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Stay updated on the latest developments in API Standard 53, focusing on improving surface BOP pressure requirements and addressing Land BOP concerns. The 5th Edition draft is in progress, with key revisions underway. Visit www.api.org for more information.
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API Standard 53 UpdateJune 2017 • Chairman: Ricky Cummings • Co-Chair: Danny Fugate
API Standard 53 UpdateJanuary 2017 • Current 4th Edition • First edition as a Standard released November 2012. • Addendum Published – July 2016
API Standard 53 Status • Steady participation from industry 1220 L Street, NW • Washington, DC 20005-4070 • www.api.org
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North American vs. Canadian Buffalo 1220 L Street, NW • Washington, DC 20005-4070 • www.api.org
API Standard 53 Status • Addressing major Interpretation requests and clarifications with participation of industry 1220 L Street, NW • Washington, DC 20005-4070 • www.api.org
Continent of Ethiopia 1220 L Street, NW • Washington, DC 20005-4070 • www.api.org
API Standard 53 Status • Completed Section 6 & 7 comparison for consistency • Retained or removed all informative statements throughout the document • Reviewed all design requirements in S53 and passed on to Chair of relevant Spec Documents in SC16 • Developed Land Focus group to address Land BOP concerns with S53 • Began draft for 5th Edition 1220 L Street, NW • Washington, DC 20005-4070 • www.api.org
API Standard 53 Status • Surface BOP Pressure Requirements • Originally BOP requirements were dictated by the RWP of the BOPs • Shifting to BOP requirements should be driven by MASP of well and not RWP of available equipment • N2 Back-up for BOP Controls • BSR Requirements for Land BOPs 1220 L Street, NW • Washington, DC 20005-4070 • www.api.org
S53 Path Forward • Continue addressing Land Operations concerns • Complete Testing Workgroup efforts • Continue revision work for 5th Edition • High probability (50/50) to have 5th Edition ready for industry comment by 4Q17 (5 years in circulation) 1220 L Street, NW • Washington, DC 20005-4070 • www.api.org