M/035 - Oil and gas industry
Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC 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 M/035 requests CEN and CENELEC to develop harmonized standards for machinery and equipment used in the oil and gas industry. This includes areas related to exploration, production, refining, and shipping by pipeline for the oil industry, as well as exploration and production within the natural gas industry. The mandate aims to ensure safety, interoperability, and environmental protection through standardized technical specifications across these sectors. This standardization supports industry efficiency and compliance with regulatory requirements in European markets.
Purpose
This mandate aims to develop harmonized European standards in the field of machinery and equipment used within the oil and natural gas industries. It covers sectors including oil exploration and production, refining, shipping by pipeline, as well as natural gas exploration and production. The overall objective is to enhance safety, interoperability, efficiency, and environmental performance across these industries.
Standardisation request
The European Commission requests that CEN and CENELEC, the European standardisation organisations for electrotechnical and general standards respectively, establish common technical specifications and standards related to machinery and equipment employed in:
- Oil industry operations, including exploration, production, refining processes, and pipeline transportation.
- Natural gas industry activities, particularly exploration and production phases.
The standardisation work should address relevant product safety, reliability, and operational requirements, facilitating a consistent regulatory framework across EU member states.
Expected deliverables
Anticipated outputs from this mandate include:
- Harmonized European Standards (ENs) covering key types of machinery and equipment used in oil and gas extraction, refining, and transportation.
- Technical specifications or harmonised standards that support compliance with EU directives related to machinery safety, environmental protection, and industry-specific operational requirements.
- Guidelines or performance benchmarks that promote interoperability and innovation within the oil and natural gas sectors.
These deliverables will support industry stakeholders, regulators, and manufacturers in ensuring conformity and improving technical integration within the EU market.
Context
The oil and natural gas industries are vital to the EU economy and energy security but involve complex and high-risk operations. Standardisation in this field contributes to reducing operational hazards, ensuring environmental protection, and promoting the free movement of goods and services within the internal market. This mandate builds on existing EU legislation addressing machinery safety and environmental standards, tailoring technical rules to the specific needs of oil and gas machinery and equipment.
This mandate covers standardization work in machinery and equipment used in the oil industry, including exploration-production, refining, and pipeline shipping, as well as in the natural gas industry focused on 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/035 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC 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)". Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC 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.