API RP 1171 – Functional Integrity of Natural Gas Storage in Depleted Hydrocarbon Reservoirs and Aquifer Reservoirs Second Edition Includes Errata 1 (2023)
This Recommended Practice (RP) applies to natural gas storage in depleted oil and gas reservoirs and aquifer reservoirs and focuses on storage well reservoir and fluid management for functional integrity in design construction operation monitoring maintenance and
documentation practices.
Storage design construction operation and maintenance include activities in risk management site security safety emergency preparedness and procedural documentation and training to embed human and organizational competence in the management of storage
facilities. This RP embodies historical knowledge and experience and emphasizes the need for case-by-case and site-specific conditional assessments.
This RP applies to both existing and newly constructed facilities. Applicable distinctions for aquifer facilities are identified as necessary. âReplacement â?as used in this document refers to the complete replacement of a facility unit as for example when an existing well is abandoned and replaced with a new well.
This document recommends that operators manage integrity through monitoring maintenance and remediation practices and apply specific integrity assessments on a case-by-case basis.
The scope does not include pipelines gas conditioning and liquid handling compressors and ancillary facilities associated with storage.
Product Details
- Edition:
- 2nd
- Published:
- 11/01/2022
- Number of Pages:
- 72
- File Size:
- 1 file 910 KB
- Product Code(s):
- D117102 D117102 D117102
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