ASNT and API Sign MOU for Collaborative Advancement of NDT/E in Oil and Natural Gas Industry

(Columbus, OH) The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) and the American Petroleum Institute (API) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate increased collaboration and promote a shared pursuit of quality nondestructive testing/examination (NDT/E) within the oil and natural gas industry.

“With the signing of this MOU, ASNT looks forward to building on our already successful relationship with API to advance the field of NDT and meet the needs of the oil and gas industry,” said Neal J. Couture, CAE, ASNT Executive Director. “Through our partnership and collaboration, we will work together to leverage our collective expertise and resources in providing technical and program input to each respective organization to create linkages and the sharing of information and knowledge.”

NDT/E plays a vital role in ensuring safety by identifying damage, defects, and corrosion indications within the natural gas and oil industry. Owners and operators rely on the expertise and proficiency of NDT/E technicians to conduct the necessary inspections that inform asset integrity plans. These plans are critical for maintaining safe operations and preventing disruptions and expensive errors. 

“API is committed to working with our colleagues to ensure that the natural gas and oil industry has access to the best possible NDE resources,” API Director of Individual Certification Programs Andri Orphanides said. “Working with these leading organizations advances our mission and strengthens our industry, ensuring that we’re preparing quality NDT technicians.”

About ASNT  

Serving more than 22 000 members and certificate holders worldwide, ASNT, based in Columbus, Ohio, is the largest technical society for NDT professionals. ASNT certification and standards programs, publications, conferences, education, membership, and professional development programs are the foundation for expanding awareness of advancements in NDT. Governed by a volunteer group of officers and directors, ASNT is organized by councils representing interests relating to certification, engineering, research, education, and section operations.  

About API

API represents all segments of America’s natural gas and oil industry, which supports more than 11 million US jobs and is backed by a growing grassroots movement of millions of Americans. Our approximately 600 members produce, process, and distribute the majority of the nation’s energy, and participate in API Energy Excellence®, which is accelerating environmental and safety progress by fostering new technologies and transparent reporting. API was formed in 1919 as a standards-setting organization and has developed more than 800 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

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