Guidelines on Earthing/Grounding/Bonding in the Oil and Gas Industry is a first edition Energy Institute publication that consolidates essential guidance for earthing, grounding, and bonding in upstream and downstream oil and gas facilities. It addresses electrical power system earth and ground faults, touch and step voltage hazards, lightning, static electricity, Ex certified apparatus, ignition prevention, current interruption hazards, and signal interference.
The document covers principles, system performance requirements, application examples, detailed design and construction requirements, operations, maintenance, inspection, and testing. It includes guidance for power systems, substations, storage tanks, pipelines, tankers, transfer and dispensing systems, aircraft fueling facilities, filling stations, temporary installations, and portable equipment.
Application Scope: Intended for global use in oil and gas facilities including upstream production installations, storage facilities, terminals, refineries, filling stations, and product transfer operations. It applies to new and existing facilities, portable and temporary equipment, and operational interactions with bulk fuel tankers and aircraft refuelers, but excludes downstream gas facilities and does not cover other industrial sectors.
