API Spec Q2, 2nd Edition : What It Means for You

​​​The second edition of the API Specification Q2 has been issued and paves the way forward for compliance regarding sustainability as well as environmental and employee safety.
 
The release affects QMS services for the oil and gas industry, which means Q2 QMS software like ours will help guide you forward and remain compliant.

What services have updated requirements in API Spec Q2?

API sets the standard to which Service and Supply Organizations (SSO) must adhere for best practices and claim API certification. In the API Spec Q2, 2nd edition, those services include:

• Drilling
• Field Production
• Well Closure
• Repair and Maintenance
• Construction
• Abandonment

 
Since the initial Q2 release in 2013, 150 sites have been able to claim API certification. Nearly a decade later, the API Spec Q2 2nd Edition is released, offering an even higher safety and environmental standards for organizations to meet.
 
Those organizations who were Q2-certified from the 1st edition, have six months to comply with the 2nd edition and maintain compliance.

What’s changed from the 1st Edition to API Spec Q2 2nd Edition?

The latest edition of Q2 for SSOs simplifies how it overlaps with the API Spec Q1standard for manufacturers, making it easier for collaborators to meet both specs and improve efficiency.
 
The API Spec Q2, 2nd Edition also updates employee requirements, ensuring workers have the knowledge and skills to safely perform their duties.
 
Finally, the new Q2 works in conjunction with many of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, improving the industry's stance on environmental protection.

Begin Your Transition to API Spec Q2, 2nd Edition.

Our integrated SAM™ solution is packed with 43 integrated modules and 55 pre-defined reports that align with the new Q2 standard.. Contact Accupoint today to find out how we can help streamline your transition to API Spec Q2, 2nd Edition.