ISO 16530 is officially titled:
“Well integrity — Life cycle governance”
It outlines requirements and recommendations for managing the integrity of oil and gas wells throughout their lifecycle. The standard applies to:
ISO 16530 covers conventional and unconventional wells and is applicable to both onshore and offshore operations. It defines a structured governance framework that includes barrier verification, risk assessments, monitoring programs, and integrity performance standards.
Well failures can result in:
ISO 16530 helps organizations implement a systematic well integrity management system (WIMS) that ensures:
Implementing ISO 16530 provides operators and service providers with:
Establishes well barriers and verification systems to prevent incidents.
Enables proactive management of integrity risks based on data and field conditions.
Ensures integrity from well concept through abandonment and decommissioning.
Promotes transparency and accountability across teams and contractors.
Reduces risk of leaks, spills, and emissions from failed well infrastructure.
With GMC’s support in implementing ISO 16530, your organization gains competitive and operational advantages:
Meet global and regional oil & gas regulatory requirements with confidence.
Detect well integrity issues early and reduce costly interventions.
Extend the productive life of wells and improve uptime.
Minimize the risk of hazardous blowouts, leaks, and surface pollution.
Build trust with regulators, investors, and communities.
Proper documentation and maintenance reduce abandonment complications.
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