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SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco) GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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CONTENT:
This General Instruction describes the system established by SAUDI ARAMCO to respond to inland oil spills from any Saudi Aramco facility. It contains the following information: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Purpose. Definitions. Environmental Policy and Objectives. Classification of Oil Spill. Alert System. Spill Response Coordinator Responsibilities. Investigation Procedures. Documentation Requirements. Distribution.

NOTES: a. b. Refer to G.I. 6.001 "Notification Requirements For Incidents (including Fires)". Refer to G.I. 6.003 "Guide For Committees Investigating Major Incidents And Engineering Reviews Of Other Incidents". Refer to G.I. 2.104 "Leak & Spill Reporting - Arabian Gulf" for reporting and documentation requirements for offshore spills. Refer to G.I. 2.402 "Leak & Spill Reporting - Red Sea" for reporting and documentation requirements for offshore spills.

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PURPOSE:
This instruction describes SAUDI ARAMCO's plans and responsibilities in responding to oil spills within its inland operational areas. The instruction describes: a. SAUDI ARAMCO's policy concerning oil spill response; and b. the alert system and response procedures established by the Company.

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DEFINITIONS:
Oil Onshore (Inland) A spill or leak Any liquid hydrocarbon substance. All land and coastal areas above the spring high tide mark. Any release of liquid hydrocarbons onshore.

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ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND OBJECTIVES:

SAUDI ARAMCO is committed to the prevention of harmful oil releases, that may result from the operations of SAUDI ARAMCO facilities, to either the land or waters of Saudi Arabia. However, in the event of an accidental oil release, the following are SAUDI ARAMCO's priorities and objectives in responding to the incident: 3.1 The protection of human life is the primary concern during all phases of an oil spill response operation. At any time during a spill incident, the initial overriding concern shall be the safety of the public and the SAUDI ARAMCO personnel who are affected, or may potentially be affected by the oil release. Ensuring a minimum of disruption to the safe operation of critical oil handling and production facilities is the next priority. The extreme importance of these facilities require that all company resources be made available for their protection and safe continuous operation. The protection of the environment is of a top priority. Saudi Aramco will follow the most environmentally sound measures in limiting the impact of the spill. To fulfill these objectives, SAUDI ARAMCO will: 3.3.1 3.3.2 Take immediate action to stop the spill and promptly notify the appropriate parties as provided in Section 5.1 of G. I. 2.104 and Section 4.2 of G. I. 2.402. Evaluate the spill and commit sufficient manpower and materials to carry out appropriate clean up measures, as determined by the Spill Response Coordinator, to contain, remove or otherwise limit the impact of oil spilled from SAUDI ARAMCO's operations. Investigate thoroughly the causes of the spill to: a) b) 3.3.4 3.4 allow appropriate preventive measures to be taken in the future; and determine the party responsible for the spill.

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Conduct, where appropriate, restoration of facilities and natural, private, or industrial properties impacted by a spill from a SAUDI ARAMCO facility.

It is SAUDI ARAMCOs policy to hold any non-SAUDI ARAMCO agency that is responsible for an oil spill liable for the costs incurred by SAUDI ARAMCO to clean up the spill and to repair damaged facilities. SAUDI ARAMCO will comply with applicable industry practices, standards and Saudi Arab Government regulations for the prevention and control of oil releases and abide by authorized Saudi Governments direction during the cleanup operation.

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It is SAUDI ARAMCOs policy to keep Government officials informed, as necessary, in the event of an oil spill. This information transfer will take place only through appropriate channels as given in this General Instruction.

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CLASSIFICATION OF OIL SPILLS / LEAKS:

THE "CLASSIFICATIONS" GIVEN BELOW ARE MEANT AS GENERAL GUIDELINES ONLY. ANY SPILL CAN BE CLASSIFIED UPWARD OR DOWNWARD AS DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE SPILL RESPONSE COORDINATOR. Spills that either affect, or have the potential to affect, inhabited areas will be given top priority to ensure that any impact is minimized. 4.1 Minor Oil Spills 4.1.1 4.2 These are oil releases generally less than 50 barrels in size and that are judged to have minimal adverse effects. These spills represent a minor fire hazard.

Medium Oil Spills 4.2.1 These are oil releases between 50 and 5,000 barrels in size. Spills of this size can present a significant fire hazard and carry the potential of substantial environmental impact.

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Major Oil Spills 4.3.1 These are spills greater than 5,000 barrels. These releases require immediate response because they carry the potential of severe environmental impact and fire hazard. Response activities will be initiated to protect facilities and environmentally sensitive areas and should continue until the Spill Response Coordinator determines that the threat is eliminated.

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Whenever oil spills occur near inhabited areas, the potential requirement for personnel evacuation shall be considered and implemented, when necessary.

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ALERT SYSTEM:
5.1 All Oil Spills and Leaks 5.1.1 It is the responsibility of all SAUDI ARAMCO personnel to look for and report the occurrence of oil spills to management. Of particular importance are the personnel in oil operations or support groups whose daily activities allow them to work with or observe oil transfer, processing or storage activities. Immediate notification from these personnel is critical in mitigating the hazard and in allowing rapid cleanup operation to be initiated. All oil spills and leaks, when observed, should be immediately reported to the appropriate Superintendent, or Shift Superintendent, of the operating department involved and, if necessary, to the OSPAS Oil Planner/Dispatcher at either standard telephone number

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874-6821 or 874-6822 or on Dedicated Voice Dispatch (DVD) numbers 2409 or 2607. 5.2 Minor Oil Spills 5.2.1 The OSPAS Oil Planner/Dispatcher, when notified of an oil spill by personnel outside the operating department, shall ensure that the Superintendent, or the Shift Superintendent of the operating department involved, is immediately notified of the spill. The Superintendent or Shift Superintendent of the operating department involved shall: 5.2.2.1 5.2.2.2 5.2.2.3 5.2.2.4 Assume the function of Spill Response Coordinator. Take steps to ensure that the spill is stopped. Take steps to prevent a fire. Notify Fire Protection Department as needed. Notify the following: - Manager of the operating department involved. - Government Liaison Engineer at 874-5630. - Saudi Aramco Affairs Representative. - Area Loss Prevention Office per G.I. 6.001. 5.2.2.5 5.2.2.6 5.3 Initiate clean up action when appropriate. Initiate an investigation into the cause of the spill in accordance with the requirements of G.I. 6.003.

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Medium and Major Oil Spills 5.3.1 The OSPAS Oil Planner/Dispatcher, when notified of an oil spill by personnel outside the operating department, shall ensure that the Superintendent, or the Shift Superintendent of the operating department involved, is immediately notified of the spill. The Superintendent or Shift Superintendent of the operating department involved shall: 5.3.2.1 5.3.2.2 5.3.2.3 5.3.2.4 Assume the function of Spill Response Coordinator until relieved by operating department manager. Take steps to ensure that the spill is stopped. Take steps to prevent a fire. Notify Fire Protection Department as needed. Notify the following: - Manager of the operating department involved. - Government Liaison Engineer at 874-5630. - Saudi Aramco Affairs Representative. - Government Gauger if required.

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Global Oil spill Coordinator at 874-0506. Area Loss Prevention Office per G.I. 6.001. Chief Environmental Affairs at 875-0094. Chief Environmental Engineer at 874-4941. Establish contact with the Disaster Control Center, DCC. (Southern Area: Emergency Control Center, ECC) . - Public Relations Representative. Initiate an investigation into the cause of the spill in accordance with the requirements of G.I. 6.003.

The Manager of the operating department involved shall: 5.3.3.1 5.3.3.2 5.3.3.3 5.3.3.4 Assume the functions of the Spill Response Coordinator for all medium and major spills, but can delegate this authority in the event of a medium spill. Notify the General Manager and/or Vice President of the operating area in which the spill has occurred. Invoke the major incident investigation procedure described in G.I. 6.003 if required. Activate the DCC / Southern Area: ECC for his area if required.

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Spills from Hauling Trucks Distribution Operations Departments are responsible for: 5.4.1 5.4.2 Ensuring that product hauling trucks are in good condition and suited for the movement of petroleum products between Saudi Aramco Bulk Plants. Inspecting hauling trucks at the loading and at the discharging terminals to ensure trucks meet Saudi Aramcos Truck Safety Inspection Program.

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SPILL RESPONSE COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Spill Response Coordinator shall assume operational responsibility for all activities related to the safe and efficient control, clean up, disposal, restoration and documentation of the oil spill. To accomplish the above, the Spill Response Coordinator shall: 6.1 Evaluate spill hazards and initiate necessary protective measures which may include personnel evacuation. Protect the safety of personnel, equipment, and facility whether company, public, or private, as appropriate.

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Initiate the necessary initial clean up activities and request assistance from other departments as required. Maintain contact through Saudi Aramco Affairs with various Saudi Arab Government agencies which may be involved with the spill. Ensure that oil and oily waste are disposed off in an environmentally proper manner per Saudi Aramcos and Governments established guidelines. Ensure that the spill activities are fully documented and the cost data is kept current during spill clean up work. As a minimum SA 5046-1 "LEAK and/or SPILL REPORT / INLAND" form must be completed and circulated to concerned departments.

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INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES:
7.1 All leaks and/or spills shall be investigated. The investigation shall be carried out in a professional manner to the point that a report shall be developed indicating the reason for the leak or spill and the actions taken to mitigate any damages as a consequence of the leak or spill. Refer to 5.2.2.6 and 5.3.2.5 to initiate an investigation of the source and cause of spills.

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DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS:
8.1 Each leak or spill shall be documented by preparing SAUDI ARAMCO form SA 5046-1, "LEAK and/or SPILL REPORT / INLAND". The responsibility for completing form SA 5046-1 shall rest with the Division Superintendent of the facility from which the spill originates. The completed form should be routed to the appropriate department manager for comments and signature.

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DISTRIBUTION:
Distribute copies of all spill reports as follows: Original 1st Copy 2nd Copy 3rd Copy 4th Copy 5th Copy Global Oil Spill Coordinator. Facility Superintendent. Government Liaison Engineer. Insurance and Claims Division. Chief Environmental Affairs. Area Loss Prevention Office.

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Chief Environmental Engineer. Manager, Saudi Aramco Public Relations. Manager, Saudi Aramco Affairs (for local area where spill occurred; i.e. Northern Area, Southern Area, Western Area or Central Area).

CONCUR: V. P. , RAS TANURA REFINING * EXEC. DIRECTOR, NORTHERN AREA PRODUCING V. P. , SOUTHERN AREA PRODUCING V. P. , PRODUCING PLANTS & PIPELINES * EXEC. DIRECTOR, YANBU REFINING V. P. , JIDDAH/RIYADH REFINING V. P. , PETROLEUM ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT V. P. , DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS V. P. , SAUDI ARAMCO AFFAIRS APPROVED:

SR. V. P. , REFINING & DISTRIBUTION

REFER TO SA FORM 5046-1 (LEAK and/or SPILL REPORT/INLAND)

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