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03.06.2025 Joint letter and Letter to Officials

Omnibus Simplification Package: Open Letter with Eurogas and Fuels Europe

Omnibus Simplification Package - How simplification can drive ambition, reduce burden, and strengthen Europe's competitiveness To: Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, Donald Tusk,...

27.05.2025 Position Paper

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...

21.05.2025 Position Paper

EU Hydrogen Strategy needs a fundamental reset

IOGP Europe welcomes the European Commission’s commitment to revisiting the EU Hydrogen Strategy, following the European Court of Auditors’ call for a revision. In this position paper, IOGP Europe...

20.05.2025 Position Statement

Simplification Omnibus Package: towards a proportionate, coherent and efficient sustainability framework for European competitiveness

IOGP Europe welcomes the European Commission’s first Omnibus Simplification Package as a long-overdue step toward a more coherent and investment-friendly regulatory environment. Simplification does...

19.05.2025 Consultation Response

Our response to the EC questionnaire on LDAR minimum detection limits and first step underground leak thresholds in the EU Methane Regulation

In May 2025, we submitted our response to the European Commission’s questionnaire on minimum detection limits for Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) and underground leak thresholds, as part of the imp...

19.05.2025 Consultation Response

Stakeholder Consultation on the new Innovation Fund auction on industrial process heat decarbonization

In May 2025, IOGP Europe responded to the European Commission’s stakeholder consultation on the design of a new Innovation Fund auction dedicated to the decarbonisation of industrial process heat, e...

19.05.2025 Consultation Response

IOGP Europe’s response to the call for evidence on Modernisation Fund’s operating rules

IOGP Europe has submitted its response to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the operating rules of the Modernisation Fund (MF) — a key instrument to support the energy transition in l...

12.05.2025 Consultation Response

Response to the Public Consultation on EU Funding for Competitiveness

IOGP Europe welcomes the European Commission’s efforts to improve the efficiency and impact of EU funding instruments in the context of the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and the pro...

08.05.2025 Letter to Officials

Joint Letter: Accelerating investments in CO2 infrastructure

IOGP Europe, together with Cefic, Cepi, CCSA, GIE and IFIEC Europe, has signed a joint letter on the subject of "Accelerating investments in CO2 infrastructure" To allow EU industry to help achieve...

25.04.2025 Consultation Response

Response to the European Commission’s consultation on the draft Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF)

How can we make Europe's Clean Industrial Deal truly deliver for industry, climate, and competitiveness? We have submitted our response to the European Commission’s public consultation on the dra...

24.04.2025 Position 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...

17.04.2025 Consultation Response

Response to the Draft Delegated Regulation on CO₂ Injection Capacity Obligations

IOGP Europe, representing the European upstream oil and gas industry, welcomes the opportunity for public consultation offered by the European Commission and would like to share its views on this draf...

03.04.2025 Consultation Response

Omnibus Simplification Package EU Taxonomy Consultation

IOGP Europe welcomes the opportunity to provide input on the proposed amendments to the Taxonomy Delegated Acts. We believe that simplifying and making reporting more cost-effective for companies is a...

01.04.2025 Consultation Response

Public consultation on inter-temporal cost allocation mechanisms (ICA) for financing hydrogen infrastructure

IOGP Europe has responded to ACER's public consultation on intertemporal cost allocation (ICA) mechanisms for financing hydrogen infrastructure, underlining their importance in enabling early-stage hy...

27.03.2025 Position Statement

Joint Position Paper – Extending the ‘Stop-the-Clock’ Initiative to Wave 1 Companies

IOGP Europe, FuelsEurope, Euromines, and the International Copper Association Europe have co-signed a joint position paper calling on the European Commission to extend the scope of the "Stop-the-Clock...

26.03.2025 Consultation Response

IOGP Europe response to DG ENVI and Trinomics survey on assessment of environmental reporting and the potential for simplification

This document outlines IOGP Europe’s contribution to the European Commission’s assessment of environmental reporting obligations, led by DG Environment in collaboration with Trinomics. It presents...

26.03.2025

IOGP Europe views on the methodologies for the certification of carbon dioxide removals

To support the EU’s 2050 climate neutrality goal, carbon dioxide removals (CDR) must complement emissions reduction efforts. In this position paper, IOGP Europe provides expert feedback on the Europ...

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...

24.03.2025 Joint Statement

Joint Statement: Call for action- Urgent need to recognise third country exports of gaseous fuels under the Union Database

The co-signatories of this joint statement call for immediate action by the European Commission to ensure the full recognition of imported sustainable biomethane, biomethane-based fuels and other rene...

20.03.2025

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...

03.03.2025 Position Paper

Feedback to the public consultation on the Net-Zero Industry Act Delegated Act on primarily used components

IOGP Europe welcomes the European Commission’s Delegated Act on primarily used components under the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA). As a key industry stakeholder, we recognize the importance of a clea...

07.02.2025 Position Statement and Consultation Response

Advancing a Competitive, Resilient, and Integrated Energy Market

Context A well-integrated energy market is key to affordable energy, price stability, and economic competitiveness. To achieve this, the Single Market Strategy 2025 must focus on infrastructure dev...

05.02.2025 Consultation Response

IOGP Europe Response to the Consultation on the Review of the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act

In February 2025, IOGP Europe submitted its response to the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance’s consultation on the review of the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act. This consultation aims to refine th...

04.02.2025 Joint Statement

Joint Statement: Reality Check for European Hydrogen Policy to Adjust the Course

The 17 co-signatories of this joint statement, representing the entire hydrogen value chain, reaffirm their commitment to supporting the EU’s decarbonization efforts and building a competi...

27.01.2025 Position Statement

IOGP Europe recommendations for the Omnibus proposal

IOGP Europe strongly supports the European Commission’s commitment to simplifying and reducing reporting and compliance obligations by 25%, as outlined by President von der Leyen in March 2023 and r...

07.01.2025 Position Statement

Recommendations for a Clean Industrial Deal

IOGP Europe welcomes the European Commission’s commitment to deliver a Clean Industrial Deal in its first 100 days, to champion competitiveness as a strategic priority and create the conditions for...

16.12.2024 Others

The Case for a European CCS Bank

To accelerate Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project deployment in the EU, the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers Europe (IOGP Europe) calls for the establishment of a “European...

05.11.2024 Position Statement

Joint Trade Association Statement: Towards EU due diligence that works for all

The European Green Deal is now moving into the implementation and transposition phases which present significant complexity and therefore uncertainty. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Direct...

25.10.2024 Joint Statement

The Joint Statement on the Low-Carbon Fuels certification draft Delegated Act

The co-signatories of this letter represent project developers, producers, infrastructure operators, market stakeholders and users of low-carbon fuels, which include e.g. low-carbon hydrogen and its d...

24.10.2024 Consultation Response

IOGP response to the public consultation on the draft Methodology to determine the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission savings of low-carbon fuels

This document provides IOGP's response to the public consultation on the Hydrogen and Decarbonized Gas Market package. Context This Delegated Act is essential for providing the clarity and predic...

23.10.2024 Joint Statement

Joint EGEC-IOGP Europe recommendations: Accelerating the deployment of Geothermal in Europe

October 2024 The European Union (EU) is striving to become the world's first climate-neutral continent by 2050. However, deploying sufficient clean and affordable energy to decarbonize its economy...

04.10.2024 Position Paper

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...

16.09.2024 Position Paper

IOGP Europe’s Position on International GHG Supply Chain MMRV Framework

IOGP Europe supports the development of an international Measurement, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MMRV) framework for GHG emissions, ensuring reliable data on methane, CO2, and other emis...

08.07.2024 Position Statement

IOGP Europe key principles on a future regulatory framework for CO2 transport infrastructure

General comments: For CCS to reach commercial scale, it is crucial to develop a reliable infrastructure, both onshore and offshore, to ensure the transport of captured emissions from the source to...

17.06.2024 Joint letter and Letter to Officials

Joint Letter- Harnessing the IPCEI mechanism for CCS in Europe

Dear Member State representatives, The signatories of the letter, representing the CCS and CCU value chain, would like to express its support to an “Important Project of Common European Interest...

13.06.2024 Joint Statement

Joint Statement on the Low-Carbon Fuels certification Delegated Act

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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02.04.2024 Position Paper

IOGP Europe recommendations on the Delegated Act specifying a methodology for assessing GHG emissions savings from low-carbon fuels and low-carbon hydrogen

Clear and consistent rules on assessing GHG emissions savings from low-carbon fuels and low-carbon hydrogen can help to ramp-up low-carbon hydrogen production, develop a European market for hydrogen a...

15.02.2024 Consultation Response

EU Taxonomy Stakeholder Request Mechanism

The Stakeholder Request Mechanism is the tool launched by the Platform on Sustainable Finance (PSF) to overall improve the usability of the Taxonomy Regulation. IOGP Europe provided its feedback to...

13.02.2024 Consultation Response

IOGP Europe response to the ECHA consultation on Universal PFAS restriction proposal

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05.02.2024 Consultation Response

IOGP consultation response to draft EFRAG Value Chain Implementation Guidance (VCIG)

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17.01.2024 Joint Statement

Joint industry position on EMIR 3 trialogues

IOGP Europe and its partners in the Joint Energy Associations Group (Eurogas, BDEW, EFET, Eurelectric, and IOGP) support the changes to EMIR 3 agreed upon by all three EU institutions regarding the ca...

14.12.2023

Rebalancing Europe’s Gas Supply Second Edition

Rebalancing Europe's Gas Supply Second Edition - IOGP Europe...

12.12.2023 Consultation Response

IOGP consultation response: Rationalisation of reporting requirements

IOGP Europe supports the European Commission’s consultation aimed at identifying and streamlining reporting requirements in numerous EU legislations. This is in line with what was announced in the s...

15.11.2023 Report & Study

Creating a sustainable business case for CCS value chains

This paper focuses on the discussion of needed funding and de-risking mechanisms, it describes the complex CCS value chains and its costs, describes CO2 storage project development phases, provides an...

10.10.2023 Factsheet & Infographic

Map of CO2 storage Projects in Europe

An overview of existing and planned Carbon storage projects in Europe with the following details: Location Project name Elements of CCS Value Chain covered Type of Capture project Des...

27.09.2023

IOGP Europe statement on the ECHA proposed PFAS restriction proposal related to the Carbon Capture, Transport and Storage (CCS) Technology

Please note this statement is intended to be submitted as part of the ECHA consultation as an attachment to IOGP Europe’s response related to IOGP Subsea Flexible Pipes (on behalf of the ‘Petroleu...

17.08.2023 Position Paper

IOGP Europe position on the EU Industrial Carbon Management

IOGP Europe supports the goals of the Paris Agreement and the EU’s ambition to reach climate neutrality by 2050, while calling for an inclusive enabling policy framework. We contribute constructivel...

28.07.2023 Consultation Response

IOGP response to consultation on the evaluation of the ‘Polluters pays principle’.

In July 2023 IOGP Europe submitted this response to an EU consultation on the 'polluter pays principle' (PPP). The objective of this public consultation is to collect stakeholders’ views — along w...

27.07.2023 Consultation Response

IOGP Europe responds to ESRS public consultation

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22.06.2023 Consultation Response

IOGP position paper on the European Commission’s public consultation on the EU climate target for 2040

Our industry supports the 2050 EU’s climate neutrality objective, while calling for an inclusive enabling policy framework, and remains committed to the safe and affordable energy supply to Europe....

21.06.2023 Consultation Response

IOGP Europe feedback on Net Zero Industry Act proposal

This paper was developed in response to the European Commission’s call for feedback on the Net Zero Industry Act. Below is an executive summary, please download the full report here IOGP Europe i...

13.06.2023 Position Paper

Joint industry statement on the EU Taxonomy

The EU Taxonomy needs simpler rules to foster low-carbon investments and reflect sustainability efforts. (Brussels, 7 June 2023) The design of the EU Taxonomy framework makes it challenging for oil a...

26.05.2023 Position Paper

IOGP Europe views on the EU corporate sustainability reporting framework

Ths document outlines IOGP Europe's views on the EU corporate sustainability reporting framework. IOGP Europe acknowledges the growing needs and expectations of stakeholders for more transparency a...

15.05.2023 Consultation Response

IOGP input on the EU Commission’s public consultation on the EU Taxonomy Delegated Acts

This document provides IOGP’s input to the EU Commission’s public consultation on the so-called ‘Taxonomy Package’ including: Delegated Act on 4 environmental objectives (Taxo4); A rev...

10.02.2023 Position Paper

IOGP position on capital requirements

This document provides IOGP's position on capital requirements. This paper was drafted in response to the revision of the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR), part of the review of EU banking rules...

25.01.2023 Consultation Response

IOGP response on Competitive Bidding schemes for hydrogen under the Innovation Fund

This document provides IOGP's input to the public consultation (questionnaire) on Competitive Bidding schemes for hydrogen under the Innovation Fund. Background The Innovation Fund (IF) is one of th...

09.11.2022 Consultation Response

IOGP response on revamping the Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan

This document provides IOGP's response to the call for evidence on revamping the Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan. Context IOGP welcomes the proposal to update the Strategic Energy Technology...

27.10.2022 Consultation Response

IOGP input on EU Soil Health Law for protecting, sustainably managing and restoring EU soils

This document provides IOGP's input to the public consultation (questionnaire) on a possible EU Soil Health Law for protecting, sustainably managing and restoring EU soils. Context The aim of the So...

24.10.2022 Position Paper

IOGP position on Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) revision proposal

This document provides IOGP's position on the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) revision proposal. Context IOGP welcomes the European Commission’s draft proposal on the Industrial Emissions Dir...

29.07.2022 Position Paper

IOGP position on Industrial Emissions Portal (IEP) Regulation proposal

This document provides IOGP's position on the Industrial Emissions Portal (IEP) Regulation proposal. Context IOGP welcomes the European Commission’s draft proposal on the Industrial Emissions Por...

29.07.2022 Position Paper

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...

03.06.2022 Position Paper

IOGP position on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

This document provides IOGP's position on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The paper includes IOGP's main concerns and recommendations on how to establish a corporate d...

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...

16.05.2022 Consultation Response

IOGP response to the consultation on certification of carbon removals – EU rules

This document provides IOGP’s input to the EU public consultation (questionnaire) on the certification of carbon removals – EU rules. IOGP supports the development of certification of carbon re...

31.03.2022 Position Paper

IOGP input to the call for evidence on ‘soil health – protecting, sustainably managing and restoring EU soils’

This document provides IOGP's input to the European Commission's call for evidence on ‘soil health – protecting, sustainably managing and restoring EU soils’. Context IOGP recognizes the role...

25.03.2022 Position Paper

IOGP response to the public consultation on the Hydrogen and Decarbonized Gas Market package

This document provides IOGP's response to the public consultation on the Hydrogen and Decarbonized Gas Market package. Context IOGP welcomes the proposed Hydrogen and Decarbonized Gas Market package...

25.03.2022 Position Paper

IOGP response to Regulation on methane emissions reduction in the energy sector

This document provides IOGP's response to the ex-post consultation: Regulation on methane emissions reduction in the energy sector. Context IOGP supports the development of an EU-wide regulation add...

24.02.2022 Position Paper

IOGP input to the call for evidence on ‘setting the course for a sustainable blue planet, an update of the international ocean governance agenda’

This document provides IOGP's input to European Commission's call for evidence on ‘setting the course for a sustainable blue planet, an update of the international ocean governance agenda’. Conte...

31.01.2022 Position Paper

IOGP comments to R. W. Howarth and M. Z. Jacobson (2021): How Green is Blue Hydrogen?

This document provides IOGP’s comments on Howarth and Jacobson’s publication (2021) 'How Green is Blue Hydrogen?'. Backgroud Robert W. Howarth and Mark Z. Jacobson (H&J) recently published...

02.12.2021 Consultation Response

Input to Consultation: Restriction for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

November 2021 This document provides IOGP’s input to the consultation on a Restriction for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Context...

28.10.2021

Re-Stream – Study on the reuse of oil and gas infrastructure for hydrogen and CCS in Europe

The Re-Stream cross-industry study provides fact-based elements on the reuse of oil and gas infrastructure by identifying and assessing relevant infrastructure, and defining which technical adap...

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...

22.10.2021 Consultation Response

IOGP consultation response, review of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD)

This document provides IOGP’s response to the EU public consultation (questionnaire), part of the review of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD). Context...

19.10.2021 Consultation Response

IOGP response to the public consultation on the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD) proposal

This document provides IOGP’s response to the EU public consultation on the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD) proposal. Context The ETD should be an instrument...

19.10.2021 Consultation Response

IOGP response to the public consultation on the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) proposal

This document provides IOGP’s response to the EU public consultation on the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) proposal. Context IOGP welcomed the Commission’...

19.10.2021

IOGP feedback to the European Commission’s Roadmap on restoring sustainable carbon cycles

This document provides IOGP’s feedback to the to the European Commission’s Roadmap on restoring sustainable carbon cycles. Context The initiative aims to su...

19.10.2021 Consultation Response

IOGP response to the public consultation on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) proposal

This document provides IOGP’s response to the EU public consultation on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) proposal. Context The increased EU clima...

18.10.2021 Consultation Response

IOGP position on the revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) Directive

This document provides IOGP’s response to the EU public consultation on the revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) Directive. Context IOGP welco...

18.10.2021 Consultation Response

IOGP response to the public consultation on the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) proposal

This document provides IOGP’s response to the EU public consultation on the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) proposal. Context IOGP is aligned with the “en...

12.10.2021 Consultation Response

IOGP feedback on the Platform on Sustainable Finance’s draft report on preliminary recommendations for technical screening criteria for the EU taxonomy

September 2021 This document provides IOGP’s feedback to the draft report on preliminary recommendations for technical screening criteria for the EU taxonomy, by the Platform...

19.09.2021 Consultation Response

IOGP response to the public consultation on the FuelEU Maritime proposal

This document provides IOGP’s response to the EU public consultation on the FuelEU Maritime proposal. Context IOGP welcomes the proposed FuelEU Maritime Regul...

26.08.2021 Consultation Response

IOGP feedback on the Platform on Sustainable Finance’s draft report on social taxonomy

This document provides IOGP’s feedback to the first draft report on a proposal for a social taxonomy, published by the Platform on Sustainable Finance. The Platform brings together experti...

26.08.2021 Consultation Response

IOGP feedback on the Platform on Sustainable Finance’s draft proposal for an extended taxonomy to support economic transition

This document provides IOGP’s feedback to the first draft proposal for an extended taxonomy to support economic transition, published by the Platform on Sustainable Finance. The Platform br...

28.07.2021 Consultation Response

IOGP response to public consultation on the revised Climate, Energy and Environmental Aid Guidelines (CEEAG)

This document provides IOGP’s input to the EU public consultation on the revised Climate, Energy and Environmental Aid Guidelines (CEEAG). Context The Commission...

14.07.2021 Position Paper

IOGP Paper on metric to use for 2030 targets

This document provides IOGP’s recommendations on the metric to be used for the EU 2030 gas decarbonization targets. Context The EU is implementing mea...

28.06.2021 Consultation Response

IOGP input to the consultation on the Hydrogen and Gas Market Decarbonization Package

This document provides IOGP’s input to the EU public consultation (questionnaire) on the Hydrogen and Gas Market Decarbonization Package and an accompanying written submission with additional...

25.06.2021 Consultation Response

Response to consultation on costs of implementing MRV regulation based on OGMP

This questionnaire follows from the Open Public Consultation (OPC) on legislation to measure and mitigate methane emissions in the energy sector. Context The questionna...

19.06.2021 Consultation Response

IOGP position on the European Commission proposal on the update of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

This document provides IOGP’s recommendations in view of the Commission proposal on the update of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Context IOGP acknowle...

10.06.2021 Factsheet & Infographic

The transformative power of the Oil & Gas industry in the European Blue Economy

This document gives an overview of the oil and gas industry’s contribution to the European Blue Economy.

03.06.2021 Position Paper

FuelsEurope and IOGP position on the Draft Delegated Regulation on taxonomy related disclosures by undertakings reporting non-financial information

FuelsEurope and IOGP appreciate the EU’s efforts to establish a sustainable finance framework that mobilises private funds to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts. Corpora...

10.05.2021 Consultation Response

IOGP input to Roadmap consultation ‘Protecting the marine environment – review of EU rules’

This document provides IOGP’s input to the EU public consultation on the Roadmap on the review of the EU rules on protecting the marine environment. Context EU countries are re...

07.05.2021 Consultation Response

IOGP response to public consultation on legislation to measure and mitigate methane emissions in the energy sector

This document provides IOGP’s answer to the EU public consultation (questionnaire) on the legislation to measure and mitigate methane emissions in the energy sector and an accompanying written...

30.04.2021 Consultation Response

IOGP input to the consultation on the new EU Soil Strategy

This document provides IOGP’s input to the EU public consultation (questionnaire) on the new EU soil strategy and an accompanying written submission with explanatory remarks. Contex...

21.04.2021 Consultation Response

IOGP response to the roadmap on the modification of the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER)

This document provides IOGP’s response to the roadmap on the modification of the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) for the Green Deal and the Industrial and Digital Strategies. &nb...

19.04.2021 Consultation Response

IOGP input to the consultation on the Industrial Emissions Directive

This document provides IOGP’s input to the EU public consultation (questionnaire) on the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and an accompanying written submission with further observation an...

18.03.2021 Position Paper

Underwater sound – Perspective from the oil and gas offshore industry in Europe

This policy brief gives an overview of underwater sound and how it is managed. Background Underwater sound comes from various natural and man-made sources. Potential impacts, if any...

15.03.2021 Consultation Response

IOGP response to the roadmap and inception impact assessment concerning revision of the 3rd Gas Package

This document provides IOGP’s response to the EU roadmap and inception impact assessment on the revision of the 3rd Gas Package (Directive 2009/73/EC and Regulation No 715/2009). Co...

15.02.2021 Consultation Response

Response to consultation on proposal for an Initiative on Sustainable Corporate Governance

This document provides IOGP’s response to the EU public consultation (questionnaire) on the proposal for an Initiative on Sustainable Corporate Governance. Context This public cons...

12.02.2021 Consultation Response

Public consultation on the EU Action Plan “Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil”

This document provides IOGP’s response to the EU public consultation on the EU Action Plan “Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil”. The purpose of this open public c...

03.02.2021 Consultation Response

Response to consultation on updating the EU Emissions Trading System

This document provides IOGP’s response to the EU public consultation (questionnaire) on updating the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). Background The EU ETS is a cap-and-trade sys...

02.02.2021 Consultation Response

Consultation on the Review and the Revision of Energy Efficiency Directive

This document provides IOGP’s contribution to the EU consultation on the review and the revision of Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency (Energy Efficiency Directive or EED). The respo...

01.02.2021 Consultation Response

IOGP response to consultation on the revision of the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy (EEAG)

This paper provides IOGP’s contribution to the EU public consultation (questionnaire) on the revision of the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy (EEAG) 2014-2020 an...

01.02.2021 Position Paper

IOGP answer to the EU roadmap on new rules to prevent methane leakage in the energy sector

This document provides IOGP’s answer to the EU roadmap on the new rules to prevent methane leakage in the energy sector. Context IOGP welcomes the Commission’s intention to deliv...

18.12.2020 Consultation Response

Response form for the Consultation Paper on the Draft advice to European Commission under Article 8 of the Taxonomy Regulation

This document provides IOGP’s response to the Consultation Paper on the Draft advice to European Commission under Article 8 of the Taxonomy Regulation. Context IOGP recognises and...

17.12.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP response to the Inception Impact Assessment on the revision of the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy (EEAG) 2014-2020

This document provides IOGP’s response to the Inception Impact Assessment (IIA) on the revision of the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy (EEAG) 2014-2020. &nbs...

16.12.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP input to the Commission’s Delegated Regulation establishing the technical screening criteria for economic activities contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation

This document provides IOGP’s input and recommendations to the development of the upcoming first Delegated Regulation on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Key Points ...

15.12.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP written input to the consultation “Maritime sector – a green post-COVID future”

This paper provides IOGP’s input to the Commission’s consultation on “Maritime sector– a green post-COVID future“ Context Oceans and seas are important areas of operati...

14.12.2020 Position Paper

IOGP position on EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030

This paper provides IOGP’s views and policy recommendations on the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 based on IPIECA-IOGP Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Working Group (BESWG) research, i...

04.12.2020 Position Paper

IOGP views on competition policy supporting the European Green Deal

The Commission adopted the current guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy measures in 2014 as part of its modernisation agenda. The guidelines will be revised against th...

25.11.2020 Position Paper

IOGP statement on the European Commission’s 2030 Climate Target Plan

This document provides IOGP’s views on the European Commission’s 2030 Climate Target Plan. IOGP calls on policymakers to follow up on the Climate Law with an inclusive approach that promo...

17.11.2020 Position Paper

What’s Right? What’s Wrong? IOGP comments on the ‘EU Strategy for Energy System Integration’ and ‘A hydrogen strategy for a climate neutral Europe’

On 8 July 2020, the Commission presented the Communications ‘EU Strategy for Energy System Integration’ (ESI Strategy) and ‘A hydrogen strategy for a climate neutral Europe’ (Hydrogen St...

02.11.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP written input to the public consultation on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

This document provides IOGP’s written input to the Commission’s public consultation on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) The EU emission trading system (ETS) is a primary poli...

02.11.2020 Position Paper

IOGP views on State aid for environmental protection and energy (EEAG)

This document provides IOGP’s views on the State aid for environmental protection and energy (EEAG) . IOGP’s recommendations focus on adapting the EEAG to ensure the future contributions...

28.10.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP written input to the consultation “International Ocean Governance”

This document provides IOGP’s written input to the consultation “International Ocean Governance”. Oceans and seas are important areas of operations for the European Oil and Gas industry...

28.10.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP input to the consultation on the EU nature restoration plan

This paper provides IOGP’s input to the EU consultation on “Protecting biodiversity: nature restoration targets under EU biodiversity strategy“. Context IOGP, through...

20.10.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP written input to the public consultation on the revision of the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD)

This document provides IOGP’s written input to the Commission’s consultation on the revision of the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD). The ETD should be an instrument that incentivises the...

19.10.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP contribution to the public consultation on Commission Decision setting the fees due to ACER for tasks under REMIT

This document provides IOGP’s contribution to the public consultation on the proposed Commission Decision to introduce fees to ACER for REMIT activities. Overview The document prov...

13.10.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP written input to the consultation “2030 Climate Target Plan”

This document provides IOGP’s written input to the consultation “2030 Climate Target Plan” which ended on 23 June 2020. The EU 2030 emission reduction targets need to be accompanied by...

25.09.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP response to the inception impact assessment concerning the revision of the 2018 Renewable Energy Directive (REDII)

This document provides IOGP’s response to the inception impact assessment concerning the revision of the 2018 Renewable Energy Directive (REDII). IOGP welcomes the European Commission’s p...

14.09.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP input to the public consultation for the FuelEU Maritime – Green Maritime Space Initiative

This document provides IOGP’s input to the public consultation that invites citizens and organisations to contribute to the assessment of how to accelerate the uptake of sustainable alternativ...

10.09.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP input to the IIA on the EC’s Delegated Regulation on taxonomy-related disclosures by undertakings reporting non-financial information

This document provides IOGP’s input to the Impact Inception Assessment on the European Commission’s Delegated Regulation on taxonomy-related disclosures by undertakings reporting non-financi...

04.09.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP feedback on the update of EU ETS monitoring and reporting rules (2021-30)

This document provides IOGP’s feedback on update of EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) monitoring and reporting rules (2021-30). Context The EU...

04.09.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP response to the consultation on ESG disclosures under Regulation (EU) 2019/2088

This document provides IOGP’s response to the consultation paper laying out the proposed Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on content, methodologies and presentation of disclosures under th...

03.09.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP input to the consultation on restricting the use of intentionally added microplastics

This document provides IOGP’s input to the consultation submitted by the European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) on restricting the use of intentionally added microplastics. Context &...

24.07.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP response to supplementary questions on the EIB Group’s Climate Bank Roadmap 2021-2025

This document provides IOGP’s response to the Stakeholder engagement on the EIB Group’s Climate Bank Roadmap 2021-2025. IOGP recommends the EIB Group to set the financial support framewor...

23.07.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP response to consultation on the renewed Sustainable Finance strategy

This document provides IOGP’s response to the consultation on the renewed Sustainable Finance strategy. The response to the consultation is sent through an online questionna...

23.07.2020 Report & Study

Funding CCS in Europe: key investments for the recovery

This document outlines the main reasons why investing in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is key for the recovery. IOGP welcomes the variety of EU proposals for funding instruments as an oppo...

20.07.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP response to the public consultation on the revision of Regulation (EU) 347/2013 on guidelines for TEN-E Regulation

This document provides IOGP’s contribution to the public consultation on the revision of Regulation (EU) 347/2013 on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure (TEN-E Regulation)....

20.07.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP response to targeted consultation on the revision of Regulation (EU) 347/2013 on guidelines for TEN-E Regulation

This document provides IOGP’s response to the targeted consultation on the revision of Regulation (EU) 347/2013 on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure (TEN-E Regulation). Th...

18.06.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP input to the Roadmap on the EU Smart System Integration

This document provides IOGP’s policy recommendations and input to the forthcoming EU Strategy for Energy System Integration. The upcoming Strategy should safeguard the achievements in the i...

17.06.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP input to the Roadmap on the EU strategy on hydrogen in Europe

This document provides IOGP’s input and policy recommendations to the Roadmap on the EU strategy on hydrogen in Europe. Clean hydrogen has strong potential to play a vital role in decarboni...

16.06.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP feedback to the Combined Evaluation Roadmap/Inception Impact Assessment on the revision of Regulation (EU) 347/2013 on guidelines for TEN-E

This document provides IOGP’s initial feedback on the upcoming review of the Regulation on guidelines for Trans-European Energy Infrastructure (TEN-E) and related policy recommendations. In...

12.06.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP response to the public consultation on the revision of the NFRD

This document provides IOGP’s contribution to the public consultation on the revision of the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD). The response to the consultation is sent through an on...

12.06.2020 Report & Study

Sustainability reporting guidance for the oil and gas industry

This Sustainability reporting guidance for the oil and gas industry is a key tool to help companies shape the structure and content of their sustainability reporting. Member companies of IPIE...

11.06.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP feedback to the roadmap for a Renovation Wave initiative for public and private buildings

This document outlines IOGP’s feedback to the roadmap for a Renovation Wave initiative for public and private buildings. IOGP welcomes the Commission’s intentions to draw on Member States...

25.05.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP input to the forthcoming EU Strategy for Energy System Integration

This document outlines IOGP’s input to the forthcoming EU Strategy for Energy System Integration. Today’s energy sector in the EU is the result of the completion of the Third Energy Packa...

08.05.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP response to the EIB Group’s Climate Bank Roadmap 2021-2025

This document provides IOGP’s response to the EIB Group’s Climate Bank Roadmap 2021-2025. IOGP recommends the EIB Group to set the financial support framework for innovative projects (inc...

06.05.2020 Consultation Response

Input to the inception impact assessment on the FuelEU Maritime

This document provides IOGP’s input to the inception impact assessment on the FuelEU Maritime. IOGP’s response focuses on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydrogen as these technologies co...

06.05.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP Initial Feedback to the Taxonomy: Final report of the Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance

This document provides IOGP’s initial feedback to the Taxonomy, “Final report of the Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance”. Key Points The EU Taxonomy should...

04.05.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP feedback to the proposed European Climate Law

This document provides IOGP’s feedback to the proposed Climate Law. IOGP welcomes the long-term predictability that the Climate Law aims to provide. The climate neutrality target, as wel...

30.04.2020 Consultation Response

Feedback to the impact inception assessment “2030 Climate Target Plan”

This document provides IOGP’s initial feedback to the Impact Inception Assessment “2030 Climate Target Plan”. The EU 2030 and 2050 GHG reduction targets need to be accompanied by an ena...

28.04.2020 Consultation Response

Response to the inception impact assessment “Commission Delegated Regulation on a climate change mitigation and adaptation taxonomy”

This document lays out FuelsEurope and IOGP’s response to the inception impact assessment “Commission Delegated Regulation on a climate change mitigation and adaptation taxonomy”. IOGP...

27.04.2020 Consultation Response

IOGP input to the Impact Inception Assessment on the Revision of the NFRD

This document provides IOGP’s initial feedback to the Impact Inception Assessment on the revision of the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD). Our industry supports meaningful corporate...

21.04.2020 Report & Study

New and old CCS projects in Europe: What’s different this time?

This paper outlines the key changes in CCS projects compared to the previous investment cycle (2009-2015). It highlights what is different this time in terms of regulatory context and the develo...

14.04.2020 Factsheet & Infographic

IOGP assessment of National Energy and Climate Plans

EU Member States’ National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) should set out the direction of national objectives and policies to align with the objectives of the Energy Union, in particular the...

08.04.2020 Position Paper

Methane Management in the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry: Policy recommendations in the context of the EU Methane Strategy

Brief Description The paper outlines IOGP’s views and policy recommendations in the context of the planned EU Methane Strategy. The document represents IOGP’s i...

25.02.2020 Factsheet & Infographic

Scaling up Hydrogen in Europe

This factsheet gives an overview of hydrogen and its potential in Europe: Applications across sectors The potential of CCS applied to hydrogen production Hydrogen production Policy recom...

19.02.2020 Report & Study

Hydrogen for Europe Pre-study – Key findings

Summary The “Hydrogen for Europe Pre-study – Key findings” is an executive summary of the “Hydrogen for Europe pre-study”. It is released in view of the main “Hyd...

25.12.2019 Factsheet & Infographic

IOGP assessment of draft National Energy and Climate Plans

EU Member States developed and submitted their draft National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) at the end of 2018. Drafts were revised in 2019. The factsheet shows IOGP assessments of the Member St...

16.09.2019 Consultation Response

Call for feedback on TEG report on EU Taxonomy

In March 2018, the European Commission published its action plan on financing sustainable growth, followed in May 2018 by a proposal for a regulation on the establishment of a framework to facil...

22.08.2019 Report & Study

Hydrogen for Europe

It is released in view of the main ‘Hydrogen for Europe’ report which is currently being developed by research institutes SINTEF and IFPEN. Delivery expected end of 2020. The Hydrogen for...

10.05.2019 Report & Study

The potential for CCS and CCU in Europe Report to the thirty second meeting of the European Gas Regulatory Forum 5-6 June 2019

The 31st Madrid Forum invited IOGP to coordinate a report on the potential of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies, including technical, economi...

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...

19.08.2018 Position Paper

IOGP response to the European Commission’s package on sustainable finance Call for a “Talanoa Platform” to guarantee a smart, inclusive and technology-neutral taxonomy

Views of the upstream oil and gas industry and recommendations on sustainable finance in the context of the 2018 discussions on the European Commission’s proposal for a Regulation on taxonomy....

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...

19.04.2018 Position Paper

CCS: the Innovation Fund and beyond

The paper presents IOGP’s views on the role of CCS and some features to be taken into consideration for building a well-functioning Innovation Fund. The document also highlights some key te...

10.06.2014 Position Paper

OGP contribution to the CCS Directive evaluation

The paper presents IOGP’s views on the role of CCS and some features to be taken into consideration for building a well-functioning Innovation Fund. The document also highlights some key te...

10.06.2025 News

Chris Walker (ExxonMobil), newly appointed Chair of IOGP Europe’s Communications Subcommittee

“The oil and gas industry plays a vital role in ensuring energy security, economic resilience and innovation for a lower-carbon future. I’m focused on helping ensure these contributions are unders...

26.05.2025 Press Release

Press release: Low-carbon fuels methodology envisaged by the Commission will block key hydrogen production pathways

Brussels, 27 May 2025: The draft Delegated Act laying out the methodology for low-carbon hydrogen production will stop or, at best, put on hold even the best-performing projects planned or under devel...

14.05.2025 News

Updated European CO₂ Storage Projects Map

We have published an updated version of the CO₂ Storage Projects in Europe map. The new edition reflects the growing momentum behind carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a key climate mitigation tool...

08.05.2025 News and Letter to Officials

Joint Letter: Accelerating investments in CO₂ infrastructure

IOGP Europe, together with Cefic, Cepi, CCSA, GIE and IFIEC Europe, has signed a joint letter on the subject of "Accelerating investments in CO₂ infrastructure" To allow EU industry to help achie...

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...

22.04.2025 News

Building energy bridges between Brazil and the EU

Flaubert Matos Machado is Head of Health, Safety and Environment for Petrobas- Brazil’s state-controlled energy company, & IOGP Board Member Brazil accounts for 4-5% of the EU’s oil imp...

26.03.2025

MEP Jeannette Baljeu on the Crucial Role of CCS in Europe’s Industrial Transition

Jeannette Baljeu, Member of the European Parliament (Renew Europe, NL), highlights the crucial role of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in achieving Europe’s decarbonisation and competitiveness goal...

26.02.2025 News and Press Release

EU industrial competitiveness package shows gap between stated vision and action plan

Brussels, 26 February 2025 – European Commission emphasis on competitiveness and simplification shows it has heard industry calls but falls short of proposing the innovative, pragmatic and technolog...

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...

12.09.2024 News and Press Release

Draghi Report: a pragmatic pathway to Competitiveness, Sustainability, and Resilience

Brussels, 10 September 2024 – The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, Europe (IOGP Europe) welcomes the Draghi Report for its comprehensive and pragmatic assessment of Europe’s e...

18.06.2024 News

Navigating the EU Methane Regulation: Insights & Challenges

What challenges has the new EU #MethaneRegulation brought for LNG importers? What challenges did it bring for operators? With the adoption of the EU Methane Regulation in May 2024, we asked Emils La...

28.05.2024 News

EU Approves Methane Regulation: What’s Next for the Industry?

The European Union has officially approved the Methane Regulation today. This marks a significant step in the effort to reduce methane emissions across the continent. There still are open issues to wo...

15.05.2024 News

REPowerEU anniversary: cause for celebration and caution

REPowerEU is two years old. We believe it is cause for celebration, and for caution. The plan’s objective was to reduce EU dependence on Russian energy imports. In that sense, reducing Russia�...

29.02.2024 News

IOGP Europe joined BusinessEurope in industrial permitting task force

Brussels, 29 February 2024 IOGP Europe was invited by BusinessEurope to participate in a task force created to analyse processes for industrial permitting in the EU. Throughout 2023, I...

29.02.2024 News

IOGP Europe signs the Antwerp Declaration

Brussels, 29 February 2024 IOGP Europe is a proud signatory of The Antwerp Declaration. We are aligned with the sentiment that Europe urgently requires clarity, predictability, and confidence in...

08.02.2024 Letter to Officials

Joint letter to US President Biden on LGN exports

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06.02.2024 Press Release

Press release: Recognition of CCS on path to 2050 marks a step change, but approach to low-carbon solutions remains too narrow.

Brussels, 6 February 2024: The 2040 climate target and carbon management proposals released by the European Commission recognize the need for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) but miss out opportunitie...

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...

22.01.2024 Press Release

IOGP welcomes ROMGAZ

IOGP is delighted to welcome Europe’s third largest producer, ROMGAZ, as its newest Member. This integrated regional operator accounts for 40% of the total natural gas consumption in Romania....

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...

29.09.2023 News and Letter to Officials

Letter: IOGP Europe recommendations on the Hydrogen and Decarbonized Gas Market Package

To: Raúl Fuentes Milani, Spanish Presidency Ambassador Jerzy Buzek, Rapporteur for the ITRE Committee for the Regulation Jens Geier, Rapporteur for the ITRE Committee for the Directive Kadri Sims...

21.09.2023 Letter to Officials

Letter: Industry views regarding the proposal to establish a permanent demand aggregation and joint purchasing mechanism through the Recast Gas Regulation

International Association of Oil & Gas Producers Europe European Federation of Energy Traders Europex International Gas Union To: Deputy Permanent Representatives – Coreper I CC: Mr Matthew B...

12.09.2023 Letter to Officials

Letter: Methane emissions reduction: call for a proportionate, efficient and implementable EU Regulation

5th September 2023, Brussels To: Raúl Fuentes Milani, Spanish Presidency Ambassador Jutta Paulus, Rapporteur for the ENVI Committee Pascal Canfin, Rapporteur for the ITRE Committee Maroš...

11.09.2023 Letter to Officials

Letter: Proposed EU Methane Regulation – International dimension of EU importer requirements

29 August 2023, Brussels To: Raúl Fuentes Milani, Spanish Presidency Ambassador Jutta Paulus, Rapporteur for the ENVI Committee Pascal Canfin, Rapporteur for the ITRE Committee Maroš Šefčovič...

06.09.2023 Letter to Officials

Letter: The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) – IOGP Europe and FuelsEurope recommendations in view of the trialogue negotiations

6th of September 2023 To: Raúl Fuentes Milani, Spanish Presidency Ambassador Lara Wolters, Rapporteur for the JURI Committee Didier Reynders, Commissioner for Justice Cc: Shadow Rapporteurs Co...

06.07.2023 Letter to Officials

Letter: Strong support for an implementable and pragmatic Net Zero Industry Act Article 18 – solutions to make CCS work

Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Thierry Breton Commissioner Christian Ehler Member of the Eu...

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...

09.03.2023 News

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...

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...

01.02.2023 Letter to Officials

Letter: Open, inclusive, and pragmatic Green Deal Industrial Plan for Europe

To: Ms Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission Brussels, 31 January 2023 Dear President, We are writing to express our support and appreciation to the Green Deal Industrial Plan...

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...

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...

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...

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...

11.04.2022 News

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...

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...

08.03.2022 News

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

09.06.2021 Letter to Officials

Letter: Call for a technology-inclusive revision of the TEN-E Regulation

To: EU 27 Energy Ministers Cc: EU 27 Permanent Representations Brussels, 4th June 2021 We, the signatories of this letter, support the goals of the Paris Agreement and the EU’s ob...

04.05.2021 News

“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...

23.03.2021 News

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...

24.02.2021 News

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...

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...

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...

11.01.2021 Letter to Officials

Letter: IOGP input on the European Commission’s consultation on the priority list for the development of gas network codes and guidelines for 2021 (and beyond)

IOGP welcomes the opportunity to respond to the European Commission’s proposed priority list regarding the development of gas network codes and guidelines for 2021 (and beyond). We agree that...

16.12.2020 Press Release

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...

19.10.2020 Letter to Officials

Letter: 57 industry leaders call for enhancing gas contribution to decarbonisation

For the attention of: Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Council Charles Michel, Presidency of the Council of the EU, Minister for Economic Affairs and Ene...

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...

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...

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...

20.07.2020 News

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...

16.07.2020 News

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...

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...

25.06.2020 Letter to Officials

Wide industry coalition call for a Hydrogen Strategy inclusive of all clean hydrogen pathways

On June 24th 2020, a wide industry coalition sent a letter to the European Commission calling for a Hydrogen Strategy inclusive of all clean hydrogen pathways. Overview ...

10.06.2020 News

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...

27.05.2020 News

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...

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...

22.05.2020 News

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...

19.05.2020 Press Release

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...

08.05.2020 News

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...

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...

02.04.2020 News

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....

09.03.2020 Letter to Officials

Joint letter: CCS and CCU for the EU’s Industrial Transition

Ahead of the publication of the EU’s Industrial Strategy, a group of trade associations including IOGP issued a joint call for the Commission to make Carbon Capture Use & Storage an integr...

05.03.2020 News

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...

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...

04.06.2025

IOGP Europe’s Managing Director to Speak at Strategic Energy Security Forum in Brussels

Our Managing Director, François-Régis Mouton, will join senior policymakers and energy executives on June 4, 2025, at the POLITICO conference organized by Orlen in Brussels. “Energy security or g...

05.06.2005 - 06.06.2025

IOGP Europe Managing Director to Speak at the 22nd GIE Annual Conference

We are pleased to announce that our Managing Director, François-Régis Mouton, will be among the confirmed speakers at the 22nd GIE Annual Conference, taking place on 5–6 June 2025 in Athens, Greec...

02.09.2025 - 03.09.2025

Partnership with the Carbon Capture Global Summit 2025

We are pleased to be a partner of the Carbon Capture Global Summit 2025 (CCGS2025), the world's leading event for CCUS, dedicated to galvanizing a strategic global alliance that drives CCUS deployment...

10.06.2025 - 11.06.2025

IOGP Europe at EuropEC 2025

Catarina do Santos, Senior Policy Officer at IOGP Europe, will be speaking at the EuropEC 2025 Conference on Tuesday 10 June during the session titled "CCUS: Transforming Emissions into Opportunities....

14.05.2025

IOGP Europe at the CCSA EU Conference 2025

Caterina De Matteis, Senior Policy Manager at IOGP Europe, will be speaking at the upcoming CCSA EU Conference on 14 May in Brussels, in a session focused on unlocking Europe’s CO₂ storage potenti...

14.05.2025 - 15.05.2025

IOGP Europe at the 2025 Flame Conference

IOGP Europe will be represented by Caterina De Matteis, Senior Policy Manager at the upcoming Flame Conference in Amsterdam. As Europe’s leading forum on gas, LNG, and low-carbon energy, the Flame...

07.04.2025 - 08.04.2025

Partnership with the EU Energy Summit 2025

At the EU Energy Summit, François-Régis Mouton, Managing Director of IOGP Europe, joined a high-level panel to discuss how Europe can secure its gas supply while navigating climate goals, geopolitic...

29.04.2025 - 30.04.2025

Partnership with Carbon Capture Europe Summit 2025

07.04.2025 - 08.04.2025

Partnership with Global LNG Forum

10.03.2025

Partnership with International Approach London

01.04.2025 - 02.04.2025

Partnership with Go Net Zero Energy Summit 2025

16.04.2025

Partnership with Energy Tech Day 2025

14.04.2025

Partnership with the 6th Budapest LNG Summit

02.12.2024

Enhancing interoperability & digitalization for permitting in the EU: Dialogue with the Industry

18.03.2025

“This is not a bank”: CCS Multistakeholder Workshop

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29.01.2025

Exploring the Opportunities & Challenges of CSDDD: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective

18.07.2024

CCS policy: A practical toolkit

In 2022, 45 Mt of CO2 were captured globally using various CCS methods, however, this achievement is only a drop in the bucket compared to the approximately 6,040 Mt of CO2 that needs to be ca...

03.07.2024

2024 CCSA EU Conference – 3rd July

Join us for the 2024 Carbon Capture & Storage Association’s (CCSA) EU Conference on the 3rd of July 2024, in Brussels. Experience a day of insightful panels with 20+ industry and EU...

28.05.2024

EU Methane Regulation – How Operators and Stakeholders Can Implement It #3

28 May, 2024 Online Workshop Series EU Methane Regulation - How Operators and Stakeholders Along the Value Chain Can Implement It #3 Venting and Flaring Join us for a discussion on the imple...

26.06.2024 - 28.06.2024

SPE Europe Energy Conference

26-28 June, 2024 Turin, Italy SPE Europe Energy Conference & Exhibition IOGP Europe will join leaders from the energy, environment, geoscience, underground engineering, and policymaking...

19.06.2024 - 20.06.2024

CCS Strategy Europe Conference

19-20 June, 2024 The Victory Services Club, London, UK CCS Strategy Europe IOGP Europe will join emitters, project developers, and technology specialists to discuss why a long-term business s...

16.04.2024

EU Methane Regulation – How Operators and Stakeholders Can Implement It #2

16 April, 2024 Online Workshop Series EU Methane Regulation - How Operators and Stakeholders Along the Value Chain Can Implement It Together with GIE and Eurogas, international experts from the...

01.01.1970

European Gas Conference

26-28 March, 2024 Vienna, Austria European Gas Conference SECURITY | SUPPLY | FINANCE | TRANSITION | POLICY Europe's leading natural gas network, promoting dialogue between the region and its ma...

12.03.2024

EU Methane Regulation – How Operators and Stakeholders Can Implement It #1

12 March, 2024 Online Workshop Series EU Methane Regulation - How Operators and Stakeholders Along the Value Chain Can Implement It Together with GIE and Eurogas, international experts from the...

23.04.2024 - 25.04.2024

Flame 2024

23-25 April, 2024 Okura Amsterdam, Netherlands Navigating The Energy Trilemma: Innovative solutions to security, sustainability and affordability IOGP Europe will join gas & LNG and low car...

12.02.2024

Methane Mitigation Europe 2024

12-14 February, 2024 Novotel Amsterdam City, Netherlands Mitigating Methane Emissions: Moving from Detect & Repair to Predict & Prevent IOGP Europe will join over 200 oil and gas operat...

14.12.2023

Rebalancing Europe’s natural gas supplies – Learnings, future needs, and policy implications

What’s on the horizon for European gas markets? Join us to take stock of what's happened since 2022, the supply challenges Europe still faces, the options it has to rebalance its natural gas su...

23.11.2023

Creating a sustainable business case for European CCS value chains

CCS is now widely seen as a key solution to reach climate neutrality in the EU. And yet, the speed of project development remains insufficient. Join the discussion to explore what is holding CCS...

10.10.2023

Join us to discuss the implications and challenges of NZIA Art. 18, with oil & gas licence holders and European Commission representatives.

OGP Europe will host an ‘NZIA roundtable’ at our offices on 10 October. The focus will be on the implications and challenges for oil and gas producers obligated under Article 18 of the draft Ne...

09.11.2023

Updated European CO₂ Storage Projects Map

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