Standards News Highlights
New API Standard Outlines Best Practices for Public Engagement in Pipeline Construction & Operations
WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) today announced the publication of a pipeline public engagement standard that builds on industry’s progress and commitment to proactive, inclusive and collaborative engagement throughout the construction and operation of our nation’s pipelines.
API Recommended Practice 1185, 1st Edition
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is pleased to announce the release of the 1st edition of API Recommended Practice (RP) 1185, Pipeline Public Engagement.
The new document provides guidelines and best practices for pipeline companies to build upon existing programs, or establish and implement new stakeholder engagement processes to ensure all stakeholders – including local officials, tribal representatives, community leaders, landowners and pipeline operators – can engage in meaningful dialogue throughout the life of a pipeline.
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API Strengthens Well Safety with Updated Valve Standard
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is pleased to announce the release of the 13th edition of API Spec 14A, Subsurface Safety Valve and Annular Safety Valve Equipment. This edition enhances well integrity standards and is the first to include guidance for annular safety valves (ASVs), a growing technology that is crucial for well safety. Together with guidance for subsurface safety valves (SSVs), this update elevates safety and integrity in well completion architecture, helping to safeguard personnel, the environment and equipment worldwide in the natural gas and oil industry.
API Specification 14A, 13th Edition
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is pleased to announce the release of the 13th edition of API Specification 14A (Spec14A), Subsurface Safety Valve and Annular Safety Valve Equipment.
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API Strengthens Subsea Bolting Integrity with Updated Standard
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is pleased to announce the release of the third edition of API Specification 20E (API Spec 20E), Alloy and Carbon Steel Bolting for Use in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries. This latest edition enhances the standardization and quality assurance of bolting materials, crucial for the safety and integrity of operations in the natural gas and oil industry, particularly those in offshore operations.
API Specification 20E, 3rd Edition
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is pleased to announce the release of the third edition of API Specification 20E (API 20E), Alloy and Carbon Steel Bolting for Use in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries.
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API Strengthens Piping Inspection Standards with New Updates
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is pleased to announce the release of the fifth editions of API 570, Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems; and Recommended Practice 574 (RP 574), Inspection Practices for Piping System Components, two foundational standards for safeguarding piping systems used in the global refining and petrochemical industries. These updated standards enhance the safety and integrity of piping systems, thereby increasing protection of our workforce and neighboring communities.
API Recommended Practice 574, 5th edition
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has published the 5th edition of Recommended Practice 574 (RP 574), Inspection Practices for Piping System Component.
API Standard 570, 5th Edition
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has published the 5th edition of API 570, Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems.
API Releases New Updates to Standards for Hazard Management in Process Plant Structures
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is pleased to announce the publication of the latest editions of three critical safety standards: Recommended Practice 752 (RP 752), Management of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant Permanent Buildings, 4th edition; Recommended Practice 753 (RP 753), Management of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant Portable Buildings, 2nd edition; and Recommended Practice 756 (RP 756), Management of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant Tents, 2nd edition. These updates collectively serve to enhance the safety of the men and women working every day in oil and natural gas facilities by providing comprehensive guidelines for the placement of permanent buildings, trailers and tents. This approach is designed to minimize risks to personnel from potential explosion, fire, and toxic material release hazards.
