ISO Focus - November 2005

Fuelling productivity and progress

ISO Focus, November 2005

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This issue highlights the trends and themes explored at the recently concluded World Petroleum Congress in Johannesburg, South Africa, and how standards are shaping the future of the world’s petroleum resources.

The issue takes an in-depth look at some of the developments and challenges faced by the oil and gas industry and the key role played by ISO standards, from safety and security for offshore structures, to the key 'triple-bottom line'.

In an exclusive interview, the President of PETROBRAS, José Sérgio Gabrielli de Azevedo emphasizes the importance of adhering to standards for the company’s corporate strategy, technological development, global market success, product quality, and environmental sustainability.

Comment

Cheryl Stark, Chair ISO/TC 67
Global cost savings by global participation

Guest View

José Sérgio Gabrielli de Azevedo
PETROBRAS

“... aherence to technical standards in PETROBRAS is part of the company's corporate strategy. It is fundamental for technological development and competitive success in all our markets, meeting quality, safety, environmental and health requirements. ”

Main Focus

Fuelling productivity and progress

• OGP: Only one standard is needed
• Standards as a strategic business asset
• Do it once, do it right, do it internationally
• ISO/TS 29001 set to become oil and gas industry’s unique QMS standard
• Views from the European Community: “Global Standards used locally worldwide”
• ISO standards for the Chinese petroleum industry
• Offshore structures : the imperatives of safety and security
• Using International Standards to manage offshore oil and gas operations in the USA
• Standards aid petroleum regulation in Norway
• The key role of training global petroleum and natural gas players
• Kazakhstan – oiling the wheels of industry through International Standards
• Adoption of International Standards for the Kazakhstan Oil and Gas Sector: an example of cooperation between the private sector and regulators
• Assessing the value of partnerships
• Voluntary sustainability reporting for the oil & gas industry
• Global oil and gas leaders acknowledge strategic role of ISO

Developments and initiatives

• ISO 28th General Assembly

New this month

• ISO lays the foundations of ISO 26000 guidance standard on social responsibility
• New brochure: Training in standards development 2006-2007
• ISO 9000:2005 – the ‘A to Z’ of QMS updated

World Scene

• Highlights of events from around the world

ISO Scene

• Highlights of news from ISO