Press release: 2040 Climate trajectory requires urgent action on policy enablers

by Beri Retief | Jul 1, 2025

Brussels, 2 July 2025 –  As the European Union debates its 2040 climate trajectory, IOGP Europe welcomes the inclusion of the principles of technology neutrality, flexibility, and cost efficiency in the European Commission’s proposal. We nevertheless underline...

Workshop Report: Addressing permitting in the EU: Challenges & opportunities

by Beri Retief | Jun 30, 2025

On 2 December 2024, IOGP Europe co-organized a workshop with DG GROW, European Commission bringing together policymakers, energy leaders, energy-intensive industries, and regulators. The event provided a platform for diverse industries to discuss key challenges in the...

Press release: State Aid Framework for Clean Industrial Deal marks a turn towards pragmatic decarbonization

by Beri Retief | Jun 25, 2025

Brussels, 25 June 2025 – IOGP Europe welcomes the direction taken by the European Commission in the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF) adopted today. This signals a notable evolution towards a more pragmatic, technology-neutral, and...

IOGP Europe’s response to ESMA consults on clearing thresholds under EMIR 3

by Beri Retief | Jun 23, 2025

IOGP Europe welcomes the opportunity to contribute to ESMA’s consultation on draft technical standards for the EMIR 3 clearing threshold regime. Our response focuses on the commodity asset class, highlighting the need to preserve market liquidity, ensure proportional...

Joint statement: Urgent need for European Commission to correct course on the draft Delegated Regulation on Low Carbon Fuels

by Beri Retief | Jun 23, 2025

Representing the entire energy value chain, from producers to industrial users, clean tech solution providers, and infrastructure operators, the co-signatories call on the European Commission to acknowledge their serious concerns with the current draft Delegated Act...