Standards News Highlights
API Recommended Practice 1187 (API RP 1187), Pipeline Integrity Management of Landslide Hazards
API Recommended Practice 1187 (API RP 1187), Pipeline Integrity Management of Landslide Hazards. This first edition document provides a comprehensive framework to address the safety and environmental integrity of transmission pipelines, including guidance on how to manage the risks associated with geohazards.
Recommended Practice 75
The 4th edition of API Recommended Practice 75, Recommended Practice for a Safety and Environmental Management System for Offshore Operations and Assets, provides guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a safety management system (SEMS) for offshore oil and gas operations. The new edition expands the reach of SEMS globally, to contractors and sub-contractors, as well as acknowledges advancements in technology and advancements to improve risk management.
API Strengthens Offshore Wind Safety with New Standard
WASHINGTON, July 2, 2024 — The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released the first edition of API Recommended Practice 75W (API RP 75W), Safety and Environmental Management System for Offshore Wind Operations and Assets. This landmark standard leverages API’s extensive experience with offshore oil and natural gas development to provide a comprehensive framework for safety and environmental integrity in offshore wind operations.
API Recommended Practice 75W, 1st Edition
The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released the first edition of API Recommended Practice 75W (API RP 75W), Safety and Environmental Management System for Offshore Wind Operations and Assets.
This standard leverages API’s extensive experience with offshore oil and natural gas development to provide a comprehensive framework for safety and environmental integrity in offshore wind operations.
API Recommended Practice 100-3, 1st Edition
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has published the 2nd edition of API Recommended Practice (RP) 100-3, Community Engagement Guidelines.
This document provides a framework to assess, plan and implement effective and meaningful stakeholder engagement strategies that are aligned with community values and priorities throughout every phase of onshore development. The document establishes strategies to encourage constructive dialogue between operators and stakeholders to build relationships and develop mutually beneficial solutions.
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.
