Committee Reports

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Committee Reports

CodeCommitteeNameDescription
GPA-TB-001Integrity CommitteeBrazed Aluminum Heat Exchangers, December 2020This bulletin represents the key issues found and the considerations developed as the gas processing industry experienced failures of some brazed aluminum heat exchangers, both minor and catastrophic.
CCC-18Facility CommitteeBudget Estimate Capital Cost Curves for Gas Conditioning and Processing, May 2018This paper presents cost curves for most of the standard processes utilized in our industry.
GPA RP 2119-24Analysis CommitteeCompositional Analysis by Optical Spectroscopy, August 2024This document is the industry’s first official recognition of using spectroscopic technology in process applications – chemometric modeling for process analysis already exists in other industries but is new for GPA Midstream and the midstream oil and gas industry.
CBM-26Integrity CommitteeCondition Based Monitoring, January 2026This document was developed to assist operators when they are developing condition-based inspection monitoring programs for their fixed equipment assets.
CUI-24Pipeline CommitteeCorrosion Under Insulation, February 2024This document aims to provide a high-level overview of different inspections that can be used or considered for this purpose.
DNDEMA-26Integrity CommitteeDigitization of Non-Destructive Evaluation for Midstream Assets, January 2026This guidance document was developed to provide best practices and guidance of NDE digitization workflows for facilities.
EIV-22Facility CommitteeEmergency Isolation (Block) Valves Installation for Plant Equipment, August 2022This paper covers the recommended requirements for emergency isolation valves to block equipment containing flammable or toxic liquid materials in the event of a facility fire, or leak, to minimize loss of containment during that emergency.
TRL-20Facility CommitteeFacilities Design & Optimization Training Resources List, May 2020Training is an essential element of every employee’s development, whether for the new engineer or the seasoned manager. The List provides a reference for educational opportunities focused on the midstream industry.
P FDRP-16Facility CommitteeFacilities Design Recommended Practices, May 2016These practices are designed to serve as a guide for project engineers and others who are charged with preparing specifications for the construction of natural gas processing plants, compressor stations, and other midstream industry facilities.
FIIG-24Integrity CommitteeFacilities Integrity Inspection Guidance (PSM Facilities), February 2024This paper provides guidance to midstream operators in the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive mechanical integrity programs for midstream facilities.
FRC-26Integrity CommitteeFacility Regulatory Compliance (PSM/RMP), January 2026This document will provide a general understanding of the regulatory requirements for midstream facilities that meet the regulatory requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Process Safety Management or the Environmental Protection Agency’s Risk Management Plans.
FP-23Facility CommitteeFireproofing, December 2023This paper covers the recommended fireproofing practices for equipment and piping systems within processing facilities.
GSFD-23Facility CommitteeGas, Smoke, and Fire Detectors, August 2023This paper provides recommendations on installation of detection and monitoring systems for lower explosive limit, toxic gas, flame, and smoke for midstream facilities.
GHTPP-20Pipeline CommitteeGuideline for Hydrostatic Test Plans and Procedures, November 2020This paper provides guidance to operators in the development, implementation, and corrective actions of comprehensive hydrostatic test plans and procedures for midstream and pipeline facilities.
PFPDM-23Measurement CommitteeGuidelines for Pipeline Fill, Pack, and Determination Methodology, September 2023This publication contains guidance for calculating pipeline fill and pack for single-phase hydrocarbon gas and liquid pipeline systems.
GRUPE-21Integrity CommitteeGuidelines for Reapplying Used Plants and Equipment, July 2021This guideline is intended to help the plant designer in the reapplication of used equipment as part or all of gas processing plants.
PSM-25Integrity CommitteeInspection Intervals PSM Facility Fixed Equipment and Piping, April 2025This guidance document was developed to standardize inspection intervals for facility fixed equipment and piping with the input of multiple midstream organizations.
M OM-01Facility CommitteeMaintenance Practices by GPA Technical Section M, December 2001The intent of this publication is to provide a basic understanding of maintenance management practices and information on some of the tools available to assist in improving safety, environmental, and overall asset performance.
MAI.MEL-26Integrity CommitteeMaster Asset Identification – Master Equipment Lists, January 2026This publication addresses a key challenge faced by facilities governed by Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Process Safety Management standard—namely, the consistent and practical identification of assets critical to safe and reliable operations.
MMYGP-21Analysis CommitteeMeasuring Methanol in Y-Grade Product, January 2021Y-Grade is the raw make mixture of NGLs recovered after processing, but before fractionation, consisting primarily of ethane, propane, and heavier NGLs. This document goes into detail on both testing in a laboratory and testing online, including how to not only perform the methods, but also improve the precision and accuracy.
MIP-26Integrity CommitteeMechanical Integrity Procedures, January 2026This mechanical integrity procedure provides the requirements for each facility to comply with Process Safety Management and the Environmental Protection Agency's risk management program requirements for mechanical integrity.
MFOG-20Facility CommitteeMidstream Facilities Optimization Guideline, October 2020This document is intended to provide guidance, ideas, and insight for engineering and operations personnel in the efficient design, construction, and operation of natural gas processing facilities using typical process flow diagrams and unit operations check lists.
MEDMV-22Pipeline CommitteeMinimizing Emissions During Meter Verifications, Plate Inspections, and Sampling, March 2022The purpose of this paper is to communicate recommendations to minimize emissions associated with meter verifications, plate inspections, and sampling operations.
ODCL-21Facility CommitteeOperations Daily Check List, February 2021These check lists are designed to serve as a guide for operations and maintenance personnel and others who are charged with monitoring and maintaining daily operations.
BCF-23Facility CommitteeOverview and Mitigation of Small Bore Branch Connection Failures, April 2023This document provides design and construction practices that minimize the potential for failures of small bore branch connections associated with various internal and external environments and operating conditions.
POAPS-25Pipeline CommitteePigging Operations and Automated Pigging Systems, November 2025The purpose of this guideline is to assist operators and provide guidance for identifying technologies pertaining to pipeline pigging and operations, standard operations for manual pigging, guidance on alternative automated pigging application standards, guidance for seeking information on pigging operations, definitions and phrasing associated with pigging operations, common configurations for pigging, and equipment selection guidelines.
PDP-24Pipeline CommitteePipeline Damage Prevention, December 2024This document will provide best practices to prevent potential damage to our utilities.
PPDCKL-21Pipeline CommitteePipeline Project and Design Check List, April 2021The check list was designed to serve as a guide for those who are responsible for planning and preparing pipeline project and equipment requirements and/or specifications.
POMATM-20Facility CommitteePlant Operations Manual of Analysis and Test Methods, October 2020This publication is to provide plant laboratories of the gas processing industry with a list of recognized test methods that are useful in daily operations.
PPDCL-21Facility CommitteePlant Project and Design Check List, April 2021These check lists cover a wide range of equipment used in the upstream, midstream, and downstream operation, and can be used to specify the technical requirement for the equipment in the planning phase of a project.
PTG-24Pipeline CommitteePneumatic Testing Guideline, May 2024This paper provides guidance to operators in the development, implementation, and corrective actions of comprehensive pneumatic test plans and procedures for midstream and pipeline facilities.
LDVS-21Pipeline CommitteeSimplistic Approach to Leak Detection and Valve Spacing for Liquid Pipelines, October 2021The purpose of this document is to assist operators and provide guidance for selecting the appropriate leak detection model by incorporating risk mitigation strategies and performance metrics, and to provide guidance for valve spacing requirements.
SPS-24Facility CommitteeSurvey of Plant Spacing, April 2024The spacing of equipment and process units inside a natural gas processing plant, or other midstream facility, is influenced by equipment maintenance, safety, regulatory, and insurance requirements.
SCCM-24Integrity CommitteeSystemization and Circuitization of Midstream Assets for Corrosion Monitoring, April 2024This paper provides guidance to midstream operators in the development of typical systems and circuits within the standard midstream gas processing facilities that can be applied to their mechanical integrity programs.
VRUDG-25Facility CommitteeVapor Recovery Units Design Guide, October 2025This document is intended to provide experience-based best practices to owners, operators, and suppliers of vapor recovery systems.
GPA-TB-002Facility CommitteeVortex Induced Vibration in Thermowells, July 2020This bulletin summarizes the requirements for initial design and potential review of the design of in-service thermowells.