We are the European voice of the oil & gas industry.

We work with policymakers to enable the deployment of our industry’s energy and carbon management solutions needed to deliver a just transition towards climate neutrality by 2050.

Our contribution

Reducing Our Carbon Footprint

Reducing the GHG footprint of oil & gas products starts at the well. By minimising production, processing and transport emissions, we can play an active role in reducing energy sector emissions.

To do so, we use a mix of solutions including the electrification of platforms, use of renewables, and by further reducing methane emissions and flaring.

Supplying Cleaner Energy

To accompany Europe’s energy transition, our portfolios supply an increasing share of natural gas, a cleaner alternative to coal and an enabler of renewable energy Integration.

Our member companies also invest in low-carbon and renewable energies and services which include wind, solar, batteries and biofuels.

Developing Long-Term Solutions

We have the resources and skills to develop long-term, large-scale carbon Management solutions. We deploy Carbon Capture Use & Storage to help decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors and safeguard their competitiveness.

With CCS, we work to produce clean hydrogen from natural gas. We also invest in carbon offsets through afforestation and forest conservation projects.

 

NEWS

Europe cannot compete or decarbonise if it cannot build
09.09.2026 News

Europe cannot compete or decarbonise if it cannot build

Brussels, 9 September 2026 - Europe needs faster, simpler and more predictable permitting if it is to turn its energy, climate and industrial ambitions into investment and projects – this was the co...
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21 Energy Associations sign a Joint industry reaction to the EU Methane Regulation Recommendations
31.08.2026 News

21 Energy Associations sign a Joint industry reaction to the EU Methane Regulation Recommendations

IOGP Europe, with 20 trade and national associations, today issue a joint industry reaction to the European Commission’s two recommendations on the EU Methane Regulation (EUMR), on penalties and on...
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Majority of EU Member States call for postponement and targeted amendments to Methane Regulation
30.06.2026 News

Majority of EU Member States call for postponement and targeted amendments to Methane Regulation

Brussels, 30 June 2026: 17 EU Member States have formally warned that the implementation of the EU Methane Regulation could pose risks to Europe's energy security and call for a postponement of the Re...
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Publications

Joint industry reaction and recommendations: EU Methane Regulation – DG ENER Recommendations
31.08.2026 Joint Statement

Joint industry reaction and recommendations: EU Methane Regulation – DG ENER Recommendations

The EU Methane Regulation’s (EUMR) main import obligations take legal effect from 1 January 2027, but the framework needed to comply with them has yet to be fully defined and deployed. Furthermore,...
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IOGP Europe’s views on the revision of the Oil Stocks Directive
28.07.2026 Position Statement

IOGP Europe’s views on the revision of the Oil Stocks Directive

Since its establishment, the Oil Stocks Directive (2009/119/EC) has provided a robust and effective framework for emergency oil stocks management in the EU. Recent crises have confirmed how existing m...
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IOGP Europe’s assessment of the European Commission’s recommendations under the EU Methane Regulation and the continued need for targeted amendments
24.07.2026 Letter to Officials

IOGP Europe’s assessment of the European Commission’s recommendations under the EU Methane Regulation and the continued need for targeted amendments

Dear Ambassador, IOGP Europe and the oil & gas sector remain committed to supporting the EU’s methane reduction objectives and to working constructively with Member States and EU institutions t...
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IOGP Europe’s Response to the Open Public Consultation on CSDDD Guidelines
22.07.2026 Consultation Response

IOGP Europe’s Response to the Open Public Consultation on CSDDD Guidelines

Download the document to view IOGP Europe Response's to the Open Public Consultation on CSDDD Guidelines....
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IOGP Europe response to the European Commission’s consultation on the revised Maritime Spatial Planning Directive / Ocean Act
15.07.2026 Consultation Response

IOGP Europe response to the European Commission’s consultation on the revised Maritime Spatial Planning Directive / Ocean Act

Executive summary IOGP Europe recognises the value of maritime spatial planning for Europe’s busy seas and supports the objective to protect and enhance the health of the seas, whilst simultaneousl...
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Call to enable CO₂ Storage in the Baltic Sea Region under the Helsinki Convention
15.07.2026 Joint letter

Call to enable CO₂ Storage in the Baltic Sea Region under the Helsinki Convention

Dear Contracting Parties to the Helsinki Convention and HELCOM Secretariat, We, the undersigned organisations across, manufacturing sectors, sector associations, civil society organisations, and re...
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