The energy industry relies heavily on pressure vessels to store and transport various types of fluids and gases, and the safe and reliable operation of these vessels is crucial to the overall safety and efficiency of the operation activity. ASME…
Reliability-centered maintenance is a systematic approach to maintenance planning and decision-making that is widely used in the oil and gas industry. The goal of reliability-centered maintenance is to optimize the use of resources and minimize the impact of equipment failures…
The upstream process is the first step in finding and extracting oil and gas. It involves searching for reservoirs and drilling and completing wells. In this article, we will explore two of the upstream activities: well completion, including its procedures,…
API 580, also referred to as the Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) standard, proves to be a highly advantageous approach for the oil and gas industry. This comprehensive framework provides a methodical way to evaluate and manage risks associated with equipment integrity.…
API 581, the Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodology, provides valuable advantages to the oil and gas sector. Through the adoption of this industry standard, companies can greatly improve their management practices concerning equipment integrity. The key benefit of API 581 lies…
Every day, problems are part of the workplace’s dynamics. Solving minor issues is indeed uncomplicated, but how about the major incidents impacting an organization’s safety, quality, and productivity? Unraveling the cause and applying accurate techniques like root cause analysis for…
As one of the oldest standards-developing organizations, ASME is concerned with the importance of pressure equipment fitness in supporting industrial activities. One of ASME’s widely recognized standards is ASME PCC-2 discussing how repaired equipment meets the safety and performance criteria. After…
ASME B31.3 documents contain about detailed information regarding materials, fittings, joint construction, testing, and other aspects of piping systems. Various industries, including oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, and power generation, are always in compliance with ASME B313 standards as a…
American Petroleum Institute (API) is one of the largest organizations covering all aspects of the oil and gas industry. From upstream to downstream, API regulates standards and codes to help the petroleum industry grow while supervising its sustainability by adhering…
In the oil and gas industry, exploring and producing these reservoirs is a critical component of the upstream process. To extract hydrocarbons from the reservoir, engineers drill wells into the rock and use various production techniques to bring the oil…