Industry Standards & Compliance

When product changes hands, allocation payments are calculated, or regulatory agencies review your operations, the question isn’t just whether your data is accurate. The question is whether you can prove it. Following recognized industry standards provides that proof. Our methods are traceable, our calibrations documented, and our results defensible because we align with the organizations that set measurement and testing standards across the energy sector.

Premier maintains alignment with the following industry standards organizations:

GPA Midstream (Gas Processors Association): We follow GPA methods for natural gas and liquid hydrocarbon compositional analysis, including extended hydrocarbon analysis, sulfur speciation, and BTU determination. Our technicians stay current with GPA publications and recommended practices for sampling, testing, and reporting.

ASTM International: Our laboratory methods comply with ASTM standards for petroleum product testing, including sulfur analysis, physical property testing, vapor pressure determination, and distillation characteristics. ASTM methods provide the technical specifications that ensure consistent, reproducible results.

API (American Petroleum Institute): We follow API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards (MPMS) for field measurement, meter proving, and custody transfer applications. Our Coriolis proving operations comply with API MPMS Chapter 4 and Chapter 5.6 requirements.

AGA (American Gas Association): Our orifice meter installations, inspections, and flow calculations follow AGA Report No. 3 and related standards for natural gas measurement. These standards define the requirements for accurate custody transfer measurement.

BLM (Bureau of Land Management): For operations on federal and tribal lands, our measurement practices align with BLM requirements to ensure compliance with regulatory oversight.

NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology): All calibrations are traceable to NIST standards, providing the foundation for measurement accuracy and regulatory compliance.

When you receive a report from Premier, you can trust that the methods, equipment, and documentation meet industry requirements. Our reports are formatted for audit readiness. Our calibration records are complete and traceable. Our field technicians and laboratory analysts understand not just how to perform the work, but why these standards exist and what they require.