Company if

underground water will appear.
Remove gravel and store separately.
Carry out manual/hand excavation as per excavation drawing.
In order to have safe access into and egress from the trench
Contractor shall install ladders on each side of the pipeline at each
end of the trench (4 ladders).
Remove coating and all contamination using labours toolbox.
All contaminants should be collected and disposed as per clients
waste management procedure (WMP).
Defects found upon removal of existing coating should be removed
mechanically.
If required prepare surface as per Surface Preparation Guideline
Notes.
If necessary clean and degrease the area to be coated with an
appropriate de-greaser ensuring the area is free from any grease,
oil and other deleterious materials.
Clean the substrate using a hand brush or appropriate hand tools
and remove all loose rust, pin braze splatters, high points and/or
loosely adherent contaminates. The defected locations have to be
cleaned via p brush @ level of ST3.
Sharp edges on the coating defect have to be smoothened by
sand paper.
5-7 cm around the defect on the FBE coating surface will be
roughened with sand paper.
The prepared area including the existing coating shall be cleaned
once more with an Isopropyl Alcohol or equivalent and left to dry
for a few minutes before application.
Fill the defected area with STOPAQ Paste as described in the
application manual (Minimum requirement for surface preparation
is St-2 according to ISO 8501-1. Roughness profile is not essential
for adhesion;
Stopaq Paste CZH should be dry and the
temperature should be above +35C for the ease of application. To
achieve this, the sheets can be heated with the heating blanket,
prior to and during the application, the temperature of the
substrate(s) must be at least 3C above the dew point). NOTE:
Pre-heat is only required is ambient temperature is lower
than 30 deg. C and surface temperature is lower than 20
deg. C.
Patch repair with STOPAQ Wrapping Band have to be put over the
defect where it will cover the area 10 cm from the edges of the
defect (See the figure below). Cut strips of the STOPAQ CZH

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Wrapping Band, remove the protective film and place them so as

to cover the marked off area. Overlap the strips 20mm to form an
overall homogenous layer.

5.2.2
9

5.2.3
0
5.2.3
1
5.2.3
2
5.2.3
3
5.2.3
4
5.2.3
5

Apply Stopaq Wrappingband CZH (Surface preparation minimal

St2 St3 according ISO 8501-3; prior to and during the application,
the temperature of the substrate(s) must be at least 3C above
the dew point) as per manufacturer recommendations in product
datasheets and as per Riser, Spiral Wrap & Straight Wrap
Application Manuals.
Apply
Stopaq
Outerwrap
PVC
as
per
manufacturer
recommendations in product datasheets and as per Riser, Spiral
Wrap & Straight Wrap Application Manuals.
Apply Stopaq Outerglass Shield & compression foil as per Riser &
Outerglass Shield Application Manuals.
Perforate compression foil with perforation roller and remove it.

See
mannin
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for
duratio
ns

For backfilling around the defect fine sand or original soil free of
stones and rock used. No PE tape is required. Wrapping repair
location with PE tape to protect against mechanical defects is only
recommended.
Prior commencement to backfilling MQS Supervisor to carry out
survey to ensure that trench is free of water and any unexpected
materials (stones etc.). Excavation shall not be backfilled without
approval of COMPANY. MQS Supervisor shall ensure that all
damage to the protective coating and wrapping has been repaired
and has had sufficient time to thoroughly cure and has been

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6

5.2.3
7

5.2.3
8

5.2.3
9

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5.2.4
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rechecked with a holiday detector before allowing the pipeline to

be backfilled. If any portion of the pipeline is covered without
approval, CONTRACTOR shall uncover the pipeline for COMPANY
inspection, repair and/or replace any damaged or defective work,
and backfill again. MQS Supervisor shall ensure that no cinders,
scrap metal, welding rods, vegetable matter or any other materials
potentially harmful to the pipe and coating are contained in the
backfill material.
Backfilled trench to be consisted of three zones primary pipe
zone, secondary pipe zone and secondary backfill zone (slope
zone).
Ensure that no mechanical compaction is used in pipe zone only
manual compacting. The intimate backfill material shall be firmly
compacted under and around the pipe to a level at least 200 mm
above the pipeline. Where the pipeline is supported above the
bottom of the ditch MQS Supervisor is to ensure that intimate
backfill flows under the pipe and fully supports it along its length.
For secondary pipe zone put lightly manually compacted sand
(granular bedding material passing 3/8 screen) and no
mechanical compactor to be used in pipe zone.
Material for secondary backfill shall be excavated material. Further
layers of final backfill material shall be added not exceeding 300
mm in depth and shall be compacted using whacker plates or
other COMPANY approved mechanical means in accordance with
industry standard practices. Under no circumstances shall topsoil
be used as padding material.
The subsoil shall be compacted in accordance with specification
24630-000-3PS-CE01-00001 to 95% of maximum dry density and
shall be free from soft spots.
Compaction shall be verified by testing (as per ASTM D 1557) to
the 95% compaction by testing at 450mm increments in depth.
After completion backfilling, remaining subsoil material should be
disposed to off site after obtaining municipal permission.

Summary of Work Activates duration inclusive of mobilization and demobilization

47 days

5.1.

Test & Inspection

Inspection and test is to be carried by MQS and witnessed/verified by client

representative.
During Application

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As part of QC report ambient, surface temperature and dew point

temperature must be recorded. Surface Temp. have to be 3 deg. C above the
dew point temperature.
As part of QC report level of surface cleanness have to be recorded.

After Installation

Visually check the repair to ensure there is the required amount of

overlapping on the CZH Wrapping Band.
Ensure that there is good bond / adhesion between the CZH Wrapping Band
and the existing coating system.
Holiday test the coating application using a wet sponge tester set a t 15Kv. In
the unlikely event a holiday is found cut a small piece of the CZH Wrapping
Band and place over the holiday site.
Repeat the holiday test ensuring the repair is free from holidays.
Clean the work site and leave as found, all waste generated from this
activity should be properly disposed of according to local and company
regulations and MSDS.
Make sure you have provided visual evidence (photos) of defect prior, during
and after the installation.

5.2.

Reinstatement

Ensure work area is left clean and tidy and al derbies removed from site and
disposed of in the correct location
Remove all plant and equipment from site and close out permit to work
Upon completion ensure all relevant documentation and timesheets are
signed and approved by client

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