Saudi Aramco GI 610.001 SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF EXPLOSIVES IN SEISMIC OPERATIONS

This document, Saudi Aramco General Instruction GI 610.001, outlines the SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF EXPLOSIVES IN SEISMIC OPERATIONS. It provides detailed guidelines for the safe and efficient handling, storage, transportation, and deployment of various explosives and blasting agents commonly used in geophysical surveys.

The content covers critical aspects such as magazine security and arrangement, explosives accounting, shotpoint procedures including puffer drilling, surface patterns, and deep hole loading, as well as specific instructions for ammonium nitrate and detonation cord shooting. It also details protocols for uphold shooting and essential clean-up procedures, emphasizing the strict responsibilities of authorized personnel and supervisors.

Adherence to these regulations ensures the mitigation of risks associated with seismic exploration activities involving explosive materials. Ideal for seismic geophysicists, HSE officers, explosive technicians, and exploration operations managers working in the oil and gas industry.