API RP 1171-2015
Functional Integrity of Natural Gas Storage in Depleted Hydrocarbon Reservoirs and Aquifer Reservoirs (FIRST EDITION)
- Standard No.
- API RP 1171-2015
- Release Date
- 2015
- Published By
- API - American Petroleum Institute
- Status
- Replace By
- API RP 1171-2022
- Latest
- API RP 1171-2022
- Scope
- "This recommended practice (RP) applies to natural gas storage in depleted oil and gas reservoirs and aquifer reservoirs@ and focuses on storage well@ reservoir@ and fluid management for functional integrity in design@ construction@ operation@ monitoring@ maintenance@ and documentation practices. The scope does not include pipelines@ gas conditioning and liquid handling@ compressors@ and ancillary facilities associated with storage. Storage design@ construction@ operation@ and maintenance include activities in risk management@ site security@ safety@ emergency preparedness@ and procedural documentation and training to embed human and organizational competence in the management of storage facilities. This RP embodies historical knowledge and experience and emphasizes the need for case-by-case and site-specific conditional assessments. This RP applies to both existing and newly constructed facilities. However@ Sections 5 and 7 apply exclusively to new facilities and facilities undergoing expansion@ and Section 6 applies to new well construction and remediation of a new or existing well. Figure 1 provides a chart showing the flow of functional integrity assurance activities through the design@ operation@ and maintenance of storage facilities@ with references to the sections within this RP containing guidance for those activities. Applicable distinctions for aquifer facilities are identified within each section as necessary. ""Replacement@"" as used in this document@ refers to the complete replacement of a facility unit@ as@ for example@ when an existing well is abandoned and replaced with a new well. This document recommends that operators manage integrity through monitoring@ maintenance@ and remediation practices and apply specific integrity assessments on a case-by-case basis. The contents of this RP are not all inclusive or intended to replace the utilization of detailed information and procedures found in textbooks@ manuals@ technical papers@ or other documents. This document is intended to supplement@ but not replace@ applicable local@ state@ and federal regulations."
API RP 1171-2015 history
- 1970 API RP 1171-2022
- 2015 API RP 1171-2015 Functional Integrity of Natural Gas Storage in Depleted Hydrocarbon Reservoirs and Aquifer Reservoirs (FIRST EDITION)
