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Rebalancing Europe’s Gas Supply Second Edition

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28.01.2026 Position Statement

Upstream Oil & Gas and CCS operations in Europe: Perspective on a proposed EU Universal-PFAS Restriction

Proposed EU Universal-PFAS Restriction in a nutshell The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is consulting on a proposed REACH Restriction for all PFAS compounds, as proposed by the governments of G...

09.01.2026 Consultation Response

IOGP Europe’s response to CO₂ markets and infrastructure public consultation

IOGP Europe welcomes the European Commission’s consultation on the forthcoming proposal for CO₂ markets and infrastructure and submitted his response to the questionnaire along with an annex�...

15.12.2025 Joint Statement

Joint Statement: calling for reducing methane emissions while ensuring EU energy security

The undersigned representatives of Europe’s energy suppliers support the EU’s ambition to reduce methane emissions and share the objective of delivering meaningful reductions. The industry...

23.10.2025 Joint Statement, Position Paper, and Position Statement

EU Methane Regulation: Addressing the tracing issue to improve compliance

Industry calls for a pragmatic solution to the tracing challenge in the EU Methane Regulation. IOGP Europe, together with five other industry associations, released a joint paper highlighting a key...

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...

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,...

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...

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 SGMF signed a joint statement under the LNG Protocol initiative to highlight the strategic role of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Europe�...

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...

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...

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...

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...

04.10.2024 Position Statement

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 Dy...

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...

14.05.2024 Consultation Response

IOGP Europe response to European Commission survey on long-term contracts

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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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

15.12.2025 News

Joint Statement: calling for reducing methane emissions while ensuring EU energy security

The undersigned representatives of Europe’s energy suppliers support the EU’s ambition to reduce methane emissions and share the objective of delivering meaningful reductions. The industry...

09.12.2025 Press Release

EU delivers landmark decision in quest to cut red tape, strengthen competitiveness and security of supply

Brussels, 9 December 2025: The agreement reached by EU co-legislators on the Simplification Omnibus marks an important first step towards streamlining of the regulatory framework. We urge policymakers...

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...

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...

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...

08.02.2024 Letter to Officials

Joint letter to US President Biden on LGN exports

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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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