IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OSPAR REFERENCE METHOD
Introduction
OSPAR has published a document entitled ‘Oil in Produced Water Analysis – Revised Guideline on Criteria for Alternative Methods Acceptance and General Guidelines on Sample Taking and Handling – OSPAR Agreement 2006-6’. The UK guidance draws upon much of the content of the OSPAR document, as well as findings from Round Robin tests carried out in the UK. There may be some slight differences between the two documents since the OSPAR document has to be suitable for use in all OSPAR countries and this document is specific for use in the UK only. In the first instance, this document should be used but if any doubt or confusion arises then DECC should be contacted for clarification.
