Azerbaijan-based steel producer “Baku Steel Company” CJSC (BSC) has announced that the company has successfully passed an audit conducted by the American Petroleum Institute (API). According to the results of the audit, BSC has successfully completed the certification process in accordance with the API Spec Q1 standard, which reflects the requirements of the quality management system of manufacturers of products for the oil and gas industry. BSC has been granted the right to use the API 5CT and 5L specification monograms which reflect the product requirements.
5CT and 5L marks acknowledge the quality, safety and compliance to high standards of casing pipes used in the oil and gas industry and general-purpose pipes used in different industries, respectively, while the Spec Q1 standard ensures effective management systems.
BSC carried out key improvements in 2024 to obtain the API certification, including installation of a vacuum degassing unit to remove hydrogen from steel and improve the billet production process, among all other new equipment and upgrades in existing equipment. Additionally, procedures, manuals and internal standards have been reviewed and optimized, while internal and external trainings were organized for employees of all levels, including management and specialists responsible for quality.
The company said that, having successfully passed the API certification, it strengthens its position in the Caucasus region as a major producer of safe, high-quality and steel seamless pipes, including casing and general purpose pipes.