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VARANUS ISLAND PIPELINE INCIDENT

7 January Update

• Remobilisation of personnel for Varanus Island repair activities.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• The K11A and B compressor louvres are being repaired.
• The HJV liquids handling control valves are being repaired.
• There are 143 personnel on site.

6 January Update

• HJV pipe rack installation has been completed.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors have been completed.
• The K11A and B compressor louvres are being repaired.
• The HJV liquids handling control valves are being repaired.
• There are 83 personnel on site.

5 January Update

• Mobilizing equipment to progress commissioning of the 12” SGL.
• Repairs to the HJV flare pilots have been completed.
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable has been completed.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• The K11A and B compressor louvres are being repaired.
• The fin fan belts on the K12 compressor have been replaced.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation has been completed.
• There are 83 personnel on site.

2 January Update

• Repairs to the HJV flare pilots are in progress.
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• The K11A and B compressor louvres are being repaired.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 56 personnel on site.

31 December Update

• Repairs to the HJV flare pilots are in progress.
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 66 personnel on site.

30 December Update

• Commenced re-mobilisation of personnel following Tropical Cyclone Billy.
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 66 personnel on site.

29 December Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 39 personnel on site.

24 December Update

• Plant tie down and de-mobilisation operations in preparation for Tropical Cyclone Billy is in progress.
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 39 personnel on site.

23 December Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 160 personnel on site.

22 December Update

• The HJV train 3 was shut down and the blending skid tie in was completed.
• The blending skid was purged, pressure tested and brought on line.
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 160 personnel on site.

19 December Update

• Preparing to shut down HJV train 3 for blending skid tie in work.
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 200 personnel on site.

18 December Update

• Preparing to shut down HJV train 3 for blending skid tie in work
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 215 personnel on site.

17 December Update

• Preparing to shut down HJV train 3 for blending skid tie in work
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 224 personnel on site.

16 December Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 223 personnel on site.

15 December Update

• The HJV ground flare ignition system has been commissioned and the flare is back in service.
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 223 personnel on site.

12 December Update

• Repairs to the HJV ground flare ignition system are in progress.
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 219 personnel on site.

11 December Update

• First sales from HJV train 3 achieved on 10 December.
• Commenced repairs to the HJV ground flare ignition system.
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 222 personnel on site.

10 December Update

• HJV train 3 production has commenced with first sales expected 10 December.
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 224 personnel on site.

9 December Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Regeneration of HJV train 3 of molecular sieve beds is in progress.
• Drying HJV train 3 has commenced.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 221 personnel on site.

8 December Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Integrity inspections on HJV train 3 have been completed.
• Introduction of hydrocarbons into HJV train 3 has commenced.
• Regeneration of HJV train 3 of molecular sieve beds has commenced.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 226 personnel on site.

5 December Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Hydro test of new HJV pipelines is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Nitrogen purging of HJV train 3 has been completed.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 242 personnel on site.

4 December Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Hydro test of new HJV pipelines is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4A recovery operations have been completed.
• Phase 5 recovery operations have commenced.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 241 personnel on site.

3 December Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Hydro test of new HJV pipelines is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 236 personnel on site.

2 December Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Hydro test of new HJV pipelines is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 234 personnel on site.

1 December Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Hydro test of new HJV pipelines is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 238 personnel on site.

28 November Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Hydro test of new HJV pipelines is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 246 personnel on site.

27 November Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Hydro test of new HJV pipelines is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• Topside integrity inspections on Amine train 2 have been completed.
• There are 244 personnel on site.

26 November Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Hydro test of new HJV pipelines is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 230 personnel on site.

25 November Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Hydro test of new HJV pipelines is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 230 personnel on site.

24 November Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Hydro test of new HJV pipe work is in progress .
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• Hot loop testing of HJV receiver and separator instrumentation is in progress.
• There are 237 personnel on site.

21 November Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation and testing of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• There are 232 personnel on site.

20 November Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• There are 232 personnel on site.

19 November Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• There are 237 personnel on site.

18 November Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• There are 239 personnel on site.

17 November Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• The HJV train 3 hot oil system is being heated.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Replaced lube oil cooler belts and waste heat recovery unit switches on K12 compressor.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• There are 237 personnel on site.

14 November Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• The HJV train 3 hot oil system is being heated.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• There are 238 personnel on site.

13 November Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• The HJV train 3 hot oil system is being heated.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• There are 249 personnel on site.

12 November Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Cable to the HJV flare area has been installed.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• The HJV train 3 hot oil system is being heated.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• There are 249 personnel on site.

11 November Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Cable installation to HJV flare area is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• The HJV train 3 hot oil system is being heated.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• The K12 compressor seal has been replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• There are 232 personnel on site.

10 November Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Hydro testing and post weld heat treatment of HJV pipelines is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Cable installation to HJV flare area is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• Cold circulation in the HJV train 3 hot oil system is in progress.
• The pressure safety valves on HJV trains 1 and 2 are being replaced.
• The K12 compressor seal is being replaced.
• Inspections of the K11A and 11B compressors in progress.
• There are 232 personnel on site.

7 November Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Hydro testing and post weld heat treatment of HJV pipelines is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Cable installation to HJV flare area is continuing.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• Cold circulation in the HJV train 3 hot oil system is in progress.
• The K12 compressor seal is being replaced.
• Installation of the K11A compressor gearbox is in progress.
• There are 232 personnel on site.

6 November Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Hydro testing and post weld heat treatment of HJV pipelines is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Cable installation to HJV flare area is continuing.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• Cold circulation in the HJV train 3 hot oil system is in progress.
• The K12 compressor is undergoing inspection prior to start up.
• Installation of the K11A compressor gearbox is in progress.
• There are 245 personnel on site.

5 November Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Cable installation to HJV flare area is continuing.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• Cold circulation in the HJV train 3 hot oil system is in progress.
• The K12 compressor is being prepared for a water wash.
• Installation of the K11A compressor gearbox is in progress.
• There are 256 personnel on site.

4 November Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• Cable installation to HJV flare area is continuing.
• Cold circulation in the HJV train 3 hot oil system is in progress.
• The K12 compressor is being prepared for a water wash.
• Commenced installation of the K11A compressor gearbox.
• There are 246 personnel on site.

3 November Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• Cable installation to HJV flare area is continuing.
• Cold circulation in the HJV train 3 hot oil system is in progress.
• The K12 compressor has been purged with nitrogen.
• There are 250 personnel on site.

31 October Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• Cable installation to HJV flare area is continuing.
• Cold circulation in the HJV train 3 hot oil system is in progress.
• The K12 compressor is being prepared for nitrogen purging.
• There are 250 personnel on site.

30 October Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are in progress.
• Cable installation to HJV flare area is in progress.
• Nitrogen purging of the HJV train 3 hot oil system has been completed.
• Commenced cold circulation in the HJV train 3 hot oil system.
• There are 245 personnel on site.

29 October Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• Cable installation to HJV flare area is continuing.
• There are 238 personnel on site.

28 October Update

• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations are continuing.
• Cable installation to HJV flare area is continuing.
• There are 233 personnel on site.

27 October Update

• Testing of the K12 compressor control valves has been completed
• The K12 after coolers have been re-instated.
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Re-fitting production safety valves to HJV train 3 has been completed.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations being completed by operations.
• Cable installations to HJV flare area are ongoing.
• There are 227 personnel on site.

24 October Update

• Testing of the K12 compressor control valves continues.
• The K12 after coolers are being re-instated.
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Re-fitting production safety valves to HJV train 3 continues.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations being completed by operations.
• Cable installations to HJV flare area are ongoing.
• There are 225 personnel on site.

23 October Update

• Testing of the K12 compressor control valves continues.
• The K12 after coolers are being re-instated.
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Re-fitting production safety valves to HJV train 3 continues.
• Phase 4 tie-in isolations being completed by operations.
• Cable installations to HJV flare area are ongoing.
• There are 216 personnel on site.

22 October Update

• Testing of the K12 compressor control valves continues.
• The K12 after coolers are being re-instated.
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Re-fitting production safety valves to HJV train 3 continues.
• Tie-in points and plant separation isolations for Phase 4 continues.
• Cable installations to HJV flare area are ongoing.
• There are 222 personnel on site.

21 October Update  

• Testing of the K12 compressor control valves continues.
• The K12 after coolers are being re-instated.
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Re-fitting production safety valves to HJV train 3 continues.
• Tie-in points and plant separation isolations for Phase 4 continues.
• Cable installations to HJV flare area are ongoing.
• There are 212 personnel on site.
• Night shift set to start 21 st October.

20 October Update  

• Testing of the K12 compressor control valves continues.
• The K12 after coolers are being re-instated.
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Re-fitting production safety valves to HJV train 3 continues.
• Tie-in points and plant separation isolations for Phase 4 continues.
• Cable installations to HJV flare area are ongoing.
• There are 205 personnel on site.

17 October Update  

• Testing of the K12 compressor control valves continues.
• The K12 after coolers are being re-instated.
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress.
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress.
• Re-fitting production safety valves to HJV train 3 continues.
• Tie-in points and plant separation isolations for Phase 4 continues.
• Cable installations to HJV flare area are ongoing.
• There are 214 personnel on site.

16 October Update

• Testing of the K12 compressor control valves continues .
• The K12 after coolers are being re-instated.
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress .
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress .
• Re-fitting production safety valves to HJV train 3 continues .
• Tie-in points and plant separation isolations for Phase 4 continues.
• There are 214 personnel on site.

15 October Update

• Testing of the K12 compressor control valves continues
• The K12 after coolers have been dried
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress
• Tie-in points and plant separation isolations for Phase 4 continues
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress
• Re-fitting production safety valves to HJV train 3 is in progress
• There are 214 personnel on site.

14 October Update

• Testing of the K12 compressor control valves still underway
• The K12 after coolers are currently being dried
• HJV pipe rack installation is in progress
• Tie-in points and plant separation isolations for Phase 4 continues
• Installation of new HJV cable is in progress
• Re-fitting production safety valves to HJV train 3
• There are 200 personnel on site.

13th October Update

• Testing of the K12 compressor control valves still underway
• Hydro testing of K12 after coolers has been completed and drying of the coolers will commence today
• HJV pipe rack installation commenced
• Tie-in points and plant separation isolations for Phase 4 continues
• Commenced installation of new HJV cable
• Re-fitting production safety valves to HJV train 3
• There are 200 personnel on site.

10th October Update

• HJV valve calibrations and re-installation of production safety valves continuing
• Draining of HJV train 3 vessels is still underway
• K12 compressor waster heat recovery unit prepared for internal welding
• Testing of the K12 compressor control valves continues
• Removal of fire damaged cable in the HJV compressor area is ongoing
• Isolation of tie-in points and plant for Phase 4  continues
• There are 201 personnel on site.

9th October Update

• HJV valve calibrations and re-installation of production safety valves continuing
• Draining of HJV train 3 vessels is still underway
• Testing of the K12 compressor control valves continues
• Removal of fire damaged cable in the HJV compressor area is ongoing
• Isolation of tie-in points and plant for Phase 4 has commenced
• There are 201 personnel on site.

8th October Update

• HJV train 3 hot oil strainers have been re-instated
• HJV valve calibrations are ongoing
• Production safety valves are being re-installed
• Draining of the separators has been completed
• Testing of the K12 compressor control valves continues
• Preparing for pressure testing of the K12 compressor sales gas coolers
• There are 206 personnel on site.

7th October Update

• HJV train 3 filter support repaired and the dry gas filters were replaced
• The HJV train 3 hot oil strainers were removed and cleaned
• Draining of the  HJV separators is continuing
• Testing of the K-12 compressor control valves is ongoing
• Testing of the sales gas after cooler fans and hot oil pumps continues
• Progressing with removal of fire damaged cable in the HJV compressor area
• There are 201 personnel on site.

6th October Update

• HJV train 3 hot loop testing of instruments and the fire and gas systems continues.
• Commenced draining HJV vessels and changing filters.
• Testing of the K-12 compressor control valves has commenced.
• Setting up for pressure testing of the K-12 compressor sales gas coolers.
• Cable installation in the train 3 hot oil skid area has commenced.
• Fire damaged cable is being removed in the HJV compressor area.
• There are 200 personnel on site.

3rd October Update

• Testing of K-12 compressor control valves is being conducted.
• Hot loop testing of HJV train 3, the K-12 compressor and fire and gas systems is continuing.
• Setting up for pressure testing of the K-12 sales gas coolers and HJV train 3 hot oil trim cooler
• Removal of the fire damaged cable in the HJV compressor area is continuing.
• There are 225 personnel on site.

2 October Update

• Fire damaged cable is being removed in the HJV compressor area.
• Cable installation in the HJV train 3 hot oil skid areas in ongoing.
• Hot loop testing of the HJV train 3 instruments and fire and gas systems is underway.
• Two repaired alternators have been scheduled for re-installation into the plant.
• There are 215 personnel on site.

1 October Update

• Harriet production header modifications commenced.
• Harriet manifold has been cold cut and flanges have been welded on.
• Harriet phase 4 production safety valve removal has been completed.
• There are 208 personnel on site.

30 September Update

• Phase 3 production safety valve removal completed.
• Phase 4 production safety valve removal is ongoing.
• The K-12 compressor 8000 hr electrical/instrumentation service was competed.
• The K-12 waste heat recovery unit damper actuator was changed out with a spare unit.
• There are 209 personnel on site.

26 September Update

• Commenced HJV  production safety valve testing and certification.
• Completed 8000 hour mechanical service on the K-12 compressor.
• Started re-installation of pig receiver pipe work.
• There are 210 personnel on site.

25 September Update

• Hot loop testing  of the HJV train 3 instruments and fire and gas systems are ongoing .
• Completed  w elding flanges onto  the ends of  the 30” pipe spool removed from  the load out line.
• Cable installation  is ongoing in  the HJV train 3 hot oil skid area.
• Set up for HJV  production safety valve testing and certification.
• There are 214 personnel on site .

24 September Update   

• Hot loop testing of the HJV train 3 instruments and fire and gas systems was conducted.  
• Flanges were being welded onto the ends of the 30" pipe spool that was removed from the load out line. 
• There are 219 personnel on site.

23 September Update   

• Harriet compressor and waste heat recovery unit internal vessel inspections were carried out.  
• Internal inspection of the HJV inlet diffuser began. 
• The 30” load out pipeline spool was cold cut and removed from the plant. Flanges are to be welded to the spool sections.
• There are 218 personnel on site.

22 September Update

• Beach crossing pipe work is being painted and wrapped.
• Footings are being installed for beach pipe supports.
• H2S injection pump modification work completed.
• Hot loop testing was conducted on HJV train 3 instruments and fire and gas systems.
• HJV slug catcher internal inspections carried out. Damage to the internal coating will require repairs .
• There are 197 personnel on site.

19 September Update

• The Harriet Joint Venture trains 1, 2 and 3 are being drained of liquids.
• The sandblasting of the Harriet Joint Venture slug catchers is in progress.
• Repairs to the amine train 1 are in progress.
• There are 209 personnel on site.

18 September Update

• Removal of damaged cabling on the Harriet Joint Venture K12 compressor and train 3 hot oil skid is in progress. 
• The Harriet Joint Venture trains 1, 2 and 3 are being drained of liquids.
• Commenced draining liquids from the Harriet Joint Venture hot oil header.
• The sandblasting of the Harriet Joint Venture slug catchers is in progress.
• There are 211 personnel on site.

17 September Update

• The damaged Harriet Joint Venture train 1 and 2 hot oil skids have been dismantled.
• The installation of the 6” pipeline spools on the beach has been completed.
• Removal of damaged cabling on the Harriet Joint Venture K12 compressor and Train 3 hot oil skid is in progress. 
• The Harriet Joint Venture trains 1, 2 and 3 are being drained of liquids.
• The sandblasting of the Harriet Joint Venture slug catchers is in progress.
• There are 210 personnel on site.

16 September Update

• Removal of damaged cabling on the Harriet Joint Venture K12 compressor and Train 3 hot oil skid is in progress. 
• The hot oil pump on the Harriet Joint Venture Train 3 has been removed for internal inspection.
• The damaged Harriet Joint Venture train 1 and 2 hot oil skids are continuing to be dismantled.
• The Harriet Joint Venture trains 1, 2 and 3 are being drained of liquids.
• The sandblasting of the Harriet Joint Venture slug catchers is in progress.
• The installation of 6” pipeline spools is in progress.
• There are 208 personnel on site.

15 September Update

• Removal of damaged cabling on the Harriet Joint Venture K12 compressor and Train 3 hot oil skid is in progress. 
• The hot oil pump on the Harriet Joint Venture Train 3 has been removed for internal inspection.
• The damaged Harriet Joint Venture train 1 and 2 hot oil skids are continuing to be dismantled.
• The Harriet Joint Venture trains 1 and 2 are being drained of liquids.
• The 12” sales gas line spool has been tied into the existing line.
• The installation of 6” pipeline spools is in progress.
• There are 191 personnel on site.

12 September Update

• Removal of damaged cabling on the Harriet Joint Venture K12 compressor and Train 3 hot oil skid is in progress.
• The damaged Harriet Joint Venture train 1 and 2 hot oil skids are continuing to be dismantled.
• The Harriet Joint Venture slug catchers are being sand blasted.
• The installation of 6” pipeline spools, along with excavation to allow for coating of field welds, is in progress.
• There are 185 personnel on site.

11 September Update

• Removal of damaged cabling on the Harriet Joint Venture K12 compressor and Train 3 hot oil skid is in progress.
• The damaged Harriet Joint Venture train 1 and 2 hot oil skids are continuing to be dismantled.
• The hydro test of a section of the 12” sales gas line is in progress.
• The installation of 6” pipeline spools is in progress, commenced excavation for to allow for coating of field welds.
• There are 189 personnel on site.

10 September Update

• Removal of damaged cabling on the Harriet Joint Venture K12 compressor and Train 3 hot oil skid is in progress.
• The damaged Harriet Joint Venture train 1 and 2 hot oil skids are continuing to be dismantled.
• The installation of 6” pipeline spools is in progress, commenced excavation for to allow for coating of field welds.
• There are 186 personnel on site.

9 September Update

• The East Spar train # 1 was re-started at 0100hrs on 9 September.
• Removal of damaged cabling on the Harriet Joint Venture K12 compressor and Train 3 hot oil skid is in progress.  The electric motors have been removed.
• The damaged Harriet Joint Venture train 1 and 2 hot oil skids are being dismantled.
• The line cap on the 12” sales gas line has been installed and is ready for the hydro test.  The installation of 6” pipeline spools is in progress.
• There are 176 personnel on site.

8 September Update

• The East Spar train 1 remains offline for maintenance.
• Removal of damaged cabling on the Harriet Joint Venture K12 compressor and Train 3 hot oil skid is in progress.  The electric motors have been removed.
• The overhaul and pressure testing of shut down valves from the K12 compressor is in progress.
• Pipeline spools for the 12” infield line are being prepared.
• The electrical inspections on the Harriet Joint Venture Wonnich receiver skid are in progress.
• Hot oil is being drained from the Harriet Joint Venture train 1 and 2 skids.
• There are 184 personnel on site.

4 September Update

• Removal of damaged cabling on the Harriet Joint Venture K12 compressor and Train 3 hot oil skid is in progress.
• Shut down valves from the K12 compressor have been removed for overhaul and pressure testing.
• Pipeline spools for the 12” infield line are being prepared.
• The Harriet Joint Venture Wonnich receiver skid is undergoing an electrical inspection.
• There are 176 personnel on site.

3 September Update

• Removal of damaged cabling on the Harriet Joint Venture K12 compressor and Train 3 hot oil skid is in progress.
• Shut down valves from the K12 compressor have been removed for overhaul and pressure testing.
• Pipeline spools for the 12” infield line are being prepared.
• There are 179 personnel on site.

2nd September Update

• Removal of damaged cabling on the Harriet Joint Venture K12 compressor and Train 3 hot oil skid is in progress.
• Shut down valves from the K12 compressor have been removed for overhaul and pressure testing.
• A hydro test is being conducted on the 12” sales gas line.
• There are 171 personnel on site.

1st September 2008

• The Amine train 1 has been commissioned and is currently online.
• Removal of damaged cabling on the Harriet Joint Venture K12 compressor and Train 3 hot oil skid is in progress.
• A hydro test is being conducted on the 12” sales gas line.
• There are 178 personnel on site.

29th August 2008

• Commissioning of the Amine train 1 electrical and instrumentation systems are in progress.
• The electrical and instrumentation inspections on the Harriet Joint Venture K12 compressor are in progress.
• Commenced removal of damaged cabling on the Harriet Joint Venture K12 compressor and Train 3 hot oil skid.
• Replacement of the HJV electrical cable trays are in progress.
• The installation of the HJV pipe rack is in progress.
• Repairs on the 12” sales gas line are ongoing.
• There are 188 personnel on site.

28th August 2008

• Testing of the Amine train 1 motor has commenced.
• Electrical and instrumentation inspections on the HJV K-12 compressor are continuing.
• Replacement of the HJV electrical cable trays are in progress.
• The installation of the HJV pipe rack is in progress.
• Repairs on the 12” sales gas line are ongoing.
• There are 196 personnel on site.

27th August 2008

• Commissioning of t he Amine train 1 will commence today.
• Electrical and instrumentation inspections on the HJV K-12 compressor are continuing.
• Replacement of the HJV electrical cable trays is in progress.
• The installation of the HJV pipe rack is in progress.
• Repairs on the 12” sales gas line are ongoing.
• There are 204 personnel on site.

26th August 2008

• Electrical and instrumentation inspections on the HJV K-12 compressor are continuing.
• The installation of the HJV pipe rack is ongoing.
• Repairs on the 12” sales gas line are ongoing.
• There are 196 personnel on site.

25th August 2008

• East Spar train 1 has been returned to service.
• Electrical and instrumentation inspections have started on the HJV K-12 compressor.
• The installation of the HJV pipe rack is ongoing.
• Repairs on the 12” sales gas line are ongoing.
• There are 187 personnel on site.

22nd August 2008

• East Spar train 1 remains offline to change out the mercury guard bed.
• The 30” and 8” pipeline tie-ins have been completed.
• Repairs on the 12” sales gas line are ongoing.
• There are 190 personnel on site.

21st August 2008

• East Spar train 1 has been taken offline to change out the mercury guard bed.
• The 30” liquids loading pipeline is in position to complete welding activities.
• Installation of the new HJV pipe rack is continuing.
• There are 195 personnel on site.

20th August 2008

• Preparations to change the mercury guard bed on the East Spar train 1 are continuing.
• The East Spar train 1 surge drum spools have been installed.
• Welding of the 8” pipeline on the beach is continuing.
• Installation of the new HJV pipe rack is continuing.
• There are 194 personnel on site.

19th August 2008

• Commenced preparations to change the mercury guard bed on East Spar train 1.
• Welding of the 8” pipeline on the beach is continuing.
• Installation of the new HJV pipe rack is continuing.
• There are 192 personnel on site.

18th August 2008

• System integrity checks on all discharge pipework and 16” sales gas pipeline were conducted at 9,000 kPa.
• Commenced chilling East Spar train 2 at 12:00hrs on August 17.
• Commenced sales gas from East Spar train 2 at 16:00hrs on August 17.
• Commenced welding the first joint on the beach side of the 12” sales gas pipeline.
• Hydrotesting of the 30” liquids load out and 8” pipeline spools is continuing.
• Demolition of HJV pipe rack and coupon cutting is continuing.
• Installation of the new HJV pipe rack is continuing.
• There are 176 personnel on site.

15th August 2008

• The 30” liquids load out pipeline has been hydrotested.
• The 8” pipeline spools on the pipeline beach are to be hydrotested today.
• New East Spar train 2 pipework has been installed on the Stabiliser.
• East Spar train 2 is currently undergoing system integrity checks.
• Installation of the new HJV pipe rack has commenced.
• There are 199 personnel on site.

14th August 2008

• East Spar train 2 was purged with nitrogen over night.
• Installation of new East Spar train 2 pipework between the Stabiliser Surge drum and Stabiliser will commence this morning.
• Flange integrity checks on East Spar train 2 to be conducted following pipework installation.
• The 30” liquids load out pipeline is being filled for hydrotesting.
• There are 193 personnel on site.

13th August 2008

• The East Spar train 2 gas compressor fin fan motor was replaced.
• Instrument repairs on East Spar train 2 are continuing.
• East Spar train 2 nitrogen purging planned to start today.
• Welding of 30” liquids load out pipeline has commenced.
• There are 194 personnel on site.

12th August 2008

• Electrical system integrity tests on East Spar train 2 are continuing.
• Repairs to East Spar train 2 transmitters are continuing.
• Planning to replace East Spar train 2 gas compressor fin fan motor today.
• There are 191 personnel on site.

11th August 2008

• Electrical system integrity tests on East Spar train 2 are continuing.
• East Spar train 2 integrity testing continues on refurbished valves.
• There are 186 personnel on site.

8th August 2008

• Electrical system integrity tests on East Spar train 2 are continuing.
• East Spar train 1 mercury guard bed will require replacement when train 2 is returned to service.
• There are 173 personnel on site.

7th August 2008

• The meter at the Compressor Station 1 inlet point to the DBNGP was pressure tested and has been commissioned.
• Sales gas into the DBNGP commenced at 08:18AM 6th August.
• Electrical system integrity tests are being conducted on East Spar train 2.
• There are 159 personnel on site.

6th August 2008

• The Amine plant is currently being heated to operating temperature.
• The export sales gas carbon dioxide level is currently 0.1%.
• The pressure in the 16” export sales gas pipeline achieved 4000kpa.
• Gas is expected to be introduced into the DBNGP on 6 August.
• There are 158 personnel on site.

5th August 2008

• Drying of East Spar train 1 has been completed.
• Amine train 2 charge pumps have been commissioned and amine is now circulating.
• Commenced pressurising the 16” export sales gas pipeline at 16:30 on 4 August.
• 159 personnel on site.

4th August 2008

• East Spar phase 1 system integrity testing completed.
• East Spar phase 1 hot oil and glycol systems have been commissioned.
• East Spar power generation on line and supplying power for the whole island.
• Drying of East Spar train 1 has commenced.
• 141 personnel on site.

1st August 2008

• The East Spar slug catchers were pressure tested.
• The fuel gas system has been commissioned and is ready for start up.
• System checks on East Spar train #1 are continuing with 50% completed.
• It is currently forecast that gas supply into the WA domestic  s ystem  is expected to commence by 6th August.

31st July 2008

• Nitrogen purging of the East Spar facilities has been completed.
• Gas has been introduced into the East Spar plant.
• System checks of the East Spar slugcatchers and fuel gas system have been completed.
• There are 162 personnel on site.

30th July 2008

• Nitrogen purging of the processing facilities continues.
• The #2 amine train has been purged with nitrogen.
• Approval has been received to introduce hydrocarbons into the East Spar plant.
• Introduction of hydrocarbons has commenced with  system checks to be conducted today.
• There are 162 personnel on site.

29th July 2008

• Nitrogen purging of the East Spar plant has commenced.
• Purging of the East Spar slugcatchers has been completed.
• Demolition of the HJV pipe rack is continuing.
• There are 156 personnel on site.

28th July 2008

• NOPSA phase 1 and 2 commissioning inspections were completed.
• Modification of the East Spar train #1 stabiliser surge drum has been completed.
• Close out of the East Spar train #1 hazardous area list is continuing.
• Re-coating  of the 30" pipeline has been completed.
• Fire water ring main repairs were completed.
• There are 155 personnel on site.

25th July 2008

• NOPSA has commenced the phase 1 and 2 commissioning inspections.
• Close out of the East Spar train #1 hazardous area items is progressing.
• There are 184 personnel on site.

24th July 2008

• Nitrogen purging of the 16" pipeline has been completed.
• 16" pipeline shut down valve electrical & instrument air hookup has been completed.
• A flange has been welded onto the open end of the 12" export pipeline at the beach crossing.
• Demolition of the damaged pipe in the pipe rack near the new 16" pipeline is being undertaken.
• There are 191 personnel on site.

22nd July 2008

• East Spar plant de-isolation has started with the hot oil and fuel gas systems.
• Support work for the 16" pipeline is ongoing with rock bolt frames on the beach crossing being welded into place.
• Work on the 30" load out pipeline has been suspended to allow reapplication of pipeline coating.
• There are 197 personnel on site.

21st July 2008

• The 16" pipeline supports have been poured.
• Hydrotesting of the 16" pipeline on the beach side has been completed.
• Preparations have been made for the final 16" pipeline tie-in.
• The 30" load out pipeline double jointing has started on the beach crossing.
• Three pig receivers were removed from the demolition area.
• There are 191 personnel on site.

18th July 2008

• The 16" pipeline barred T was installed near the shutdown valve.
• The electrical cable ladder and instrument air line has been run to the 16" pipeline shutdown valve.
• All planned inspections have been completed by the vessel inspector.
• There are 203 personnel on site.

17th July 2008

• Welding of the 16" pipeline at the anchor block is progressing.
• The 12" pipeline has been excavated to the waters edge.
• All East Spar internal vessel inspections have been completed
• There are 203 personnel on site.

16th July 2008

• Excavation of the 12" pipeline back to the shoreline has been completed.
• A new East Spar elevated flare assembly has been installed.
• Removal of the mercury guard bed material is being undertaken to allow vessel inspections.
• There are 195 personnel on site.

15th July 2008

• Installation of the 16" pipeline continues.
• The plant side 16" pipeline repair was hydro tested.
• The East Spar elevated flare tip pilot pipe work hydro test was completed.
• There are 189 personnel on site.

14th July 2008

• Further progress made on the repair and refurbishment of East Spar train #2 production control valves.
• Electrical testing of the HJV and East Spar plants is continuing.
• The plant section of the 16" pipeline has been hydro tested.
• Coating of the 12" and 8" pipeline lengths continues.
• Installation of the new 16" pipeline section is progressing.
• The concrete support for the 16" pipeline shutdown valve has been poured.
• There are 190 personnel on site.

11th July 2008

• The 16" pipeline anchor block at the top of the beach slope has been backfilled and compacted.
• Coating is being applied to the 12" and 8" pipeline lengths.
• Electrical testing of the HJV and East Spar plants is ongoing.
• The East Spar train #2 tri-ethylene glycol contractor and coalescer were inspected.
• The amine plant hot oil and H2S scavenger unit tie-ins are continuing.
• Repair and refurbishment of the East Spar train #2 production control valves is progressing.
• There are 188 personnel on site.

10th July 2008

• 20 metres of 16" pipeline was positioned on the beach slope and the top bend was installed.
• Welding and x-ray testing of the 16" pipeline is progressing.
• Electrical testing of the HJV and East Spar plants is still underway.
• The East Spar train #2 low temperature separator was inspected.
• Tie-in of the hot oil and H2S scavenger units to the amine plant continues.
• Repair and refurbishment of the East Spar train #2 production control valves is progressing.
• There are 193 personnel on site.

9th July 2008

• All pipework in the rack through the receiver area has been cold cut except for the HJV train #3 inlet and flare header.
• Electrical testing of the HJV and East Spar plants is ongoing.
• The East Spar train #2 inlet separator and stabiliser reboiler internal inspections were completed.
• Internal scanning of the East Spar tube bundle is being conducted.
• The East Spar amine plant tie-ins have commenced.
• Production control valve re-certification has been completed.
• There are 202 personnel on site.

8th July 2008

• Positioning and welding of the 16" pipeline is progressing.
• The damaged HJV cable and cable tray have been removed from the receiver area.
• Electrical testing of the HJV and East Spar plants is ongoing.
• The East Spar train #2 inlet separator has been prepared for inspection.
• The East Spar amine train has been prepared for tie-in.
• Repair and refurbishment of the East Spar train #2 production control valves continues.
• There are 199 personnel on site.

• Tie-in of the 16" pipeline has been completed in the plant rack and 16" pipe bends are being welded.
• The anchor block for the 16" pipeline has been poured.
• Removal of damaged HJV plant cable and the damaged cable tray is progressing.
• Electrical testing of the HJV and East Spar plants is still being conducted.
• Re-instatement of East Spar train #1 is continuing and external inspections of East Spar train #2 are 55% complete.
• External inspections of the East Spar amine plant have been completed.
• Repair and refurbishment of East Spar train #2 production control valves is continuing.
• There are 191 personnel on site.

• Demolition of the HJV pipe rack continues.
• The first joint of new 16" pipeline has been welded.
• Footings are being poured in the pipeline receiver area.
• Electrical testing of the HJV and East Spar plants is progressing.
• East Spar amine train external vessel inspections are continuing.
• Isolation of the interfaces between the HJV and ESJV plants is still underway.
• There are 210 personnel on site.

• Demolition of the HJV pipe rack is progressing.
• Footings for the 16" pipeline have been poured.
• Electrical testing of the HJV and East Spar plants is continuing.
• The East Spar slug catchers were re-instated and 74 internal inspections have been completed.
• Isolation of the interfaces between the HJV and ESJV plants continue.
• There are 198 personnel on site.

• Demolition of the HJV pipe rack is progressing.
• Electrical testing of the HJV and East Spar plants is being conducted.
• East Spar train #1 production shutdown valves were re-instated.
• Damaged valves and instruments are being removed from the East Spar train #2.
• External vessel inspections on the East Spar amine trains are being undertaken.
• Isolation of the interfaces between the HJV and ESJV plants is still underway.
• NOPSA and DoIR teams are onsite to carry out inspections of the demolition and civil works on the 16" and 30" pipelines.
• There are 188 personnel on site.

• The 8”, 16” and 30” pipelines have been removed from the beach area.
• A new section of 16” pipe has been moved into the beach area for positioning and installation.
• Isolation of the plant interfaces between the HJV and ESJV facilities is continuing.
• Removal of damaged valves and instrumentation from East Spar gas processing train #2 has commenced.
• Demolition of the HJV pipe rack is being undertaken.
• East Spar shutdown work continues with the internal inspection of 63 vessels completed.
• There are now 179 personnel on site.

• The 6-inch and 30-inch lines were drained and removal of lines in the beach area is continuing.
• Six internal vessel inspections and three tube bundle surveys were completed.
• Preparation is under way for removal of damaged valves and instrumentation from East Spar gas processing train #2.
• Compressor Station #1 tie-ins were completed and production control valve refurbishment is continuing.
• There are 182 personnel on site.

• Embankment prepared for installation of 16-inch pipeline.
• 173 personnel now engaged in on-site restoration efforts.