Chemical Approval

Take control of how new chemicals are evaluated and approved across your operations.

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THE PROBLEM

Is your chemical approval process holding you back?

Manual and ineffective approval workflows

No consistent process across sites or installations

Delays in getting new chemicals approved for use

Difficult to document and audit approval decisions

Why chemical approval matters

Introducing a new chemical into offshore operations is not a simple task. Each substance must be evaluated against safety data, risk criteria, substitution considerations, and operator-specific requirements before it can be approved for use. Without a structured process, approvals become inconsistent, documentation gaps emerge, and compliance risk increases.

A digital approval workflow ensures that every chemical is evaluated against the right criteria, by the right people, with a full record of the decision.

THE SOLUTION

Chemical approval in ChemCenter

Auto-fill application forms with verified data

Application forms are automatically populated with SDS details, recommended protective measures, and relevant risk data.

Enable automatic approval for low-risk chemicals

Chemicals that meet predefined safety thresholds can be approved automatically, freeing up time for cases that require human review.

Instantly flag hazardous substances

Products or components appearing on international or regional hazard lists are flagged immediately at the point of application.

Access substitution insights within the workflow

Substitution assessments from across your organisation are available directly within the approval process, supporting better-informed decisions.

Manage multiple products in a single process

Handle batch approvals without losing traceability or oversight across individual substances.

Check against risk criteria and emission permits

Chemical contents and intended use are automatically checked against risk assessment criteria and emission permits before approval is granted.

THE PROCESS

From application to approval

Apply

Submit a request to introduce or approve a chemical

Auto-check

Relevant data is retrieved and checked against risk criteria and hazard lists

Review

The application is routed to the right approver with everything they need to decide

Approved

Decision is made and logged with a full audit trail

Built for offshore oil and gas operations

Offshore oil and gas operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf operate under strict requirements for how chemicals are evaluated, documented, and approved. Operator-defined approval structures, HOCNF documentation for chemicals discharged to sea, and compliance with REACH, CLP, and NORSOK standards all place demands on the approval process that generic workflow tools are not built to meet. ChemCenter is designed specifically for these requirements, with a structured approval process that reflects how offshore operators work.

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THE PLATFORM

More than just chemical approval

Everything you expect from a modern chemical management system.

Chemical inventory

Maintain a complete overview of all chemicals

SDS database

Gain instant access to millions of safety data sheets worldwide

Risk assessment

Assessments of risk when working with hazardous chemicals

Chemical approval

Streamline approval through automated data and risk evaluation

Substitution

Identify safer chemical alternatives to reduce workplace risk

Exposure register

Record and track employees exposed to hazardous chemicals

Chemical labels

Generate up-to-date hazard labels for chemical products

Reports

Transform chemical usage data into actionable reports

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About ChemCenter

ChemCenter is a chemical management platform developed by Netpower. Launched in 2025 following close collaboration with oil and gas operator OKEA, the platform has already been adopted by some of Europe’s largest energy companies, including Equinor and Vår Energi.

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