In the high-stakes world of Oil & Gas and petrochemical engineering, ambiguity is the enemy of safety. While international codes like ASME, API, and ISO provide the framework, they often leave room for interpretation. Enter .
If a contractor wants to deviate from a DEP requirement—perhaps to use a newer technology or save costs—they cannot simply do so. They must submit a formal Technical Deviation Request . This request undergoes a rigorous review by a Shell Subject Matter Expert (SME) to ensure safety and reliability are not compromised. Accessing Shell DEPs shell dep standards