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16.03.2023
Press Release
Net-Zero Industry Act marks a step change in industrial and climate policy – EU paves way for carbon capture and storage scale-up
Brussels, 16 March 2023
IOGP Europe applauds the step change proposed by the Commission with its Net-Zero Industry Act, which marks the beginning of an EU industrial strategy and policy.
“We a...
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09.03.2023
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European Commission endorses carbon removal as key part of the climate toolbox
At the recent launch of the pioneering Greensand carbon capture project, European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, noted that “the science is clear. Industrial carbon removal is a necessa...
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28.02.2023
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Continued cross-sectoral dialogue needed to overcome energy and climate crises
Brussels, February 27
IOGP Europe notes with concern repeated efforts to restrict its right to engage with EU institutions. A constructive dialogue between decisionmakers and all key stakeholders i...
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24.02.2023
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Europe’s energy market proves resilient in 2022 – ensures energy security
Brussels, February 24
The European energy market weathered a remarkable year in 2022, with gas market tightness aggravated by the post-COVID demand recovery and the consequences of the conflict in...
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25.10.2022
Press Release
Europe needs a CO2 storage ambition for 2050
Brussels, 25 October 2022
Ahead of the 2nd CCUS Forum, the European oil & gas industry calls on the EU to set a European ambition for CO2 storage capacity between 0.5 and 1 GtCO2/y minimum by 2...
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30.09.2022
Press Release
Measures chosen by the EU to address high energy prices will impact Europe’s oil and gas industry at a critical time
Brussels, 30 September 2022
The ongoing energy crisis puts significant pressure on European citizens and businesses, and warrants rapid and coordinated EU-wide measures which should be appropriate,...
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26.09.2022
Press Release
New study identifies Europe’s supply options to replace Russian gas before 2030
Brussels, 26 September 2022
New research released by the International Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) Europe and the American Petroleum Institute (API) shows Europe can progressively rebalance its...
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14.09.2022
Press Release
Balance, strength and fairness: building blocks for a stronger Union
Brussels, 14 September 2022
A permanent solution to the current energy crisis will require a vision built on balance, strength and fairness, by leveraging Europe’s own energy potential and establ...
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18.05.2022
Press Release
REPowerEU Plan: domestic gas production deserves stronger role alongside imports and renewables in enhancing EU energy resilience
Brussels, 18 May 2022
The recognition of domestic gas production’s role in the REPowerEU Plan is an important step that deserves to be followed by a clear and concerted EU-level encouragement to...
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11.04.2022
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First aid shipment of critical specialized energy equipment coordinated by the Energy Community Secretariat arrives in Ukraine
11 April 2022, Press Release from the Energy Community.
The first shipment of emergency equipment to help repair energy infrastructure damaged during the war coordinated by the Secretari...
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09.03.2022
Press Release
Re-Powering the EU by protecting well-functioning markets, enhancing strategic partnerships and boosting domestic production
(Brussels, 9 March 2022) IOGP supports the European Union’s objective to ensure access to affordable, secure and sustainable energy. We recognize current challenges and circumstances in global energ...
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08.03.2022
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IOGP response to IEA Global Methane Tracker Report
IOGP welcomes the IEA’s continued focus on methane emissions and recognizes that the industry, as a whole, still has progress to make on methane measurement, reporting, and mitigation. However, IOGP...
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03.02.2022
Press Release
Inclusion of gas in the Taxonomy Regulation supports EU ambition to reach climate neutrality by 2050
By including gas in the EU Taxonomy Complementary Delegated Act, the Commission has underlined the importance of financing investments into gas-fired power and heat plants as a key tool in decarbonizi...
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15.12.2021
Press Release
Gas market reform marks a step change in EU approach to the transition
The European Commission’s proposed gas market reform and plans for carbon management can equip the EU with a powerful set of solutions to reach climate neutrality. IOGP Europe calls on co-legi...
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28.10.2021
Press Release
New Re-Stream study assesses the feasibility of transport of hydrogen and CO2 in European gas and oil infrastructure
A study undertaken by Carbon Limits and DNV confirms European oil and gas pipelines’ ability to transport CO2 and hydrogen cost-efficiently. The transport would facilitate the deploy...
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15.07.2021
Press Release
More inclusion needed to be fit for 55
Brussels, 14 July 2021
The legislative package proposed by the European Commission includes welcome revisions but ends up laying down a technologically narrow pathway to reach the EU’s 2030...
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04.05.2021
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“Hydrogen for Europe” study launch
We are proud to announce the launch of the Hydrogen for Europe study, nearly two years after its inception!
The EU’s ambition to reach climate neutrality by 2050 has recently pu...
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23.03.2021
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Methane Emissions Glossary
In June 2019, GIE and MARCOGAZ published the report “Potential ways the gas industry can contribute to the reduction of methane emissions”. This industry-wide study was performed with contri...
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24.02.2021
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Towards greater hydrogen production capacity in Europe
This article was originally published in the European Files, February 2021, pag.29-30
As the EU works to implement the historical stimulus and recovery plan agreed last year, European leaders...
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09.02.2021
Press Release
IOGP announces appointment of Dawn Summers as President of its European Board
The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) has appointed Dawn Summers – Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Wintershall Dea – as President of its newly created Eu...
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14.01.2021
Press Release
European Board holds first meeting
On 13 January 2021, the newly created European Board held its first meeting, and elected Dawn Summers – Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Wintershall Dea – as Chair.
The European...
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16.12.2020
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Council’s inclusive approach to hydrogen sends strong signal ahead of key legislative year
The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) commends the Council of the EU for recognizing the role of low-carbon technologies in scaling-up the hydrogen market in...
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14.10.2020
Press Release
Guidelines for Methane Emissions target setting – Press Release
IOGP welcomes the publication of the holistic EU Strategy to Reduce Methane Emissions and looks forward to contributing to its implementation. We support the development of cost-effective and ef...
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14.10.2020
Press Release
EU Methane Strategy sets the right sequence to tackle the challenge
IOGP welcomes the publication of the holistic EU Strategy to Reduce Methane Emissions and looks forward to contributing to its implementation. We support the development of cost-effective and ef...
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01.09.2020
Press Release
International oil and gas producers welcome Iman Hill as new Executive Director
IOGP has appointed Iman Hill to be its new Executive Director effective 1 December 2020. She will be succeeding Gordon Ballard, who will step down at the end of 2020, following his fiv...
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20.07.2020
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Sustainable Finance Webinars
IPIECA and IOGP organised a two-part webinar series on Sustainable Finance.
Changes to the energy system in line with the Paris Agreement, the drive toward a net-zero emissions future by 2050...
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16.07.2020
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Carbon Management Webinars
Rud Pedersen Public Affairs and IOGP organised a series of four webinars on Carbon Management – a key range of solutions of which CCS, nature-based solutions, clean hydrogen and others are a p...
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08.07.2020
Press Release
EU’s hydrogen and energy system vision can only succeed with a more balanced, inclusive approach
The Hydrogen and Energy System Integration Strategies – released today – mark an important step in the EU’s energy transition.
Their implementation will be an opportunity for Council an...
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10.06.2020
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Webinar: Regulating the re-use and repurposing of oil and gas installations in the context of decommissioning
On 7th May 2020, IOGP held a Webinar on “regulating the re-use and repurposing of oil and gas installations in the context of decommissioning”.
Guest speaker: Catherine Banet, Assistant P...
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27.05.2020
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Manifesto: Oil & Gas Industry Solutions Towards 2030 and 2050
The European upstream oil and gas industry shares the global ambition to tackle climate change in the framework of the Paris Agreement, and supports the EU’s objective to reach climate neutral...
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27.05.2020
Press Release
IOGP Statement on the EU Recovery Plan
IOGP commends the European Commission for the timely delivery of the EU Recovery Plan.
Why Does it Matter?
Covid-19 has triggered unprecedented socio-economic effects, as well as...
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22.05.2020
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IOGP actions to protect Biodiversity
On May 22nd, IOGP recognises the International Day for Biological Diversity.
IOGP seizes the opportunity to increase awareness and understanding of biodiversity issues, celebrate achievements...
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19.05.2020
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IOGP welcomes the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030
IOGP welcomes the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030 and the EU’s intention to lead the World at the 2020 Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in China.
IOGP and I...
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08.05.2020
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Climate change, purpose & doing the right thing: lessons from COVID-19
By Fawaz Bitar, Chair of IOGP
As an industry, as businesses and, most importantly, as people – this is an incredibly tough time. No matter where you are in the world, or wha...
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27.04.2020
Press Release
Guidelines for Methane Emissions target setting
This document analyses the state of play on GHG emissions reduction targets making use of a questionnaire circulated among GIE, IOGP and MARCOGAZ’s member companies. It gives some insights on...
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02.04.2020
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COVID-19 Updates: Industry response and impact
Regular updates on measures put in place by IOGP, its Members, and any impact on European oil & gas production.
The industry’s priority remains the safety and well-being of its workers....
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05.03.2020
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Hydrogen for Europe: 1st Working Group Meeting
On 5 March, the “Hydrogen for Europe” study’s funding partners and research consortium met for first inception working group.
The all-day long meeting was organised in two main sections on sc...
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04.03.2020
Press Release
IOGP supports the EU’s objective of climate neutrality by 2050
(Brussels, 4 March 2020) The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) supports the EU’s objective to reach climate neutrality by 2050. We call on policymakers to follow up o...
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