API 16C Compliance

End-to-End API 16C Compliance for Choke and Kill Systems

In well control operations, choke and kill systems are critical safety barriers. At Petreltech, we provide specialised API 16C compliance services for choke and kill equipment - ensuring your systems meet stringent design, manufacturing, and testing requirements from the latest API 16C specification.

Our services cover engineering design review, quality assurance, pressure testing, and complete documentation - supporting OEMs, fabricators, and drilling contractors in delivering API 16C certified choke and kill systems with confidence.

What Is API 16C?

API 16C is the American Petroleum Institute's specification for choke and kill systems used in drilling and well intervention operations. It defines the requirements for design, materials, pressure ratings, testing, and documentation of choke manifolds, kill lines, flexible joints, and associated well control components.

API 16C Choke and Kill Systems QA/QC compliance framework
Standard Overview

Key Elements of API 16C

The specification defines critical requirements covering design, materials, pressure ratings, testing, and documentation for choke and kill system components

Design and pressure rating requirements for choke and kill equipment

Material specifications, heat traceability, and NDT requirements

Hydrostatic and functional pressure testing protocols

Welding procedures, inspection, and qualification requirements

PSL (Product Specification Level) and temperature class ratings

API monogram program requirements and marking guidelines

What We Deliver

Our API 16C Compliance Services

Petreltech offers full-scope API 16C choke and kill system compliance services, helping clients achieve certification and deliver reliable well control equipment

Engineering Review & Design Validation

  • Design evaluation of choke manifolds, kill lines, and flexible joints for API 16C compliance
  • Verification of pressure ratings, bore sizes, and material grades against specification requirements
  • Assessment of system configurations for compatibility with BOP and wellhead interfaces

QA/QC and Material Traceability

  • Review of mill test reports, welding qualifications, and heat treatment records
  • Ensuring compliance with API 16C PSL and temperature class requirements
  • On-site or remote support for quality documentation and conformity checks
  • Internal audits, gap assessments, and 2nd party factory audit support

Testing & Inspection Services

  • Witnessing of hydrostatic and functional pressure tests for choke and kill equipment
  • Support for factory acceptance tests (FAT) and third-party certification reviews
  • NDT witnessing and dimensional inspection of critical components

Certification Support & Documentation

  • Preparation of full compliance documentation packages: ITPs, QAPs, test reports, and MTCs
  • Support for API monogram licensing and renewal processes
  • Client file compilation including MTRs, drawings, inspection records, and checklists
Scope of Coverage

Equipment Covered Under API 16C

Our services apply to the full range of API 16C certified choke and kill system components used in drilling and well control operations

Choke Manifolds

High-pressure choke manifold assemblies used to control and regulate wellbore pressure during drilling and well control operations.

Choke and Kill Lines

Pressure-rated flow lines connecting the BOP stack to the choke manifold, designed to withstand high-pressure well control conditions.

Flexible Joints & Hose Assemblies

Flexible hose and joint assemblies providing pressure-rated articulation between rigid choke and kill line components.

Choke Valves, Gate Valves & Check Valves

Pressure-rated valves within the choke and kill system, including manual, adjustable, and hydraulically actuated choke valves.

Manifold Spools, Crosses & Tees

Pressure-containing structural components forming the choke and kill manifold framework, rated to API 16C specifications.

Why Petreltech

Why Choose Petreltech for API 16C Choke and Kill System Services?

In-Depth API 16C Expertise

In-depth knowledge of API 16C choke and kill system standards - our team brings hands-on expertise in manifold design compliance, PSL requirements, and pressure testing protocols.

Experienced Well Control Specialists

Support from experienced well control engineers and QA/QC specialists - providing competent technical guidance throughout the design, manufacturing, and certification process.

OEM & Drilling Contractor Support

Proven compliance support for OEMs and drilling contractors worldwide - with experience serving both equipment manufacturers and end-users across API 16C requirements.

End-to-End Documentation Support

End-to-end documentation and inspection support for API audits - covering gap assessments, ITP preparation, test witnessing, and complete compliance dossier compilation.

Strong Regional Presence

Strong regional presence across Singapore, Middle East, and Southeast Asia - with on-site and remote engagement models to match your project schedule and location requirements.

Get API 16C Compliant - Work with Petreltech Today

Ensure your choke and kill systems meet international well control standards with Petreltech's API 16C compliance services. From initial design review to final certification, we support your path to safe, reliable, and certified well control solutions.

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