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GP 43-49
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Date 20 January 2006
GP 43-49
BP GROUP
ENGINEERING TECHNICAL PRACTICES
20 January 2006 GP 43-49
Guidance on Practice for Pipeline Integrity Management Systems (PIMS)
Foreword
This is the first issue of Engineering Technical Practice (ETP) BP GP 43-49. This Guidance on
Practice (GP) is newly created and is not based on heritage documents from the merged BP
companies.
Copyright 2005, BP Group. All rights reserved. The information contained in this
document is subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement or contract under which
the document was supplied to the recipient’s organization. None of the information
contained in this document shall be disclosed outside the recipient’s own organization
without the prior written permission of Director of Engineering, BP Group, unless the
terms of such agreement or contract expressly allow.
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Table of Contents
Page
Foreword.......................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 4
1. Scope...................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Normative references.............................................................................................................. 6
3. Symbols and abbreviations.....................................................................................................7
4. Overview................................................................................................................................. 7
4.1. General........................................................................................................................ 7
4.2. Setting up PIMS........................................................................................................... 8
4.3. The PIMS process........................................................................................................8
4.4. Application during project stages................................................................................10
4.5. Application during operations.....................................................................................11
5. PIMS documentation.............................................................................................................12
5.1. Overall approach........................................................................................................12
5.2. Contents of PIMS.......................................................................................................12
5.3. Pipeline system and PIMS overview...........................................................................13
5.4. Regulatory and BP group requirements.....................................................................13
5.5. System description.....................................................................................................14
5.6. Roles and responsibilities...........................................................................................15
5.7. BOD and operations...................................................................................................15
5.8. Risk management......................................................................................................16
5.9. Mechanical or structural integrity................................................................................16
5.10. Protective systems.....................................................................................................17
5.11. Project and operating procedures..............................................................................17
5.12. Emergency response.................................................................................................18
5.13. Incident reporting and investigation............................................................................18
5.14. MOC........................................................................................................................... 19
5.15. Performance management.........................................................................................19
5.16. Documentation and control procedures......................................................................19
6. Further guidance................................................................................................................... 20
Annex A (Normative) Annual assessment.......................................................................................21
Annex B (Normative) Key roles and responsibilities.......................................................................22
Annex C (Informative) Typical time-line for PIMS...........................................................................24
Bibliography................................................................................................................................... 25
List of Figures
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Introduction
Pipeline systems onshore and offshore provide a safe and efficient means of transporting a wide range
of fluids from oil, gas petroleum products, to chemicals. They are found in all parts of the BP Group
from upstream production flow-lines, to export pipelines in all segments, including downstream
delivery of raw materials, chemicals, and refined products.
Effective Pipeline Integrity Management improves operational performance, through enhanced health,
safety, security, and environmental performance and business performance, through increased
availability and productivity. This enhances BP’s license to operate and our objective of being a
responsible operator.
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1. Scope
GP 43-00 defines a pipeline system and stipulates that a Pipeline Integrity Management System
(PIMS) be established for every pipeline system in use in the BP Group.
This GP provides guidance on the key elements when setting up PIMS as part of an integrated suite of
BP Engineering Technical Practices designed to ensure that the user has best access to best practices,
lessons leant, and other support tools in order to deliver optimum and continuing improvement in
performance.
This GP provides a framework from which PIMS can be developed to meet both Regulatory and BP
Group expectations. It is not the intention of this GP to provide detailed guidance on each of the
elements that make up the framework of PIMS, as this is covered by other Group Engineering
Technical Practices (ETPs).
It is primarily for use by those responsible for the pipeline system, at any stage of its life, and is
applicable for both project teams and operations. As such, it should be driven by the Engineering
Authority and Pipeline Technical Authority in each Project or Business Unit.
This GP shall be used by project engineering and operations staff whether employees of BP, agency
staff, or companies engaged by BP during a project or operation. If the pipeline is not operated by BP,
the BP representative shall endeavour to ensure that the components of the PIMS are implemented, as
detailed in this standard, and that an agreement is in place for any divergences.
Pipeline Integrity Management is an integrated process with many processes and procedures that are
interlinked (illustrated in Figure 1). It is process of continuous improvement that requires a clear
understanding of the design and operating parameters, risks and reliability, inspection requirements,
and of assessment for continued operation. This cannot be achieved without the use of experienced
people in all levels of our organization.
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Audit
Baseline Training Inspection &
assessment Maintenance
PIPELINE
INTEGRITY
Engineering MANAGEMENT Fitness for
& Design SYSTEM Service
(PIMS) PDAM
To ensure the integrity and reliability of our operations, a management system is used for each
pipeline system. This is known as the Pipeline Integrity Management System (PIMS). This should not
be confused with leak detection or In Line Inspection which may form part of the overall process.
Pipeline Integrity is not something that can be left to the operating phase as many of the key decisions,
taken in the early project phase, directly affect the long term integrity of the pipeline system. These
include flow assurance, corrosion control, and inspection requirements. Pipeline Integrity
Management is also not just about the physical hardware and the design for structural integrity it is
also about the safe and efficient operations, competency of people, and response when things go
wrong..
Across the world, regulatory requirements have moved in different directions. In the North Sea there
has been a focus on organisation, responsibilities, and risk based inspections, driven by the UK’s
Health and Safety at Work legislation. In North America the regulations have tended to focus on fixed
inspection and assessment intervals. This GP recognises the diverse approaches that exist across the
business segments in BP. More particularly the requirements of this GP have been developed based on
the requirements of the BP Group Standard on Integrity Management.
2. Normative references
The following normative documents contain requirements that, through reference in this text,
constitute requirements of this technical practice. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or
revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this
technical practice are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of
the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative
document referred to applies.
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BP
IMS Group Integrity Management Standard.
GP 32-30 Guidance on Practice for Inspection and Testing of Equipment In Service
- Management Principles.
GP 43-00 Guidance on Practice for Pipeline Systems.
GP 43-06 Guidance on Practice for Responsibilities of an Operator.
MPCP Major Project Common Process.
For the purpose of this GP, the following symbols and abbreviations apply:
BU Business unit
EA Engineering authority
IM Integrity management
TA Technical authority
4. Overview
4.1. General
a. Each BU shall ensure that the approach taken for PIMS is consistent with the Group policy
document for HSE, the Group Integrity Management Standard, together with the Major
Accident Risk process in relation to risk assessment methodology.
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b. When using this ETP reference still needs to be made to local and national regulatory
requirements. This document shall be read in conjunction with BP Group policies and
Standards. It shall also be read in conjunction with the full suite of Engineering Technical
Practice documents relating to Pipelines, Category 43 and in other referenced documents.
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a. A key element of the PIMS process is formalised assessment that the pipeline system is fit
for continued operation:
1. GP 43-00 requires that the SPA shall establish a PIMS organisation and system for
each pipeline and that this shall be based on Group Standard for Integrity
Management.
2. The SPA shall ensure the technical integrity of the pipeline system during design,
construction, commissioning, and in operation, through the appointment of an EA
3. A formalised review of the pipeline condition and fitness assessment for continued
operation shall be carried out on an annual basis.
4. Recommendations and actions from the review shall be clearly recorded.
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5. The review should be lead by the SPA for the pipeline supported by the EA, Pipeline
TA, and Operations Manager.
6. The review shall include inspections and reports made throughout the year and should
include each of the elements described in clause 6.
7. Although the pipeline may have many different sections and components for
ownership, design, operation, inspection, and emergency response, the pipeline shall
be addressed and reviewed as one system from the source of pressure to the point of
discharge.
8. The review should include representatives from upstream and downstream facilities
to ensure that the pipeline system can be considered as a whole and that
communications and interfaces are effective.
9. Incidents affecting pipeline safety, integrity, or operation shall be investigated,
recorded, and be included in the review process.
10. The use of PEER assists and reviews should be part of the overall process to ensure
that critical elements have been appropriately identified and that assurance processes
are working effectively and are appropriate for the identified risks.
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b. The PIMS process is not just about the condition of facilities and the review process shall
therefore address the wider elements included in Integrity Management Standard.
c. If pipeline systems have not had any formal assessments for a number of years and the
condition is unknown, a baseline survey shall be required.
5. PIMS documentation
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l. MOC.
m. Performance management.
n. Documentation and control procedures.
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f. Interfaces shall be clearly established for inspection schemes and between PIMS and
FIMS, WIMS or SIMS.
g. Interfaces shall be clearly identified by a physical point and responsibilities shall be
assigned for each side of the interface together with the process for communication and
transfer of information.
h. Each pipeline system shall be divided into a number of components and may be a
combination of pipe-work and equipment (e.g., topside pumps and pipe-work, pig trap,
riser, sub sea spool piece, SSIV, 500 m (550 yd) zone, etc.).
i. Each pipeline shall require documentation and formalised review.
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5.14. MOC
a. A formally documented system for management of change shall be established for the
pipeline system.
b. This should include changes to:
1. PIMS.
2. BOD and Basis of Operation including change of use.
3. Changes to the Risk Register (such as population density changes or previously
unrecognised risk).
4. Physical modifications.
5. Operations including temporary changes to operation procedures or maintenance
procedures.
6. Inspection and maintenance intervals or assessment techniques.
7. Organizational changes including roles and responsibilities.
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e. Suitable provision shall be made for maintenance of long term records and for maintenance
of legal documentation, including permits, approvals, and easement details.
f. Audit protocols shall be established for each part of PIMS.
6. Further guidance
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Annex A
(Normative)
Annual assessment
The formal assessment for continued operation shall typically address the following:
a. Report on operations and condition of the pipeline system including surveys and
revalidation work carried out in the past year and the current operating status including
protective systems.
b. Review of changes that may affect the operation of the pipeline system including
regulations, Group requirements, physical modifications, and operating conditions.
c. Review of the incidents that affect the pipeline, the risk register, and anything that may
affect major accidents assessments, operating procedures, inspection or preventative
measures.
d. Review of emergency response preparedness.
e. Current condition of the pipeline including the adequacy of protective systems such as
chemical inhibition, cathodic protection and maintenance pigging.
f. Status of current operating procedures and competency of personnel.
g. Statutory reporting requirements.
h. Assessment of whether the pipeline is fit for continued operation.
i. Actions needed to allow continued operation included inspection or revised operating
conditions.
j. Date of next review.
The minutes of the meeting should be formally recorded including those present, key points of
discussion, actions to be taken, and a statement of fitness for continued operation.
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Annex B
(Normative)
Key roles and responsibilities
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Engineering Authority (EA) Appointed by the SPA, the EA’s role for pipeline system typically includes the
following:
• Coordinates the efforts of all TAs to ensure delivery of their responsibilities under
PIMS and ensures regular communications are maintained across the groups.
• Ensures that all aspects of integrity are routinely considered and assessed for the
pipeline system and reports any non compliance to the SPA.
• Ensures technical compliance with Group Standards and Site Technical Practices
and the competence of TAs.
• Prepares the annual summary integrity report on the pipeline fitness for continued
operation for the SPA.
• Ensures that formal assessments, audits and reviews are carried out for the whole
pipeline system and PIMS processes.
• Ensures that recommendations affecting pipeline integrity are implemented in a
timely manner.
Pipeline Technical Authority The Pipeline TA is a pipeline discipline specialist who supports the EA. In this
(Pipeline competent person) A context this person is typically responsible for the following:
senior pipeline engineer • Carrying out technical assessments of the pipeline system.
recognised by peers • Completing an integrity review of all collated inspection and testing data, and
collating information on control of production processes, fluid variations, and
monitoring pressure, temperature, and flow rates on an ongoing basis.
• Provides specialist technical input into the development of integrity performance
standards, inspection and test strategies and programmes including suitable
acceptance criteria.
• Coordinates the efforts of other TAs to ensure delivery of their responsibilities
under PIMS.
• Assesses the effect of any process or equipment changes on pipeline integrity.
• Acts as the custodian of all auditable records.
• Makes recommendations to the EA & SPA to assure the ongoing integrity of the
pipeline.
• Issues a statement on integrity assurance in the form of an annual status report,
supported by recommendations if appropriate, to ensure overall integrity.
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Annex C
(Informative)
Typical time-line for PIMS
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Bibliography
[1] GP 43-01 Guidance on Practice for Principles of Onshore Pipeline Design and Project Execution.
[2] GP 43-02 Guidance on Practice for Principles of Offshore Pipeline Design and Project Execution.
[4] GP 43-52 Guidance on Practice for Pipe Wall Inspection and Analysis of Results.
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