Supplier prequalification
Operators and EPCs demand evidence of quality control from suppliers.
How we help: ISO 29001 with risk assessment, contingency planning and management of change.
Industry
Oil & Gas
Operators, contractors and suppliers in oil and gas work under major-hazard risk, strict permits and demanding customers. We build integrated quality, HSE and asset systems that hold up in prequalification, audits and day-to-day operations.
Challenges we solve
Pressures on oil and gas organisations
Major-hazard risk, contractor-heavy operations and tightening emissions rules.
Major-hazard safety
Process safety, permit-to-work and simultaneous operations.
How we help: ISO 45001 aligned with your process safety and permit systems.
Spills and emissions
Environmental permits, spill response and methane scrutiny.
How we help: ISO 14001 controls and a verification-ready ISO 14064-1 inventory.
Asset integrity
Pressure systems, pipelines and ageing facilities.
How we help: ISO 55001 asset management with integrity and maintenance strategy.
Security
Facility, cargo and personnel security in high-risk locations.
How we help: ISO 28000 security management and ISO 18788 for security operations.
Energy use
Flaring, compression and site energy cost.
How we help: ISO 50001 baselines and performance indicators.
Recommended standards
Standards for oil and gas
Core standards first, then the additions your customers, regulators or risks call for. Most run as one integrated management system.
ISO 29001
Sector quality for suppliers and service companies.
Core ISO 45001Safety for high-hazard operations.
Core ISO 14001Environmental compliance and spill prevention.
Core ISO 9001Base quality system for non-sector customers.
ISO 55001Integrity and life cycle of facilities.
ISO 28000Security for facilities and logistics.
ISO 14064-1Verified emissions inventory.
ISO 50001Energy performance of sites.
Regulatory context
Requirements that shape your system
Management systems help you meet these obligations and show evidence of control. They do not replace the obligations themselves.
Process safety
Major-hazard rules such as the EU Seveso III Directive and OSHA Process Safety Management in the US.
Methane and emissions
Emissions rules including the EU Methane Regulation for the energy sector.
Sector specifications
Customer requirements based on API Spec Q1 and Q2 for manufacturers and service providers.
Offshore and pipeline safety
National offshore and pipeline safety regimes where you operate.
Which requirements apply depends on your jurisdiction and activities. We map your system to the ones that apply to you.
How we work with oil and gas
One partner, gap to certificate
01
Consultancy
Gap assessment, implementation and integrated systems built around how oil and gas operations really work.
02Certification support
Certification body selection, mock audits and Stage 1 and Stage 2 support.
03Training Academy
Awareness to CQI/IRCA Lead Auditor, in-house or public.
04Ongoing partnership
Outsourced internal audit, management review and 2026 transitions.
Experience
Oil & Gas work we have delivered
Selected clients in this sector: Linde, Air Liquide, Borouge. Names and trademarks belong to their owners and indicate client relationships only.
Training Academy
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Training for oil and gas teams
CQI/IRCA Approved Training Partner. Awareness, Implementer, Internal Auditor and Lead Auditor courses, in-house, public, virtual or hybrid.
Popular courses for this sector: ISO 29001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 50001.
Questions
Oil & Gas FAQ
Does AEC issue the certificates?
No. Certificates are issued by independent certification bodies accredited by UKAS, DAkkS or an equivalent national accreditation body, or by the scheme-specific bodies some standards require. AEC prepares your organisation for those audits.
ISO 29001 or API Spec Q1?
They address similar expectations but are separate documents with separate certification routes. We can map one system to both where customers ask for it.
Can HSE and quality run as one system?
Yes. ISO 29001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 share the harmonized structure and can run under one policy and audit programme.
Do you support contractors as well as operators?
Yes. Contractors and service companies are among the main users of ISO 29001 and ISO 45001 in the sector.
Plan your oil and gas management system
Tell us your operations, customers and sites. We reply with a proposal covering implementation, training and certification support.
Certification decisions are made by independent, accredited certification bodies. AEC prepares organisations for certification and does not guarantee certification outcomes.