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ff 5A; 70/*/ WALTER O I L & G A S CORPORATION June 22, 1993 Mr. Daniel Bourgeois Regional Supervisor Office of Field Operations U. S. Department of the Interior Minerals Management Service 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard New Orleans, Louisiana 70123-2394 Attention: Mr. Autry Britton Re: 6.5/8" Right-of-Way Pipeline Installed In and/or Through Block 7, Sabine Pass Area and Block 53, West Cameron Area Gulf of Mexico, Federal Waters. Offshore, Louisiana Segment No.: 7614; Right-of-Way No.: OCS-G 8042 Gentlemen: Per our telephone conversation this date, Walter Oil & Gas Corporation abandoned in-place the above referenced pipeline effective May 19, 1988. Letter dated July 22, 1987 from the Minerals Management Service granted the relinquishment of the right-of-way pipeline. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the undersigned at (713) 659-1222. Very truly yours, WALTER OIL & GAS CORPORATION Judy Archer Regulatory/Environmental Coordinator :JA ^JJJSWEMFvr^ RECEIVED JUN 2 4 1993 FIELD . 5t OPERATIONS'^ OCs« e4l o«.^ 1021 Main Street, Suite 2200, Houston, Texas 77002-6605 (713) 659-1221

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W A L T E R O I L & G A S C O R P O R A T I O N

June 22, 1993

Mr. Daniel Bourgeois Regional Supervisor Office of Field Operations U. S. Department of the Interior Minerals Management Service 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard New Orleans, Louisiana 70123-2394

Attention: Mr. Autry Britton

Re: 6.5/8" Right-of-Way Pipeline Installed In and/or Through Block 7, Sabine Pass Area and Block 53, West Cameron Area Gulf of Mexico, Federal Waters. Offshore, Louisiana Segment No.: 7614; Right-of-Way No.: OCS-G 8042

Gentlemen:

Per our telephone conversation this date, Walter Oil & Gas Corporation abandoned in-place the above referenced pipeline effective May 19, 1988. Letter dated July 22, 1987 from the Minerals Management Service granted the relinquishment of the right-of-way pipeline.

Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the undersigned at (713) 659-1222.

Very truly yours,

WALTER OIL & GAS CORPORATION

Judy Archer Regulatory/Environmental Coordinator

:JA ^JJJSWEMFvr^ RECEIVED JUN 2 4 1993

FIELD . 5 t OPERATIONS'^

O C s « e 4 l o « . ^ 1021 Main Street, Suite 2200, Houston, Texas 77002-6605 (713) 659-1221

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May 11, 1988

Mr. Daniel Bourgeois Regional Supervisor Office of Field Operations U. S. Department of the Interior Minerals Management Service 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard New Orleans, Louisiana 70123-2394

RECEIVED % .•AYl \' 1988

FIELD OPERATIONS ^

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Attention: Mr. Autry Britton Pipeline Unit

RE: Revised Proposed 6-5/8" 0. D. Right-of-Way Pipeline Abandonment Procedure In and/or Through Block 7, Sabine Pass Area and Block 53, West Cameron Area, Gulf of Mexico, Federal Waters, (OCS-G 8042)

Dear Autry:

Reference is made to the enclosed copy of Walter's proposed abandonment procedure dated June 24, 1987 and approved by the Minerals Management Service on June 26, 1987.

As discussed in conversations held on May 10-12, 1988, Walter has revised the proposed procedure to allow for a pipeline abandonment tool to be utilized in the procedure in lieu of welding a stainless steel caps. The type of tool to be utilized was telecopied to your attention on May 12, 1988 with verbal approval granted for the revised procedure on that date.

I have enclosed an additional copy of the information pertaining to the tool for your files.

The activity proposed on this pipeline will be conducted the week of May 16, 1988.

Should you have any questions or request additional information, please contact the undersigned at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

WALTER OIL & GAS CORPORATION

Connie J. Goers Regulatory/Environmental Coordinator

:CJG Enclosure 240 The Main Building, 1212 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002 (713)659-1221

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PAT Pipeline Abandonment Tool

Supplied by Customer^ Gripping Device

2" Bail Valve

Test Port for Seals

Concrete Coating

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2 x Pipe Diameter-

Pipeline End

(T) Platform to be removed.

(2) Pipeline to be removed or abandoned.

(5) PAT with launcher for dewatering prior to removal.

@ PAT with blind flange for isolating trunkline.

(s) Trunkline.

HydroTech Syslems 2707 N. Loop West • Suite 200

Houston, Texas 77008

Phone: (713) 880-4784 • Telex: 4620227 CDI Ul

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system after setting and installation of the HydroCouple. This is accomplished fay pressuring the annulus space be­tween the two packing stacks. The diver attaches a hydrau­l i c hose from the surface support ship to the annulus test port. Pressurization of the annulus is then carried out from a test unit on the surface where the pressure can be monitored directly by the installation supervisor.

When the pipeline operating temperature is unusually high compared to the temperature of the seawater, i t may be nec­essary to provide the HydroCouple with a temperature compen­sated sealing system. This patented mechanism regulates the pressure fluctuations in the rubber packers to a band width that w i l l neither damage the pipe due to excessive pressure or result in seal failure due to loss of sealing pressure. In most cases the HydroCouple and pipe are sufficiently e l a s t i c to self compensate for seal expansion and contrac­tion due to temperature fluctuations.

One of the great advantages of the HydroCouple as a pipe­line connector is the minimal amount of pipe end prepara­tion required for successful installation. The HydroCouple Is designed to stab over a subsea pipeline which has been cut-off by a diver using no more than a standard underwater burning torch. Concrete weight coating, if present, must also be removed from the pipe as well as any other coating such as somastic and coal tar enamel. Thin film epoxy coat­ings i f no more than 0.010-0.015 inches thick, do not re­quire complete removal. Complete removal of the longitudi­nal weld seam to blend with the pipe contour is not required, however, some grinding to flatten the crown of the weld bead is advised.

HydroCouples are available in sizes and pressure ratings ranging from 3 inch - API 10000 psi to 48 inch - ANSI 600 Class. Almost any variation of pressure rating as well as hydraulic or mechanical actuation is available within the size range. In addition the HydroCouple is available in configurations in combination with other connectors and fit t i n g s . Several optional configurations are described in Section VI of this specification.

I I . HYDRAULIC -SET OPTION (Mark IV)

The hydraulic s-et version of the basic HydroCouple connec­tor is referred to as the Mark IV HydroCouple. See attached drawing SK 1691. The Mark IV HydroCouple contains two (2) independent hydraulic c i r c u i t s - one for setting the s l i p s and one for setting the seals. The hydraulic set (Mark IV)

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HydroTKch Syslcip-A Company

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GENERAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

HYDROCOUPLE PIPELINE CONNECTOR

I . GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The HydroCouple connector is a sleeve type pipeline connec­tor designed to stab over an un-coated pipe, and when mech­anically or hydraulically actuated, structurally attaches to and seals off the pipe. The HydroCouple concept was devel­oped in 1966 to f a c i l i t a t e sub-sea pipeline connections made by divers working under adverse conditions. When properly installed, the HydroCouple can be used to permanently con­nect high pressure pipelines and ri s e r s for both underwater repair and new construction applications. Over 800 Hydro­Couple connectors have been manufactured and tested and over 500 installed. Numerous HydroCouples have been in continu­ous service successfully for over 15 years.

The HydroCouple connector structurally attaches to the pipe­line or r i s e r using two sets of opposed wedge-shaped " s l i p " segments positioned circumferentially inside the Hydro­Couple body. The s l i p segments are wedged between hydraulic actuators. Due to the wedge angle and other design factors the sli p s are self-locking, i.e., the higher the tension or compression force, the tighter they grip the pipeline. One of the opposing s l i p s is designed to support tension loads due to the thrust effects of internal pressure and any ex­ternally applied loads. The other set of opposing sli p s is designed to support compression loads resulting from pipe­line thermal expansion or other loads of a compressive nature.

The HydroCouple sealing system consists of two stacks of elastomer packers. These packers are compressed in an axial direction using the hydraulic or mechanical actuation sys­tem. When axially compressed the rubber packers flow radial­ly inward against the pipe OD and outwardly against the HydroCouple body. The sealing pressure of the HydroCouple is determined by the axial force applied to the packing stack and the resulting radial force exerted by the rubber against the pipe and HydroCouple body. The seal system is backed-up at the extremities of each packing stack by metal guard rings which prevent rubber extrusion into the gap be­tween the HydroCouple and the pipe OD surface. A pressure test feature is provided for the verification of the sealing

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option is considered to have an advantage for large diameter pipelines in deep water due to the reduction of diver time required to set the slip s and seals. The hydraulic set option also has the capability of being modified for diver­less installation.

.The hydraulic setting of slip s and seals has been made in­dependent so that the seals' may be set f i r s t and then tested via the annulus test feature. I f the seals have failed to set properly the installation supervisor has the option of removing the HydroCouple from the pipe followed by recovery to the surface where a detailed analysis of the problem can be made. When the seals have been properly set and tested in a normal installation, the slips may then set after which the HydroCouple cannot be removed from the pipe.

The Mark IV HydroCouple is hydraulically set using catalyzed epoxy for the hydraulic fluid. The liquid epoxy i s injected into the hydraulic c i r c u i t from an epoxy f i l l e d applicator connected to the HydroCouple by a short high pressure hose. The applicator is operated by conventional hydraulic fluid supplied from the high pressure unit on the surface support vessel. The epoxy is specially formulated to harden in 6-12 hours; more than enough time to set and test the seals. When solidified the epoxy effectively and permanently locks the seals and s l i p s . The Mark IV seals may be re-energized i f necessary by simply tightening the nuts holding and packing flange in place.

I I I . MECHANICAL SET OPTION (Mark V)

The mechanical set version of the basic HydroCouple connec­tor is referred to as the Mark V HydroCouple. See attached Drawing SK 1692. The Mark V HydroCouple is the ultimate in simplicity and yet contains the basic opposed tension and compression slips and dual seals with annulus test capabil­ity. The Mark V s l i p s and seals are simultaneously set by a diver tightening the nuts holding the packing flange to the HydroCouple body to a prescribed torque value using a simple hand operated torque wrench. When set the seals can be tested from the surface support vessel by connecting a hy­draulic hose to the annulus test port. I f the seals are not properly set or the other d i f f i c u l t i e s arise, the Hydro­Couple may be removed from the pipeline and recovered to the surface by f i r s t removing the packing flange and loosening the grip of. the s l i p ton the pipe. The seals may be re­energized if necessary by simply tightening the packing flange nuts.

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IV. APPLICABLE DESIGN CODES

The HydroCouple pipeline connector is designed and manufac­tured to meet the requirements of any one or combination of the following codes or specifications.

1. ASME Pressure Vessel Code, Section V I I I , Division 2, latest edition.

2. API Specification 6D.

3. DNV "Rules for Design, Construction and Inspection Submarine Pipelines and Risers".

4. Dienst voor het Stoorawezen "Rules for Pressure Vessels".

5. NACE Standard MR 01-75 (1980 Revision)

Manufacturing quality standards meet the requirements of ASME, DNV, and Br i t i s h Standard 5750.

V. MATERIALS

Materials utilized in the manufacture of the HydroCouple are from the following, the exact choice depending on the appli­cation, design, code, or specification.

1. HydroCouple Body, Extension Nipple, Transition Piece and and Packing Flange.

Standard: ASTM A-105 or A-106 with modified chemistry and Impact test requirements per HydroTech Specifications HMS-1.

Optional: ASTM A-350 LF2 with modified chemistry and impact test requirements per HydroTech Specification HMS-18, ASTM A-694 per Hydro­Tech Specification HMS-16, or ASTM A-707 per HydroTech Specification HMS-21.

2. Slips

Standard: AISI 4140 N,Q, and T to 32-36 Rc Hardness per HydroTech Specification HMS-4 Class 3.

Optional: AISI 630 (17-4 PH stainless steel) heat treated to 28-32 Rc hardness.

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3. Studs and Nuts

Standard: ASTM A-193-B7 studs and A-194-2H nuts. All studs, nuts and washers are coated using the nickel-manganese phosphate conversion process followed by xylan fluropolymer coating per HydroTech Specification HCS-8.

4. Seals

Standard: Molded n i t r i l e elastomer (NBR) per HydroTech Specification HMS-15.

Optional: Molded Viton or fluorel fluroelastomer CFKN) per HydroTech Specification HMS-14. Other elastomer sealing compounds may also be specified.

Seal extrusion guard rings at the extremities of the rubber packing are r o l l formed from annealed stain­less steel sheet.

Corrosion Protection

Standard:

Ca) Cathodic protection for a minimum design • l i f e of 25 years using Galvalum anodes.

<b) Exterior painted using white marine epoxy per HydroTech Specification HCS-4.

<c) Interior surfaces coated with petroleum wax compound per HydroTech Specification HCS-S.

Optional: Any acceptable coating.

customer specified

V. TESTING AND CERTIFICATION

Each HydroCouple pipeline connector i s hydrostatically tested at the design test pressure for a minimum of 4 hours. Hydrostatic test charts, quality assurance inspec­tion reports, heat treatment furnace charts and any other c r i t i c a l materials processing and manufacturing documenta­tion is available.

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VI. OPTIONAL CONFIGURATIONS

A. Spool Piece Repair Unit (SPRU)

The Spool Piece Repair Unit consists of the basic Hydro­Couple connector with an Extension Nipple and a Misalign­ment Flange (MAF). The MAF is described in a separate General Product Specification. The HydroCouple is welded to the MAF Housing. The mating Ball with Retainer Flange of the MAF has a welding end compatible with the mating pipe dia­meter and wall thickness. An illustration of a Mark V SPRU is shown in Drawing 1349. The Extension Nipple and MAF Housing inside diameter is the same as the HydroCouple I.D. The purpose of this configuration is to provide a capability to adjust the axial position of the HydroCouple on the pipe­line end and therefore, reduce the c r i t i c a l i t y of the spool piece length measurement. The axial adjustment provided by the Extension Nipple is 1 pipe diameter or 12 inches which­ever is greater. A spool piece repair requires 2 SPRU's.

Riser Connection Unit (RCU)

B. The Riser Connection Unit also consists of the basic Hydro­Couple connector with Extension Nipple and Misalignment Flange. The HydroCouple is welded to the Extension Nipple with transition adapter which is welded to an MAF Ball with Retainer Flange. The mating MAF Housing has a butt welding end equal to the pipe diameter and wall thickness and is welded to the r i s e r pre installed on the platform jacket be­fore launching. An illustration of a Mark V RCU is shown in Drawing SK 1683. As with the SPRU the Extension Nipple pro­vides axial movement of the HydroCouple on the pipe end of up to 1 pipe of diameter or 12 inches whichever is greater. While the RCU is normally used to make pipeline to r i s e r t i e - i n s , the RCU can also be used to make a spool piece re­pair. Two RCU's are required to make a spool piece repair.

C. Riser Repair Unit (RRU)

The RRU consists of the basic HydroCouple connector without compression s l i p s . A Mark V RRU * is shown in Drawing SK 1689. The r i s e r pipe stabs into the body of the RRU until it rests against the shoulder in the RRU body. Any compression loads are then transmitted directly to the RRU body. The RRU has a welding end configuration that matches the nominal pipe diameter and wall thickness. The body of the RRU can be specified to have a minimum yield strength at the welding end of 52,000 psi.

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0. Pipeline End Connector

HydroTech Sysleir A Company

In some cases underwater pipeline and r i s e r repairs can be made ef f i c i e n t l y and economically by simply using the Riser Repair Unit in combination with RTJ Flange or MAF butt weld­ed to the end as illustrated in the attached Drawings SK 1682 and 1684. In this case the HydroCouple is being used only for the purpose of attaching a flange to the end of a subsea pipeline without l i f t i n g the pipeline above water and welding or making a hyperbaric weld. In this configuration the HydroCouple connector provides no end gap compensation.

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•SEALS •AUUULUS TEST PORT

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TEUS IOKI SLIPS SLIP ACTUAT/UG PIS TO KIS

COMPfiESSIOkl SLIPS

Drawing No. SK 1691 Mk IV HYDROCOUPLE CONNECTOR

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In Reply Refer To: July 22, 1987

ACTIOK

I/alter O i l & Gas Corporation Right-of-Way

RSLI MQUISHMHNT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY GRAIJT ABAIjpQtJMEIjT QF PIPELIKE

On June 13, 1985, Walter O i l & Gas Corporation f i l e d an application for a right-of-way 200 feet i n width f o r the construction, maintenance, and operation of a 6 5/8-inch natural gas and condensate pi p e l i n e , 1.94 miles i n length, from Walter O i l & Gas Corporation's Platform "A" i n Block 7, Sabine Pass Area (LA), to a subsea t i e - i n with Tenneco Inc.'s exi s t i n g 30-inch pipeline (OCS-G 4609) i n Biock 53, West Cameron Area, Proof of construction was subsequently accepted cn October 11, 1985.

On June 26, 1987, Walter O i l & Gas Corporation requested approval to abandon i n place the above described pipeline. Inasmuch as grantee has agreed to comply with 30 CFR 256.89(a)(6), removal of the 1,94 miles of l i n e pipe i s hereby waived.

Therefore, the pipeline right-of-way grant i s relinquished e f f e c t i v e as of June 26, 19C7, the date the request f o r abandonment was f i l e d i n t h i s o f f i c e .

Original Signed: J. Rogers Pearcy

J, Rogers Pearcy Regional Director

bcc: SEQ(256.89)(LE-3-1)

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United States Department of the Interior

MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE GULF OF MEXICO OCS REGION

1201 ELMWOOD PARK BOULEVARD NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70123-2394

TAKE ,

In Reply Refer To: LE-3-1 OCS-G 8042

July 22, 1987

ACTION

Walter Oil & Gas Corporation Right-of-Way

RELINQUISHMENT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY GRANT ABANDONMENT OF PIPELINE

On June 13, 1985, Walter Oil & Gas Corporation filed an application for a right-of-way 200 feet in width for the construction, maintenance, and operation of a 6 5/8-inch natural gas and condensate pipeline, 1.94 miles in length, from Walter Oil & Gas Corporation's Platform "A" in Block 7, Sabine Pass Area (LA), to a subsea t i e - i n with Tenneco Inc.'s existing 30-inch pipeline (OCS-G 4609) in Block 53, West Cameron Area. Proof of construction was subsequently accepted on October 11, 1985.

On June 26, 1987, Walter Oil & Gas Corporation requested approval to abandon in place the above described pipeline. Inasmuch as grantee has agreed to comply with 30 CFR 256.89(a)(6), removal of the 1.94 miles of line pipe i s hereby waived.

Therefore, the pipeline right-of-way grant i s relinquished effective as of June 26, 1987, the date the request for abandonment was filed in this office.

Igezsf Pearcy / 'Regional Director

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Fund •ymbol (Acq. lands only) Serial No OCS'S 8042

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WALTER OIL & GAS CORPORATION

a Dipfctor Effective Date JUN 2 6 1987

June 24, 198?

Mr. Daniel Bourgeois Regional Supervisor Office of Field Operations U. S. Department of the I n t e r i o r Minerals Management Service 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard New Orleans, Louisiana 70123-2394

Attention: Mr. Autry B r i t t o n

RE: Proposed 6-5/8" O.D. Right-of-Way Pipeline Abandonment Procedure In and/or Through Block 7, Sabine Pass Area and Block 53, West Cameron Area, Gulf of Mexico, Federal Waters, Offshore Louisiana (OCS-G 8042)

Dear Autry:

In accordance with the regulations contained i n T i t l e 30 CFR Parts 256.89 and 256.98 and Notice to Lessees 85-8; Walter Oil & Gas Corporation respectfully submits for your review and approval the following proposed pipeline abandonment procedure for OCS-G 8042:

1. Move i n plug and abandonment equipment, divers, surveyors, and Tennessee Gas Pipeline representative. Bleed pressure o f f 6" pipeline to 0 psi from Platform"A" i n Sabine Pass Block 7 (OCS-G 3956).

2. Locate 6" subsea t i e - i n to Tenneco's 30" pipeline i n West Cameron Block 53 (OCS-G 4609).

16" Side Valve Coordinates:

X = 1 ,235,421.00 Y = 357,437.00

Latitude = 29 37'39.051 1 " North Longitude = 93 44'23.870" West

Close 6" Ball Valve on 16" t i e - i n . Jet and locate 2" Bleed Valve and 6" Ball Valve. Close 6" Ball Valve. Using 2" Bleed Valve and l i n e to tank, flush 6" pipeline with seawater.

Break 6" Flange from 6" Ball Valve. I n s t a l l 6" 600 ANSI RTJ Flanges, tapped 1/2" with 1/2" Stainless Steel 10,000# Needle Valve on 6" pipeline and on 6" Ball Valve, and re-bury same to a minimum of 3' of cover.

240 The Main Building, 1212 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002 (713)659-1221

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ninerais Management Serviee June 24, 198?

Page 2

5. Jet cover off 6" Riser at Platform "A" in Sabine Pass Block 7. Cut and remove same to 18' below the mud line. Weld 6" x 1/2" Reducer with 1/2" 10,000# Stainless Steel Valve on end of 6" pipeline, and re-bury same to a minimum of 18' of cover. Clean location and move off.

Walter has presently submitted to the Lake Charles District Office a procedure to plug and abandon the two (2) remaining wells which had been produced from Platform "A" located in Sabine Pass Block 7; and has also submitted simultaneously to the Regional Supervisor a proposed procedure for the removal of said Platform.

Walter's proposed procedure is to u t i l i z e a jack-up type r i g to plug and abandon the two (2) remaining wells; and upon approval of the necessary permits, subsequently remove the platform and pipeline.

Please direct any questions or request for additional information to the attention of Ms. Connie J. Goers at (713) 659-1222.

Sincerely,

WALTER OIL & GAS CORPORATION

/ C (4) did YJ. C. Walter, I I I Executive Vice President

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WALTER OIL & GAS CORPORATION Houston, Texas

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In Reply P.fifcr To: RP-2-2 OCS-G 8042

OCTl 11985

ACTION

Walter Oil & Gas Corporation Pipe Line Right-of-Way

Date of Permit: 7/31/85

Decision Requesting Proof of Construction Dated:

Proof of Construction Received: 10/7/85

Proof of Construction Accepted

The above-captioned grantee has submitted the evidence required by the law and Regulations 30 CFR 256.95(a). The proof of construction Is hereby accepted and approved. Deviation from the original plat has been noted and new plat made a part of the record.

The total length of the "as-built" pipeline right-of-way Is 1.94 miles.

(Orig. Sgd.) John L. Rankin

John L. Rankin Regional Director

bcc: P/L OCS-G 8042 (LE) /p/ i QCSaB SQ^Jw/attachments) (RP-2-2) ORD Reading File OPS-5 (w/copy of location plat)

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In Reply Refer To: RP-2-2 OCS-G 8042 OCTl 11985

ACTION

Walter Oil & Gas Corporation Pipe Line Right-of-Way

Date of Permit: 7/31/85

Decision Requesting Proof of Construction Dated:

Proof of Construction Received: 10/7/85

Proof of Construction Accepted

The above-captioned grantee has submitted the evidence required by the law and Regulations 30 CFR 256.95(a). The proof of construction is hereby accepted and approved. Deviation from the original plat has been noted and new plat made a part of the record.

The total length of the "as-bui l t " pipeline right-of-way is 1.94 miles.

(Orig. Sgd) John L Rankin

John L. Rankin Regional Director

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WALTER OIL & GAS CORPORATION

October 4, 1985

U. S. Department of the Interior Minerals Management Service P. 0. Box 7944 Metairie, Louisiana 70010

Attention: Mr. D. M. Solanas Regional Supervisor Rules and Production

Re: OCS-G 8042; Pipeline Right-of-Way Block 7, Sabine Pass Area, Gulf of Mexico, Offshore, Louisiana

Gentlemen:

Enclosed herein are three (3) copies each of the as-built survey, hydrostatic test report, hydrostatic test charts and calibration certificates for the above referenced pipeline right-of-way (OCS-G 8042).

Sincerely,

WALTER OIL & GAS CORPORATION

Kim Burkett

Regulatory Coordinator Enclosures

OCT 0 ? 1985 .

Wincrajs Management Serves i

240 The Main Building, 1212 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002 (713)659-1221

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ROUTE 2. BOX 22

GONZALES, L O U I S I A N A 70737

fc;-:4^fe1 ; TELEPHONE: (5041 644.3043

HYDROSTATIC TEST REPORT

General Contractor

Test Section

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Date Begun

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Date CompletedJ

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D O U B L E "U 1 H Y D R O T E S T i INC. ROUTE 2, BOX 22 GONZALES, LOUISIANA 70737 TELEPHONE: |5M]64M048

CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE This Is to certify that this gauge has been Inspected and calibrated.

Serial No. of Gauge,

Size of Gauge—

Mfg. of Gange^^

Piessnre of Ranges

TESTER READING

T O O

GAUGE READING

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OCT 0'? 1985

PJilncrcls Managsmont Service Rules and Prcoucticn

D O U B L E ROUTE 2, BOX 22

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This Is to certify that this gauge has beefl Inspected and calibrated.

Serial No. of 0«io« / 9 ^-ft Q

Sise of Gauge. IA Mfg. of Gauge

Pressure of Range.

TESTER READING

AS. GAUGE READING

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ma im. mi ! 4D JJLD. ISO

TYPE TESTER USED:

DATE TESTED : 7^/1 jiS

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CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE This is to certify that this gauge has been Inspected and calibrated.

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JESSE B. NEWTON. JR. 6'

REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NO. 4458 STATE OF LOUIStANA OCEANONICS, INC,

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OCEANONICS INC. T , T L - E : AS-BUILT

WALTER OIL & QAS 6 ' NATURAL GAS PIPELINE

SABINE PASS BLOCK 7 - WEST CAMERON BLOCK 53

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NOTIFICATION OF HYDROSTATIC TEST

l.OCS Number

Date

2. Name of Company jJJ ^ J ^ ( ^ J G f S ^

3. Size of Pipeline Length {j_2^L Miles f / j ^ l j ^

4. From where to where (area, block number, and platfonn name)

5. Platfonn where hydrostatic test instruments will

6. Contractor's Name and Barge Name or Number

7. Date and Time of Proposed Test

Name of Company r w . , * - / T U ^ / 9 ^ k ^ k f

Telephone N u m b e r ^ O J 6 ^ 7 - ^ ^ /

0

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NOTIFICATION OF CONSTBUCnON

•Date:

- -< -Vf^aW^ ^ ^ w ^ ^ » 7 ^ ^ V j 6 * S / 6 ftt-S*-^)

§. Size tnd feagth of pipeline

(aita, block atasber, astd phtfosm)

7. Where constmction begins 5 ^ 7 V y

(ves and Mock mmber)

8. When baise will begin

9. Length of time barge win be «-> ^ ^ C U Y ^

10. Neatest avaOable heliport / ^ - ^ g ^ g

11. Does the pipeline cross or is if in close proximity to fairways or anchorage area?

Yes No

Where

Initial and tenninal points: initial: X •

Tenninal: X *

Y

Y

Name of Company Contact

Telephone C I i ? )<S r ? ^ /

VS. Coast Guard

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In Reply Refer To: RP-2-2 XS-G 8042

Walter Oil 4 Gas Corporation

JUL 31 1985 Sabine Pass Area (LA) West Cameron Area

Right-of-Way

ACTION: APPLICATION APPROVED

Your application for a right-of-way 200 feet In width for the construction, nwintenance, and operation of a 6 5/8-lnch natural gas and condensate pipel ine, 1.94 miles in length, from Walter Oil & Gas Corporation's Platfom A In Block 7, Sabine Pass Area (LA), to a subsea t i e - i n with Tenneco Inc. 's existing 30-Inch pipeline (OCS-G 4609) In Block 53, West Cameron Area, dated June 11, 1985, with I ts attachments. Is hereby approved subject to the following:

1 . The maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) for this pipeline w i l l be 1,440 psig.

2. Prior to construction, buoy the unidentified magnetic anomaly on Line No. 101.1, Shot Point No. 31.8, and avoid by 152 meters when placing lay barge anchors.

3. Prior to construction, buoy Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co.'s 30-Inch pipeline in Block 53, West Cameron Area, to prevent damage from lay barge anchors.

(Orig. Sgd.) John L Rankin

John L. Rankin Regional Director

cc: U.S. Fish and Wildl i fe Service 75 Spring Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Department of Transportation 2320 La Branch, Room 2116 Houston, Texas 77004 (w/enclosures)

hrr-1 P/I ors-r, 8042 (LE) P/L OCS-G 8042 (RP-2-2) ORD Reading Fi le LE-5 L. Dauterive

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MEMORANDUM

JUL 19 Minerals Management Service

Rules and Production July 18, 1985

To: Regional Supervisor, Rules and Production, GOM OCS Region (RP)

From: Regional Supervisor, Leasing and Environment, GOM OCS Region (LE)

Subject: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Review for Pipeline Right-of-Way Application OCS-G 8042

Action Submitted: June 13, 1985

Action Commencement: July 20, 1985

Walter O i l & Gas Corporation Pipeline Right-of-Way Sabine Pass Block 7 and West Cameron Block 53

Right-of-way two hundred feet (200') wide to construct a 6-inch diameter natural gas and condensate pipeline between Walter O i l & Gas Corporation's A platform i n Sabine Pass Block 7 and t i e - i n to the T.G.P. 30-inch diameter pipeline i n West Cameron Block 53. The length of the proposed pipeline i s 10,229 feet (1.9 miles).

Our NEPA review of the subject action i s complete. The following environmental protective measures intended to avoid or mitigate p o t e n t i a l impacts associated with the action are provided for inclusion i n the plan/application approval l e t t e r :

1. The pipeline(s) i d e n t i f i e d below sh a l l be buoyed p r i o r to construction to prevent possible damage from lay barge anchors.

Name

T.G.P.

Diameter (inches)

30

Block(s)

53

Area

West Cameron

2. Locations of unidentified magnetic anomalies sh a l l be buoyed p r i o r to construction and avoided when i n s t a l l i n g lay barge anchors.

Line No. Shot Point No.

101.1 31.8

Intensity (gammas)

35

Duration meters ( f t )

Avoidance meters ( f t )

53m (175 f t ) 152m (500 f t )

cc: Pipeline F i l e OCS-G 8042 (LE-5

ODeWald:mer

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MEMORANDUM

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To: Right-of-Way Pioel ine F i l e OCS-G '/Q- ft-E)

Throuoh: Supervisor, Platform/Pipeline Unit, Plans, Platfonn and Pioeline z^" Section, Rules and Production, Gul-f of Mexico HCS Region (Rt>-?-?) fApfi

From: General Engineer, P la t f om/PiDe1 ine Un i t , Plans, Platform and Pipel ine Section, Rules and Production, Gul* of Mexico OCS Region (RP-2-2)

Suhiect: Pipel ine Right-of-Way Aop l i ca t ion , Technical Review,

G ^ t A J L ^ OCS-G ^ y ^ -

Size Length

(inches) (feet) Service From To

Recommendations:

1. The technical asoects of the orooosed oioeline are acceotable in accordance with aporopriate Regulations and Standards.

2. Advise applicant of Notice to Lessees and Ooerators No. £3-3.

3. Valve orotection cover shall not protrude above the level of the mud line.

4. Subsea valves and taos associated with this oioeline shall he provided with a minimum o? three feet, of cover, either throuoh burial or with sandbaas.

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PIPELINE RIGHT-OF-WAY APPUCATON ENGINEERING C B E d U S T

80 ^ A T>escription of pipdine Mid locatkm of ipropoKd wutt (Lc, «ize«f pipe, prodnct to be

transported, from where lo where, platfonn mmbex, aime, block camber, tanctii feetandttUes): ^ T U C L . & 5 % - ^ _ - „

*. Safety Tlow Schematic • Verify thai the infonnation jfcowa on e«fety flow Kfateutic < U'-C*~<~~^R diagram contains the following:

Pressuie source is ilnwn into the achematk'WilfclbetoOowiqg:

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b. design woridng prcouie -

, 3iigh4owtpresEure4ensoMettings,

3. **ANSr ratings of «II TaKes, Ganges, «nd Uttings between aoorce «nd the connecting pipeline are rtown.

Pressure relief vaKes, where applicable, are riiown with theaetting tet BO higher than the nuxfenum working pressure (MWP)of theveseL

^ / f r >4. If the maximum input source pmsure is greater tiian the -maxinnnn allowable operating pmsure (MAOP) of the -pipeline, tedundant aafety oquipment iis required.

MAOP of proposed pipeline does aot exceed MAOP of connecting pipeline.

?6. The pipeline ieaving the pbtform reeeMng production from the platfonn k equipped with high-low pmsure aenson lo directly or indirectly ahut-in the well or wells on the platfoim.

The pipeline delivering production lo the production facilities on the platfonn is equipped with an automatic faD-close vaKe tied into the automatic and ranote ahut-in tystem.

8. The pipeline crossing the platfonn which does not deliver production to theplat-fonn, but which may or may sot receive production from the platfoim, M equipped with high-low pmsure aenson connected lo an automatic faD-close -valve located in the upstream portion of the pipeline at the platform. Jn ad­dition, Ihe aenson are tied into either the platform's automatic and temote shut-in system oranindependent remoteahuf-in system.

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. "9. The rripdme oirdfav .the ifbtfonn/Mgdnejli aquipped wi& a cfcect^ihe.

/^IttTllie pipdinelesrinf tbt plstfona i i equipped with a dbe^vahe.

11. The hfeMowpresswt aeBaon oB fte d^rtfmp^dbieii located 4ie checkvalve.

J2. Wiere appBcabk, high-low aenson are located downstream of &e back piipnrr i gulitor.

J3. if there is Bquid fa^ecgpn into the lint,art pumpt associated with the b\)ection fes or No)

.14. Direction of flow indicated.

-15. Pipeapecificatiom (Le., size, jrade, weight,and wil thickness).

.16. Total length of proposed pipeime (feet and afles).

.17. MAOP of connecting pipeline. }y K S ^ J (oC&'-'& V^^^p) c—"18. Statement ihat design meets or exceeds DOT Hegubtions 192 or 195, as appli­

cable, and/or appbcable OCS orders, registered angmeer's aeal, registration number, date, and signature.

.19. Area and block number of proposed pipeline/platform.

J20. Cathodic protection specifications.

C. Design Infonnation - Verify *that *e pipeline design infonnation j ven * Ihe application and/or on the data sheet is complete and correct:

1. Product to be transported:

nd correct: -

2. Pipeline, riser, and subsea TaKe assembly apedfications:

(1) Size i ^ T w i I l Thickness »f9^Cwde ^ Weight^S2lbs/yt.

(2> Size WaB Thickness Grade Weight Ibs/ft.

(3) Size WaB Thickness . Grade —Weight lbs/ft.

b. Riser:

(I, Size b'teSZ™ Thickness 'W

. Weight £S2.ibs/ft. (2) Size WaU Thickness Grade Weight lbs/ft.

(3) Size Wal Thickness Grade Weight lbs/ft.

c. Subsea vaKe assembly:

(1 > Size WaD Thickness Grade Weight Ibs/ft.

(21 Size Wall Thickness Grade Weight tbs/ft.

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' - * t 3. Water .depth: Haxkmao ± 0 - 36

-1—^4. Type of eonoskn prateetioB:

— * . ImpreBed emmil eyttem

^ A. Sacrificial mode lyiiem

(2) SpacniSinterval

(3) Weight of onlt anodejiven by applicant _ 2 i L _ l * . ; « a .

c3f platform anodes art med,are they eonddered adequate?

Yes <No

. d. If pipeline anodes are aaed: / .

Where* W«>* Weight of Anode onlt (lbs) D - Dia. of pipe (inches) I * Separation betweenanodes (ft.) H • the following Ibs/amp/year (Rate of Coruumption) Aluminum or CaKahim* 7.6 G ^ V a J u ^ JJp-^Qy <o Zinc *26 Magnesium «17.5

T>oes the calculated lift expectancy equal or exceed 20 yean?

Ves No

5. Description of protectKe coating:

a-ttpeline— ttrvJL&f Sc4>^L^Z V-CT Gfr*^

-b.TRiser — | t ^ u l ^ cV 5 ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 2^5

c. SubseavaKeassembly - Ca«/ ^FV tf/^^S ^ / / ' - ^ t

Description of weighted coating:

a. 'Freconcrete coating

b. Density of i»f»wrf»t» • r r

c. Thickness nf i?»i>«*t»

d. Thickness of asphalt

7. Calculate the apecifk gravity (one of the following formulae anay be used)

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For epoxy ectlfaj:

A. Density compnitoD fioid n»tetM:lG*lV4p

lioes with a q>cciric thicknesi of concrete:

R a* , 3 ^ d. lines lurrfeig two costings of cnsmel end «felt wrap, «r only aq>haltmistk

coating:

*3

IVhere: :SG*spedficjgmity R C * density of concrete (Ib/cu. ft) K , . * , , ^ * coefficients T« thickness of concrete coating (indies) W« weight of bare pipe (lb/ft) ^•weight of coating IR * denrity of fluid material (Ib/cu. ft); ie^ aea water* 64 Ibs/cu. ft. D * diameter of pipe (inches)

, A * cross-sectiona] area

"S. Given specific.gnvity

a I.'91-%, c

9. Gravity or density of produet(s)

.10. De^^..rpip.Ii«_^££ASO 'O^mSCFO ^

.11. Given Hydrostatic Test Tiessure: line Pipe Time ^

PreinsuUationTest .Riser^i^lJold Time - 2 — hrs.

Recommended maximum hydrostatic body 'test for 'ANSI -vaKes, flanges, and fit tingsare as follows:

ANSI 300-1,100 psig ANSI 400-1,450 psig ANSI 600-2.175 psig ANSI 900-3.250 psig ANSI UOO-5.400psig

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Note: Minimmn hold

line Pipe-8 hn. ^ h n . « 125%orMOP Gu* 1liseT «<4hn. (pfetest) liquid* Plut-4hn. € HO^if kak tepee-

«r DOT 192i$07(c) tion % mot visabk 4uiiag mst

J2. iiaximnm ASowahle Openlini Pmnie (MAOP) of ime p|pe: .

MA0P*3i|titT*EaT Note: T« .72;I* 1;T*1 D

a. MAOP- ^ 5 7 ? ^ ^ *.MAOP*

c. MAOP*

i^»13. MAOP of raer pipe.

Note: T * .50 for risen en nitunlfis tnnsnisiion lioes. Note: F * .60 for risen on liquid pipelines.

a.*!AOP* / * ^ 6 - J T P - ? ^ -

b.MAOP

.14. MAOP of fUnfes, fittings, and valves: r

.15. M AOP of proposed pipeline as detennined in accordance with Title 49 CFR Part 195 or 192. as applicable, is - -^ i lx^L—psig .

__16. Items 12. 13.and 14 above are equal to or more than the maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) ofaouree.

_ 1 7 . Verify: 1 r25 maximum source pressure (MSP) < hydrostatic test pressure (HTP l < .95 (smaller IP € SMYS of items 12 or 13 above) — -

Note: The recommended limit of test as a percentage of intemal pressure $ specificed minimum yield strength is equal 10 95%:

IPf SMYS*axsxt

.18. Verify MAOP does not exceed the lowest of the following:

a. Suomerged components: HTP/1.25* / 7

*. Riser: HTP/1.5* I f t t f ® f > b

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J9. VaKefMrfiowS: Y M ^ — H O .

D. JmtilUtioa RequL Bmate:

H. pipeKno wiD -be installed or laid to * minfamun of three feet below levd of Ae mudline out to ond including the 200 foot water depth,«tcept at^dme

-crossings. Any deviation mast be Justified at tht time of plication.

2. AS vaKes and taps amisl be provided with a nbdmum «f three feet of actual cover either with aoO or aandbags or jetted to a minimnm of three feet bdow tiie mudline. If im £ approved vaKe protection coven ase nsed, the aKes and taps art NOTrtquirtd to hsve a minimum of three feet of actual cover or jetted three ifeet <below the mudline. However, the top of the-vaKe protection cover -tfiaS not protrude above the Jevd of the mudline. Any deviation mast >be justi­fied at the time of application.

X. Pipeline Crossings:

dlt:

1. AD pipeUne crossings in water -depths np to and including 200 feet «bal be wnent-bagged with a minimum of 18 inches between the l ies with the upper­most hne having aminonum of 3 feet nf cover in the form of cement bags in-aulled so as to provide a three foot horizontal toa one foot-vertical (3:1) dope with a crown width that is one and one-half (Itt) times thepipe diameter. Any deviation must be justified at the time of application.

2. AH pipeline crossings in -water depths greater 0an 200 feet diaD be cement bagged with a minimum of 18 inehes between the lines and installed eo as to provide a threefoot horizontal to a one foot verticd (3:l)dope. Any deviation must be justified at the tone of application.

F. Construction Infoimation:

1. Proposed constmction commencement date^ ^ j ^ - ^ J ^ ^ S~

. 2. Method of constmction

3. Method of burial

i——J Time required to lay pipe — ^ uLJ-^-o.

fTTime required to complete project O^L. yXje^^

C. AppUcant Mmplietjwith'current OCS pipeline guidelines:

Yes No

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f f WALTER OIL & GAS CORPORATION

June 11 , 1985

R E G L i /

JUN 1 3 1903

Minerals Manafarront r ?rvK

Mr. D. W. Solanas Regional Supervisor Rules and Production U. S. Department of the Interior Minerals Management Service 3301 North Causeway Boulevard Metairie, Louisiana 70010

Attention: Mr. Autry Britton RP-2-2

Re: Application for Pipeline Right-of-Way for Walter Oil & Gas Corporation's Proposed 6-Inch O.D. Natural Gas and Condensate Pipeline In and/or Through Block 7, Sabine Pass Area and Block 53, West Cameron Area, Gulf Of Mexico, Federal Waters, Offshore, Louisiana

Gentlemen:

Pursuant to the authority granted in Sect Lands Act (67 Stat. 462) (43 U.S.C. 1331) pliance with the regulations contained in Oil & Gas Corporation is f i l i n g this appl two hundred feet (2001) in width for the a 6-inch O.D. natural gas and condensate

ion 5(e) of the Outer Continental Shelf , as amended (92 Stat. 629), and in com-Title 30 CFR, Part 256, Subpart N, Walter ication in triplicate for a right-of-way construction, maintenance and operation of pipeline in and/or through Block 7, Sabine Gulf of Mexico. Walter Oil & Gas Cor-Pass Area and Block 53, West Cameron Area

poration agrees that said right-of-way, i f approved, will be subject to the terms and conditions of said regulations.

In support of this application and for your review and use, the following maps, drawings and documents have been enclosed herein and made a part hereof:

1. Vicinity Map, Oceanonics Drawing No. 85177.15-A, Sheet 1 (six copies enclosed);

2. Engineering and Hazard Survey - see "Pipeline Prelay Survey and Cultural Resources Report" (three copies enclosed);

3. Profile Map, Oceanonics Drawing No. 85177.15-A, Sheet enclosed);

4. Route Map, Oceanonics Drawing No. 85177.15-A, Sheet 2 enclosed);

5. Schematic, PMI Sketch #1 (six copies enclosed); and 6. General Information and Calculations, Exhibit "B" (six copies

enclosed).

2 (six copies

(six copies

The 6-inch O.D. pipeline will transport natural gas and condensate from Walter Oil & Gas Corporation's "A" Platform in Block 7, Sabine Pass Area to an underwater tie -in with Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company's 30-inch gas pipeline (OCS-G 4609) in Block

240 The Main Building, 1212 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002 (713)659-1221

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53, West Cameron Area. The 6-inch O.D. natural gas and condensate pipeline will de­part Walter Oil & Gas Corporation's "A" Platform in Block 7, Sabine Pass Area and proceed in a northeasterly direction approximately 10,229 feet (1.94 miles) to an underwater 16-inch side valve where Walter's pipeline will tie-in to Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company's 30-inch gas pipeline (OCS-G 4609) in Block 53, West Cameron Area, all being in the Gulf of Mexico, Federal Waters, Offshore, Louisiana.

The proposed construction commencement date is July 20, 1985, with the time required to lay the pipeline being estimated at three weeks with an overall completion of project time estimated at one month.

The application (and any amendments made hereto) is made with our full knowledge and concurrence with the OCS Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331, et seq.), as amended (P.L. 95-372) including the following: Sec. 5(e) addressing pipeline rights-of-way, requirements of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission relating to notice of hearing, transpor­tation and purchase of oil and gas without discrimination; Sec. 5(f)(1) addressing operation of pipelines in accordance with competitive principles, including open and non-discriminatory access to both owner and non-owner shippers; Sec. 5(f)(2) which may allow exemption of the requirements in Sec. 5(f)(1); Sec. 5(e) addressing the assuring of maximum environmental protection, including the safest practices for pipeline installation; and Sec. 5(f)(1)(B) which may require expansion of throughput capacity of any pipeline except for the Gulf of Mexico or the Santa Barbara Channel.

Additionally, we expressly agree that i f any site, structure, or object of historical or archaeological significance should be discovered during the conduct of any opera­tions within the permitted right-of-way, we shall report immediately such findings to the Director, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, and make every reasonable effort to pre­serve the cultural resource from damage until said Director has given directions as to its preservation.

In accordance with applicable regulations, we have delivered a copy of the applica­tion and attachments thereto by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each lessee, right-of-way or easement holder whose lease, right-of-way or easement is so affected. A l i s t of such lessees, right-of-way or easement holder is attached (see Exhibit "A") and copies of the return receipt cards showing the date and signature as evidence of service upon such lessee, right-of-way or easement holder will be forwarded to your office when received. In the event we cannot obtain completed return receipt cards, a letter from the lessee, right-of-way or easement holder expressing no objection to the proposed project will be obtained and forwarded to your office. The proposed route of the right-of-way does not adjoin or subsequently cross state submerged lands.

Applicant agrees to be bound by the foregoing regulations and further agrees to com­ply with the applicable stipulations as set forth in the OCS Pipeline Procedures Guidebook dated March, 1984 and revised September, 1984.

Additional design criteria for the 6-inch O.D. natural gas and condensate pipeline is given on Exhibit "B" and "Pipeline Summary" attached hereto and made a part hereof.

An originally signed copy of "Non-Discrimination in Employment Stipulation" is at­tached to each copy of this application.

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The company contact on technical points or other information is:

Gordon Talk, Engineer Walter Oil & Gas Corporation 240 Main Building, 1212 Main Street Houston, Texas 77002 Telephone: 713/659-1221

Our company's check number 31128 in the amount of $130.00 of which $100.00 covers the application fee and $30.00 covers the first year's rental on 1.94 miles of right-of-way is also enclosed.

Walter Oil & Gas Corporation hereby agrees to keep open at all times for inspection by the Minerals Management Service the area covered by this right-of-way and all im­provements, structures and fixtures thereon and all records relative to the design, construction, operation, maintenance and repairs, or investigations on or with regard to such area.

Walter Oil & Gas Corporation certifies that the proposed activity described in this application complies with Louisiana's approved Coastal Zone Management Program and will be conducted in a manner consistent with such Program.

Please refer to your New Orleans Miscellaneous Number 730 for a copy of a resolution approved by the Board of Directors authorizing the undersigned to sign for and on behalf of Walter Oil & Gas Corporation.

If the above information meets with your approval, we would appreciate your issuing the necessary decision for the right-of-way at your earliest convenience. Inquiries concerning this application should be directed to Ms. Kim Burkett at 713/659-1221.

Sincerely,

OIL & GAS-CORPORATION . & -^0RP0

J. C. Walter, Jr. President

JCW:kb Enclosures

'l i lu \ j 13=, ik^

JUN 1 3 1985

Minerals Management Servic Rules and Production

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cc: Lessees and Right-of-Way Holders as indicated on Exhibit all with a copy of Attachments and Enclosures

The Superior Oil Company Attn: Manager, Joint Interest P. 0. Box 51108 OCS Lafayette, Louisiana 70505 (Certified Mail No. P 714 921 781)

Pennzoil Oil & Gas, Inc. Pennzoil Producing Company Attn: A. B. Boubel P. 0. Box 2967 Houston, Texas 77001 (Certified Mail No. P 714 921 780)

Tenneco, Inc. c/o Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company Attn: R. G. Robertson P. 0. Drawer 53388 OCS Lafayette, Louisiana 70505 (Certified Mail No. P 714 921 782)

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EXHIBIT "A"

The following Lessees and Right-of-Way holders on even date with this application were furnished a copy of this application by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested (Note: The status of the blocks listed below was current as of June 10, 1985, per Mary Holmes, MMS in telephone conversation with Kim Burkett, W06).

SABINE PASS AREA

Block 7

The Superior Oil Company (100%) OCS-G 3956 Oil & Gas Lease

Open Pipeline R/W

WEST CAMERON AREA

Block 53

The Superior Oil Company (50%) OCS-G 4379 Oil & Gas Lease

Pennzoil Producing Company (50%) OCS-G 4379 Oil & Gas Lease

Tenneco, Inc. OCS-G 4609 Pipeline R/W

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR MINERALS MANAGEMENT SERVICE

NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

As a condition precedent to the approval of the granting of the subject pipeline right-of-way, the grantee, Walter Oil & Gas Corporation, hereby agrees and consents to the following stipulation which is to be incor­porated into the application for said right-of-way.

During the performance of this grant, the grantee agrees as follows:

During the performance under this grant, the grantee shall fully comply with paragraphs (1) through (7) of Section 202 of Executive Order 11246, as amended (reprinted in 41 CFR 60.1-4(a)), which are for the purpose of preventing discrimination against persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Paragraphs (1) through (7) of Section 202 of Executive Order 11246, as amended, are incorporated in this grant by reference.

WALTER OIL & GAS CORPORATION

J J.X. Walter, Jr. President

DATE: fr^r-W

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R E C E u ~Z• ;

JUN 1 3 1985 fi/linerals Man. '^m,^.^ c - „ „ _ !

i ^ U I ! i I I _ " i "

General I n f o r m a t i o n and C a l c u l a t i

Condensate Z< BAB Sales P i p e l i n e

Sabine Pass 7 t o West Cameron 53

The water depth a l o n g t h e proposed p i p e l i n e r o u t e and i n r e l a t i o n s h i p t o t h e n a t u r a l bottom i s s e t f o r t h on t h e a t t ached drawjncj, Sl-etrh ik2» Water depths range -from (-) 40' t o (--) 36'.

The d e s c r i p t i o n of the p i p e and c o a t i n g i s as f o i l o w s n

a. L i n e Pipe.

6-62G" H.D, 0.432" W.T. , APT 5L Grade B seamless; bare weight 23. "570 per f o o t . Coated w i t h 14 m i l s of- S c o t c h k o t e 205 f u s i a n bonded epo:'V'» Spoci + i c n r v / i t v J n seawater (empty) -- 1.87. Welded j o i n t s w i l l be p r o t e c t e d w i t h heat •shrinl. s l e e v e s .

b .. Ri ser PJ pe.

6 . A 2 5 " 0 . T ) . :: 0 . 4 3 2 " W . T . APT 5 L G r a d o U- s e a m l e s s . D a r e w e i g h t -- 2 3 . 5 / 0 p e r f o o t . C o a t o d rnth 14 m i l 3 o f S c o t c h ! - u t e 2 0 t j f u s i o n b o n d e d e p o ; ' / . i - l eLd^d - . r j i n t s w i l l b e p r o t e c t e d w i t h b e s t j h r i n l j l e e v c - i .

c . I n t e r n a l C o a t i n q .

N o n e ; t h e a n a l / s i s o f t r a n s p o r t e d p r o d u c t s H i l l h n m o n i t o r e d .

T h e p r o p o s e d l e n g t h o f s a l e s l i n o i s ? p p r o ; ' i ma t u l y L < J , 2 2 9 ' .

T h e r e w i l l b e ;•< s u b s e a s i d e t a p v a l v - o i s - e m b 1 y o n t h f - . l a l e s l i n e , A . 6 2 5 " 0 U D . ; 0 . 2 Q 0 " W . T . , A P I 5 L G r - . d e D , c o a t e d w i t h 3 / l . i . " c o a l t a r epo ;>y ( 1 4 4 0 PPTG de-^i.-qn p r e = i r e » .

T h e d e s i g n o f t h e p r o p o s e d S - H 1 I ? S L i n e i s i n < o f - o r d a n c e u i t h t h e "M i r n mum F e d e r a l G . v f e t y S t ^ n d . i i " l r (To..p,ir-l m e r i t o f T r ^ n ^ f i o r L-3t i o n ) T i t l e 4 9 , CFR P ^ r t ! ' ? ? . "

T h o . - . a t h o d i c p r o t e c t i o n s t o r n r o r t h . ' f i i p e l i n c - ' ' i i N u-,r> I - u ? ^ r Gpial I o y 15'") o r G a l v A l u m I I [ t ' ' p r ' i - ' - ' d >.e m i - c v I L ru Ir J C aJ b r a c o l o t ^ n o r l o s . Cc.il c u l . d ; i • irr- a r i • i s f o l l i D w - ;

A n t i c i p a t n d l i n o l i f o i r. ,"'0 y o n r - .

I ) . A s s u m e d ma:: i mum o f ? ' i b a i - ^ p j p e .

c . C u r r e n t 5 l i A / s q . f t .

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7 .

cL 9 . 6 i i / amp v e a r

e . Anode s p a c i n g c a l c u l a t i o n s ;

Line

A r e a / m i l e - 5 2 8 0 f t . / m i . 3 . 1 4 ( 6 . 6 2 5 " > / j 2 i n / f t ,

= 9153 s q . f t . / m i .

Amps = 9153 s q . f t / m i . x . 0 2 ;: . 0 0 5 A / s q . f t .

~ 0 .916 amps/mi .

L i n e l i f e = 0 .916 A / m i . ;c 20 = 18 .32 amp y r . / m i .

ft/mile = 18 .32 amp y r / m i . y. 9 . 6 tt/amp y r .

= 175 .9 # / m i l e

Anode spacing = (175.9 ft/mi.)/35tt = 5.0 anodes/mi., <1,056 f t . )

Use one d ) 35tt every 500 f e e t .

The design p r e s s u r e f o r t h o l i n e p i p e and r i s e r s

a. R i s e r

t •= rD/23 +• CA.

- I f l ^ O - i l - ^ i ^ S + 0.0625 2 :•; 17,500

P - i n t e r n a l d e s i q n p r e s s n r e - 1440 p s i g

h - w a l l t h i c k n e s s , inches

SMYS v. * 17,500

D = nominal o u t s i d e d i ameter - 6.625"

Use 6.625" G.D. \ 0.432" W.T. API 51. Grade B seamless p i p e .

H y d r o s t a t i c t o s t p r e s s u r e :

In accordance w i t h API J 4C:

HTP -= l . b HAOP

= I.., 5 - ! 44 0 -- 2 l.'.O P^TQ

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~ ifl£:D_Ll_<jjL 2I + 0.0625 t = w a l l t h i c k n e s s , i n c h e s

SMYS x .72 = 25,200 = 0.

D = nominal o u t s i d e diameter

Use 6.625" O.D. x 0.432" W.T. API 5L Grade B seamless pipe,.

H y d r o s t a t i c t e s t pressures I n accordance w i t h API RP 1111

HTP = 1.25 x MAOP + e x t e r n a l p r e s s u r e = (1.25 x 1440) + (40 x 1.02/2.31) - 1818 PSIG

Test t o 2160 PSIG (Same as r i s e r ) .

8. The h y d r o s t a t j c t o s t w i l l be conducted i n accordance w i t h a p p l i c a b l e r e g u l a t i o n s . . Test d u r a t i o n w i l l be e i g h t hours. The t e s t p r e s s u r e i s l e s s than 90"/. o-f t h e droop s t r e s s u s i n g the s t e e l 's SMYS.

9. The s p e c i f i c g r a v i t y of t h e l i n e p i p e was c a l c u l a t e d as foi1owss

The l i n e p i p e weighs 28.57 Ibs/LF

The p i p e d i s p l a c e s '3.14 x D>/<4 " M4> ,; 62.4 . 1.02 =• 15.24 l b s water/ f t

S p e c i f i c g r a v i t y f l o w i i n e = 28.57/15.24 =• 1.37.

The weight of c o s t i n g s , anodes, snd o t h e r m a t e r i a l s w^s not con s i d e r e d i n the s e c a l c u l a t i o n s .

10. The design c a p a c i t y of t h e p i p e l i n e i s In MMGCFTj and 200 PPR cori den s a t e .

11. The proposed p i p e l i n e w i l l t i e i n t o -i "r0" '.JDS p i p e l i n e 'r,GnP.), West rameron 81 ocl- 53. There -re no o t h e r p i p e l i n e s i n t h e arp^r?.

12. O-f-rpressuri ng o-; t h e p i p r - i i n e --h--] L ' i f prc-'enl od h\ t'w"i mnt-hods. F i r s t , the p l a t f o r m -h'.'ll havo i - ' j l i e f v a l u e s i n s t a l l e d on t h c i i p r e s s u r e sour r e - i-ih : c h vr o ^ t oi- L'elo>j the ma; i mum r a t e d p i p e ! mo p r e s s u r e . '".(^cond, the p l a t f r j r m '.•••hsi 1 have both h i g h and low LimiLr on --a! pr^ssaire mom I or 11 ig, High l i m i t s s h a l l bo s e t no h i g h e r t h m 57. below t h e r e l i e f v a l v e st'-'timg. Tho o f f oct of -»ny pros-iurc o; cer-^di ng e i t h e r l i m i t w i l l be t h e automal i c and ordoi l y shutdown of a l l p r e s s u r e sources on the plat-form.

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PTPFLINE SUMMARY

1. !=iU2_£iEJ=_!3Esc i £ i c a t ignsjL

6.625" 0.432" API. 5L B

QL'd!2!l_Ci E2_!iESti.£L!I3t j_on s s_

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6.625" 0.432"

3. P i E § _ £ 9 i 5 £ i D 9 i

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30" 0 .750"

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N a t u r a l q?s and condensa te .

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Class I .

7 ' @2verni nQ_Cgde_s_

Grade

AFT 5L B

Srade

5LX-60V

Length

L 0,300'

Length

40 '

MAOP

1 ,449

MAOP

1440 PSIG

MAQP

1440 PSIG

MOP

1440

P a r t 192, T i t l e 49 of t h e Code of Federal Pegu 1 a t i ons. API RP 113 1.

PCV DATE L'ESLPTPTIUN BY

1 la tm si ."is jnd Condensate App] i cat mn by 1 c-s] L no

Walter O i l ?y Gas Sabi no PJS: 7 to Mo^t Camnrnn cr —«•

Corporatx on GuJf of Mex x co

Job No.: NE -748 Date: 6/6'85

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SABINE PAS SAFETY FAIRWAY

ENTRANCE SCALE: 1* = 4,000*

-20

-30

-40

-50

-60

-70

PR OFILE SCAI .ES: •-RISER TO WALTER

OIL a GAS SA. 7 - # 2 WELL

HORIZON VERTI

PAL SCALE: 1" JAL SCALE: 1

= 4 , 0 0 0 ' = 20*

NATURAL BOTTOM

1-I6.6' MIN. 1 COVER

r — 30" T.G.R

PIPELINE

' FLOW

I-PROPOSED PIPELINE

-20

-30

-40

-50

-60

-70

0+00 40+00 THE DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH D.O.T. REGULATIONS.

80+00 EO.L. 102+29

AREA ENGINEER

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE PROPOSED ROUTE IS CORRECT.

J. TREVOR CARNEGIE

REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NO. 4043 STATE OF TEXAS OCEANONICS, INC.

OCEANONICS PIPELINE PERMIT PLAT

FOR

WALTER OIL & GAS INC.

SAB. PASS 7 - IV. CAMERON S3

OFFSHORE LOUISIANA NO. 85 177. IS-A

SH. 2 OF 2 S/28/8S

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Subsea Tie In

Application by

WALTER OIL & GAS CORPORATION

30" T.G.P GAS PIPEUNE

WEST CAMERON 53

GENERAL NOTES

1. Walter O i l & Gas Pipeline complies with Part 192, T i t l e 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

2. Walter O i l & Gas Pipeline complies with API RP 1111 Regulations.

3. Walter Oil & Gas F a c i l i t i e s comply with API UE Regulations.

4. High pressure sensor on line w i l l be set at 1065 PSIG.

5. Low pressure sensor on lin e w i l l be set at 850 PSIG.

6. Sabine Pass Block 7 F a c i l i t y has a design pressure of 1440 PSIG, ANSI 600*.

A - S a c r i f i c i a l anodes, Galvalum I I I or Sealloy 150, 35# each, spacing to be a maximum of 500' centers.

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PLATFORM FACILITIES SABINE PASS BLOCK 7

REV

06/17/85

DATE

Added Note 6.

DESCRIPTION

LCF

BY

SCHEMATIC FOR CONDZNSATE AND GAS SALES PIPELINE

SABINE PASS BLOCK 7 TO WEST CAMERON BLOCK 53

GULF OF MXI CO

JOB NO. NE748 DATE: 5/28/85

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