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AGENDA
1. Qatar Petroleum (QP) Standardization and Standards Development. 2. Qatar Petroleum Efforts in National, Regional and International Standardization. 3. Introduction to Gulf Standardization Organization (GSO)
Established in 1974 as a national corporation completely owned by the State of Qatar. Responsible for all oil and gas industry activities in Qatar, including exploration and drilling for hydrocarbon substances, production, refining, transport, storage, sale and export of the aforementioned substances and their derivatives and byproducts.
Qatar
The operations and activities of QP are conducted at various onshore locations, which include Doha, Dukhan, Mesaieed and Ras Laffan Industrial Cities, as well as offshore areas including Halul Island, offshore production stations, drilling platform and North Gas Field.
Currently, there is a great emphasis on the development of the large non-associated gas reserves of North Field. Several projects; are already tapping the Gas North Field Qatar Petroleum is committed to utilizing the latest technology and to improve the recovery of oil and gas reserves through the application of well established, state-of-the-art technology as captured within international standards.
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Improvement
QATAR PETROLEUM STANDARDISATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Standardization Policy Standardization Planning (Strategy & Annual)
Establishing Working Standards Groups/Task Forces Standardization of Valves Onshore & Offshore (WG1) Quality Requirements for Procurements (WG2) Welding of Transmission Pipelines(WG3) Pipeline Quality Management System(WG4) Quality Requirements for Projects(WG5) Material Selection for Upstream (WG6)
Qatar represented by Qatar Petroleum is involved in the ISO Technical Committees work related to Oil and Gas Industry and Quality Assurance/Quality Management Qatar represented by Qatar Petroleum is currently a member in the committees TC 67 & TC 176 (P-member) and TC 28 (O-member).
ISO TC 67: Materials, equipment and offshore structures for petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries
SC2 - Pipeline Transportation Systems WG7 - Corrosion Resistant Materials WG8 - Welding of Pipe Lines WG10 - Bends, Fittings & Flanges WG13 - Pipeline Transportation Systems WG14 - Pipeline Protective Coatings WG17 - Pipeline Life Extension EDC Standards Editing Committee WG2- Conformity Assessment WG10- LNG Equipment and Installation SC6- Processing Equipment and Systems SC7- Offshore Structures
Gulf Cooperative Countries High Council (GCCHC) has established the Gulf Standardization Organization for Gulf Cooperative Countries (GSO for the GCC) on 9th November 1982.
It is the Gulf region standardisation organization for GCC Countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman). GSO members are from all national standardisation organizations in these countries.
Principle Objectives of GSO Improve gulf countries economics by making them more efficient and competitive. Promote the development and unity of standardization efforts in the GCC countries. Promote the industrial, scientific and technological development in the benefit of exchange of goods and the provision of services. Facilitate cooperation in the intellect, scientific and social fields.
It is responsible for issuing new and updating existing Gulf Standards developed and approved by its technical committees. It is also responsible for adopting International Standards as Gulf standards..
In cooperation with National GCC Standardization Organizations, GSO is currently making significant efforts on the adoption of International Standards on various subjects, as Gulf and National Standards and revise GSO Standards with respect to International Standards.
Harmonization of GCC Standards/Technical Regulations and conformity assessment procedures with International Standards and practices is one of the main items in the current and future plans of GSO.
GSO is planning and looking forward to enhance the participation of the GCC countries in the International Standardization Technical Committees.
International
ISO/IEC
WTO (TBT)
OIML/ CODEX
GSO
SASO BAS
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UAE S
Manufacturers, Suppliers/Vendors
List of Gulf Standards Technical Committees GSO TC1: Chemical Products Committee
Meeting of Gulf oil and gas companies, Standardization Organizations & GSO, Doha 5 April 2006 Raise the request to GSO GS for establishing this committee Technical Committee Approval by GSO Standards General Committee (SGC) as GSO TC7
Committee Final Approval by GSO Technical Council on the 19th of April 2006
State of Qatar Represented by Qatar Petroleum was selected as chair and Secretary
Mission: To manage developing, updating, maintaining & monitoring of value-added Gulf Standards for all oil & gas industry relevant works by adopting applicable international standards
Vision: Fit for the Purpose Gulf Standards used by all GCC countries and based on latest international and industry standards
GSO TC 7 OBJECTIVES
1) General objectives
To guide Gulf Oil & Gas Industry Standardisation by effective participation of Committees Members in this process on teamwork basis to accomplish the following targets:
a) To unify the Gulf Oil & Gas Industry Standardization work in order to achieve uniformity, reliability and efficiency b) To improve quality of work and avoid duplication of oil and gas standardization work within GCC.. c) To achieve cost optimisation in procurement (material/equipment), design, production/processing and services.
GSO TC 7 OBJECTIVES
2) Specific Objectives a) To harmonize GCC current Oil & Gas companies standards with each other and with ISO standards. b) To participate in ISO Technical Committees, Sub-Committees and Working Groups relevant to the Oil & Gas Industry in order to include the Gulf Region specific requirements. c) To establish a system of involvement of Gulf Oil & Gas Companies in TC 67,TC 28, TC193 & TC 176 technical work. d) To adopt current International Standards (ISO/IEC), which satisfy the Gulf Region oil & gas requirements as Gulf Standards. e) To establish a database for all GCC Oil & Gas Companies Standards and Specifications and provide easy access to all members.
GULF STANDARDS COMMITTEE FOR OIL AND GAS (GSC OG) ORGANIZATION
GSO/QS
Oil and Gas Companies
CHAIR (Qatar)
Saif Al -Naimi - QP
SECRETARY
QP -QS
MEMBERS
From Oil and Gas Industry Companies and Standardization National Bodies
GULF STANDARDS BASED ON INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS IS A KEY TO SUCCESS FOR GULF REGION COUNTRIES ECONOMY
(GSO TC 7)