Saudi Aramco GI 425.000 MANAGEMENT OF CFC & HCFC REFRIGERANTS

This General Instruction (GI) 425.000 outlines Saudi Aramco's comprehensive procedures for the safe, cost-effective, and compliant management of Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) refrigerants. It details mandatory company-wide requirements, aligning with Saudi Arabia's commitment to the Montreal Protocol and the company's Environmental Protection Policy.

The document covers essential aspects including definitions of refrigerants and equipment, general requirements prohibiting intentional venting and specific uses of CFCs, installation guidelines for new systems, and mandatory procedures for operation and maintenance, emphasizing the use of recovery and recycling equipment. It also specifies protocols for quality control of refrigerant reserves, safe storage and handling, detailed accountability requirements through Refrigerant Usage Logs (RULs), and essential training for personnel.

Appendices provide the Montreal Protocol phase-out schedule for CFCs and HCFCs and a template for refrigerant usage logs. This detailed guidance ensures regulatory compliance and environmental responsibility in refrigerant management.

Ideal for HSE professionals, HVAC engineers, maintenance supervisors, and compliance officers working in the oil and gas industry or similar large-scale industrial operations.