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AMPP Standards drive our industry

Contribute, learn, and influence global industry consensus standards

Our standards enable commerce, facilitate agreement between buyers and sellers, assist in meeting regulatory requirements, and define methods of testing. AMPP corrosion and coatings standards fill the standardization needs of industries, with a focus on the impact of emerging technologies, new materials and capabilities, and regulatory requirements.

Standards Committees (SCs) provide professionals with a platform for sharing subject matter expertise, expanding and enhancing their professional footprint, and making an impact on technology and industry. AMPP SCs are responsible for the generation, publishing, and maintenance of all AMPP products that require a consensus-driven process.

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Why join a standards committee?

Joining a standards committee helps you and your employer through exposure, industry connections, and learnings. Reasons to join a standards committee include:

Networking and collaboration – work with peers, global subject matter experts, manufacturers, government agencies, and consumers

Building up your resume – strengthen your leadership skills through participation, leadership opportunities also available

Creating and developing standards – help develop international consensus standards that protect assets, people, and the environment from the effects of corrosion

Supporting and influencing the industry – help to create industry best practices used in the field

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Join an AMPP Standards Committee in 3 steps

  1. Create a profile on ampp.org

    Create a new account or login into your existing AMPP account.

    AMPP membership is not required.

  2. Choose your role

    Producer: A member whose technical views are drawn from an organization that represents the services covered in the SC scope.

    User: A member whose technical views are drawn from an organization that purchases or uses materials, product systems, or services.

    General Interest: A member whose technical views are drawn from an organization that cannot be classified as either a Producer or a User.

  3. Start making a difference

    Help develop standards that protect assets, people, and the environment from the effects of corrosion.

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Latest news

Public comment period on identical national adoption of ISO 17945-2016 (which ISO confirmed in 2021) as NACE MR0103/ISO 17945-2016 (R202x), “Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industries – Metallic Materials Resistant to Sulfide Stress Cracking in Corrosive Petroleum Refining Environments”

AMPP SC 08 is planning to reaffirm its identical national adoption of ISO 17945-2016 (which ISO confirmed in 2021) as NACE MR0103/ISO 17945-2016 (R202x), “Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industries – Metallic Materials Resistant to Sulfide Stress Cracking in Corrosive Petroleum Refining Environments”

This standard establishes material requirements for resistance to SSC in sour petroleum refining and related processing environments containing H2S either as a gas or dissolved in an aqueous (liquid water) phase with or without the presence of hydrocarbon. Specifically, this standard is directed at the prevention of SSC of equipment (including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping, valve bodies, and pump and compressor cases) and components used in the refining industry. It is intended to be used by refiners, equipment manufacturers, engineering contractors, and construction contractors.

ANSI has announced the public comment period on this standard, which will conclude on February 20, 2023.  Should you wish to review and comment on AMPP’s national adoption of this ISO standard, you may obtain a copy at www.iso.org.  Any comments may be sent to rick.southard@ampp.org.

Publication of ANSI/NACE MR0175-2021/ISO 15156:2020, "Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries-Materials for Use in H2S-Containing Environments in Oil and Gas Production"

AMPP is pleased to announce that ANSI/NACE MR0175-2021/ISO 15156-2020, "Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries-Materials for Use in H2S-Containing Environments in Oil and Gas Production," is published and is now available in the AMPP Store.  Unlike previous versions of MR0175, the three parts of the standard are combined into one PDF file for easier searchability. The most recent Technical Circulars for ISO 15156:2020 are also available in a package with the standard, or they may be purchased separately.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time commitment to participate in standards development?

The time a volunteer spends on standards activities depends upon the level of involvement but typically averages between 10 – 30 hours per year.

How do I join a Standards Committee (SC)?

You may join a Standards Committee (SC) from our website. You must have an active AMPP profile including your company/organization (or you can create an AMPP profile when prompted). Association membership is not required but highly encouraged. Open the dropdown next to Standards on the menu bar, select the “Join A Standards Committee” option to join one or more SCs as an Observer. Identification of your interest classification as Producer, User, or General Interest is required. If you need assistance, please contact Customer Support.

How do I suggest an idea for a new standard?

Any individual or organization may identify the need for a new standard by completing a Project Request Form (more information here) and email the completed form to standards@ampp.org. If you need assistance with completion of the form, standards staff will be happy to assist you.

How do I participate on the development of a standards project?

Standards Committees may call for volunteers by notification to SC members for projects. In addition, you may email your request to standards@ampp.org. A Staff Liaison will respond to assist you with your request.

Is AMPP membership required to participate in standards development?

Association membership is not required but highly encouraged.

How do I contact a standards committee Chair or Document Project Manager?

You can message any committee participants directly through the committee workspace members or contact that committee’s Staff Liaison.

Where can I find a list of recently published standards?

The list of recent publications is available here.

Where can I learn about new standards projects that are in progress?

The list of new projects is available here.

How can I purchase AMPP standards?

Standards are available in the AMPP store.