: Procedures and safety requirements for assembling steel structures at onshore or offshore facilities.
But what exactly does this specification cover, and why should it be on every project manager’s radar?
is a critical technical specification document utilized within the ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company) Group of Companies . It defines the mandatory minimum requirements for the fabrication, welding, inspection, and erection of structural steelwork on onshore and offshore projects .
Multi-coat protective systems must be applied to withstand high humidity, coastal salinity, and ambient heat. ages-sp-01-002
Every steel batch must feature a visible heat number tied to mill certificates.
AGES-SP-01-002 does not exist in a vacuum. It is part of the broader system.
: It harmonizes requirements across subsidiaries like ADNOC Onshore, ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Gas Processing, and ADNOC Refining. : Procedures and safety requirements for assembling steel
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Determines the tier of quality verification required for steel sections. Cathodic Protection
Contractors must source materials from mill facilities approved by ADNOC. All structural shapes, plates, and hollow sections must have complete mill test certificates (MTCs) traceable to the original heat number. Common structural grades typically comply with ASTM standards (such as ASTM A36 or ASTM A572) or European counterparts (such as EN 10025 S355), subject to additional chemistry and Charpy V-notch impact toughness limits imposed by ADNOC. Fabrication Standards It defines the mandatory minimum requirements for the
: Standardized allowable deviations for sweep, camber, length, and bolt-hole spacing to ensure pieces fit seamlessly in the field. 3. Erection and Site Assembly
is the official Structural Steel Supply, Fabrication, and Erection Specification mandated by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company ( ADNOC Group ) . This critical engineering standard establishes the technical requirements, quality control frameworks, and structural design bases needed to execute safe and reliable onshore and offshore industrial projects. As part of the ADNOC Group Engineering Standards (AGES), it ensures that steel contractors, fabricators, and erection crews maintain absolute structural integrity under harsh environmental and process plant conditions.
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Performed on 100% of all structural connections.
: High-strength structural bolts (such as ASTM F3125 Grade A325 or A490) must be installed and tensioned using calibrated torque wrenches or the turn-of-nut method.