API-AGA JOINT COMMITTEE ONOIL AND GAS PIPELINE FIELD WELDING PRACTICES

2011 Annual Meeting MinutesJanuary 26 and 27, 2011

Fort Worth, Texas

Attending Company

Alex Afganis EVRAZ Inc.Garrett Akins Alaska Pipeline ProjectJoel Almond Canwor InspectionFabian Anne TechnipEd Baniak American Petroleum InstituteDarren Barborak AquilexBob Bates AUT ConsultingKevin Beardsley Lincoln ElectricAlan Beckett Alyeska Pipeline Service CompanyMatt Boring Edison Welding InstituteBill Bruce DNV (USA) Inc.Tim Burns Shell International E&PBill Byrd T. D. WilliamsonJon Cannaway Michels Corp.Philip Castle-Smith Shell International E&PMike Childers Southwest Gas Corp.Rene Colon Koch PipelineDave Culbertson El Paso Corp.Mark Devall Acute Technological ServicesKevin Dickinson Global IndustriesDon Drake Exxon-MobilBrad Etheridge DNV (USA) Inc.Doug Fairchild Exxon-MobilMarshall Farley Consumers Energy Co.Ryan Fokens CRC-EvansTetsuya Fukuba Sumitomo Metal USARobert Gatlin Global IndustriesRobin Gordon MicroalloyingMarco Gutierrez Worley ParsonsBrent Hart American Steel PipeAlan Holk El Paso Corp.Antonio Howard Computer EngineeringBob Huntley RMH Welding Consulting Inc.Jim Ibarra BP AmericaTom Jarvie Shell International E&PJon Jennings Edison Welding InstituteOliver Jouffron SerimaxJohn Kern GE Inspection TechnologiesCharles Kervin Michels Corp.Shafig Khandoker Hess Corp.Wayne Klemcke Universal Ensco Inc.Shinji Kojima JFE Steel Corp.

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Dale Ladner ChevronBrian Laing CRC-EvansRobert Lazor Trans CanadaJohn Leask UT QualityJonathan Lee ChevronKenneth Lee U.S. DOT - PHMSADan Lillig Alaska Pipeline ProjectDominic Liu Txy-Tech Inc.Bill Marhofer SerimaxScott Metzger Moody International Inc.Pam Michalski Dominion East OhioBrian Moidel Dominion East OhioTaro Muraki Nippon Steel Corp.Masahiko Murata Nippon Steel Corp.Kelly Newton ESABPeter Nicholson Michels Corp.Rick Noecker Exxon-Mobil DevelopmentFabian Orth Edison Welding InstituteRobert Parks Southwest Gas CorporationCyril Petit SerimaxDavid Preston EN EngineeringV. B. Rajan Lincoln ElectricSteve Rapp Spectra EnergyTom Reeder Central NDT Inc.Bruce Reichert TenarisCharlie Ribardo BP AmericaRon Robertson Aker SolutionsMarty Ritz AUT SpecialistsRobert Robinson TechnipGeoff Rogers Spectra EnergyJeremy Ryder StorkSam Saha U. S. SteelBridget Sammons Shell International E&PPerry Sheth National GridElizabeth Skalnek MN OPS/NAPSREugene Smith EN EngineeringBrandon Snyder Worley ParsonsLarry Sportsman WTIQTRussell Steel Smith InternationalWarren Stelk Northern Natural GasCharles Stewart Global IndustriesZhenzeng Tang Shaw Pipeline ServicesCharles Tingley Oneok PartnersEarl Toups Grup Servici PetroliereJoel Troyer TechnipJan Van Der Ent Applus RTDYong-Yi Wang Engineering Mechanics CorpBob Wise Moody InternationalRonnie Wise Price Gregory ConstructionChuck Woodruff SeaOne Maritime Corp.Wendy Zhao Txy-Tech Inc.

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2011 ANNUAL MAIN COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

1.0 OPENING SESSION - First Day (January 26th, 2011)

1.1 The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Dave Culbertson, at 1:00PM.

1.2 Introductions

All committee members and visitors were welcomed and each introduced themselves. All were encouraged to fill in the sign up sheets and to update the Main Committee rosters that were circulating during the meeting.

Scott Metzger read the list of the committee members that had received API “Recognition of Service” awards. They were:

Dale Wilson 40 (Years Service)Bill Bruce 15Donald Drake 10Alan Holk 10Brian Laing 10Charles Price 10Perry Sheth 10Donald Stevens 10Alex Afaganis 05Mark Tinne 05

1.3 The minutes of the 2010 Summer Meeting held in Washington DC on June 30th and July 1st were proposed for approval. The motion for approval was made by Doug Fairchild and seconded by Tim Burns. The minutes were approved 21 For, 0 Against, and 0 Abstain.

1.4 The agenda for the January 2011 meeting was proposed for approval. The motion for approval was made by Tim Burns and second by Wayne Klemcke. The agenda was approved 19 For, 0 Against and 0 Abstain.

1.5 Old Business

a. PRCI and PHMSA Updates - There was no PRCI update. Ken Lee presented the PHMSA update and summarized by indicating that PHMSA will be concentrating more on inspections. The PHMSA update is as follows:

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b. Joint API 5L/API 1104 Task Group Update - This task group co-chairs are Bill Fazackerley representing API 1104 and Richard LeDuke representing API 5L. The task group met on Tuesday January 25th. The minutes of the Task Group were presented by Dave Culbertson, in the absence of Bill Fazackerley. Dave Culbertson indicated that there were several “Action Items” on page 3 of minutes directed to API 1104. Specifically, if we want API 5L to tighten up end dimensions, they want us to define the max high/low. The minutes summary from the task group are as follows:

c. API 1104 - 21st Edition ballot and publication update Dave Culbertson indicated that we have a placeholder that allows us to continue to operate with the 20th edition. The extension is for 5 years, but we need to bring up all items as soon as possible so that they can be included in this 21st edition.

1.6 Review of Rosters - Dave Culbertson indicated that each subcommittee should review the rosters. Only those listed as subcommittee members are allowed to vote. Each subcommittee and task group was asked to name a co-chair. The following is the list of subcommittees and task groups:

a. Fracture Mechanics (Appendix A) Subcommittee - Yong-Yi, Chairb. General Interest Members Selection - Don Thorn, Chair

This subcommittee did not meet.c. Maintenance Welding (Appendix B) Subcommittee - Bill Bruce, Chaird. Mechanized Welding Subcommittee - Don Thorn, Chair.

Brian Laing agreed to chair in Don Thorn’s absence.e. Modification, Interpretations and Policy - Wayne Klemcke, Chair.f. Nondestructive Testing - Chuck Woodruff & Tom Reeder, Co-Chairs.g. Repair Welding Task Group - Alan Beckett, Chair.h. Welding Procedures & Welder Qualification - Alan Holk, Chair.i. API 1104 - 21st Edition Editorial Group - Pam Michalski, Chair.

1.7 The subcommittees were asked to review the 1104/5L Joint Work Group meeting minutes and determine whether there were items which could be addressed by each subcommittee.

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1.8 Presentation - “Making Pipeline Girth Welds the Old-Fashioned Way - Using Cellulosic-Coated Electrodes” - Bill Bruce (DNV - USA).

This presentation had been previously made at The 2nd South East European IIW International Congress in Sofia, Bulgaria (October 21-24, 2010). It was emphasized that well established practices for preheating and hydrogen control must be followed to successfully use cellulosic-coated electrodes for pipeline girth welds. The entire presentation follows:

1.9 Subcommittee meeting times for Wednesday were announced for 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Room assignments and locations for each subcommittee were also announced. The API Reception is from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Thursday morning subcommittee meeting times are 8:00AM to Noon.

2.0 Second Day Activities (Thursday January 27th)

7:30 AM to 8:00 AM - Continental Breakfast8:00 AM to Noon - Subcommittee Meetings1:00 PM to 6:30 PM - Main Committee Meeting

2.1 The Main Committee Meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Dave Culbertson at 1:00 PM. Dave announced that he was moving up item 5a of the agenda (New Business) by announcing the members of the Officers Selection Committee. They are:

Don Thorn - ChairmanMarshall Farley - MemberPam Michalski - Member

2.2 Presentation - “Laser Bead Welding of Pipeline Girth Welds” by Robert Gatlin of Global Industries

2.3 OPS/DOT Activities Information Report - This report was covered by Ken Lee with his PHMSA Update on Wednesday 26th (See Section 1.5.a).

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2.4 API Washington DC Office Information Report - This report was presented by Ed Baniak, Senior Standards Associate. In preparation for the balloting for the 21st Edition of API 1104, Ed reviewed Main committee activities, duties of the subcommittee work groups, and the API Standards development process. There are seven voting categories with 4 assigned votes per category for a total of 28 voting members. The procedure for the 1104 Ballot and Re-Ballot was outlined and the next steps for the Main Committee were reviewed. His complete presentation follows:

Bill Bruce indicated that there were some sections in API 1104 that needed to be addressed editorially, mainly sections 1,2,3,4 &7. It was decided that these sections would be addressed by the General Interest & Member Selection Subcommittee.

2.5 Subcommittee and Task Group Reports

2.5.a Fracture Mechanics - Yong-Yi Wang, Chair.

Yong-Yi announced that Doug Fairchild has been elected co-chair. Tom Jarvie has agreed to serve on the Editorial Committee. The fracture mechanics subcommittee minutes were presented and are attached as follows:

Appendix A - A.3.1.b ballot item was discussed and proposed in motion by Tim Burns and second by Wayne Klemcke. 19 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain.

Appendix A - A.3.1.f ballot item was discussed and proposed in motion by Tim Burns and second by Yong-Yi Wang. 16 For, 0 Against, 1 Abstain.

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Appendix A - A.3.2.2.2 and A.3.2.2.3 ballot items appeared on same ballot. The ballot item A.3.2.2.2 was discussed and proposed motion by Tim Burns and second by Yong-Yi Wang. 17 For, 1 Against, 1 Abstain.

The ballot item A.3.2.2.3 was discussed and proposed motion by Tim Burns and second by Yong-Yi Wang. 17 For, 0 Against, 3 Abstain.

Appendix A - A.3.1 was discussed and proposed motion by Yong-Yi Wang and second by Robert Gatlin. 12 For, 0 Against, 5 Abstain.

Appendix A - A.5.1.1 had wording which addressed high/low misalignment. The issue was discussed and proposed motion by Tim Burns and second by Yong-Yi Wang. 2 For 11 Against, 6 Abstain. The motion failed.

Dave Culbertson indicated that a task group would be selected to consider this issue for the future.

Appendix A - A.2.1 ballot item on construction stress was discussed and proposed motion by Tim Burns and second by Wayne Klemcke. 11 For, 4 Against, 3 Abstain.

Appendix A - A.2.2.1 ballot item was discussed and proposed motion by Yong-Yi Wang and second by Robert Gatlin. 8 For, 3 Against, 6 Abstain.

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Appendix A - Figure A -11 case 5 in Appendix A ballot item was discussed and proposed motion by Yong-Yi Wang and second by Robert Gatlin. 15 For, 0 Against, 2 Abstain.

It was also noted that under A.8 Nomenclature, that there would be an editorial change. Specifically delta e = “elastic art of CTOD” would change to “elastic part of CTOD”.

Appendix A - A.3.2.4 ballot item on pipe qualification from multiple pipe sources was discussed and proposed motion by Bill Bruce and second by Yong-YI Wang. 15 For, 0 Against, 3 Abstain.

Appendix A motion to replace Figure A.3 with a new Figure similar to Figure 22 was discussed and proposed motion by Tim Burns and second by Robert Gatlin. 17 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain.

A sketch will be provided by Yong-Yi Wang.

2.5.b General Interest Members Selection - Don Thorn, Chair

This subcommittee did not meet.

2.5.c Maintenance Welding - Bill Bruce, Chair

Bill Bruce presented the Subcommittee Report. He indicated that Matt Boring would be the new Co-Chair of the subcommittee. He also indicated that Bill Bruce and Bill Amend would serve as liaison to the 21st Edition Editorial Group. The detailed report is attached.

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Appendix B Figure B-2 ballot item was discussed and proposed motion by Tim Burns and second by Bill Bruce. 17 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain.

2.5.d Mechanized Welding Subcommittee - Don Thorn, Chair

Don Thorn was absent. Robert Gatlin presented the report of the subcommittee meeting which was co-chaired with Brian Laing. The new co-chair of this subcommittee will be Robert Gatlin. The following is the subcommittee report:

Robert Gatlin proposed that Laser Beam Welding be added to the list of acceptable welding processes in Section 12.1. Right now there are five processes listed (a through e), and Robert Gatlin moved that laser beam welding be added as f. The motion was seconded by Bob Woodruff. However after much discussion, it was decided to rescind the motion. This subject will be brought up at a future date.

2.5.e Modification, Interpretations and Policy - Wayne Klemcke, Chair

There were no items from this subcommittee. It was reported that Marshall Farley will be the Co-Chair.

2.5.f Nondestructive Testing - Chuck Woodruff & Tom Reeder, Co-Chairs.

The subcommittee report was presented by Chuck Woodruff: No new ballot items are being proposed. Tim Burns would serve on the editorial committee. The subcommittee report follows:

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2.5.g Repair Welding Task Group - Alan Beckett, Chair

Alan Beckett presented 9 new ballot items, but due to time constraints it was decided to wait until the next meeting which is planned for the June timeframe. It was agreed that the documents listed below will be considered at the next meeting now scheduled for May 2011 in Houston, Texas. It was also reported that Geoff Rodgers would be the new co-chair for the task group.

2.5.h Welding Procedures & Welder Qualification - Alan Holk, Chair

The follow is the report from this Subcommittee:

The report announces that Alan Holk is stepping down as Chairman of the subcommittee. Bill Marhofer and Robert Lazor will be the new Co-Chairs.

2.6 New Business

2.6.a Officers Selection Committee - Dave Culbertson appointed the following:

Don Thorn - ChairMarshall FarleyPam Michalski

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A slate of officers will be balloted this year.

2.6.b The following are appointed as an Ad Hoc Working Group for work on guidelines for submitting technical enquiries.

Scott Metzger - ChairWayne KlemckeChuck Woodruff

2.6.c Bob Wise requested volunteers to work on API 5L Work Group on End Squareness of Pipe Ends. Tim Burns agreed to work on this committee.

2.7 Next Meeting Date and Location

The Chair has called a special meeting of the committee to review the final proposed changes to the API 1104 document and to discuss the schedule for moving the document forward to ballot. Meeting Dates: May 17-18, 2011Location: TIEC (Texas International Engineering Consultants)

480 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Suite 270Houston, Texas 77060Phone: 281-448-8432

Time: May 17, 2011 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (full day)May 18, 2011 - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (1/2 day)

Respectfully Submitted,

Jim IbarraSecretaryAPI 1104

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