NWE Accredited for Inspection of Hazardous Gas Tank Farms
NWE is officially accredited for the inspection of tank farms containing Chlorine, Sulfur Dioxide, and Ammonia.
As an Inspection Body Type A under NS-EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (INSP 073), NWE is authorized to perform independent inspections of hazardous gas storage facilities, including both new installations and in-service assets, in accordance with Norwegian regulation FOR 2009-06-08-602 §9.
This accreditation is granted by Norwegian Accreditation (NA) and confirms NWE’s technical competence, independence, and compliance with internationally recognized inspection standards.
Scope of Accreditation
NWE’s accredited inspection scope includes tank farms containing:
- Chlorine (Cl₂)
- Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂)
- Ammonia (NH₃)
Inspections are carried out in accordance with applicable national regulations and EU-aligned safety requirements for pressure equipment and hazardous substances.
Integrated Inspection Capability with Rope Access & NDT
With certified Rope Access teams, NWE delivers advanced on-site inspection solutions directly on operational tank farms. This enables:
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) on live assets
- Structural integrity inspections in restricted or high-risk areas
- Efficient execution with minimal operational disruption
- Fully integrated inspection workflows combining access, inspection, and reporting
This approach ensures higher efficiency, improved safety, and reduced downtime for critical infrastructure.
Independent Inspection You Can Trust
When dealing with hazardous gases and high-consequence infrastructure, independence and technical integrity are essential.
As an accredited Type A inspection body, NWE operates with full impartiality, ensuring that all assessments are:
- Objective
- Regulation-compliant
- Technically verified
- Documented according to ISO/IEC 17020 requirements
Certification & Compliance
- NS-EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 (Type A Inspection Body) – INSP 073
- Accredited by Norwegian Accreditation (NA)
- Compliance with FOR 2009-06-08-602 §9
- Inspection scope: Chlorine, Sulfur Dioxide, Ammonia tank farms
- Validity aligned with national accreditation framework
Agile & Reliable Inspection Services
NWE continues to strengthen its position as a trusted inspection partner for the global energy and process industry by combining:
- Certified inspection competence
- Advanced rope access capabilities
- NDT expertise
- Risk-based and regulation-driven methodologies
Agile & Reliable.
