NORSOK Z-006 is revised
The NORSOK standard on preservation outlines the principles and methods for maintaining equipment and systems in original condition throughout all project, up to and including operation. The standard has now been revised, and these are the main changes.
NORSOK Z-006 was last published in 2015 and has now gone through a full revision. The revision ensures that the standard keeps up with technical development and gained experience in the industry. This maintains a high level of quality to the standard.
Main changes
These are the main changes to the standard:
- The format of the standard has been updated. The reorganization of the document now mirrors the workflow of preservation, monitoring, and execution.
- Each discipline is outlined with requirements based on extensive oil and gas industry experience, offering clearer insights into the rationale behind the standard.
- Checklists and records have been revised and, where applicable, combined for easier use.
Comments and questions
Any comments related to the new edition shall be submitted to the petroleum department in Standards Norway.
For further questions please contact project manager in Standards Norway, Espen Holm.