The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) has announced the launch of the IOGP Safety Awards 2026, spotlighting organisations that are leading the way in embedding Safety Recommended Practices into everyday operations.
Now open for submissions, the awards invite IOGP member companies to demonstrate how these practices are being put into action, providing clear evidence of adoption, implementation, and sustained impact.
Recognising Effective Adoption and Implementation
IOGP Safety Recommended Practices represent the collective memory of the industry -capturing lessons learned from incidents and the experience of companies managing similar risks. Continuous improvement depends on how effectively this knowledge is applied in day-to-day operations.
The IOGP Safety Awards will highlight organisations that are successfully bringing this guidance to life. Participating companies are encouraged to demonstrate how they are translating guidance into action – embedding Safety Recommended Practices into systems, behaviours, and decision-making.
From site-specific initiatives to company-wide programmes, submissions should present clear, practical examples of how these approaches are shaping the way work is done and improving safety outcomes.
Accelerating progress through shared learning
Beyond recognition, the initiative forms part of IOGP’s broader effort to strengthen safety performance across the industry through shared learning and collaboration.
By capturing practical examples, IOGP aims to build a valuable body of knowledge that can be shared across the sector—helping organisations learn from one another and adopt proven approaches more quickly.
Key objectives of the initiative include:
- Highlighting effective and scalable implementation strategies
- Promoting knowledge sharing across companies and regions
- Driving broader adoption of Safety Recommended Practices
- Encouraging continuous improvement at all organisational levels
Through this process, IOGP is building a clearer understanding of what effective implementation looks like, enabling organisations to replicate success and deliver consistent safety improvements globally.
Raising the bar for safety performance
The Safety Awards reflect a growing industry focus on effective adoption and implementation of IOGP Safety Recommended Practices.
By recognising organisations that demonstrate meaningful impact, the initiative aims to raise expectations and reinforce the importance of integrating these practices into everyday operations.
Participation is open to all IOGP member companies, with submissions providing an opportunity to showcase achievements, share practical insights, and contribute to raising standards in our industry.
How to participate
Submissions for the IOGP Safety Awards 2026 are now open.
Member companies are encouraged to take part and showcase how they are transforming safety ambition into action—demonstrating innovation, leadership, and measurable progress.
