Clarification Request – Application of Clause 5.4 (Design and Development), API Spec Q2 2nd Edition

[deepak12]

Dear Experts,

I request clarification regarding the application of Clause 5.4 (Design and Development) of API Specification Q2, 2nd Edition, in the context of offshore cementing services.

In offshore cementing operations performed under a single contract, multiple wells may be serviced on a single rig. Each well may include multiple cementing sections (e.g., different casing sizes), and a Cement Job Program is prepared for each section based on well-specific and operational requirements.

In this scenario, I am seeking clarification on how the Design and Development requirements of Clause 5.4 are intended to be fulfilled.

Specifically:

1. Is it necessary to establish a separate Design Package for each individual well or casing section?
2. Alternatively, may a single Design Package be established at the rig or contract level, with well/section-specific Cement Job Programs treated as design outputs within that framework?
3. Under what conditions would API Q2 require issuance of a new or separate Design Package for cementing operations?

I am seeking guidance to ensure that our design control process aligns with the intent and requirements of API Specification Q2, 2nd Edition.

Thank you in advance.

Best Regards,
Deepak Kumar