Rig moving in the Cooper Basin.

Procedures, policies and practices

DrillSafe Presentation: Brisbane 16th June 2005

By: James van Rooyen - Area Manager OD&E.

IntroductionIntroduction

Work Practice– Typical general rig process of a Rig Move

Procedures and Policies– Rig Moving Process– Occupational Health and Safety– Work Procedures

Vehicle Maintenance

Work Practice Work Practice -- Prior to movingPrior to movingOD&E are notified by the operator of their next well locationNeil Mansell Transport are advised of the next location and approximate timing for the rig move.OD&E and the NMT Head Offie communicate and agree to the type of rig move (Fixed price or Hourly rates).NMT Moomba liaise with local ODE Site Office on Rig Move, Number of Km’s, move plan, equipment and relative timing for the move.NMT Truck Pusher, ODE Truck Pusher and Santos representative scope the road and conditions and reports to all drivers and personnel involved with the move.

Work Practice Work Practice -- Pre MovePre MoveRig move equipment is mobilised from Moomba, Adelaide, Toowoomba or another Rig that is finishing its move.– Typical equipment required to move a rig comprises of:– 2 x 45 tonne cranes– 1 - 2 50 T winch trucks - typically Pacifics or Road Boss’s.

Designed and built for oilfield service.– 7 - 8 trucks each hauling 2 x flat bed trailers.– Front end Loaders– Crew transport vehicles.

All OD&E and NMT attend the site inductions.– ODE and NMT Truck Pusher advises all employees and make

them aware of rig moving procedures in regards to policy statements, OH&S, and relative work procedures with rig moving

Work Practice Work Practice -- MovingMovingLoader and 2 trucks move Santos equipment, 2 loads of mud, Frac Tank, Mixing Tank, GEO Shack and Santos Shack. All Miscellaneous rig loads are moved (B Doubles)

Work Practice Work Practice -- MovingMovingCranes arrive and do the following– Move the Dog House– Swing “A” Legs over and lift all loose cables on to derrick– Cranes lift “A” Legs section with rig truck under crown section – If 2 cranes are there at times can lift mask straight down on pipe

racks

Work Practice Work Practice -- MovingMovingCranes arrive and do the following– Move the Dog House– Swing “A” Legs over and lift all loose cables on to derrick– Cranes lift “A” Legs section with rig truck under crown section – If 2 cranes are there at times can lift mask straight down on pipe

racks

Work Practice Work Practice -- MovingMovingRig Truck comes in and pulls out the BOP2 cranes come in and lift off the draw worksCranes lift top sub base and rig trucks pull out bottom sub bases Cranes lower top sub base where lower sub bases wereRig truck comes in and moves them off the matting and then matting can be loadedLoad Rig ShacksLoad pipe binsClean up leaseSame procedure applies when rigging up at new lease

Rig Move Rig Move -- Procedures, Policies and Procedures, Policies and StandardsStandards

Rig Moving– OD&E and NMT Documented Occupational Health and Safety

procedures in place to ensure the safety of all participants involved

Work Procedures– Detailed set of Australian Standards for all crane loads. – Where there are no specific Australian Standards applicable

Detailed written NMT and ODE procedures are used to ensure consistency in quality of job and safety for workers.

– OD&E Generic Rig Move Procedures and in 2005 we are in the process of developing Rig specific Rig move procedures.

Injury management procedures in place to ensure minimal injury and impact in the event of an accident

Rig Move Rig Move -- Procedures, Policies and Procedures, Policies and StandardsStandards

Medicals conducted on workers to ensure capable workers on siteIn-House policies and procedures have been developed primarily based on 50 years of rig move experience in the Cooper basin.Permit to work covers localised specific bridging requirements.Other policies + Procedures in place:– Western Australian heavy vehicle accreditation process Fatigue

management Module standards– The National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme– Compliance with all State and Federal Highway codes for heavy

vehicles.

Heavy Vehicle MaintenanceHeavy Vehicle MaintenanceNMT has a Electronic Job Card and Maintenance system implemented across entire company– To ensure effective maintenance of all vehicles within company

Services and vigorous checks conducted on all vehicles and equipment– Special attention paid to vehicles and equipment that work in the

desertMechanics and workshops located at Moomba, Adelaide, Toowoomba and MaroochydoreFleet accredited in National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (Maintenance Management) and Western Australia Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (Maintenance & Fatigue Management) Schemes

Heavy Vehicle MaintenanceHeavy Vehicle Maintenance

Cranes Maintained to set Australian Standards - Including the inspection of all lifting gear.

All documentation, standards and rig move procedures are continuously reviewed and improved as new standards evolve.

ConclusionConclusion

There are set process’s and guide lines to cover the pre rig move administrationDocumented work procedures for safety and consistency of work quality and protection of our environment and reputations.High vehicle maintenance for safety of workers and quality of jobs

What happens when you get it What happens when you get it wrong !wrong !

What happens when you get it What happens when you get it wrong !wrong !