Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002)RegulationsAmendment Regulations to the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Regulations, 2020Chapter 8 : Well Design and Construction106. Pressure testing of the blowout prevention equipment |
| (1) | The blowout prevention equipment must be tested to 100% of rated working pressure and the annular-type blowout preventer must be tested to 1,000 psi (6894.76 kPa) at the time of installation in accordance with current API std 53 for blowout equipment. |
(2)
| (a) | Testing of blowout prevention equipment for a drilling or completion operation must take place prior to drilling below the last cemented casing seat. |
| (b) | The holder must maintain a record of the pressure tests and submit the record to the designated agency. |
| (3) | A holder must notify the designated agency at least 2 days prior to conducting a blowout preventer test to enable an authorised person to be present when the test is done. |
| (4) | Blowout prevention equipment that has failed any pressure test must not be used until it is repaired and passes the pressure test. |
[Regulation106 inserted by section 2 of Notice No. R. 466 dated 3 June 2015]