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NEWS
16.09.2026
News
State of the European Union: Europe needs energy optionality to strengthen resilience while advancing the transition
Brussels, 16 September 2026: IOGP Europe calls for an optionality-first energy policy that strengthens security of supply, affordability and competitiveness through diversified imports, domestic produ...
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09.09.2026
News
Europe cannot compete or decarbonise if it cannot build
Brussels, 9 September 2026 - Europe needs faster, simpler and more predictable permitting if it is to turn its energy, climate and industrial ambitions into investment and projects – this was the co...
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31.08.2026
News
21 Energy Associations sign a Joint industry reaction to the EU Methane Regulation Recommendations
IOGP Europe, with 20 trade and national associations, today issue a joint industry reaction to the European Commission’s two recommendations on the EU Methane Regulation (EUMR), on penalties and on...
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Publications
31.08.2026
Joint Statement
Joint industry reaction and recommendations: EU Methane Regulation – DG ENER Recommendations
The EU Methane Regulation’s (EUMR) main import obligations take legal effect from 1 January 2027, but the framework needed to comply with them has yet to be fully defined and deployed. Furthermore,...
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28.07.2026
Position Statement
IOGP Europe’s views on the revision of the Oil Stocks Directive
Since its establishment, the Oil Stocks Directive (2009/119/EC) has provided a robust and effective framework for emergency oil stocks management in the EU. Recent crises have confirmed how existing m...
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24.07.2026
Letter to Officials
IOGP Europe’s assessment of the European Commission’s recommendations under the EU Methane Regulation and the continued need for targeted amendments
Dear Ambassador,
IOGP Europe and the oil & gas sector remain committed to supporting the EU’s methane reduction objectives and to working constructively with Member States and EU institutions t...
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22.07.2026
Consultation Response
IOGP Europe’s Response to the Open Public Consultation on CSDDD Guidelines
Download the document to view IOGP Europe Response's to the Open Public Consultation on CSDDD Guidelines....
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15.07.2026
Consultation Response
IOGP Europe response to the European Commission’s consultation on the revised Maritime Spatial Planning Directive / Ocean Act
Executive summary
IOGP Europe recognises the value of maritime spatial planning for Europe’s busy seas and supports the objective to protect and enhance the health of the seas, whilst simultaneousl...
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15.07.2026
Joint letter
Call to enable CO₂ Storage in the Baltic Sea Region under the Helsinki Convention
Dear Contracting Parties to the Helsinki Convention and HELCOM Secretariat,
We, the undersigned organisations across, manufacturing sectors, sector associations, civil society organisations, and re...
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