Norsok M-650

[Clareok]

Hi I’m relatively new to Norsok requirements on oil & gas equipment. My understanding is that material to be used shall come from a Norsok Qualified mill according to M-650. This mill would need to have a QTR certificate for each type of material.
I’m being told that if I get the steel from a Norsok approved mill (with QTR certificate) and machine this material at another manufacturing facility that I also need a Norsok M650 qualification for that facility. Can you anyone advise is this is correct?

 

[SJones]

Review definition 3.1.8. If the machining operation does not affect the "material properties of the finished product," then the machining contractor would not be classed as a manufacturer, and thus should not require incorporation in the qualification exercise.

Steve Jones
Corrosion Management Consultant

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