M/BC/CEN/92/9 - Oil & natural gas industry
Mandate to CEN/CENELEC for the drawing-up of a programme of standardization in the field of machinery and equipment for the oil industry (exploration-production, refining and shipping by pipeline) and for the natural gas industry (exploration-production)
This mandate tasks CEN and CENELEC with developing a comprehensive program of standardization for machinery and equipment used in the oil and natural gas industries. It covers the oil sector's exploration, production, refining, and pipeline shipping activities, as well as exploration and production within the natural gas industry. The objective is to establish harmonized standards that enhance safety, efficiency, and interoperability across these sectors, supporting industry operations and compliance within the European Union.
Purpose
The mandate M/BC/CEN/92/9 aims to authorize CEN and CENELEC to develop a comprehensive programme of standardisation specifically targeting machinery and equipment used within the oil and natural gas industries. This includes the entire value chain of the oil industry, from exploration and production through refining and shipping by pipeline, as well as the exploration and production sectors of the natural gas industry.
Standardisation request
CEN and CENELEC are requested to draw up a structured programme covering standardisation activities related to machinery and equipment employed in the oil and natural gas industries. This covers various industrial stages:
- Oil industry: exploration, production, refining, and transportation via pipelines.
- Natural gas industry: exploration and production.
The focus is on ensuring harmonised standards that support safety, efficiency, interoperability, and environmental protection across these technically and operationally demanding sectors.
Expected deliverables
The expected outcome is a detailed and coordinated standardisation programme that:
- Identifies priority areas for standard development.
- Specifies standards necessary for machinery and equipment across the mentioned oil and gas sectors.
- Proposes timelines and coordination mechanisms for delivering relevant standards.
- Facilitates alignment between CEN and CENELEC activities to cover both general and electrotechnical aspects where appropriate.
Context
The oil and natural gas industries operate with complex machinery and equipment critical for energy supply and infrastructure. Standardisation enhances safety, operational reliability, and environmental compliance while supporting trade and innovation. This mandate reflects the EU’s strategic interest in creating harmonised norms to support the competitiveness and safety of its energy sector industries. It also complements EU policy objectives regarding energy security and the transition towards sustainable energy systems.
The mandate covers standardization in machinery and equipment used in the oil industry, including exploration-production, refining, and shipping by pipeline, as well as in the natural gas industry, specifically exploration-production.
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A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/BC/CEN/92/9 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Mandate to CEN/CENELEC for the drawing-up of a programme of standardization in the field of machinery and equipment for the oil industry (exploration-production, refining and shipping by pipeline) and for the natural gas industry (exploration-production)". Mandate to CEN/CENELEC for the drawing-up of a programme of standardization in the field of machinery and equipment for the oil industry (exploration-production, refining and shipping by pipeline) and for the natural gas industry (exploration-production) There are 0 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.