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API Spec Q2: An Overview
Set to change regulatory landscape in the energy sector. Results of findings from Macondo incident (Deepwater). Companies will need to API Q2 certified by 2014 in order towork with any of the major oil & gas companies.API is currently accepting applications for Spec Q2.Spec Q2 is already a core requirement for new contracts forExxonMobil. The same hold true for other major industryplayers.
Quality Management System Requirements for ServiceSupply Organization for the Petroleum and Natural GasIndustries.Quality assurance-based standards for the industry to helpavoid future catastrophes.Released a proposed schedule for voluntary/mandatory Q2compliance that is launching in North America and the Gulfof Mexico in 2014, and will quickly expand to internationalregions and it is anticipated to be a global mandate by2016.
Operations integration of the new Q2 requirements will berequired for: Oil & Gas Producers & Suppliers Associated Vendor, Distributors and Suppliers Industry mandated (and possibly federal) timeline.3rd party Service Providers will provide implementation andevaluation functions.A majority of the API Q2 requirements have been integratedinto the 9th Edition of the API Q1 Specification.
ISO 9001, ISO 29001: Process Based Management Systems. API Q1 & API Q2: Process Based Management System. Risk Based Management System. Applies to Service Providers and Service Related Product. Service Related Product Definition: Materials, Equipment, and Software used in the execution of a service.
Competency/Trainingof PersonnelRisk Assessment andManagementService DesignContingency PlanningSupply Chain ControlsService Quality PlanPreventativeMaintenance,Inspection and TestService PerformanceValidationManagement ofChange (MOC)
Most organizations aredoing this is one form oranother.Spec Q2 requires a moreformal approach.Particularly interested inskills assessment anddevelopment of trainingmatrixes to ensure awelltrained workforce.competent.
Risk Assessment and Management is a major component ofSpec Q2.Spec Q2 asks us to create a formalized process to identifyand document risks (potential and real) and then developaction plans designed to communicate, mitigate and controlthese risks.Goal is to reduce or avoid exposure to loss.
Design review is fairlystraight forward.This requirement deals withthe verification andvalidation in the design ofthe service and SRP (servicerelated product).One item of note is we seethe risk assessmentfunction identified in thedesign process.
Disruption Prevention. Mitigation Measures. Integration. Actions required for significant risk. Assignment of responsibility & authority. Internal and external communications.
Supply chain controls are imperative. In most cases organizations have some process in place. SpecQ2 requires a much more formal and documentedapproach to supplier management. Develop methods to classify and qualify suppliers.Assess and identify critical suppliers.Verify that a QMS is in place and conforms to internal requirement.Track and report supplier performance metrics.Ultimately our goals here are to minimize potentialdisruptions to operations and maximize cost savings.
Designed to document the procedures resources, processesand activities that identify and control the qualityrequirements of the service or SRP.The Q2 spec requires your organization to clearly define;document and measure items associated the execution ofthe service.Quality Plans should include: Compliance to customer requirements.Control of subcontractorsIdentification of requirements for acceptanceID and control of riskRequired deliverables and related records.Plans need to be documented and approved and whenrequired by contract, communicated with the customer.
Validation activities should be completed throughoutexecution as well as upon completion.Validation process should confirm all requirements (KPIs,critical success factors and acceptance criteria) wereachieved.Records of performance and validation must be maintained.
Planned preventive maintenanceincreases reliability.Spec Q2 requires detailed, site-specificmaintenance schedules, procedures, andtraining.Equipment maintenance is critical forsafe working conditions and long-termprofitability.Maintenance procedures should include Preventive maintenanceUse History LogsCritical Spare PartsControls for Equipment Integrity
The vast and complex nature of MOC has caused manycompanies to struggle with implementing change controlmanagement system.Companies use a collection of disconnected manual systems,spreadsheets and databases, which results in duplicate data,increased costs, data errors, time delays and lack ofvisibility.A well-documented MoC program can be used todemonstrate an organization’s commitment toward duediligence in risk mitigation efforts.Includes communication with internal and external parties.
Q2 Comprehension and Application.Transitioning from a process based to a risk-basedmanagement system. Integrating new requirements into existing competencies. Global Supply Chain. Geographical & Cultural Differences. Remote Locations.
Improves decision making. Minimizes risk through identification, planning & controls. Improves efficiencies. Improves safety performance. Improves identification and traceability. Protects your revenue stream.
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Designed for Oil & Gas Service Providers required tomaintain API Q2 Spec certification.A cloud-based business solution managing the oil and gasindustry drivers identified in API Q2 requirements. Risk based management system. Intuitive solution designed for point of operation use. Real time operational reporting from multiple/remotelocations enabling quick decision making.
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Set to change regulatory landscape in the energy sector. Results of findings from Macondo incident (Deepwater). Companies will need to API Q2 certified by 2014 in order to work with any of the major oil & gas companies. API is currently accepting applications for Spec Q2. Spec Q2 is already a core requirement for new contracts for .
