The “CYS Standards Roadshow 2024: Challenges in Standardisation for the Oil & Gas Industry in the Eastern Mediterranean” conference, that will take place in Nicosia on October 15, aims to offer information and networking opportunities for those who venture in oil and gas industry in Cyprus.

The Cyprus Organization for Standardization (CYS), organizer of the conference, notes that the conference will focus on challenges and opportunities in the standardization process in the industry. On behalf of CYS, Michalis Zantis told CNA that the conference will take place right before a meeting of the International Standardization Organization in Limassol on October 16-17, hosted by the CYS.

International representatives from the UK, South Korea, Japan, Australia, China, Italy, Norway, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands and beyond, who will be attending the meeting in Limassol, are also expected to attend the conference in Nicosia, Zantis said.

He also told CNA that nine experts have accepted an invitation to address the conference elaborating on subjects of each one’s expertise, while more speakers are expected to confirm their attendance.

Referring to the the importance of the conference for Cyprus, Zantis underlined that standardization is “a fundamental aspect for growth in the energy sector” and noted that, by bringing together experts and companies, the conference could lead to new partnerships and joint initiatives, which will promote innovation in the energy sector.

International organizations, such as the International Standardization Organization (ISO), the American Petroleum Institute (API), the University of Western Australia, Standards Norway, Equinor and others, will also be attending the conference, Zantis said.

Speaking of the main goals of the event, Zantis said that the "CYS Standards Roadshow 2024 will examine and analyze the standardization process at the international and national level, the role of the regulatory authorities, the industry and the standardization bodies, and will explore the experiences of other countries and regions regarding the adoption of standards in the oil and gas sector, including the challenges in the harmonization of corporate and local standards with international standards.”

Registrations are already open and those interested can contact CYS by phone at +3522411412 and +357-22411415 or at the email [email protected]. Information about the organization are also available at the conference website www.cysroadshow2024.com.