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Process safety – recommended practice on key performance indicators
This report provides guidance on identifying leading and lagging process safety Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the upstream oil and gas industry.
Safety Leadership in Practice: A Guide for Managers
This report is designed to support senior and/or middle management and supervisors in applying the Safety Leadership Characteristics described in Report 452 and creating a workplace culture that values safety.
Life-Saving Rules
With the revision of Report 459, IOGP launches a simplified set of Life-Saving Rules to provide workers in the industry with the actions they can take to protect themselves and their colleagues from fatalities.
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Building an inclusive workforce in the oil and gas industry
The International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) Workforce Energy Task Force completed a baseline study in 2022 to investigate how to secure the necessary talent and skills to deliver secure, affordable, and lower carbon energy solutions for all and facilitate digital transformation – while enabling an equitable energy transition. This report, intended for
Sustainability reporting guidance for the oil and gas industry
The 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.
Introducing JIP33: Standardizing procurement specifications
JIP33 is making a step-change improvement in the specification, procurement and delivery of equipment for the oil and gas industry, through the use of standardized industry procurement specifications.
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Emergency Disconnect Sequence design recommendations
One of the fundamental risks in dynamic position (DP) rig operations is the loss of station keeping, which can be caused by equipment failure, human error, or adverse environmental conditions such as squalls. In such events, the rig needs to disconnect from the well, leaving the sealing elements of the blowout preventer (BOP) stack in
Environmental data collection user guide (2023 data) – Definitions and exclusions
The collection, collation, and reporting of upstream environmental information has been a central part of the IOGP work programme since 1998. IOGP Member Companies are invited to submit data relating to their exploration and production activities on an annual basis. Submitted data are compiled, analysed, and reported in the annual Environmental Performance Indicators Report. Seven
Communicating pore pressure fracture gradient (PPFG) interpretation and uncertainty
This Info Sheet provides some suggestions and tools to encourage open dialogue between rig site and remote teams and assist with interpretation and/or clear communication of PPFG interpretation and uncertainty. This information will help the team to make informed decisions, detect indicators that PPFG is deviating from the predrill prognosis, minimize risks, and ensure drilling
IOGP P1/11 geophysical position data exchange format – technical specification
Seismic data provides a fundamental input to exploration, appraisal, and production decisions, minimizing risk, optimizing well locations, and managing reservoirs through 4D technology. It is a key evaluation and monitoring input for carbon capture and storage projects, for example via high resolution products for imaging the overburden. The IOGP P1/11 data exchange format is a tool, used industry-wide, for geophysical positioning data, addressing the challenges of complex modern seismic acquisition.
Design guidance for subsea carbon capture and storage systems
This Report provides guidance to designers and developers of carbon capture and storage (CCS) systems with all, or portions, of the system located underwater. Subsea CCS projects are new and no standards or clear regulations for their design exist. This Report is intended to help designers evaluate key decisions and mitigate risks unique to a
S-743 – Metal-Clad Switchgear (IEEE)
This is available to download as a compendium or individually below: Download Quality Requirements Download Supplementary Specification (with Justifications) Download Supplementary Specification Download Information Requirements Download Procurement Data Sheet