Category API Standards

Integrating Environmental Risk Management into Planned and Unplanned Refinery Events Managing environmental performance in a petroleum refinery requires vigilance beyond steady-state operations. While routine conditions are well-addressed by permits and standard operating procedures, the periods of operational transition—startups, shutdowns, turnarounds,…

Comprehensive methodologies for quantifying volatile organic compound emissions from oil and gas operations Introduction API Publ 4772-2008, entitled Estimating Petroleum Industry VOC Emissions, is a key publication developed by the American Petroleum Institute (API) to provide standardized, industry-specific methodologies for…

“content”: “ Scope and Applicability of API Publ 4775-2009 API Publ 4775-2009, officially titled Drilling and Well Servicing Operations: A Guide to Safety and Environmental Management Systems, provides a comprehensive framework for managing the unique operational risks associated with rig…

A Comprehensive Guide to the Tiered Assessment Framework for Screening E&P Waste Releases Scope and Applicability of API Publ 4758-2006 API Publication 4758-2006, formally titled Screening and Assessment of Waste for Direct and Indirect Releases to Groundwater, establishes a standardized,…

1. Scope and Applicability of API Publ 4761-2011 Valves with flanged ends conforming to ASME B16.5 or ASME B16.47. Valves with butt-welding ends conforming to ASME B16.25. Standard and full port configurations. Rising stem and non-rising stem designs (with specific…

Updated Model and Guidance for Refining and Petrochemical Facilities API Publ 4751-2005, titled “Update of the API’s Model for Estimating Fugitive Emissions from Equipment Leaks,” provides an updated methodology for estimating volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from fugitive leaks in…

A technical guide for environmental professionals implementing standardized extraction protocols API Publ 4756-2006 provides essential guidance for environmental laboratories and field personnel on the proper application of the ASTM sediment extraction procedure for the analysis of soils and sediments. This…

A Technical Publication on the Relationship Between Static and Dynamic Testing Methods for Well Construction Materials Scope and Purpose API Publ 4743-2005 is a technical publication issued by the American Petroleum Institute that documents a comprehensive investigation into the relationship…

A comprehensive review of the scope, methodologies, and regulatory implications of API Publication 4750 for environmental professionals Scope and Application of API Publ 4750-2008 API Publ 4750-2008, titled Estimating Petroleum Mass from a Release, provides a systematic framework for quantifying…

A comprehensive guide for identification, handling, and disposal of NORM in upstream and midstream operations Scope and Overview API Publ 4736-2006 provides authoritative guidance for the management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) encountered during oil and gas exploration, production,…