Great to look back on an inspiring and productive week in The Hague!
A big thank you to everyone who joined the FL3DMS Face-to-Face Meeting (21–23 April 2026) and the USPI Annual & Management Board Meeting (23 April 2026).

Over the past days, we had the opportunity to:
✔️ Share insights and progress on FL3DMS and related initiatives
✔️ Align on strategy and future roadmap
✔️ Exchange knowledge across the industry
✔️ Strengthen collaboration within the USPI network

Dear USPI Member and interested expert , 

Please reserve Thursday 23 April 2026 in your agenda for the USPI Management Board Meeting and the Annual Meeting hosted at the McDermott offices in The Hague, The Netherlands.

Key Speaker highlight| Frank van Ewijk 

We are pleased to announce that Frank van Ewijk, Director Programmes at IOGP, will be delivering a keynote industry presentation 

during the Annual Meeting. His session will provide insights into: 

• Key focus areas for Owner Operators 

• Major IOGP programmes including JIP33 

• The role of standardisation and data in enabling these programmes 

We are pleased to share our annual update on USPI’s activities and strategic initiatives for 2026, as outlined in the attached letter from USPI Chairman Hugo Belder.In this update, you will find an overview of key achievements, ongoing industry collaborations, and the strategic priorities that will guide USPI and its members in the coming year. The letter highlights our continued focus on standardization, digital transformation, and strengthening cooperation across the process and energy industries.

We invite you to read the full message to stay informed about USPI’s direction, upcoming initiatives, and opportunities for member engagement.

Read the Chairman's Letter 2026 Here:

On December 11, 2025, Hans Teijgeler was honored with a Royal Decoration Ridder in de orde van Oranje-Nassau during a ceremony at the Council Chamber of Bergen (NH), The Netherlands. This recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions to standardization of engineering information and data within the process industry supply chain, a field in which he has been a driving force for more than three decades. 

Through his work at the Engineering Contractor Fluor which is a member of the association USPI, and his participation in projects under ISO TC 184/SC 4 (Industrial data), Hans played a pivotal role in developing ISO 15926, an internationally recognized standard series that enables Integration and exchange of information and data across the process industry supply chain—independent of specific software systems. His efforts have significantly improved the quality and consistency of engineering information in the process industries, and addresses growing demands for safety, environmental compliance, efficiency, and speed to market. 

FL3DMS Release 1.3 is here!

We’ve taken a big leap forward to help you unlock the full potential of your 3D models – smarter, more consistent, and easier to apply across every project.

What’s New?

• As-Built Options – Three clear strategies for cost-effective as-building
• Vendor Package & Skid Requirements – Standardized data delivery from suppliers
• Updated Content Matrix – Expanded requirements + NORSOK Z-020 mapping + CFIHOS mapping
• Engineering Deliverables List – Linked to CFIHOS for clarity and alignment
• Data Model & Dictionary – Consistent definitions and relationships across all elements and aligned with CFIHOS and CII AWP
• Implementation Guide & Checklists – Practical steps for owners, EPCs, and suppliers