IOGP, Ipieca, and IOGP are hosting a joint booth at IOSC 2024, similar to their joint engagement at Interspill and Spillcon. Diana Khatun, Senior Manager for Subsea & Wells, IOGP The International Oil Spill Conference (IOSC), which runs from 13 to 16 May in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, facilitates an international exchange of information and ideas on spill prevention, planning, preparedness, response, restoration, protocols, education, research and development, and technology. Its primary aim is to foster global sharing of best practices and lessons learned from oil spill incidents. Preven ..read more

Dear Members, Kim McHugh, Chair of the Board, IOGP It is my great pleasure to confirm the appointment of Graham Henley as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IOGP, following his stepping in to lead the Association as interim CEO in September last year. As the Chair of the Board, I am proud to share that the decision to confirm Graham’s appointment was unanimous. We are confident that under Graham’s leadership, IOGP will continue to thrive and deliver new value for our industry. His vision, dedication, and expertise are asse ..read more

Bryan W. Wesley has been appointed Vice-Chair of the Board of the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP). He joins fellow Vice-Chair, Giovanni Cristofoli, Senior Vice President, bp Solutions, Production & Operations, bp. IOGP CEO Graham Henley said, “We are pleased to announce Bryan’s appointment as Vice-Chair. In his time on the Board, he has contributed enormously through the width and breadth of his industry experience in advancing IOGP’s mission. We look forward to his continued exemplary leadership and commitment to the organization.” Based in Houston, Texas, in t ..read more

​Uncertainties related to pore pressure and fracture gradient (PPFG) can play a significant role in causing well control incidents. The International Regulators Forum (IRF) has seen serious well control incidents relating to pore pressure and fracture gradient (PPFG) prediction and monitoring. It had identified a lack of international guidelines for PPFG prediction and its application in well operations, and has called for increased emphasis on preventing well control incidents. In July 2022, IOGP’s PPFG Expert Group (under IOGP’s Wells Expert Committee (WEC) published IOGP ..read more

The Material Digital Passport (MDP) project, an IOGP Joint Industry Sprint, has recently engaged stakeholders with a series of webinars and workshops. The objective was to involve attendees in the specification development process, and gather feedback and suggestions to refine the MDP ecosystem. Two one-hour webinars aimed to raise awareness about the MDP initiative and provide an overview of its development status, key principles, and building blocks. With 246 participants from 93 different companies and associations spanning the energy industry’s supply chain, as well as digital service prov ..read more

In Pulse, we regularly publish a short interview with an IOGP colleague or committee member. This month’s interview is with Dr Faye Gerard, IOGP’s new Energy Transition Director. Faye, seconded from bp, is based at IOGP’s Houston office and has worked in the oil and gas industry for 32 years. What led you to a career in engineering? “I’ve always loved math, science, and problem-solving. Sometimes it would get me in trouble,” she chuckles, as she reminisces about her early years. Faye had a desire to shape the world through innovative thinking, attributing her childhood fascination with ch ..read more

Addressing methane emissions may be the single most powerful priority that would permit us to extend the life of hydrocarbons. The SPE Forum: Methane Emissions Management for a Sustainable Future is a seminal gathering of all stakeholders in a unique, safe environment to address the future of methane emissions management from end to end. IOGP is delighted to support this event. The Forum will cover the future of measurement, quantification, reporting in an evolving regulatory and non-regulatory landscape, and what innovations are needed in abatement solutions, global synergies, and strategies ..read more

As the cornerstone for global energy dialogue for Africa and the Mediterranean, EGYPES 2024 is set to open its doors from 19–21 February 2024 in Cairo, Egypt, and IOGP is delighted to be a Supporting Organization for the event. Dr Faye Gerard On Tuesday, 20th February, Dr Faye Gerard, IOGP Energy Transition Director, will moderate the Accelerating Net-Zero Targets through ESG Compliance Panel. Sustainability and climate experts will evaluate how energy companies are increasing their ESG compliance whilst aligning corporate objectives to meet rising concerns from investors and stakeholders. The ..read more

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. Răzvan Popescu, ROMGAZ CEO ROMGAZ CEO, Răzvan Popescu, will serve as Member Representative to the IOGP. “ROMGAZ values IOGP’s work as an enabling partner for a low carbon future and solution provider for the challenges facing our industry,” says Răzvan. “ROMGAZ particularly appreciates IOGP’s advocacy work in promoting the gas industry’s contribution to the EU economy, whilst helping it reach its 20 ..read more

Group of leading experts includes IOGP, MGP, OGCI and EDF Group will develop a framework that helps OGDC signatories and other companies meet their methane and flaring ambitions Achieving near-zero methane emissions and eliminating routine flaring by 2030 is an essential objective of the Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter The International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP), Methane Guiding Principles (MGP), Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today announced their intention to build a framework to share expertise to help companies reduce me ..read more