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API Spec Q2 is the first ever quality management system (QMS) certification for service supply organizations in the oil and natural gas industry. API "American Petroleum Institute" represents all segments of America's oil and natural gas industry. Its more than 600 members produce, process, and distribute most of the nation's energy.
API Spec Q2 1st edition was published in December 2011 by API. As the first international (QMS) Quality Management Standard for service supply organizations offered by the API, the main focus of this version was on defect prevention, reduction of wastage and reliability of services. This standard specifies requirements of (QMS) quality management system for an organization to reveal its potential to frequently provide services that meet customer, legal & other applicable requirements.
API Spec Q2 specification promotes the integration of a process approach into the application of specific clauses when developing, implementing and improving the effectiveness of a QMS. It can be used by internal and external organization, including certification bodies, to assess the organization's ability to meet customer and legal requirements applicable to the service sector.
API Q2 standard includes key quality management system requirements similar to ISO 9001 and API Q1. The API Q2 standard also includes requirements specific to Oil & Gas service companies.
More specifically, API Q2 Certification is required to the for many upstream services and also it applies to the functions associated with well servicing, equipment repair/maintenance and inspection activities.
API Q2 stands at its best with several key additions to the standards that hugely benefits service companies if implemented. Relying on this standard not only improves a company’s operational excellence but also help them in the planning and execution of projects.