Harmonisation of gas and oil standards (INOGATE)

Offers technical assistance to the Partner Countries to support their uptake of international standards in the oil and gas sector

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine

Timeframe: 2007-2009

Budget: €2.9 million

Objectives

The project aims to assist the adoption of international standards, rules and practices in the design, construction, manufacturing, testing, certification, accreditation, operation and maintenance applied to all components of gas and oil production, transmission and storage.
 
 
What does it do?
 
It contributes to facilitating energy market convergence in the oil and gas sector in the Partner Countries through establishing a common understanding of the rationale and need to adopt international standards. The project provides technical assistance in the harmonisation of codes, standards and practices in the gas and oil industry. Specific activities include: developing a strategy for harmonisation, proposing the required legal measures to be initiated by national authorities, and creating awareness of EU standards in the gas and oil sectors.

Actions in brief

 

  • Reviews and defines standards for regional harmonisation and the development of relevant strategies and action plans.
  • Draws up an inventory of local standards and identifies applicable EU standards.
  • Establishes contacts in Partner Countries.
  • Organises inter-regional meetings, national meetings, and an inter-regional training seminar and study tour.

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