IOGP Pulse – June 2020
Welcome to the June 2020 edition of IOGP’s Pulse. As we learnt from the latest online survey, safety is one of the topics our readers are most interested in. In this edition, Pulse takes a closer look at the remarkable work of IOGP’s Safety Committee and at IOGP’s Life Saving Rules in particular. We also look at IOGP’s contribution to ocean science, share our view on the EU Recovery Plan and more.
We hope you have a pleasant read.
Yours,
IOGP Communications Team
Life-Saving Rules tops IOGP download charts
When the world is rightly focussed on saving lives during the current pandemic, it is worth remembering that there are other causes of fatalities – and proven ways to prevent them.
3 questions… on how IOGP helps its Members to improve their safety performance
Olav is based at IOGP’s Headquarters in London, and kindly agreed to this short interview on how the Association supports its members in improving their safety performance.
IOGP meets with Executive Vice President of the European Commission
Organised by IOGP, six oil and gas industry CEOs plus two of their representatives met recently with Executive Vice President Frans Timmermans and Commissioner Kadri Simson to discuss the oil and gas industry’s transformation and its role in helping the EU reach climate neutrality by 2050.
Oceans of possibility
The ocean is our planet’s largest ecosystem. It stabilizes climate, stores carbon, produces oxygen, nurtures unimaginable biodiversity, and directly supports human wellbeing through food, mineral, and energy resources, as well as providing cultural and recreational opportunities. Unfortunately, much of the ocean is now seriously degraded, and as a responsible sea user, IOGP is working to help the industry play its role as part of the solution.
Refreshed Committee Structure amplifies IOGP’s efficiency
At the end of 2019, IOGP’s Management Committee requested the Secretariat to carry out an Operational Review. The review aimed to ensure the Association was set for success over the next 18-24 months and would act as a precursor to the longer-term Strategic review set to commence later this year.
Uses of Oil and gas in the medical field
Our infographic shows some of the many uses of oil and gas in the medical field.
IOGP on the EU Recovery Plan
“The European Commission must be commended for the timely delivery of the EU Recovery Plan. With a realistic assessment of COVID-19’s impact and an inclusive approach, the EU can reconcile its climate and economic objectives and strengthen the resilience of its economy while leaving no one behind.”
Developing low-carbon technologies
IOGP’s CCUS webpage and infographic explains the CCUS process and its contribution to a lower carbon emissions future.
APPEA Journal publishes IOGP papers
IOGP Member APPEA has published four IOGP articles in its Journal.
Four IOGP resources that improve Instrumentation and Automation
The primary aim of these documents is to harmonize the operating companies’ requirements and recommended practices to the subject matters.
Offshore Structures Specification Task Force presentation available
Like the Joint Industry Project (JIP) 33, JIP 35 aims to achieve industry-level standardisation. Its focus is on offshore structures specifications, driving reductions in upstream project costs through a decrease in variation in requirements between operating companies.
