scope:

This NORSOK standard is a guideline that applies to field development, design, construction, installation, modification and decommissioning of installations for offshore drilling, production and transportation of petroleum.

The principles of this NORSOK standard are applicable to new developments as well as modifications and tie-in projects. However, the relevance and applicability of the different requirements will have to be reviewed in context with the scope of the project.

This NORSOK standard covers offshore activities in areas of "normal" environmental sensitivity. More stringent requirements apply to certain licence areas, and the conditions of the exploitation licence shall be observed.