News
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Webinar: New NORSOK N-005 Integrity management of offshore structures and marine systems
A revised version of the standard NORSOK N-005 was published in March. You are invited to attend a virtual breakfast meeting on 25 May where the NORSOK offshore structure committee presents the revised document.
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Two NORSOK D standards are revised and on public enquiry
NORSOK D-010 and NORSOK D-002 cover drilling and well operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf to ensure safe and efficient operations. They are developed by the Norwegian petroleum industry to ensure adequate safety, value adding and cost effectiveness for existing and future petroleum industry developments in Norway.
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NORSOK P-002 is considered for revision
NORSOK P-002 for Process system design is considered for review to ensure the quality of the standard. Standards Norway invite the industry to give feedback on whether the standard should be revised, as well as improvement proposals which will be considered, if it is decided to revise the standard. All input must be submitted by 20 May.
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Public consultation meeting on NORSOK S-006 HSEQ contract requirements
The NORSOK S-006 standard has been revised with a new structure and retitled HSEQ Contract Requirements. A draft of the new version will soon be released for public consultation. Standards Norway invites you to a digital information meeting on 21 May 2026 at 08:30, where we will present the standard and explain how to participate in the consultation.
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Raising the bar for environmental performance with the new edition of ISO 14001
The new edition of NS-EN ISO 14001, Environmental management systems, has now been published, providing organizations with a clearer and more effective way to turn environmental ambition into measurable results. The standard will also be available in Norwegian.
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NORSOK standard for mechanical completion and commissioning is revised and on public enquiry
NORSOK Z-007 Mechanical completion and commissioning, is revised and open for public enquiry. We invite the industry to provide their comments and feedback by 29 May.
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NORSOK Z-015 is being revised
NORSOK Z-015 on temporary equipment is undergoing a systematic review to ensure the quality of the standard. Standards Norway invites the industry to give feedback on the standard by 20 March.
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NORSOK M-001 has been revised and these are the main changes
NORSOK M-001 concerns materials selection for hydrocarbon production and processing facilities, as well as supporting systems for fixed offshore installations. This includes subsea production systems. The standard has now been revised to ensure its relevance in the industry.
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NORSOK R-001 has been revised and these are the main changes
NORSOK R-001 specifies technical requirements for the design, manufacture, assembly, product inspection, as well as installation and testing of mechanical equipment. The standard has now been revised to ensure its relevance to the industry.
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Amendment to NORSOK U-100 on public enquiry
NORSOK U-100 defines basic requirements for personnel, equipment and systems for diving operations within the petroleum industry. An amendment for the standard is now on public enquiry. Standards Norway invites the industry to review the amendment draft by 5 February.
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NORSOK M-121 is revised and on public enquiry
NORSOK M-121 specifies aluminium products that may be used for selected offshore applications. The standard has now been revised, and we invite the industry to comment on the draft by 11 February 2026.
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Prepare for the new edition of ISO 14001 – what changes can be expected?
A new edition of the international standard for environmental management is expected in March/April 2026. The revised version introduces clearer requirements related to climate and environmental issues, a more comprehensive life cycle perspective, and strengthened accountability for top management.
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Prepare for the new edition of ISO 9001 – what changes can be expected?
After ten years, the international standard for quality management is being revised. The new edition of ISO 9001 is expected in September/October 2026 and will introduce clearer requirements related to leadership, greater emphasis on technology and climate considerations, and a simplified structure to ensure the standard remains relevant for today’s organizations.