Occupational safety and health standards for the oil and. Apis members are important participants in the global chemical supply chainas producers, refiners, processors, distributors, and users of. In its first 100 years, api has developed more than 700 standards to enhance operational safety, environmental protection and sustainability across the industry, especially through these standards being adopted globally. Since 1924, api has been the leader in developing equipment and operating standards for the oil and natural gas industry. Our 400 corporate members, from the largest major oil company to the smallest of independents, come from all segments of the industry. Overview and update of api standards iadc south east asia chapter meeting. Api oil and gas standards jmp usa petroleum technologies. Recommended practice for occupatio nal safety for oil and gas well drilling. The american petroleum institute api is the largest u. So, lets drill down on how apis are used in the chemical and petroleum industry. Api standards for many years served as the defacto international standard for the oil and gas industry. Furthermore, with recent innovation and growth in oil and gas exploration and production technologies, such as hydraulic fracturing, there is increased focus on chemical use in the petroleum industry. Api is the only national trade association that represents all aspects of americas oil and natural gas industry. The american petroleum institute api is a trade organization that represents the oil and gas industry in the united states.
Api also defines the industry standard for the energy conservation of motor oil. Recognizing and controlling hazards is critical to preventing injuries and deaths. Safety is important to everyone and is a core value for the natural gas and oil industry. Apis standards are used worldwide and cover all aspects of the oil and natural gas industry.
The need to have consistent standards that have global acceptability and. In fact, the api is the only such trade association in the u. Iso 9001 vs api spec q1 for the oil and gas industry iqs. Jmp equipment is api certified to manufacture oil and gas equipment. Api s safety and health activities support this commitment through research, standards development, training, information transfer and advocacy. Mobile internal app development in their paper, grasping the mobile opportunity, thomas glover and giles norman outline a large number of mobile use cases for the oil and gas industry. In our ongoing effort toward continuous improvement of oil and natural gas operations and building on existing api standards and practices pertaining to oil and gas extraction, api has developed the following standards to assist the oil and gas industry in promoting personnel and public safety.
American petroleum institute api standards advocate proven, sound engineering and operating practices and safe, interchangeable equipment and materials from drill bits to environmental protection. Api is the worldwide leading standards setting body for the oil and natural gas industry. But only api data taps into the wealth of knowledge of api member and nonmember companies to deliver timely, accurate and indepth oil and natural gas information that users can count on. Api attacks on methane safeguards contradict science and. Petroleum engineering standards in the oil and gas industry. These standards cover all aspects of the oil and gas industry, including refinery and chemical plant operations and equipment, offshore drilling, hydraulic fracturing and well construction, and public awareness programs. Safety and health topics oil and gas extraction safety.
The design and operation of gathering, transmission, and distribution pipeline systems are usually governed by codes, standards, and regulations. Api works with leading industry subjectmatter experts to develop and maintain over 700 standards and recommended practices for the natural gas and oil industry that drive safety, environmental protection and sustainability across industry operations. Included are manuals, standards, specifications, recommended practices, bulletins, guidelines and technical reports. American petroleum institute defines standards for oil and natural gas industry. What was once a gulf of mexico only focus has been expanded to other us coastal waters and to cooperative development for global standards under the iso umbrella. Its an industry that relies on api standards to get the job done right. Api standards for safe offshore operations api is the worlds leading standarddeveloping organization for the oil and natural gas industry. Its an industry that relies on highquality equipment, materials, and methods that meet the industrys growing demands worldwide. Based on high level structure for mss annex l full standard rather than technical specification building on existing generic iso standards and well accepted knowledge sources in oil and gas industry originally. There is standards for various types of valves and equipments used in oil and.
This includes how the product is made, the quality, and testing required to approve the products. Api was formed in 1919 as a standardssetting organization and is the global leader in convening subject matter experts across segments to establish, maintain, and distribute consensus standards for the oil and gas industry. This brochure is an overview of industry guidance documents and best practices supporting safe offshore operations. Basic ideas for structure of mss in oil and gas industry. Api created the oil and natural gas industry preparedness handbook, with support from members and associations throughout the industry, to illustrate how local responses can be aided by local, state and regional associations, established relationships with governments and communities, and how corporate and federal capabilities can facilitate efficient response and recovery at the local level. Api has been developing guidelines for over 85 years in the industry of petroleum and petrochemical equipment. Since 1924, the american petroleum institute has been a cornerstone in establishing and maintaining standards for the worldwide oil and natural gas industry. The api designation in motor oil stands for the american petroleum institute. President donald trump for help suspending certain regulatory requirements on the oil and gas industry to. An api well number or api number is a unique, permanent, numeric identifier assigned to each well drilled for oil and gas in the united states. Api s members are committed to protecting the environment, and the health and safety of all who share it. Since 1924, api has been a cornerstone in establishing and maintaining standards for the worldwide oil and natural gas industry. Api american petroleum institute ansi standards portal.
Api standard 618 reciprocating compressors for petroleum, chemical, and gas industry services 618 4th ed. Torsional natural frequencies of the drivercompressor system. List of api standards for valves and equipments the piping. The api represents about 400 corporations in the petroleum industry and helps to set standards for production, refinement, and distribution of petroleum products.
Since 1924, the american petroleum institute api has been leading the effort to establish and maintain quality and performance standards for the oil and gas industry. Among its many tasks, the api distributes more than 200,000 copies of its technical documents every year. In december, the industry association continued its longstanding opposition to methane safeguards in its comments on epas first proposal to weaken common sense methane standards for new and modified sources in the oil and natural gas sector. Growing demands for energy are converging with shrinking natural resources and rising concerns over climate change. Occupational safety for oil and gas recommended practice 77, 1st edition mitigating hydrocarbon vapor exposure for protection of personnel in the oil and natural gas industry. Api develops many standards for the oil and natural gas manufacturing industry in the u. Api was formed in 1919 as a standardssetting organization and is the global leader in convening subject matter experts across segments to establish, maintain, and distribute consensus standards for the oil. Once again ill use the structure i previously introduced.
Api stands for the american petroleum institute, which is the major united states trade association for the oil and natural gas industry. These standards have enhanced the reliability and safety of operations throughout the oil and gas industry, through the consistent application of quality and performance criteria. The api number is one of many industry standards established by the american petroleum institute. The importance of oil and gas fastener certifications. We partner with industryleading equipment partners such as waukesha, baker hughes a ge company, ariel, hydril and many others to implement and support based on customer requirements. The american petroleum institute api is the only national trade organization that represents all aspects of americas oil and natural gas industry. Api provides the public with online access to nearly 200 key industry standards.
Jmps oil service complies with standards set forward by api. Our focus includes gas compression, production and drilling services as well as robust power generation solutions for the oil field. Pipeline design consideration and standards petrowiki. Api standards add value to the equipment or materials by. The american petroleum institute api, a trade association that represents the oil and gas industry, praised the decision by the epa and reiterated that the industry will continue to reduce. The american petroleum institute api is the only national trade association that represents all aspects of americas oil and natural gas industry. Astms petroleum standards are instrumental in the evaluation and assessment of the physical, mechanical, rheological, thermal, and chemical properties of crude oils, lubricating grease, automobile and aviation gasoline, hydrocarbons, and other naturally occurring energy resources used for various industrial applications. Apis comments encouraged epa to dramatically weaken current requirements, and suggested that the. American petroleum institute api standards ihs markit. Overview standards developed through various codes of practice, in addition to those enforced by regional and national standardisation bodies, are an integral part of operations in the oil and gas industry. They are producers, refiners, suppliers, pipeline operators and marine transporters, as well as.
Api standards and the standards development process bsee. Api releases standards to improve safety of gas gathering. Drilling into api usage in the chemical and petroleum industry. Api standard 618 reciprocating compressors for petroleum. Companies in the industry develop conventional and unconventional oil and gas reserves. Custody of the api number standard was transferred in 2010 to the ppdm association. Our more than 600 corporate members, from the largest major oil company to the smallest of independents, come from all segments of the industry. Oil and gas information is available from a number of sources. Api american petroleum institute asme american society of mechanical engineers. Oil industry group asks trump administration to lessen. It claims to represent about 650 corporations involved in production, refinement, distribution, and many other aspects of the petroleum industry the association describes its mission as to influence public policy in support of a strong, viable u.
The api is the largest oil and gas industry trade organization. As the world confronts the linked issues of economic growth and environmental sustainability, energy will play a central role. Originally q1 was for both manufacturing and service organisation. Access the most uptodate standards from american petroleum institute api. Apiamerican petroleum institute ihs markit standards store. Oil and gas well drilling and servicing activities involve many different types of equipment and materials. If there are no codes or standards that specifically apply to the oil and gas production facilities, the design engineer may select one of the industry codes or standards as the basis of design. Api q1 specification for quality management system requirements for manufacturing organizations for the petroleum and natural gas industry q1 is based on the iso 9001 approach. An oil and gas industry group is asking the trump administration to ease certain regulations it faces so that it can better distribute fuel amid. Management system standards for oil and gas industry. Influence public policy in support of strong us oil and natural gas industry.
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