''Case study'', the SGML (Standard Generalized Markup Language) implementation at Norsk Hydro

A significant economical objective at Norsk Hydro is to reduce the rime and cost of maintaining equipment used in oil production. According to NORSOK (NORsk SOkkels Konkuranseposisjon or in English the competitive standing of the Norwegian offshore sector), 50% of the development cost of an off-shore installation, is related to information. NORSOK is the Norwegian initiative to reduce development and operation cost for the off-shore oil and gas industry. An important parr of this effort is to develop cost efficient standards to replace individual oil company specifications. In this case study we will explain the implementation of an interactive system to improve the accessibility of technical supplier documentation by utilising the SGML standard.