04.10.2024
Navigating Towards 2040: The Critical Role of the LNG Industry in Achieving the EU’s Climate Targets
This LNG Protocol paper examines the essential role of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market in the EU’s transition towards sustainable energy.
Key highlights include:
- Current LNG Market Dynamics:
- Strategic Importance of LNG for Europe:
- EU LNG Infrastructure and Future Adaptations:
- Environmental and Regulatory Advancements:
- Policy Recommendations:
This paper emphasizes LNG’s indispensable role in Europe’s energy transition, advocating for sustained infrastructure investments and regulatory support to achieve both energy security and climate objectives by 2040.
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15.10.2025
Position Statement
IOGP Europe recommendations to help the EU restore its security of supply and competitiveness through flexible and resilient energy markets.
We welcome the European Commission’s (EC’s) initiative to review the EU’s energy security framework. Recent developments have demonstrated both the vulnerabilities and strengths of Europe’s en...
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04.09.2025
Position Statement
The Mediterranean: an energy and decarbonization opportunity for Europe
The wider Mediterranean region holds exceptional value for the European Union’s energy transition, energy security, and industrial competitiveness. Rich in renewable energy resources, hydrocarbons,...
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27.05.2025
Position Statement
Unlocking the Black Sea’s Strategic Energy Potential
As the European Union intensifies its efforts to diversify energy sources and bolster energy resilience, the Black Sea region stands out as a critical yet underutilized contributor to Europe's energy...
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24.04.2025
Joint Statement
Joint statement on the role of LNG in Europe’s energy transition
IOGP Europe, together with Eurogas, GIE, GIIGNL, SEA-LNG and SGMFÂ signed a joint statement under the LNG Protocol initiative to highlight the strategic role of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Europeâ...
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23.04.2025
Consultation Response
Response to the EU Consultation on Commodity Derivatives and Energy Spot Markets
We have submitted our response to the European Commission’s targeted consultation on the functioning of commodity derivatives markets and related aspects of energy spot markets. The document outline...
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25.03.2025
Position Statement
IOGP Europe views on Communication on the Action Plan for Affordable Energy
As Europe navigates the challenges of the energy transition, the need for affordable, secure, and sustainable energy has never been greater. In this position paper, we outline our views on the Action...
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20.03.2025
Position Statement
IOGP Europe opposes any extension of the EU gas storage target to 31 December 2027
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 triggered an unprecedented energy crisis in recent years, prompting the introduction of mandatory gas storage targets through
amendments to the Security of Sup...
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04.03.2025
Position Statement
Balancing Energy Security, Decarbonization, and Competitiveness in Europeʼs Energy Landscape
As the European Union advances towards a low-carbon economy, crude oil and natural gas remain fundamental to ensuring energy stability, particularly for critical industries and infrastructure. However...
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23.05.2024
Joint letter
GasNaturally Letter to Competitiveness Council 23 May 2024
To: Competitiveness Council (Internal Market, Industry)
Cc: Working Party on Competitiveness and Growth (COMPGRO)
23 May 2024, Brussels
Secure, sustainable, and affordable energy for resi...
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14.05.2024
Consultation Response
IOGP Europe response to European Commission survey on long-term contracts
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14.12.2023
Rebalancing Europe’s Gas Supply Second Edition
Rebalancing Europe's Gas Supply Second Edition - IOGP Europe...
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29.07.2022
Position Statement
IOGP views on the proposed Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2021/241 as regards REPowerEU chapters in Recovery and Resilience Plans
This document provides IOGP's views on the proposed Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2021/241 as regards REPowerEU chapters in Recovery and Resilience Plans.
Context
IOGP welcomes REPowerEU’s o...
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27.05.2022
Consultation Response
IOGP response to the consultation on ‘Securing the EU’s winter gas supply (storage measures)’
This document provides IOGP's response to the public consultation on 'Securing the EU's winter gas supply (storage measures)'.
It includes proposed amendments to the Proposal for a Regulation amend...
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27.10.2021
Reaction: Proposed market interventions in context of 2021 energy price rises
This reaction comes in the context of globally increasing energy prices. We recognize the severe impacts these can have especially on the most vulnerable consumers in society. We note that Gover...
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25.02.2019
Report & Study
Global Production Report 2019
In this third edition of IOGP’s Global Production Report, we see a continuing rise in demand for oil and gas across most of the world. In many – if not all – regions, production is also rising....
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25.08.2018
Factsheet & Infographic
2017 European Gas Resources Report: Plenty left and more to find
IOGP asked the international energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie to conduct an analysis of remaining gas volumes in Europe. The factsheet summarises the main findings:
Outlook for the European upst...
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10.07.2018
Factsheet & Infographic
LNG – a fast lane to make Europe a leader in clean shipping
An overview of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and its application in Europe for clean shipping:
Challenges ahead
Advantages of choosing LNG
Policy recommendations for the EU...
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25.06.2018
Factsheet & Infographic
European Government Revenues from Oil & Gas
The factsheet investigates the balance of government expenditures and revenues from 5 energy sources (oil, gas, coal, wind and solar) in Europe:
Net contribution/cost to governments
revenue/ex...
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19.09.2025
New Pact for the Mediterranean: an opportunity to foster the region’s energy integration
Brussels, 8 September 2025 - On the occasion of the launch of the Mediterranean Energy Perspectives 2025 report in Brussels, IOGP Europe and the Organisation Méditerranéenne de l’Energie et du Cli...
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07.05.2025
Press Release
Press Release: Roadmap to end Russian energy imports will require policy signals and regulatory adjustments to succeed.
Brussels, 6 May 2025 - The Roadmap adopted by the European Commission today will require stronger policy signals on the long-term role of gas, as well as targeted adjustments to remove regulatory barr...
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20.12.2024
News
The case for unrestricted US LNG exports to Europe
Brussels, 20 December, 2024 - The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers Europe (IOGP Europe) releases a set of clarifications regarding the assumptions used by the US Department of Ener...
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30.01.2024
Press Release
Press Release: US decision to pause LNG export approvals could put European security of supply at risk
Brussels, 30 January 2024: IOGP Europe expresses its serious concerns regarding the Biden administration’s decision to pause pending approvals of US LNG exports to non-FTA countries. In the current...
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25.10.2023
Letter to Officials
Letter: Industry views regarding the prolongation of the joint purchasing & demand aggregation mechanism
To: Mr Matthew Baldwin, DG ENER, Deputy Director-General
Mrs Mechthild Wörsdörfer, DG ENER, Deputy Director-General
Cc: Deputy Permanent Representatives – Coreper I
Brussels, 24 October 2023
D...
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28.02.2023
News
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
News
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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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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