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Buyer guideASME B16.36 orifice flanges have unique requirements beyond B16.5. This guide covers scope, procurement checks, inspection points, and common risks to help EPC engineers and buyers specify correctly.
StandardsASME B16.14 covers ferrous pipe plugs, bushings, and locknuts with pipe threads, including ratings, dimensions, materials, and marking. This guide explains the standard's scope, key differences from ASME B1.20.1, and what buyers must verify to avoid specification errors.
TechnicalASME publishes separate standards for metallic and nonmetallic gaskets. This checklist helps buyers cross-check gasket type, flange facing, and procurement details before issuing an RFQ.
Case studiesShell announced the first cargo from LNG Canada in June 2025. This reference outlines what EPC buyers can learn about cryogenic piping procurement, with a disclaimer that Hebei Haihao Group has no project involvement.
Industry newsExxonMobil has received government and regulatory approvals for the Whiptail development, the sixth project on the Stabroek block offshore Guyana. The project targets about 250,000 barrels per day of capacity by end-2027, with $12.7 billion investment. For EPC buyers, this signals continued demand for subsea and topside piping components.
Buyer guideASME B31.12 governs hydrogen piping and pipelines. This guide explains what EPC engineers and procurement managers must specify in an RFQ for seamless pipes and socket-weld forged fittings, covering code parts, material verification, and inspection requirements.
StandardsASME B16.1 covers gray iron flanges and flanged fittings in Classes 25, 125, and 250. This guide explains what the standard includes, how it differs from ductile iron (B16.42), and what buyers must verify when sourcing gray iron flanges.
TechnicalASME B16.21 defines nonmetallic flat gaskets for pipe flanges. This guide explains the standard's scope, why you must pair it with the mating flange standard, and what to verify during procurement to avoid misapplication.
Case studiesEquinor's Johan Castberg FPSO reached peak production in June 2025, three months after startup. This case study examines the project's scale and what it implies for cold-region piping procurement.
