Directive 056: Energy Development Applications and Schedules

Directive 056 - View PDF file - Revised edition June 16, 2008 - republished November 24, 2009 including Directive 056 errata dated November 24, 2009 - effective June 30, 2008  (Released with Bulletin 2008-34)

What's New - Directive 056 - ERCB Changes

November 24, 2009, Directive 056 revised file published November 24, 2009 with Directive 056 errata - November, 24, 2009 September 1, 2009 , Checklist for 21-Day Temporary Surface Pipelines for Well Testing Purposes has been updated to June 2008 version

June 10, 2009, Pipelines Technical has been updated. The following question was added under Pipeline Line Splits I am planning to discontinue or abandon a portion of an existing pipeline that is currently licensed as operating with the ERCB. How do I submit a Licence Amendment Application to be in compliance with Directive 056?

May 22, 2009,  Pipelines Technical has been updated. The following questions were added under Surface Pipelines Do I require a Directive 056 pipeline licence if I am planning to construct surface pipelines associated with an approved in situ oil sands scheme contained within the area of a single blocked MSL issued by SRD? If the permanent surface pipeline is associated with a thermal in situ oil sands operation, what nonroutine documentation would be required? Wells Technical has been updated. The following question was added under Survey Plans I am planning to submit a new well licence application that will include a survey plan based on remotely sensed data (i.e., LiDAR). Will the ERCB accept my application if the information on my survey plan is based on remotely sensed survey data?

March 31:, 2009, Process for Pipeline Applications Using Fiberspar or Flexpipe has been updated to reflect CSA Z662-07, the Pipeline Regulation (AR 91/2005), and the June 2008 edition of Directive 056

March 5, 2009,  Facilities Technical has been updated. The following question was added under Inlet H2S Content What inlet gas H2S content should I record on Schedule 2 for a Category C, D, or E facility application?

February 20, 2009, Pipelines Technical FAQ has been updated. The following questions was added under Surface Pipelines Do I require a Directive 056 pipeline licence if I am planning to construct surface pipelines associated with an approved in situ oil sands scheme contained within the area of a single blocked MSL issued by SRD?

February 17, 2009, Pipelines Technical FAQ has been updated. The following questions was added under Free-standing liner specifications I am submitting an applicaction to install a free standing liner in an existing pipeline. When completing Schedule 3.1, how do I show the pipe specifications to indicate that a free standing liner is being installed?

Participant Involvement information requirements, and other related documents that are linked below have been issued in conjunction with Directive 056 (formerly Guide 56). These links will be updated as more documents become available.

Directive 056 - Forms (Schedules)
(June 2008) Provides guidelines for companies using or developing schedules for Directive 056

H ₂ S Conversion Calculator
This simple Excel spreadsheet allows the user to convert H ₂ S concentrations between units of percentage (%), parts per million (ppm) and moles per kilomole (mol/kmol).

Facilities

Process Clarification for Surface Facility Licensing Issues
(January 2008) Provides the most common licensing oversights associated with the facility licensing process

Pipelines

Reference Tool for Directive 056: Instructions for Increasing H2S Partial Pressure of Existing Oil Effluent Pipelines
(June 2009) Addresses self-disclosure and pipeline licence amendment applications to increase the licensed limits of H2S content or maximum operating pressure for existing oil effluent pipelines licensed prior to January 1, 2008

Reference Tool for Interpreting Pipeline Pressure Control and Overpressure Protection Requirements
(March 2007) Clarifies the requirements of Canadian Standards Association Z662-03: Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems, Clause 4.14.1

Reference Tool for Interpreting Jurisdictional Relationships for Pipeline, Pressure Equipment, and Pressure Piping
(June 2006) Provides aid in the interpretation of the interrelationships of the Alberta Oil and Gas Conservation Act and Regulations, the Alberta Pipeline Act and Regulation, the Alberta Safety Codes Act and Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation, and CSA Z662: Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems

Process for Pipeline Applications Using Fiberspar or Flexpipe
(February 2006) Updated March 17, 2009, to reflect CSA Z662-07, the Pipeline Regulation (AR 91/2005), and the June 2008 edition of Directive 056

EUB Reference Tool for Sour Service Conversion of Existing Carbon Steel Pipelines
(October 2004) Provides technical information for the sour service conversion of existing carbon steel pipelines

Process Clarification for Licensing Pipeline Amendments
(Field Inspections, Records Corrections, Self-Disclosures) (January 2004 revised November 2008)
This protocol clarifies the requirements for submission of pipeline licence amendment applications (identified by ERCB field inspectors or licensees as having licensing noncompliances).
-- Records Corrections / Self-Disclosure -- Excel Spreadsheet

Checklist for 21-Day Temporary Surface Pipelines for Well Testing Purposes
(June 2008) Use this checklist for constructing and operating a temporary surface pipeline through the appropriate ERCB Field Centre.

Checklist for Minimum Technical Requirements for Pipeline Applications
(September 2003) This document provides technical guidance for an applicant submitting pipeline applications.

Interpretation of Sour Service Material Requirements for New Pipeline Construction
(January 2009) Questions and answers apply to the material requirements for the construction of NEW sour service pipelines

II. Directive 56 Schedules June 2008 edition

Schedule 1: Applicant General Information

Schedule 2: Facility Licence Application

Schedule 2.1: Working Interest Participants - Facilities

Schedule 2.2: Gas Plants - Facilities

Schedule 2.3: H ₂ S Information - Facilities

Schedule 2.4: Compressors/Pumps - Facilities

Schedule 3: Pipeline Licence Application

Schedule 3.1: Pipeline Segment Identification

Schedule 4: Well Licence Application

Schedule 4.1: Working Interest Participants - Wells

Schedule 4.2: Multiwell Pad Location

Schedule 4.3: Well H ₂ S Information

Directive 56 forms - June 2008 edition [zip file]

III. Participant Involvement Information