Saudi Aramco GI 2.702 MOVING DRILLING RIGS, HIGH CLEARANCE EQUIPMENT LOADS, OR OPERATING CRANES UNDER OR NEAR POWERLINES

This Saudi Aramco General Instruction (GI) 2.702 provides comprehensive guidelines for safely moving drilling rigs, high clearance equipment, oversized loads, and operating cranes under or near powerlines. It details critical procedures to prevent conductor contact and avoid unplanned power outages, emphasizing strict adherence to absolute limits of approach based on voltage levels.

The document covers general requirements, responsibilities, specific protocols for rig moves, crane operations, and moving oversized equipment, including the necessity of work permits, hot work permits, and critical lift plans where applicable. It also includes essential definitions and references to other relevant Saudi Aramco GIs and industry standards like ASME B30.5.

Readers will gain a thorough understanding of the safety measures, permit requirements, and coordination procedures necessary to mitigate risks when working in proximity to energized overhead powerlines, ensuring personnel safety and operational integrity. Ideal for HSE professionals, rig supervisors, crane operators, Rigger-I, and project managers working in oil & gas operations or similar industrial environments.