Saudi Aramco GI 241.022 MATERIAL BALANCING OF HYDROCARBON GASES

This General Instruction (GI 241.022) from Saudi Aramco details the essential controls and procedures for the material balancing of hydrocarbon gases. It provides a comprehensive framework for accounting policies and systems departments involved in managing gas operations, including acceptable gain/loss variances for product movements and the reporting requirements when these variances exceed established limits.

The document specifically covers material balancing from feedstock reception at gas plants through to the delivery of dry gas to both internal and external customers at custody transfer meters. It outlines responsibilities for Gas Operations, Pipelines (including YNGL), Oil Supply Planning & Scheduling, Operations Accounting, and Planning & Performance Management departments.

Readers will gain a thorough understanding of the processes, reports, and responsibilities involved in accurate hydrocarbon gas accounting and material balance reconciliation.