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FOREWORD
The Oil Industry in India is more than 100 years old. Because of various
collaboration agreements, a variety of international codes, standards and
practices have been in vogue.
Standardisation in design philosophies and
operation and maintenance practices at a national level was hardly in existence.

This coupled with feed back from some serious accident that occurred in the
recent past in India and abroad, emphasised the need for the industry to review
the existing state of the art in designing, operating and maintaining oil and gas
installations.
With this in view, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in 1986
constituted a Safety Council assisted by the Oil Industry Safety Directorate
(OISD) staffed from within the industry for formulating and implementing a series
of self regulatory measures aimed at removing obsolescence, standardising and
upgrading the existing standards to ensure safe operations. Accordingly, OISD
constituted a number of functional committees of experts nominated from the
industry to draw up standards and guidelines on various subjects.
The present guidelines, earlier titled Standard on Combined Operations,
was published in August, 2000. It was taken up for review by the functional
committee, constituted for the purpose, in the year 2007. The standard has been
changed to guidelines and renamed as Simultaneous Operations in Exploration
& Production Industry. The document is based on the accumulated knowledge
and experience and the various national and international codes and practices.
The guidelines are meant to be used as supplement and not as a
replacement for existing codes and practices.
It is hoped that provisions of this guidelines, if implemented objectively, may
go a long way to improve the safety and reduce accidents in Exploration &
Production Industry. Users are cautioned that no guidelines can be a substitute
for the judgement of responsible and experienced personnel involved in
simultaneous operations.
Suggestions are invited from the users after it is put into practice to improve
the document further. Suggestions for amendments to the document should be
addressed to the Coordinator, Committee on Simultaneous Operations in
th
Exploration & Production Industry, Oil Industry Safety Directorate, 7 Floor, New
Delhi House, 27-Barakhamba Road, New Delhi - 110 001.
These guidelines in no way, supersedes the statutory requirements of bodies

like DGMS, PESO or any other Government Body which must be followed as
applicable.
(i)
COMMITTEE FOR
PREPARING STANDARD ON
COMBINED OPERATIONS
2000
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name
Organisation
Position in Committee
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Shri J.T. Mahavar
ONGC
Leader
2. Shri A.B. Chakraborty
ONGC
Member
3. Shri D. Kumar
OIL
Member
4. Shri R.G. Goel
ONGC
Member
5. Shri P.K. Jain
ONGC
Member
6. Shri T.Singh
OISD
Coordinator
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(ii)
COMMITTEE FOR
REVIEW OF GUIDELINES ON
SIMULTANEOUS OPERATIONS IN
EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION INDUSTRY
2008
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name
Organisation
Position in Committee
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Shri Rajesh Kakkar
ONGC
Leader
2. Shri K.C. Patel
ONGC
Member
3. Shri Ahmed Javed
ONGC
Member
4. Shri B.N. Sahoo
OIL
Member
5. Shri A. Bora
OIL
Member
6. Shri D.K.Varshney
OISD
Coordinator
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Guidelines on Simultaneous Operations in Exploration & Production Industry

Contents
S.No.
Description
Page
No
1
1.0
Introduction
2.0
Scope
3.0
Definition
4.0
Offshore Simultaneous Operations
4.1
Simultaneous Operations on and around well platform related to jack-up

drilling rig (for drilling and workover)
4.2
Simultaneous Operations on a process platform
4.3
5.0
Non rig related simultaneous activities on a well platform

Onshore simultaneous operations
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13
5.1
5.2
Simultaneous Operations involving drilling rig / workover rig

Simultaneous Operations inside production installation
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Annexure-A - Delegation of Authority letter, in case of
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hired rig
Annexure-B - Pre-operations check list (offshore)
25
Annexure-C - Documents / information (offshore)
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Annexure-D - Platform handover form for drilling / working over

Annexure-E - Post-operations check list (offshore)
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30
Annexure-F- Simops - sample matrix
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Annexure-G- Simops checklist (onshore)
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GUIDELINES ON SIMULTANEOUS OPERATIONS IN EXPLORATION &

PRODUCTION INDUSTRY
1.0.
INTRODUCTION
This document presents the procedures for safe conduct of drilling, workover,
production, revamping / construction and other related activities simultaneously from
the same well platform / process platform / well site / production installation.
The purpose of this document is to specify the limitations under which various
operations can be carried out simultaneously such as to ensure the safe conduct of
operations.
Simultaneous operations should be thoroughly analysed and planned with the
objective of limiting additional risk imposed by multiple activities and operations being
undertaken at the same place or in the vicinity at the same time as opposed to the
risk associated with the execution of these individually. Risk assessment studies
should form the basis for deciding upon simultaneous operations.
2.0.
SCOPE
The guidelines broadly cover the following related to simultaneous operations
(SIMOPS) in E&P industry:
3.0.
Organisation and management structure.
Practices to be followed.
Scenarios for both offshore and onshore.
DEFINITION
3.1 Cold work: An activity which does not produce sufficient heat to ignite a flammable
air - hydrocarbon mixture or a flammable substance.
3.2 Drilling: A process to produce cylindrical hole in earth, called well, using a drilling
rig, to access hydrocarbon bearing reservoir.
3.3 Hot work: An activity that can produce a spark or flame or other source of ignition
having sufficient energy to cause ignition, where the potential for flammable vapours,
and gases exists.
3.4 PPE - Personal Protective Equipment: Devices or clothing used to insulate an
individual from the chemical, thermal, explosive, electric shock or other hazards
presented by the environment in which one is working. Some of PPEs are Safety
goggles, Apron, Safety shoes, Chemical-resistant gloves, helmet etc.
3.5 Process platform / production installation: Facility, in offshore / onshore, where
produced fluid is processed (oil / water / gas separation, gas dehydration etc.) before
onward transportation.
3.6 Simultaneous operations (SIMOPS): Also called combined operations are
those where more than one major activity e.g. drilling, production, workover
operation, revamping / construction etc. is undertaken at the same place or in the
"OISD hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting from
use of the OISD Standards/ Guidelines/ Recommended Practices."
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vicinity along-with activities such as material handling and hot work in an environment
where oil / gas is present or produced nearby.
3.7 Station bill: A written list posted in the crews quarters and other conspicuous
places, listing the station of the crew.
3.8 Workover: It involves any well maintenance / repair job, water shut off job,
installation / repair of artificial lift /changing of production zone etc by using workover /
drilling rig. The term includes any associated cold work.
3.9 Xmas tree: An assembly of valves and fittings in upper part of well, to control flow of
fluids from the well.
4.0
OFFSHORE SIMULTANEOUS OPERATIONS

Typical scenarios covered under offshore are:
Simultaneous activities on and around well platform related to

a) Jack-up drilling rig and production operations, and
b) Jack-up drilling rig and revamping / construction.
Simultaneous activities on a process platform related to

Production operations, revamping / construction and marine operations.
Non- rig related simultaneous activities on a well platform
The above scenarios are indicative only. The companies should develop their own
scenarios based on the risk assessment of various SIMOPS activities.
4.1
4.1.1
Simultaneous operations on and around well platform related to jack-up

drilling rig (for drilling and workover)
SIMOPS Organisation and management:
When the drilling rig / workover rig is operating over the well platform, both the
facilities should be defined and considered as a single combined installation.
During the period of time, the offshore drilling rig is adjacent to the well platform, then
for safety aspects such as fire suppression system, mustering, works permits, etc.,
the well platform should be considered as an extension to the drilling rig. However,
the production representative should be deputed by the concerned offshore
installation manager (OIM) of the process complex, on need basis, to monitor
production well systems on the well platform.
For various SIMOPS, document should be prepared by the company outlining all the
dos and donts, special safety precautions to be taken, roles and responsibilities of
key personnel, operations which have to be stopped / can be continued / can be
continued with prior approval (at appropriate level), emergency response plan, etc.
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The person responsible for SIMOPS should be the custodian of SIMOPS document
and it is the responsibility of the custodian to seek agreement or approval from
appropriate authority for any amendment.
4.1.2
Responsibilities
4.1.2.1 In case of hired rig

The responsibilities as enumerated below are also applicable to company owned rigs
operating under operation and maintenance / man management contract.
Company man
The Company representative on board the rig, has the overall responsibility for
SIMOPS. Controls and regulates the work of the drilling / well intervention
programmes on the combined installation. Is authorised as per Annexure-A, by the
company as overall responsible for SIMOPS on the combined installation.
Rig OIM
Is responsible for the safety of personnel and equipment on board the rig and
performs work programme approved by the company management.
Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)
Any operation in the operating field should be with the knowledge of the offshore
installation manager (OIM). Liaises with the company man and production
representative for all operational matters related to SIMOPS and also co-ordinates
the shut down requirements of the wells.
Production Representative (Wellhead Manager)
The representative of the production department (of the company) on the combined
installation, ensures that all production operations on the installation are carried out
in the accepted and safe manner at site. Works closely with rig OIM and company
man as part of the onsite SIMOPS team and advises the company man of any
operations / practices which could be hazardous or are in violation of the approved
SIMOPS procedures. Also liaises with well services representative.
Engineering and Construction Representative
Responsible for revamping / construction activities, liaises with company man and
production representative for day to day activities related to revamping / construction
and works closely with them to ensure adherence to SIMOPS procedures. Obtains
necessary work permit and clearance from company man and production
representative before commencing revamping / construction activities.
Contractor Representative
The onsite representative of contractor engaged for revamping / construction
activities, follows the directions of the engineering and construction representative.
Ensures that the contractors personnel carry out tasks in a safe manner in
accordance with SIMOPS procedures and conditions laid out in work permit. Also
ensures that the contractors personnel have been imparted mandatory HSE trainings
before being deployed for the job at site, and that they use PPE while on the job.
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4.1.2.2 In case of company owned rig

Rig OIM
Has the overall responsibility for SIMOPS. Is responsible for the safety of personnel
and equipment on board the rig and performs work programme approved by the
company management.
Offshore installation manager (OIM)
Any operation in the operating field should be with the knowledge of the concerned
offshore installation manager (OIM).
Liaises with rig OIM and production
representative for all operational matters related to SIMOPS and also coordinates the
shut down requirements of the wells.
Production Representative (Wellhead Manager)
The representative of the production department on the combined installation,
ensures that all production operations on the installation are carried out in the
accepted and safe manner at site. Works closely with rig OIM as part of the onsite
SIMOPS team and advises the rig OIM of any operations / practices which could be
hazardous or are in violation of the approved SIMOPS procedures. Also liaises with
well services representative.
Responsible for revamping / construction activities, liaises with rig OIM and
production representative for day to day activities related to revamping / construction
and works closely with them to ensure adherence to SIMOPS procedures. Obtains
necessary work permit and clearance from rig OIM and production representative
before commencing revamping / construction activities.
Contractor representative
4.1.3
Basic Procedures to be followed during SIMOPS

(a) SIMOPS Programme
Prior to the drilling rig moving to a new well platform location, a meeting of the drilling,
production and HSE representative should be held to agree and confirm the
programme and preparatory activities.
Prior to undertaking SIMOPS, job safety analysis should be carried out by the person
responsible for SIMOPS (company man / rig OIM, as the case may be) with all
agencies associated with SIMOPS, to ensure that all the hazards related to the
proposed operations are identified, assessed and determined to have the risk as low
as reasonably practicable. Job analysis report should be approved by offshore
installation manager (OIM).
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(b) Well Closure

Prior to the Drilling Rig moving onto the production well platform, a deep set barrier
(plug) should be set in the existing well completions or subsurface safety valve
should be closed. Also, wing valve to be closed.
Normal production can be resumed after the rig is jacked up to the required air-gap
and cantilevered out over the wellhead.
(c) Well Platform Control
The telemetry control system for the well platform should remain operational.
(d) Hazardous Areas
Hazardous area classification for well platform and the rigs hazardous area
classification should be combined to establish a composite hazardous area
classification for the combined installation.
(e) ESD Interfaces
Well platform ESD system should be extended to the jack-up via an interface box. An
interface box with ESD Button should be located at least at each of the following
locations on the rig using the same system gas used presently for instrumentation;
Drillers console on Drill Floor

Near Tool pusher office
In the event of an emergency on the well platform or rig, the manual ESD buttons
should be operated.
On evaluation of the audibility of hooter of the rig, at the well platform, extension of
the same should be provided on the well platform, if necessary.
Persons working on rig should be trained in use of ESD systems, during rig induction
for SIMOPS.
(f) Well Platform Gas Venting
Required venting from the lubricators should be controlled by permit to work (PTW)
system. A gas detector should be installed below the cantilever to monitor the venting
gas.
(g) Fire Water System
In order to fight any fires on the well platform, which does not have fire water line
provision, the rig should install an adequate size sea water line from the rig to the
well platform. It should be kept pressurised with adequate pressure in readiness to
fight fires. Fire fighting hoses and nozzles should be strategically positioned, and
regularly tested, by the production representative.
(h) Communication and Coordination
Appropriate interfacing and good communication is required between the well
platform personnel and drilling rig crew throughout the simultaneous activities. A prestart meeting should be held onboard drilling rig with attendance of senior personnel
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from process platform. The company man / rig OIM, as the case may be, should
conduct a daily meeting either in person or over radio / phone with the in-charge of
the project activities / offshore installation manager (OIM) / production representative
at a mutually convenient time. There must be regular telephonic conversation
between offshore installation manager (OIM) and the company man / rig OIM to
ensure communication on PTW and work plan. Radio contact should be established
between the involved installations and communication channel maintained.
(i) Drilling Rig Induction, Station Bill & Mustering

The rig should initiate a SIMOPS induction for all personnel when they arrive on the
drilling rig. There should be no routine mustering on the well platform. Only in the
case of emergency should persons muster on the well platform, in that case they
should immediately call the drilling rig control room to inform the muster checker. All
the drilling rig station bills and muster points should have a note added to intimate the
additional muster point at the well platform.
(j) Emergency response
In the event of any emergency involving well platform or rig it is the responsibility of
the company man / rig OIM, as the case may be, to initiate and co-ordinate all
emergency response actions. The primary escape means for the crew on well
platform deck should be the rig evacuation means in case the rig is attached to the
well platform. The secondary means of evacuation for the well platform based crew
should be by mustering at designated muster point on the well platform and
launching of life rafts.
4.1.4 Simultaneous Operations scenarios:
4.1.4.1 Various scenarios under SIMOPS, involving drilling rig and production
operations activities on well platform, include:
I.
During rig approach, piling activity, rig skidding, jack down and pull away from well
platform;
II. During drilling- with diverter system, regular drilling and H2S environment;
III. During well completion, well testing and well control;
IV. During hot work;
V. During helicopter operation.
I.
During rig approach, piling activity, rig skidding, jack down and pull away
from well platform;
Moving a jack up rig from and to an oil / gas production well platform is a critical
operation due to safety and environmental hazards associated with it. There are
number of oil, gas and water injection pipelines around the well platforms. Sea bed
survey is to be carried out to protect the pipelines during positioning of the rig. After
the sea bed survey, when the jack up rig approaches the well platform for docking, its
legs are lowered to touch the seabed and then the rig is pulled / positioned by the
towing boats.
(i)
Prior to rig move to platform, the pre-operations checklist should be signed by

the company man / rig OIM, as the case may be, as per Annexure-B, to ensure
that all preparatory activities have been completed as per approved SIMOPS.
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(ii)
All the documents / information of the platform as shown in Annexure-C, should

be handed over to company man / rig OIM, as the case may be, prior to rig
move to platform.
(iii)
Complete drawings of pipelines laid within 1000-m radius of the jacket should
be available on board of the jack up rig. The pipelines in the vicinity of the well
platform are required to be marked with buoys prior to approach of the rig to
the well platform.
(iv)
Platform should be handed over by OIM to company man / rig OIM, as the
case may be, when the rig is moved to the well platform and when the rig is
moved out, the company man / rig OIM, as the case may be, should hand over
well platform to OIM as per Annexure-D.
(v)
All pipelines (oil, gas, and gas injection) of the well platform are required to be
isolated from both ends to ensure no ingress of inventory. Information about
the pipelines, which are not connected to the jacket but are laid in the close
vicinity of the platform should be available with the rig before the rig movement
to decide upon the requirement of isolation of any of these lines, depending
upon their distance from the likely positions of spud tanks. The underwriters
may require the company to provide specific means to monitor the distance
between the pipeline and the spud tank continuously either by deploying the
divers or by providing transponders and receivers.
(vi)
In order to have good visibility, co-ordination and control of the tugs, the
approach to the well platform should be done only during daylight.
(vii)
Crane operations, supply vessel approach, maintenance of gas and fire

detectors, sampling, well acidization and wire-line operation, on the adjacent
wells are not to be performed on well platform during movement of jack up rig,
piling activity, rig skidding (during rig move), jack down and pull away from well
platform.
(viii) Adjacent wells should be kept closed during rig approach, rig skidding and pull
away. Wells can be kept on production, during piling activity.
(ix)
The post-operations checklist, as depicted in Annexure-E, should be signed by

company man / rig OIM, as the case may be.
II. During drilling- with diverter system, regular drilling: and H2S environment
(i)
Approach of supply vessel, maintenance of gas and fire detectors, ESD

maintenance, well acidization, wire line work on adjacent wells, flow line hook
up are not permitted to be performed on well platform during drilling with
diverter system where there is medium / high potential of shallow gas. Keeping
adjacent wells on production, during drilling with diverter system is to be
decided by OIM and company man / rig OIM, as the case may be, on case-tocase basis.
(ii)
During regular drilling, adjacent wells can be kept on production and most of
the routine activities on the well platform are permitted. However, based on
risk perception, activities like ESD maintenance, well acidizing, line pigging,
wire line operations, flow line hook up may require prior approval.
(iii)
Crane operations, approach of supply vessel, maintenance of gas and fire

detectors, venting through boom, ESD maintenance, well acidization, wire line
work on adjacent wells, flow line hook up are not permitted to be performed on
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well platform during drilling in H2S environment. Adjacent wells can be kept on
production.
III. During well completion, well testing and well control
(i)
During installation of Xmas tree, ESD maintenance on well platform is not to be

performed.
(ii)
During running of explosives / radio active resources in the hole and during
well control activities, operations namely crane operations, sampling / leak test,
approach of supply vessel, maintenance of gas and fire detectors, ESD
maintenance, well acidization, wire line work on adjacent wells, flow line hookup are not permitted on well platform. Also, all nearby radio communication to
be switched off during running of explosives / radio active resources. However,
adjacent wells can be kept on production during running of explosives /
radioactive sources in the hole. During well control activities, flowing of
adjacent wells is to be decided by OIM and company man / rig OIM, as the
case may be, on case-to-case basis.
IV. During hot work:

(i)
When the hot job is planned in the well bay or in vicinity of the wells, wells on
production, approach of supply vessel, maintenance of gas and fire detectors,
sampling / leak test, ESD maintenance, well acidization are not permitted.
However, allowing of crane operation, line pigging, wire lining and flow line
hook-up should be decided by OIM and company man / rig OIM, as the case
may be.
(ii)
Refer OISD-STD-105 for requirements related to work permit.
V. During helicopter operation:

During any simultaneous operations, the well platform helideck shall be OUT
OF USE. Helicopter contractor should be so informed, and the requisite signs
should be positioned on the well platform helideck. All helicopter flights should
use rig helideck. Due to the close proximity of the drilling rig, the well platform
boat landing should be OUT OF USE during SIMOPS. Use of boat landing of
well platform in a restricted manner may be allowed with prior permission from
company man / rig OIM, as the case may be. All marine contractors should be
so informed. During helicopter operations, well platform related routine
activities are allowed.
The above scenarios are typical cases. It is recommended that organisation
should develop their own SIMOPS matrix, covering all the envisaged activities
related to drilling rig and well platform indicating activities which are permitted,
which are not permitted and which require prior approval. SIMOPS- sample
matrix is given in Annexure F, for reference.
4.1.4.2 Various scenarios under SIMOPS, involving drilling rig and revamping /
construction activities on well platform, include :
I.
During rig approach, piling activity, rig skidding, jack down and pull away from well
platform;
II. During drilling- with diverter system regular drilling and H2S environment;
III. During well completion, well testing and well control;
IV. During hot work;
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V. During helicopter operation.

I.
During rig approach, piling activity, rig skidding, jack down and pull away from
well platform
(i)
No revamping / construction related activities like pressure testing,

radiography, hot work, confined space entry, scaffolding erection, diving within
100 meters from rig / well platform, working at height, working over side, night
operations are permitted on well platform during rig approach and piling
activity.
(ii)
Pressure testing and diving activity within 100 meters from rig / well platform
are not permitted during jack down and pull away. Other revamping /
construction related activities can be carried out with prior approval of OIM and
company man / rig OIM, as the case may be.
II. During drilling - with diverter system, regular drilling and H2S environment
(i)
Diving activity within 100 meters from rig / well platform, working at height and
night operations are not to be performed when drilling with diverter system
where there is potential of shallow gas.
(ii)
During regular drilling most of the revamping / construction related activities

can be carried out. Some of the activities like radiography, hot work on
platform, confined space entry, working at heights, night operations may
require prior approval of OIM and company man / rig OIM, as the case may be,
on case-to-case basis.
(iii)
During drilling in H2S environment, none of the activities related to revamping /

construction is to be allowed.
III. During well completion, well testing and well control:

During running of explosives or radio active sources and during well control
activities, no activity related to revamping / construction is to be performed on
well platform.
IV. During hot work:
(i)
During hot work in the well bay or in the vicinity of the wells, the platform wells
are to be kept closed. The various activities related to revamping and
construction activities on well platform are permitted to be performed with prior
approval except pressure testing.
(ii)
Refer OISD-STD-105 for requirements related to work permit.
V. During helicopter operation:

During helicopter operations, the various activities related to revamping / construction
can be performed except diving. For diving, prior permission from company man / rig
OIM, as the case may be, should be taken during helicopter operation.
As suggested under 4.1.4.1, organisation should develop their own SIMOPS matrix
covering all the envisaged activities.
4.2
Simultaneous operations on a process platform
4.2.1

For various SIMOPS on process platform, document should be prepared by the
company outlining all the dos and donts, special safety precautions to be taken,
roles and responsibilities of key personnel, operations which have to be stopped /
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can be continued / can be continued with prior approval (at appropriate level),
emergency response plan, etc.
The person overall responsible for SIMOPS should be custodian of SIMOPS
document and it is the responsibility of the custodian to seek agreement or approval
from appropriate authority for any amendment.
4.2.2
Responsibilities
Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)
and equipment on the process platform. SIMOPS on a process platform should be in
the knowledge of OIM.
Process Manager
Responsible for SIMOPS related to production activities and marine operations on a
process platform. Ensures that all SIMOPS are carried out in a safe manner as per
approved SIMOPS procedures. Maintains continuous liaison with OIM regarding
SIMOPS.
Logistics manager, if stationed on the process platform to deal with the activities
related to marine operations, should be responsible for SIMOPS related to marine
operations, instead of process manager.
Maintenance Manager
Responsible for SIMOPS related to revamping / construction activities pertaining to
process equipment. Ensures that all SIMOPS are carried out in a safe manner as per
approved SIMOPS procedures. Maintains continuous liaison with OIM and
engineering and construction representative regarding SIMOPS.
Responsible for revamping / construction activities, liaises with OIM and process
manager / maintenance manager for day to day activities related to revamping /
construction and works closely with them to ensure adherence to SIMOPS
procedures. Obtains necessary work permit and clearance from OIM / process
manager / maintenance manager before commencing revamping / construction
activities.
Master of the vessel
Responsible for following the marine procedures / guidelines for vessels operations.
Liaises with the concerned process platform personnel, OIM and process manager /
logistics manager during SIMOPS involving marine operations.
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4.2.3
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Basic procedures to be followed during SIMOPS:

Prior to undertaking SIMOPS, job safety analysis should be carried out by process
manager / logistics manager / maintenance manager, as the case may be, with all
as reasonable practicable. Job safety analysis report should be approved by OIM.
(b) Hazardous Areas
Hazardous area drawings for process platform should be made available to the
engineering and construction representative before carrying out revamping /
construction activities. The work permit should be issued accordingly prior to
commencement of activities and regularly monitored during permit duration.
(c) Fire water System
Availability of fire water system should be ensured during SIMOPS. In the event of its
non availability, some of the SIMOPS, as described elsewhere, should not be
undertaken.
(d) Communication and Coordination
Appropriate interfacing and good communication between the key process platform
personnel and engineering & construction representative, during SIMOPS related to
revamping / construction activities, is to be maintained.
Regular meetings, as per written down schedule should be conducted by OIM with
the concerned personnel to monitor SIMOPS activities.
(e) Station Bill & Mustering
If the station bill / mustering points need to be shifted due to revamping / construction
activities, prior to shifting, risk analysis should be carried out to identify additional risk,
if any, due to the shift, and control measures required. The additional control
measures, as required, should be taken before shifting station bill and mustering
points.
The shifting of station bill / mustering points should be known to all the personnel on
board. The shifted points should be properly marked.
(f) Emergency response and Disaster Management Plan
Offshore installation manager (OIM) is to initiate, intimate and co-ordinate all
emergency response actions from the field as per laid down policy of the company.
4.2.4
I.
Various scenarios under SIMOPS on a process platform related to production

activities, revamping / construction activities and marine operations
Simultaneous activities on a process platform related to production activities:
There are many routine operations viz: well intervention (on well platform, bridge
connected to process platform), opening of hydrocarbon line, instrumentation
calibration, testing of PSVs, helicopter operations, crane operations, supply vessel
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approach, maintenance of gas and fire detectors and fire suppression system,
maintenance of life saving appliances, etc carried out on process platform.
(i)
During helicopter operations, crane operations are to be suspended.

Maintenance of life boats should not be carried out during well intervention
operations, helicopter operations and crane operation involving heavy lifts
unless there is stand by capacity available to cater to emergency evacuation of
platform personnel.
(ii)
When any of these systems namely fire suppression system, gas and fire
detectors is under maintenance, operations like well intervention, opening of
hydrocarbon line, instrumentation calibration, testing of PSVs, helicopter
operations, crane operations involving heavy lifts, maintenance of life saving
appliances are to be performed in a restricted manner with approval of OIM.
(iii)
During diving operations, the routine operations can be carried out on process
platform. However, during diving operations, supply vessel approach is not to
be permitted, helicopter operation and crane operations with small lifts can be
performed with prior approval from OIM, on case- to- case basis.
II. Simultaneous activities on a process platform related to revamping /

construction activities
There are number of activities like painting, hydro-testing, scaffolding erection,
working at height, Ultrasonic NDT, radiography, hot work, confined space entry etc
related to revamping / construction activities carried out on process platforms.
(i)
Hydro-testing of equipment is not to be permitted when the fire suppression

system, detection (gas & fire) system are not available; other routine activities
can be performed only after taking advance approval from offshore installation
manager (OIM).
(ii)
During radiography, activities like crane operations and approach of supply

vessel can be permitted in a restricted manner with clearance from OIM
depending upon radiation level in that particular area. However, other
operations can be carried out with approval of offshore installation manager
(OIM).
(iii)
During the hot job in the hazardous area on process platform, operations like
opening of hydrocarbon line, testing of PSVs, crane operations, maintenance
of fire suppression system, gas and fire detectors, life saving appliances and
sampling / leak test / venting are not permitted to be performed on platform.
However, other operations can be carried out after taking permission from the
offshore installation manager (OIM).
(iv)
Confined space (vessel) entry is to be permitted only after obtaining work

permit and ensuring vessel is free of hydrocarbon environment with proper
ventilation and supervision. Also, before entering, it is to be ensured that
oxygen level is in the acceptable range. For further requirements, refer OISDSTD-105 on work permit.
(v)
When the load is transferred above / near process facility by barge, on process
platform, activities namely well intervention, crane operations, maintenance of
life saving appliances, fire suppression system, gas and fire detectors,
sampling / leak test / venting, radiography, hot work in the process area are not
to be carried out.
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(vi)
During night time, well intervention operations, maintenance of life saving

appliances, fire suppression system, gas and fire detectors and confined space
entry are not to be carried out. Helicopter operations, crane operations
involving heavy lifts and hydro-testing, should be allowed only after approval
from OIM.
(vii)
When testing ESD / F&G interlocks, operations viz. well intervention, opening
of hydrocarbon line, helicopter operations, crane operations, maintenance of
gas and fire detectors, sampling / leak test / venting, load transfer above / near
the process facility and night operations are not to be carried out.
III. Simultaneous activities on a process platform related to marine operations

Marine activities include running anchors, hot work onboard vessel / barge, crane
operations for load transfers, personnel transfer by crew boat, radiography onboard
vessel / barge, diving from vessel / barge, inspection, maintenance & repair activities
related to platform, riser installation, in field line pipe installation in the vicinity of
process platform etc.
(i)
Diving is not to be allowed during running of anchors, personnel transfer by

crew boat and load transfer between platform and vessel / barge.
(ii)
Supply vessel approach on the same side is not to be allowed during diving
from vessel / barge.
(iii)
During load transfer, no operations in the vicinity are to be permitted.
(iv)
During riser installation and infield line pipe installation in the vicinity of
platform, the following operations should have prior approval of OIM- supply
vessel approach, diving from platform, radiography, running of anchors, diving
from vessel / barge and load transfer between platform and vessel / barge.
The above scenarios are typical cases. It is recommended that organisation should
develop their own SIMOPS matrix, covering all the envisaged activities related to
process platform indicating activities which are permitted, which are not permitted
and which require prior approval.
4.3
Non-rig related simultaneous activities on a well platform

For any non rig related job on an unmanned well platform like wireline, cased hole
logging, coiled tubing unit assisted well intervention, revamping / construction etc,
OIM shall have the overall responsibility of SIMOPS. Production representative
(Wellhead manager) shall oversee SIMOPS on the well platform and shall closely
liaise with the designated representative of the service provider. The SIMOPS related
requirements as mentioned under SIMOPS on a process platform should be
followed, as applicable.
5.0
ONSHORE SIMULTANEOUS OPERATIONS

Typical scenarios covered under onshore are:
Simultaneous operations involving drilling rig / workover rig,
Simultaneous operations inside production installation.
The above scenarios are indicative only. The companies should develop their own
scenarios based on the risk assessment of various SIMOPS activities.
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Simultaneous operations involving drilling rig / workover rig :
5.1.1 SIMOPS Organisation and management:

When the drilling rig / workover rig is operating inside an installation (i.e. a location
where oil / gas processing and transportation is being carried out in the vicinity of the
well under drilling / workover) or at a cluster location, both the facilities should be
defined and considered as a single combined installation.
5.1.2
Responsibilities
5.1.2.1 In case of hired drilling rig / workover rig

The responsibilities as enumerated below are also applicable to company owned rigs
operating under operation and maintenance / man management contract.
Company man
The Company representative at the rig, has the overall responsibility for SIMOPS.
Controls and regulates the work of the drilling / well intervention programmes on the
combined installation. Is authorised, as per Annexure-A, by the company as overall
responsible for SIMOPS on the combined installation.
Rig Manager
Is responsible for the safety of personnel and equipment of the rig and performs work
programme approved by the company management.
Installation Manager (IM)
Any operation in the operating field should be with the knowledge of the installation
manager (IM) of the installation to which the well is connected. Liaises with the
company man for all operational matters related to SIMOPS and also co-ordinates
the shut down requirements of the wells.
In case of drilling rig / workover rig inside an installation, though the primary
responsibility for SIMOPS is of company man, installation manager (IM) ensures
close liaison with the company man, related to SIMOPS.
5.1.2.2 In case of company owned drilling rig / workover rig
Rig Manager
and equipment of the rig and performs work programme approved by the company
management.
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Any operation in the operating field should be with the knowledge of the installation
manager (IM) of the installation to which the well is connected. Liaises with the rig
manager for all operational matters related to SIMOPS and also coordinates the shut
down requirements of the wells.
In case of drilling rig / workover rig inside an installation, though the primary
responsibility for SIMOPS is of rig manager, installation manager (IM) ensures close
liaison with the rig manager related to SIMOPS.
5.1.3

Prior to undertaking SIMOPS, job safety analysis should be carried out by the person
responsible for SIMOPS (company man / rig manager, as the case may be) with all
as reasonably practicable. Job analysis report should be approved by installation
manager (IM).
(b) Well Closure
In case of drilling / workover activity inside an installation / at cluster location, prior to
movement of the rig, detailed risk analysis should be carried out to determine the
additional risks imposed due to drilling rig / workover rig related activities inside the
installation / at cluster well location and additional controls required to handle these
risks under the following scenarios :
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production activities can continue during all phases of drilling rig / workover
rig activities with / without some restriction.
production activities are to be suspended only till rig building stage and
thereafter during rig dismantling and its transportation stage.
production activities should remain suspended during period drilling rig /

workover rig is inside the installation / at cluster locations.
Only after the additional control measures are in place, corresponding to one of the
above scenarios, drilling rig / workover rig related activities should be undertaken
under that scenario.
(c) Hazardous Areas
If rig is to be inside the installation, hazardous area classification drawing of the
installation and rigs hazardous area classification drawing should be combined to
establish a composite hazardous area classification drawing.
(d) Fire water System
The rig should have independent fire suppression system which can handle fire on
the rig and the cluster well. Fire fighting hoses and fire nozzles should be strategically
positioned, and regularly tested.
(e) Communication and Coordination
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Appropriate interfacing and good communication between the installation and drilling
rig / workover rig throughout the simultaneous activities is to be maintained.
Company man / rig manager, as the case may be, should hold regular meetings, as
per written down schedule, with all the concerned personnel to review SIMOPS.
(f) Drilling Station Bill & Mustering
The drilling rig / workover rig should initiate a SIMOPS Induction for all personnel
when they arrive on the rig. The personnel should be aware about the mustering
points which should be used in case of emergency.
(g) Emergency response
In the event of any emergency on the rig involving a cluster well or installation having
rig inside, it is the responsibility of the company man / rig manager, as the case may
be, to initiate and co-ordinate all emergency response actions as per approved
SIMOPS documents, in close liaison with IM.
5.1.4
I.
Simultaneous operations involving drilling rig / workover rig, at cluster

locations include
Movement of drilling rig / workover rig around the producing oil / gas wells,
II. Skidding of drilling rig and shifting of drilling rig / workover rig in cluster
location,
III. Drilling / workover on one well and activation of / wireline job on another well in
the cluster,
IV. Drilling / workover on one well and CTU / Stimulation job on another well in the
cluster,
V. Drilling rig / workover rig inside the installation.
At a cluster location, more than one well is drilled from the same plinth. These may
involve simultaneous operations like well drilling / workover operations / production
related activities, at the same location. The SIMOPS may take place under various
scenarios like:
(a)
One well is under production and the rig building is in progress for drilling
second well.
(b)
One or more wells are on production and the drilling / workover operation is
in progress on another well.
(c)
One well is under drilling, another well is under workover operations and
other wells are under production. This scenario should be avoided.
The cluster wells are generally adequately spaced for carrying out drilling / workover
operations in each well without creating any hindrance during transportation, rig
building and rig dismantling.
The routine operations involved in a producing well include:
(a)
Mechanical scraping,
(b)
Bottom Hole Studies
(c)
Artificial lift monitoring / servicing / optimization, etc
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(i)
In cluster drilling, a concern is below surface collision of the well with the
neighbouring well. The higher risk is in the upper part where all the wells are
close to each other, but risk at depth still exists. Precautions should be taken
while preparing well programme (well profile) to avoid this kind of situation
otherwise consequences can be serious when the producing well is hit.
(ii)
The SIMOPS checklist is to be filled up by company man / rig manager and

installation manager as shown as Annexure G, to ensure that all preparatory
works have been completed prior to rig movement.
(iii)
The cluster wells normally should not be permitted to flow during

transportation, rig building, rig dismantling (refer 5.1.3 (b)). The cluster wells
should be permitted to be flown only after taking approval from SIMOPS
incharge.
(iv)
The escape routes of drilling rig / workover rig should be free from any
obstruction.
(v)
Hazardous zone classification around cluster wells should be done as per

latest guidelines of DGMS and hazardous zones should be free from any spark
from engine exhaust / electric motor. The electrical equipment should be
suitable for the hazardous area.
(vi)
The Xmas tree of cluster wells and flow lines / injection lines should be
protected by means of temporary physical barrier above and around it, so that
the same may not be damaged by falling objects and inadvertent hitting by rig
equipment. The cluster wells should be taken up for temporary protection
before the drilling rig / workover rig moves in.
(vii)
Around the producing wells in the cluster, presence of gas to be monitored at

pre-defined intervals and records maintained. Possibility of installation of
continuous gas monitoring system with a panel at driller's console connected
to gas detecting probes placed at specific locations at the producing well /
stand alone portable gas detectors covering large area, may be looked into.
Besides monitoring of gas around the producing wells, continuous monitoring
for the presence of gas be undertaken, at cellar pit of drilling well, and at mud
channel at shale shaker end and corrective actions be taken as necessary and
records maintained. In case of major leakage of oil / gas at the plinth, the
company man / rig manager, as the case may be, should stop drilling
operation till the leakage is rectified and the well has been brought to the safe
condition. There should be a written down procedure to tackle the presence of
gas, around the producing wells and at the rig.
(viii)
Minimum three 20 Kg DCP trolley mounted fire extinguishers should be placed

in a cluster area.
(ix)
Flow line and gas injection line from / to the producing wells should be laid at
an adequate distance from substructure of rig and buried as far as possible or
re- routed, if required to avoid damage during drilling / workover, rig building /
dismantling, transportation etc.
(x)
Caution notice board mentioning "DANGER - High pressure gas line / oil flow
line" should be displayed at appropriate places. Caution board mentioning
"DANGER - Well on production" should be displayed at the producing well(s).
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(xi)
In case of high pressure wells (high flowing tubing head pressure) in the
cluster locations, a pneumatically / hydraulic controlled valve should be
installed on the X-mas tree (wing valve) with remote control on the derrick floor
near driller's control panel to shut-off flow in case of emergency.
(xii)
Before carrying out of servicing, monitoring jobs etc on a producing well, preplanning of jobs should be done, keeping in view the drilling / workover
operations in the vicinity. Special / additional procedures to be followed and
safety precautions to be taken, under SIMOPS situation, should be clearly
spelt out.
(xiii)
Clearance from SIMOPS incharge (company man / rig manager, as the case
may be) should be obtained before undertaking any job on any cluster well and
close coordination between well servicing / monitoring personnel and drilling /
workover rig personnel should be maintained throughout.
(xiv)
Basic safety precautions include:

1. Scraping winch should be placed at safe distance away from the producing
well as well as drilling well and the winch-engine should have a spark
arrestor.
2. No welding, cutting or other hot work to be performed during the period of
scraping, and bottom hole study.
3. Job safety analysis should be done before taking up any hot / cold jobs in
the cluster locations.
4. No vehicular movement is to be allowed at site during SIMOPS unless it is
permitted by company man / rig manager, as the case may be.
5. No gas should be allowed to vent from the well into the atmosphere in any
operation.
6. Lubricator should be tested up to the expected maximum pressure so that
no leakage of gas / oil takes place during scraping / BHS recording.
7. Assembly of perforation gun is to be carried out at a safe distance from the
producing wells and area around the well should be gas free when
perforation gun is assembled, run in and pulled out.
I.
Movement of drilling rig / workover rig around the producing oil / gas wells
The risks involved during transportation of rig are fire and pollution due to damage of
well flow lines / injection lines. The rig manager and logistic manager should inspect
the route to check for any obstructions like overhead power lines, sharp bends, over
ground pipelines etc. Thereafter, the route to be followed for rig movement by
logistics should be decided prior to movement of the rig.
(i)
During transportation over the underground pipelines, the vehicle should pass /
cross over with utmost care. All vehicles, heavy earth moving equipment and
the cranes should be fitted with spark arrestor. No unauthorized person should
be allowed to enter in the operational area at drill site. It should be ensured that
the flowlines / injection lines at the location, protected before the rig moves in,
are at an adequate distance away from load carrying activities / vehicular
movement.
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The producing wells should be checked for any leakage of gas / oil before and
during movement of rig equipment in / around the area. IM should be informed
in advance of the rig movement into his area.
II. Skidding of drilling rig and shifting of drilling rig / workover rig in cluster location
There are two methods of rig movement in a cluster location.
(a)
Rig skidding
(b)
Rig down and shifting
The rig skidding involves skidding of the rig structure along with mast through a small
distance over the concrete foundation, while retaining other equipment e.g. mud
handling system, power packs, diesel / water tanks etc. at the original position for
undertaking drilling at new point in the cluster.
Shifting of the rig involves mast lowering and dismantling of the mast and
substructure thereafter shifting to the required location and subsequent erection.
(i)
Company should develop their SIMOPS matrix covering all the envisaged
activities related to shifting / skidding of rig indicating activities which are
permitted, which are not permitted and which require prior permission.
(ii)
Pre-operation meeting should be conducted and plan prepared for safe shifting
/ skidding of rig and its material.
(iii)
Before deciding for skidding, the risk of collapsing / toppling of mast should be
evaluated. It may damage the adjoining producing well resulting in leakage of
oil / gas which may cause fire and environment pollution, besides equipment
damage.
(iv)
The skidding of rig is generally permitted when no loose equipment material

including BOP and tubulars are there on the substructure / mast and when
there is no unevenness of the foundation which may lead to accident during
skidding.
(v)
Skidding of rig is not to be permitted if the flow lines / injection lines are not at a
safe distance from the skidding route.
(vi)
The rig should be allowed to skid / shift only when it is ensured that there is no
leakage of gas / oil from cluster wells as spark, which may occur during
skidding / shifting, may lead to fire.
(vii)
The skidding / shifting operations are permitted in day time only and after
carrying out of visual inspection of the mast and substructure for cracks,
misalignment etc.
(viii) SRP units operation in the cluster location, should be stopped during rig
skidding / shifting.
(ix)
SRP units operation on the adjoining well (s) to be stopped, during rig down /
up.
III. Drilling / workover on one well and activation of / wireline job on another well in the
cluster
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These operations involve drilling rig / workover rig on well by the side of another well
which is being activated by displacement, compressor, nitrogen application etc. or
under wireline job.
(i)
activities related to drilling / workover on one well and activation of / wireline job
on another well indicating activities which are permitted, which are not
permitted and which require prior permission.
(ii)
Hazards associated with activation jobs are fire due to gas spread, accidental
damage to X-mas tree, wellhead, flow line etc. During activation, no hot work is
to be permitted in the hazardous zone.
(iii)
Activation job is permitted only when the area is hydrocarbon free and checked
with the help of gas detector and all connections, flow lines & joints tested up to
maximum expected pressure. Personnel not related to the job are not
permitted to go near the flow lines and activation units. Activation jobs should
be carried out in day time only.
(iv)
Wireline lubricator should be prior tested for expected maximum pressure.
(v)
During wireline job, immediate work area should be kept free of non-essential
workers to avoid potential hazards of being struck by wireline & wireline
equipment or getting caught in wire line.
IV. Drilling / workover on one well and CTU / Stimulation job on another well in the
cluster
These operations involve drilling rig / workover rig on a well in the cluster and CTU /
stimulation job on another well.
(i)
activities related to drilling / workover on one well and CTU / stimulation job on
another, which are permitted, which are not permitted and which require prior
permission.
(ii)
Pre-operation meeting should be carried out by company man / rig manager,

as the case may be, with IM and other concerned personnel (Incharge
stimulation / CTU etc.) and plan prepared for CTU / stimulation job.
(iii)
Hazards associated with these jobs are fire due to gas spread, sparking due to
loose motor connection, handling of heavy objects and accidental damage to
Xmas tree, wellhead, flow lines etc. and handling of hazardous chemicals
including concentrated acids.
(iv)
Personnel not related to the job are not permitted to go near the high pressure
lines and stimulation / CTU units. During stimulation job namely acidisation or
hydraulic fracturing, hot work is to be permitted only in designated area.
Stimulation jobs should be carried out in day time only.
(v)
Personnel should be trained to handle hazardous chemicals and should use

appropriate PPEs during stimulation job.
(vi)
Stimulation job is to be permitted only when the area is hydrocarbon free and
all connections, flow lines and joints are tested up to maximum expected
pressure.
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CTU should be rigged up in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.
V. Drilling rig / workover rig inside the installation

At location where production facilities have been created near the wells (mostly at
installations of temporary nature like well head installation / early production system),
for drilling / servicing of well, the drilling rig / workover rig has to come inside the
installation.
(i)
activities related to drilling / workover operations inside the installation
indicating activities which are permitted, which are not permitted and which
require prior permission.
(ii)
Pre-operation meeting should be carried out company man / rig manager, as

the case may be, with IM and other concerned personnel including logistics
and plan prepared for rig operations inside the installation.
(iii)
During transportation of rig and its material, safe distances are to be

maintained from process units / crude oil storage tanks.
(iv)
Only spark arrestor fitted vehicle should be allowed inside the installation.
(v)
Gas concentration is to be checked before shifting of the rig and during rig
operations and recorded. Hot jobs are to be permitted only after prior approval
from company man / rig manager, as the case may be, and IM, and should be
avoided during rig skidding. Refer OISD-STD-105 for requirements related to
work permit.
(vi)
Before deciding for skidding, the risk of collapsing / toppling of mast should be
evaluated. It may damage the adjoining flow lines, process units and crude oil
storage tanks resulting in leakage of oil / gas which may cause fire and
environment pollution.
(vii)
Fire water network of the installation should be extended to interface with

drilling rig / workover rig fire fighting system, if required.
Other safety precautions, as applicable, as per preceding sub-sections should be

followed.
5.2
Simultaneous operations inside production installation
5.2.1

SIMOPS involve project activities related to revamping / construction carried out
inside an installation.
5.2.2
Responsibilities
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and equipment of the installation. SIMOPS in the installation should be in the
knowledge of IM.
Installation shift incharge
Responsible for SIMOPS related to production activities in an installation. Ensures that
all SIMOPS are carried out in a safe manner as per approved SIMOPS procedures.
Maintains continuous liaison with IM and engineering and construction representative,
regarding SIMOPS.

Responsible for revamping / construction activities, liaises with IM and installation shift
incharge for day to day activities related to revamping / construction and work closely
with them to ensure adherence to SIMOPS procedures. Obtains necessary work
permit and clearance from IM / installation shift incharge before commencing
revamping / construction activities.
accordance with SIMOPS procedure and conditions laid out in work permit. Also
5.2.3

Prior to undertaking SIMOPS, job safety analysis should be carried out by the
installation shift incharge with all the agencies associated with SIMOPS, to ensure
that all the hazards related to the proposed operations are identified, assessed and
determined to have the risk as low as reasonable practicable. Job analysis report
should be approved by installation manager (IM).
(b) Hazardous Areas
Hazardous area drawing for the installation should be made available to the
engineering and construction representative before carrying out revamping /
construction activities. The work permit should be issued accordingly, prior to
commencement of activities and regularly monitored during permit duration. The work
permit should be closed after completion of the particular task.
(c) Fire water System
Availability of fire water system should be ensured during SIMOPS.
(d) Communication and Coordination
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Appropriate interfacing and good communication between the key installation

personnel and engineering and construction representative, during SIMOPS related
to revamping / construction activities, is to be maintained.
Regular meetings, as per written down schedule should be conducted by IM with the
concerned personnel to monitor SIMOPS activities.
(e) Mustering
If the mustering points need to be shifted due to revamping / construction activities,
prior to shifting, risk analysis should be carried out to identify additional risk, if any,
due to the shift, and control measures required. The additional control measures, as
required, should be taken before shifting mustering points.
The shifting of mustering points should be known to all the personnel of the
installation and contract workers. The shifted points should be properly marked.
(f) Emergency response
Installation Manager (IM) is to initiate, intimate and co-ordinate all emergency
response actions from the field as per the emergency response plan.
5.2.4 Precautions during SIMOPS inside production installation
(i)
The area, in which the project activities are being undertaken, should be
demarcated and caution board should be displayed around the construction
site.
(ii)
The permit to work is to be taken from IM / installation shift incharge before

commencing any activity. The work permit should be closed after completion of
the particular task. Refer OISD-STD-105 for requirements related to work
permit.
(iii)
The job should be supervised by the engineering and construction

representative and ensured that all activities are carried out in safe manner
and as per approved SIMOPS procedures.
(iv)
Adequate fire fighting facility should be available during hot jobs. Gas
concentrations should be taken before and during the job and recorded. No hot
job is to be carried out if the gas concentration is beyond the acceptable limit.
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Annexure-A
Delegation of Authority Letter, in case of hired rig
Company Address:
No.:
Date:
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
Sh._________________ is hereby authorized as the Company Man at your rig ________ .

He shall have the overall responsibility for all SIMOPS, whilst the rig is located at the
_________ offshore platform / onland well no _______.
He is authorized to have the signatory control of issuing all hot work and safety critical
permits related to SIMOPS, and shall ensure that all the activities comply with the
requirements of the companys policy / procedures and applicable Govt. of India regulations.
Head of Drilling / Head of Well Services

Company
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Annexure-B
Pre-Operations Check List (Offshore)
The following check list should be used as a guideline and should be signed by the company
man / rig OIM, as the case may be:
Pre-Operations Check List

S.N
o
Action
Timing
Ensure rig move meeting has been held, prior to rig

move
All wells on the platform are shut in and depressured as detailed in the Basic Procedures
(refer 4.1.3)
Ensure chemical containers and other loose
materials are identified, labeled and secured on the
Platform.
Communication, power and other systems to be
provided by the rig to the platform and vice-versa,
are available.
Ensure all lifting points on hatch covers on
platform main deck are inspected and fit for use.
Ensure availability of dedicated lifting slings.
Ensure that the last production crew, prior to the rig
move, positions the platform crane in a safe way so
that it does not hinder the rig`s access to the
production platform.
Ensure there are sufficient portable gas detectors to
cover all work on platform
Ensure the primary and secondary stairways are
positioned between the rig and the platform as soon
as jacking up is complete.
Install remote, portable P/A speaker on platform
Prior to rig move
7
8
9
10
Install gas detector below cantilever near platform

gas vent
11
Connect up and pressurize seawater line to the

platform. Connect firefighting hoses and nozzles
and test same.
12
Ensure interfacing of ESD system of the well

platform with that of the rig. Test the ESD system is
operational.
13
Ensure that all personnel are familiar with the

location and limitations of the platform muster
station and understand that it is only to be used if
access to the rig`s muster stations is prevented.
Company
man / rig
OIM
signature
Prior to rig move
Prior to rig move
Prior to rig move
Prior to rig move
Prior to rig move
Prior to rig move

Immediately after
cantilevering out
over well head
After stairway is
established
After stairway is
established
As
soon
access
stairway
established
As
soon
stairway is
established
as
is
as
After stairway is
established
Contd./"OISD hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting from
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Pre-Operations Check List

S.N
o
Action
Timing
14
Carry out a muster drill involving personnel who are

likely to work on the platform during the period rig is
there.
15
Ensure drilling rig inductions include all aspects of

safety, relating to SIMOPS
16
Position an OUT OF USE sign at the access to the

boat landing on the Platform
17
Ensure the Platform crane is in its cradle, Isolate

and lock crane.
18
Inform logistics incharge of the company, OIM and

Companys base office that platform helideck is out
of operation and that the rig`s helideck is available
for use instead, till the rig is on the platform.
As
soon
as
practical
after stairway is
established
Prior
to
commencing
well operations.
As
soon
as
stairway is
established
As
soon
as
stairway is
established
As
soon
as
stairway is
established
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Establish communication with supply boats. Ensure

vessels are familiar with procedures for coming
under the drilling rig within proximity of the platform.
Prior
commencing
operations
Company
man / rig
OIM
signature
to
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Annexure-C
Documents / Information (Offshore)
Well platform details related to safety valves and their control system, gas and fire
detection system etc.
Marine Operations Manual
HSE bridging document, in case of hired rig
Well platform risk register
Hazardous area drawing
Well platform handover as per Annexure D and delegation of authority letter as per
Annexure A, if applicable.
Emergency response plan - onsite
Emergency response plan - offsite
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Annexure-D
Platform Handover Form for Drilling / Working over well no(s) _________
_________Platform Handover from____________ to __________ Date : ________
Platform Handover Form for Drilling / Working over
S.No Description
Condition during
handover
OIM to
company man
/ rig OIM
Remarks
Company
man / rig
OIM to OIM
Wellhead & Xmas tree (all the
platform wells)
1
Annulus Valves (Pressures in A,B

& C sections)
Housekeeping around wellhead
Any leaks
Any oil spills
Surface safety (MSDV,

WSDV)
Sub-surface safety (SSSV)
Manifold & flow lines

1
Condition of manifold valves
Any leaks from the valves
Main Hydraulic panel

1
Any
hydraulic
oil
leaks
from
control lines
Panel
board
covered
with
tarpaulin & secured
Close drain drum

1
Condition of the pump
House keeping in and around
Instrument gas drum (IGD)

1
Condition of all manual valves
Condition of all inlet & outlet lines
Crane
1
Crane is in its cradle
Crane engine & winch covered
Crane isolated from starting
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Platform Handover Form for Drilling / Working over
S.No Description
Condition during
handover
OIM to
company
man / rig
OIM
Remarks
Company man /
rig OIM to OIM
Consumables Stock
1
Diesel tank - stock
General
1
Condition of platform lighting
Condition of helideck
Condition of DG
Cover on well slots
Any hatches / openings on the

platform decks which are without
cover.
Life saving equipment

1
Swing ropes
Life jackets / work vest
Life raft
Life rings / throwing lines
Navigation lights
Fog horn
Wind sock condition
_________________
Signature
Company man /
RIG OIM
____________
Date
____________________
Signature OIM
__________
Date
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Annexure-E
Post - Operations Check List (Offshore)
This check list, to be signed by the company man / rig OIM, as the case may be, covers the
removal of the temporary services extended around the platform. The following to be
checked prior to rig move:
Post-Operations Check List

S.N
o
Action
Ensure rig move meeting has been held.
2
3
All wells on the platform are shut in and de-pressured during moving
away from the platform.
Recover all the temporary facilities from the platform.
Recover the seawater line.
Remove any extraneous equipment / material from the Platform
Ensure all platform hatch covers are in place.
Remove the OUT OF USE sign from the boat landing.
Ensure Platform is clean from drilling mud etc.
Recover the Access Stairways.
10
Communicate the completion of all recovery to OIM.
11
Once clear of the platform, inform OIM.
Company
man / rig
OIM
signature
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Annexure-F
NP
NP
NP
PPA
NP
NP
PPA
Drilling in H2S environment
NP
NP
NP
Hot work in vicinity of platform wells
NP
NP
NP
PPA
Helicopter operations
PPA
NP
_____________
NP
____________
Approach of supply vessel
Rig skidding (during rig move)

Drilling with diverter system (med-high potential
shallow gas)
Crane operations
Wells on production
G & F detection maintenance
SIMOPS - SAMPLE MATRIX (Drilling rig on well platform)
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _
P - Permitted
NP - Not permitted
PPA- Permitted with prior approval
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Annexure-G
SIMOPS Check list (Onshore)
The following check list should be used as a guideline before the rig moves to cluster location
/ inside the installation and should be signed by the company man / rig manager &
installation manager:
SIMOPS Check list (Onshore)

S.No
Action
Observations
A meeting has been held among drilling rig /
Remarks
workover, company man / rig manager, as the

case may be, and installation manager for
finalizing
the
SIMOPS
programme
and
accordingly preparatory activities have been

carried out before the rig is moved to cluster
location / inside installation?
2
Ensure that cluster wells shut down is as per

5.1.3 (a).
The Escape routes of drilling rig / workover rig

are
identified
and
are
free
from
any
obstruction
4
Ensure that there is no leakage of oil and gas

before the rig is moved and during rig
operations.
Frequency
of
gas
checking
should be established and followed.

5
The Xmas tree and flow lines / injections lines

of cluster wells are at safe distance from rig
substructure
and
temporarily
physically
protected to prevent from damage due to fall

of material during rig transportation, rig
building / rig dismantling.
6
Minimum three 20 Kg DCP trolley mounted

fire extinguishers have been placed in cluster
area
The flow lines / injection lines passing through

the
cluster
location
have
been
buried
underground.
Contd./"OISD hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting from
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Standardisation in design philosophies and

operation and maintenance practices at a national level was hardly in existence.

These guidelines in no way, supersedes the statutory requirements of bodies

2. Shri A.B. Chakraborty

4. Shri R.G. Goel

5. Shri P.K. Jain

2. Shri K.C. Patel

3. Shri Ahmed Javed

4. Shri B.N. Sahoo

Guidelines on Simultaneous Operations in Exploration & Production Industry

Offshore Simultaneous Operations

Simultaneous Operations on and around well platform related to jack-up

Simultaneous Operations on a process platform

Non rig related simultaneous activities on a well platform

Simultaneous Operations involving drilling rig / workover rig

Annexure-A - Delegation of Authority letter, in case of

Annexure-B - Pre-operations check list (offshore)

Annexure-C - Documents / information (offshore)

Annexure-D - Platform handover form for drilling / working over

Annexure-F- Simops - sample matrix

Annexure-G- Simops checklist (onshore)

GUIDELINES ON SIMULTANEOUS OPERATIONS IN EXPLORATION &

Organisation and management structure.

Scenarios for both offshore and onshore.

OFFSHORE SIMULTANEOUS OPERATIONS

Simultaneous activities on and around well platform related to

Simultaneous activities on a process platform related to

Non- rig related simultaneous activities on a well platform

Simultaneous operations on and around well platform related to jack-up

4.1.2.1 In case of hired rig

4.1.2.2 In case of company owned rig

Basic Procedures to be followed during SIMOPS

(b) Well Closure

Drillers console on Drill Floor

(i) Drilling Rig Induction, Station Bill & Mustering

Prior to rig move to platform, the pre-operations checklist should be signed by

All the documents / information of the platform as shown in Annexure-C, should

Crane operations, supply vessel approach, maintenance of gas and fire

The post-operations checklist, as depicted in Annexure-E, should be signed by

Approach of supply vessel, maintenance of gas and fire detectors, ESD

Crane operations, approach of supply vessel, maintenance of gas and fire

During installation of Xmas tree, ESD maintenance on well platform is not to be

IV. During hot work:

Refer OISD-STD-105 for requirements related to work permit.

V. During helicopter operation:

V. During helicopter operation.

No revamping / construction related activities like pressure testing,

During regular drilling most of the revamping / construction related activities

During drilling in H2S environment, none of the activities related to revamping /

III. During well completion, well testing and well control:

Refer OISD-STD-105 for requirements related to work permit.

V. During helicopter operation:

Simultaneous operations on a process platform

SIMOPS Organisation and management:

Basic procedures to be followed during SIMOPS:

(a) SIMOPS Programme

Various scenarios under SIMOPS on a process platform related to production

During helicopter operations, crane operations are to be suspended.

II. Simultaneous activities on a process platform related to revamping /

Hydro-testing of equipment is not to be permitted when the fire suppression

During radiography, activities like crane operations and approach of supply

Confined space (vessel) entry is to be permitted only after obtaining work

Sh._________ is hereby authorized as the Company Man at your rig .