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The Chuandongbei Gas Project Dr. Min Chen

Vice President Chevron China Energy Company

September 2016


Project Overview

• 30-year Production Sharing Contract (PSC) signed between Unocal East China Sea, Ltd. (“Chevron”) and CNPC in 2007.

• Co-developed by Chevron (Operator) and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC).

• 49% participating interest by Chevron, and 51% by CNPC.

• Over 800 square kilometers in Sichuan Province and Chongqing Municipality in southwest China.

• 2 well pads, 30-km pipeline network, 3-train sour gas processing plant and sulfur plant.

• Well Pad A Start-up: December 30, 2015 • Train 1 1st gas: January 25, 2016 • Train 2 1st gas: April 7, 2016 • Train 3 1st gas: May 27, 2016


Unique Challenges

High Population

Rugged Terrain

Large Operating Area

Sour Gas

Stage 1 Gas Gathering Station “B”


Unique Challenges

To address these challenges, Chevron has applied its extensive sour processing experience to help mitigate these issues

• Use of cutting edge technology, advanced process control systems, multiple leak detection/prevention systems, and extensive procurement/material standards

• Detailed technical and operational readiness reviews using top caliber subject matter experts

• Strong organizational capability and training standards

• Close cooperation with CNPC and local governments/communities


Strong Partnership

• One of the largest onshore gas projects developed in cooperation between an IOC and a NOC in China.

• Chevron’s expertise in developing and deploying new sour gas technologies.

• CNPC’s local knowledge, network and expertise of natural gas exploration and production.

• Strong cooperation between the partners and all levels of the Chinese government.


Strong Partnership

Project Governance designed to build alignment between Chevron, CNPC and local governments

• Strong relationships established from working level all the way to CEO and Central Government levels

• GM – Chevron; Joint Management Committee (JMC) Chair – CNPC

• CNPC Deputy Managers: key to resolving community and regulatory issues

• Expert Panels: Chevron, CNPC and other SME’s assembled to resolve complex issues

• Extensive use of CNPC affiliates for engineering, construction, materials management and land acquisition

• Joint cultural training sessions to help understand and leverage strengths of cultural differences

• Regular engagements with local governments - Municipal, County and Village


Safety and Technology Leadership

Chevron safety and technology leadership position in sour operations, with focus on:

• Personal safety

• Leak prevention

• Leak detection

• Emergency response



Personal Safety – Over 23 million man-hours since last DAFWC through comprehensive personal safety measures

• Competency Training: personal and process safety

• Advanced sour gas processing technology and control systems

• Technical organization capability development

• Managing safe work and “Operational Excellence Instructions”

• SME safety consultants during high risk evolutions

• Safeguard stewardship leadership engagements

• Contractor HES management

• Management of change

• Nanba Security Control Center (NSCC) cameras

• Muster points, evacuation routes and drills



Leak Prevention – Comprehensive measures in place from initial design to operating and maintenance protocols to prevent H2S release.

• Design

• Materials

• Construction QA/QC

• Intelligent pigging

• Asset integrity & corrosion prevention program

• Cathodic protection

• Pressure protection systems

• Safety isolation/shutdown systems



Leak Detection – Multiple technologies deployed to detect leaks quickly, enabling timely emergency response.

• ATMOS pressure sensing

• Low pressure safety system

• Distributed temperature sensing (DTS)

• Distributed acoustic sensing (DAS)

• Rebellion GCI cameras

• Foot patrols

• Intrusion detection

• Mass balance



Emergency Response – Robust plans are in place to ensure prompt and effective workforce and community response.

• State of the art command center

• Exclusion zones around facilities

• Community emergency response in partnership with local government and community leaders

• Community alarm systems within facilities and along the pipeline

• Muster points at locations away from pipeline and facilities

• Regular safety trainings and drills to local communities


Contribution to Local Development

• Providing business opportunities for local vendors.

• Generating jobs for local people.

• Paying over $220 million in taxes to local governments (2008-14).

• Benefitting more than 120,000 people by various community projects, such as Walk Wise, Immunization and University Partnership Programs.

• Contributing to infrastructure and economic development in southwest China; supporting Belt & Road initiative.


Key Experience

Safety

Partnership

Communication

Teamwork

Win-win


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