Summary of API Standard Updates (January-June 2020)

The sixth edition of API Std 608 Metal Ball Valves - Flanges, Threads and Welding Ends was published in January 2020.

Addition 1 to the second edition of API Spec 7-2 Processing and Measurement of Threaded Connections for Rotary Shoulders was published in March 2020.

The thirteenth edition of API Std 650 Welded Petroleum Reservoir was published in March 2020.

Addition 1 to the 19th edition of API Spec 13A Drilling Fluid Materials was published in April 2020.

Addendum II to the second edition of API Spec 20A, Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel and Nickel-based Alloy Castings for the Oil and Gas Industry, was published in April 2020.

The third edition of API Spec 20C Die Forgings for the Oil and Gas Industry was published in May 2020.

The second edition of API Spec 5DP Drill Pipe was published in May 2020.

The third edition of API Spec 14L Locking Spindles and Positioning Fittings was published in June 2020.

Correction 2 of the 21st edition of API Spec 6A Oil Extraction Tree Equipment was published in June 2020.

Correction 3 of the 10th edition of API Spec 5CT Code for Casings and Pipes for the Oil and Gas Industry was published in June 2020.

The first edition of API TR 2FC-2 Fatigue TN Curve for Anchor Chains, Wire Ropes and Polyester Cables, including Correction of High Tension Ranges, was published in January 2020.

The first edition of API TR 2FC-1 Fatigue Curves for Geared and Ungeared Anchor Chains was published in January 2020.

The first edition of API Std 20G Qualification Requirements for Welding Service Providers of Equipment for the Oil and Gas Industry was published in January 2020.

The first edition of API Std 20J Qualification Requirements for Dealers of Metal Materials for Oil and Gas Industry Supplement I was published in January 2020.

The first edition of API TR 7CR "Cold Processing Rotary Shoulder Joint Threaded Roots for Computer CNC Lathes" was published in January 2020.

The second edition of API Std 6DX Valve Brakes and Installation Kits was published in February 2020.

The first edition of API TR 6RT Guidelines for the Design and Manufacture of Surface Well Head Down, Recovery and Testing Tools, Cleaning Tools and Wear-resistant Bushings was published in February 2020.

API RP 1182 Recommended Practices for Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Large-Calibre Natural Gas Integration Pipelines, First Edition, March 2020.

The second edition of API RP 1169 Recommended Practices for Construction Inspection of Long-distance Pipelines was published in March 2020.

The sixth edition of API Std 12R1 Installation, Operation, Maintenance, Inspection and Maintenance of Tanks in Production Services was published in March 2020.

The eighth edition of API Std 599 Metal Plug Valves - Flanges, Threads and Welding Ends was published in March 2020.

The third edition of API RP 571 Damage Mechanism of Fixed Equipment in Refining Industry was published in March 2020.

The second edition of API Std 20H Requirements for Batch Heat Treatment of Equipment for the Oil and Gas Industry was published in April 2020.

The fourth edition of API RP 1637, Equipment, Transport Vehicles and Transfer Points for Identifying Petroleum Fuels and Related Products at Distribution and Storage Facilities and Terminals Using the API Color Symbol System, was published in April 2020.

The first edition of API Spec 19ICD Flow Controller was published in May 2020.

The first edition of API RP 13M-6 Recommended Practices for Measuring Flow Loss of Completion Fluid under Dynamic Conditions was published in May 2020.

The fifth edition of API Std 6FA Fire Protection Test for Valves was published in May 2020.

The fifth edition of API RP 652 Recommended Practices for Bottom Lining of Overground Oil Storage Tanks was published in May 2020.

The fifth edition of API MPMS Chapter 8.4 Sampling and Processing for Fuel Volatility Measurement was published in May 2020.