The following is an introduction to the standards and technical requirements for oil and gas pipelines in some different countries:

United States

Design Standard

ASME B31.4: Applicable to pipeline transportation systems for liquid hydrocarbons and other liquids, it stipulates the design, materials, construction, inspection and other aspects of the pipeline, covering the pressure design and stress analysis of the pipeline system.

ASME B31.8: Mainly for natural gas pipeline systems, including requirements for pipeline design, installation, operation and maintenance, emphasizing the safety and reliability of pipelines, and has detailed provisions for pipeline strength calculation, wall thickness determination, etc.

Material Standard

API SPEC 5L: It is a widely used pipeline specification in the world. It divides the transmission steel pipe into two product levels, PLS1 and PLS2, and has strict requirements on the strength, toughness, chemical composition, etc. of the steel pipe.

API 5CT: It stipulates the technical requirements for casing and oil pipes in special oil pipes, including standards for steel grade, size, performance, etc.

Integrity Management Standard

ASME B31.8S: It provides requirements and guidelines for gas pipeline integrity management, including risk assessment, inspection, maintenance and other aspects of pipelines.

UK

Design Standards

BS EN 13480: Regulates the design, calculation, and manufacturing of metal industrial pipelines. It is also widely used in the field of oil and gas pipelines, involving requirements such as pipeline structural design and pressure level.

BS EN 1594: Applicable to the design and installation of gas pipeline systems, and specifies the basic safety requirements and technical standards for gas pipelines.

Material Standards

BS EN 10208: Specifies the technical conditions for delivery of steel pipes for the oil and gas industry, including requirements for the size, tolerance, and mechanical properties of steel pipes.

BS EN 10217: Specifies the technical requirements for welded steel pipes, covering standards for materials, manufacturing processes, and other aspects of different types of welded steel pipes.

Integrity Management Standards

BS EN ISO 19345: Divided into two parts, onshore and offshore pipelines, it provides specifications for pipeline integrity management, including requirements for risk assessment, detection, and maintenance of pipelines.

BS EN 17649: Specifies the functional requirements for the safety management system and pipeline integrity management system for natural gas infrastructure.

China

Design Standard

GB 50251: "Design Specification for Gas Pipeline Engineering", specifies the design principles and technical requirements for gas pipeline engineering, including pipeline line selection, process design, strength calculation and other aspects.

GB 50253: "Design Specification for Oil Pipeline Engineering", specifies the design of oil pipeline engineering, covering requirements for pipeline layout, transportation process, equipment selection and other aspects.

Material Standard

GB/T 9711: "Steel Pipes for Pipeline Transportation Systems in Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry", specifies the technical requirements for steel pipes for oil and gas transportation, which has a certain correspondence with the international standard ISO 3183, including the size, performance, inspection and other aspects of steel pipes.

GB/T 14164: "Hot-rolled Wide Steel Strip for Oil and Gas Pipeline", specifies the technical requirements for hot-rolled wide steel strips used to manufacture oil and gas pipelines.

Integrity Management Standard

GB 32167: "Integrity Management Specification for Oil and Gas Pipeline", specifies the basic requirements and processes for integrity management of oil and gas pipelines, including risk assessment, inspection, maintenance and other aspects of pipelines.

Industry standards such as SY/T 6648: "Oil Pipeline Integrity Management Specification" and SY/T 6621 "Gas Pipeline System Integrity Management Specification" further refine the technical requirements for oil and gas pipeline integrity management.

Russia

Design Standard

ГОСТ 5542: There are relevant regulations for the design and construction of oil and gas pipelines, involving the structural design of pipelines, material selection and other aspects.

Material Standard

ГОСТ 10704: It stipulates the technical requirements for steel pipes used in oil and gas pipelines, including the size, mechanical properties, chemical composition and other aspects of steel pipes.

Operation and Maintenance Standard

ПД 153-39.4-056-2000: "Technical Regulations for the Operation of Trunk Oil Pipelines" stipulates the operation management and maintenance of trunk oil pipelines.

СП 111-34-1996: "Pigging and Pressure Testing of Natural Gas Pipelines" regulates the technical requirements and safety measures for pigging and pressure testing of natural gas pipelines.

Canada

Design Standards

CSA Z662: Covers all aspects of the design, construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of oil and gas pipeline systems. There are detailed provisions for the pressure design, stress analysis, seismic design, etc. of pipelines. According to different application scenarios and environmental conditions, pipelines are divided into different categories and grades for design requirements.

Material Standards

CSA G40.21: Specifies the general requirements for carbon steel and low alloy steel for structures. In the construction of oil and gas pipelines, many structural components and supporting materials need to comply with this standard.

CSA Z245.1: Regulates the technical requirements for welded steel pipes, including the size, tolerance, mechanical properties, welding process, etc. of steel pipes, which are applicable to welded steel pipes for oil and gas transportation.

Safety Standards

CSA Z184.1: Specifies the safety requirements for the installation, maintenance and inspection of electrical equipment and systems related to oil and gas facilities to ensure the safe operation of the electrical parts of the pipeline system.

CSA Z462: It is a standard for electrical safety in the workplace. In the workplace of oil and gas pipeline construction and operation, the use and operation of electrical equipment need to follow this standard.

Germany

Design Standards

DIN EN 13480: As the adopted version of the European standard EN 13480 in Germany, it regulates the design, calculation, and manufacturing of metal industrial pipelines. It is widely used in the field of oil and gas pipelines, involving the structural design and pressure level requirements of pipelines.

DIN 4141: It has relevant regulations on the laying and protection of underground pipelines. It is applicable to various underground pipelines such as oil and gas, including requirements for pipeline burial depth, foundation treatment, and anti-corrosion protection.

Material standards

DIN EN 10208: It is the German version of the European standard EN 10208, which specifies the technical conditions for the delivery of steel pipes for the oil and gas industry, including the requirements for the size, tolerance, mechanical properties, etc. of the steel pipes.

DIN EN 10216: It specifies the technical requirements for seamless steel pipes, covering the standards for materials, manufacturing processes, etc. of different types of seamless steel pipes, and is often used in key parts such as high pressure and high temperature in oil and gas pipelines.

Safety and testing standards

DIN 30670: It specifies the requirements for corrosion protection and cathodic protection of oil and gas pipelines to ensure the corrosion resistance of pipelines in underground environments and extend the service life of pipelines.

DIN EN ISO 17636: It specifies the non-destructive testing methods and acceptance criteria for welded joints. In the welding construction of oil and gas pipelines, it is used for non-destructive testing of welds to ensure welding quality.

Australia

Design standards

AS 2885: The series of standards comprehensively regulates the design, construction, operation and maintenance of oil and gas pipelines. Including AS 2885.1 (General requirements for pipeline systems), AS 2885.2 (Design and construction of pipelines), etc., which have detailed provisions on the pressure level, material selection, and laying of pipelines.

Material standards

AS/NZS 1554: The series of standards involves welding of steel structures and other contents. In the construction of oil and gas pipelines, it provides standard requirements for welding connections of pipelines, including the selection of welding materials and the evaluation of welding processes.

AS 4041: It specifies the technical conditions for steel pipes used in the oil and gas industry, including the size, mechanical properties, and inspection requirements of steel pipes, which have a certain correspondence and compatibility with some international standards.

Safety and environmental standards

AS 4360: It is a risk management standard. In oil and gas pipeline projects, it is used to assess and manage project risks, including the identification, assessment, and control of environmental risks and safety risks.

AS/NZS 4766: It specifies the integrity management requirements for pipelines, including risk assessment, inspection, repair, and maintenance of pipelines to ensure the safe operation of pipelines and environmental protection.