Analysis of Domestic and Foreign Oil and Gas Standards Final Report

The purpose of this study was to conduct a comprehensive comparison and analysis of the industry oil and gas standards that the United States (U.S.) incorporates by reference into the BSEE regulations in Title 30 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 250 to the international standards used by other countries around the world. This study did not include the review domestic standards that BSEE requires industries compliance which are communicated in Notices to Lessees and Operators (NTLs). To analyze and compare the myriad number and types of domestic and international oil and gas standards.