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30 C.F.R. §§ 250.227–250.229

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§250.227. What must the Project Conceptual Plan contain?

30 C.F.R. § 250.227

In the Project Conceptual Plan, you must explain the basis of design that you will use to develop the field. You must include the following information:
(a)
An overview of the development concept(s);
(b)
The system control type (i.e., direct hydraulic or electro-hydraulic);
(c)
The estimated distance from each of the wells to the host platform, and umbilical length(s);
(d)
A statement that the subsea production safety system will be designed to comply with Subpart H of this part;
(e)
For a new facility, a description of the type of facility you plan to install (e.g. spar, tension leg platform (TLP), FPSO, etc.);
(f)
For a subsea tie back to an existing facility—
(1)
A description of known structural modifications that you will need to make to accommodate the tieback, including a statement about whether these accommodations constitute minor or major modifications,
(2)
The BSEE-approved service life of the existing facility, and
(3)
A description of how you will evaluate whether the modifications may affect the BSEE-approved service life.
(g)
A statement regarding whether the host facility will be manned or unmanned;
(h)
A schedule of development activities, including well completion, facility installation, and date of first oil;
(i)
Schematics, including—
(1)
A proposed well location plat,
(2)
A conceptual subsea field schematic depicting the planned development infrastructure that contains (as applicable) the wells, pipelines, manifolds, subsea booster pumps, high integrity pressure protection system, riser systems, umbilical(s), and facility footprint,
(3)
The surface or subsea tree, and
(4)
A proposed wellbore and completion schematic for a typical well (including Surface Controlled Subsurface Safety Valve (SCSSV) location and chemical injection points; and depiction or description of gas zones, if any, behind the production casing or production liner and how those gas zones will be isolated).
(j)
A description of the drilling and completion systems;
(k)
The estimated shut-in tubing pressure for the proposed well(s), including the calculation used to arrive at the estimate, specifying true vertical depth (TVD), reservoir pressure, and the fluid gradient used, or a brief discussion of the pressure volume temperature (PVT) data used for estimation;
(l)
The wellbore static bottomhole temperature and the estimated flowing temperature at the tree;
(m)
The pressure and temperature rating of the tree and wellhead;
(n)
Whether there will be corrosive production (e.g., hydrogen sulfide (H2S), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Mercury (Hg) or injection fluids (e.g., acid)), including concentrations;
(o)
Whether any of the proposed equipment will be re-furbished and re-certified;
(p)
Whether enhanced recovery is planned for the early life of the project;
(q)
Whether any new or unusual technology will be used to develop your project involving the following: drilling, completion, injection, production, risers, pipelines, or platforms;
(r)
Whether the well(s) will include smart completion technology;
(s)
A list of requests for any alternate procedures or equipment in accordance with § 250.141 and request for departures in accordance with § 250.142 associated with your applicable Conceptual Plans; and
(t)
Documentation demonstrating payment of the service fee listed in § 250.125.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 89 FR 71112, Aug. 30, 2024, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751, 31 U.S.C. 9701, 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(1)(C), 43 U.S.C. 1334.

Source

Source: 76 FR 64462, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

§250.228. What must the New or Unusual Technology Conceptual Plan contain?

30 C.F.R. § 250.228

(a)
You must include the following information, as applicable, in your New or Unusual Technology Conceptual Plan:
(1)
How the New or Unusual Technology Conceptual Plan fits within your overall site specific project, if applicable, including an overview of the project development concepts.
(2)
A description of the technology and specific conditions under which it will be used;
(3)
A description of shut-in capabilities and procedures;
(4)
A description of redundancies of critical components or systems that will be used;
(5)
A discussion of how the new or unusual technology could impact the barrier or safety system, if any, including:
(i)
The detection method for new or unusual technology failure;
(ii)
A description of how barriers or safety systems function to a fail-safe state when impacted by tew or unusual technology failure;
(6)
Information on inspection and testing capabilities;
(7)
A risk assessment and failure mode analysis;
(8)
Operating procedures;
(9)
A history of development and application of the technology;
(10)
The basis of design, including design verification and validation testing;
(11)
Detailed schematics identifying all components;
(12)
A justification for new or unusual technology use, and any additional information required for a complete review;
(13)
A list of requests for alternate procedures or equipment in accordance with § 250.141 and request for departures in accordance with § 250.142 needed for the new or unusual technology proposed in your New or Unusual Technology Conceptual Plan;
(14)
A statement that the technology is fit for service in the applicable environment (for the specific project at location); and
(15)
Documentation demonstrating payment of the service fee listed in § 250.125.
(b)
The Regional Supervisor may require the use of an I3P according to § 250.231 if the system or equipment you propose to use requires a high degree of specialized or technically complex engineering knowledge, expertise, and experience to evaluate, or if existing industry standards do not address the system or equipment you propose to use.
(1)
The Regional Supervisor may also require you to follow the I3P requirements according to § 250.232, as applicable, on a case-by-case basis.
(2)
If you have any questions about I3P requirements for the New or Unusual Technology Conceptual Plan, contact the applicable Regional Supervisor.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 89 FR 71112, Aug. 30, 2024, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751, 31 U.S.C. 9701, 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(1)(C), 43 U.S.C. 1334.

Source

Source: 76 FR 64462, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

§250.229. What must the New or Unusual Technology Barrier Equipment Conceptual Plan include?

30 C.F.R. § 250.229

Your New or Unusual Technology Barrier Equipment Conceptual Plan must include the following information:
(a)
A description how the New or Unusual Technology Barrier Equipment Conceptual Plan fits within your overall site-specific project, if applicable. You must include an overview of the project development concepts and a proposed schedule for submittal of associated Conceptual Plans;
(b)
Detailed schematics depicting the primary and secondary barriers that include all components, assemblies, or sub-assemblies, each labeled and categorized as a Category 1 barrier or Category 2 barrier;
(c)
A list of the primary and secondary barriers that includes all components, assemblies, or sub-assemblies specifying each assigned barrier as either a Category 1 barrier or Category 2 barrier;
(d)
A list of the engineering standards that will be used in the equipment's material selection and qualification, design verification analysis, and design validation testing;
(e)
A list of requested alternate procedures or equipment in accordance with § 250.141 and requested departures in accordance with § 250.142 needed for the new or unusual technology barrier equipment proposed in your New or Unusual Technology Barrier Equipment Conceptual Plan;
(f)
A list of the functional requirements (e.g., environmental and physical loads (magnitude and frequency)) for which the barrier equipment is being designed;
(g)
A description of the equipment's safety critical functions, (e.g., function(s) performed by or inherent to the equipment enabling it to achieve or maintain a safe state);
(h)
An I3P nomination, in accordance with § 250.231(a);
(i)
An I3P verification plan that includes the following—
(1)
A discussion of the equipment's material selection and qualification;
(2)
A discussion of the equipment's design verification analyses;
(3)
A discussion of the equipment's design validation testing;
(4)
An explanation of why the analyses, processes, and procedures ensure that the equipment is fit for service in the applicable environment; and
(5)
Details regarding how the I3P will address the additional items listed in § 250.232.
(j)
Documentation demonstrating payment of the service fee listed in § 250.125.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 89 FR 71112, Aug. 30, 2024, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751, 31 U.S.C. 9701, 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(1)(C), 43 U.S.C. 1334.

Source

Source: 76 FR 64462, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.