Recent publications

• Guidelines for waste management focusing on areas with limited infrastructure
  This document provides fundamental guidance on waste management in exploration and production (E&P) operations focusing on managing waste in areas where there is little or no supporting infrastructure or where regulatory frameworks are developing. The post Guidelines for waste management focusing on areas with limited infrastructure appeared first on IOGP Publications library.
• Managing Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) in the oil and gas industry
  To manage the risk that exposure to naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) may pose to people and the environment, the oil and gas industry has devised a range of controls to alert operators to the existence of NORM, as well as processes to deal with the risk if NORM is present. IOGP Report 412 was […]
• Environmental data collection user guide (2024 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 […]
• Environmental performance indicators – 2023 data – executive summary
  This document provides a brief overview of the main points from the 2023 environmental performance data. It is a supplement to IOGP Report 2023e – Environmental performance indicators – 2023 data. The post Environmental performance indicators – 2023 data – executive summary appeared first on IOGP Publications library.
• IOGP Environmental performance indicators – 2023 data
  The International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) has collected and published environmental data from its Member Companies every year since 2001. The objective of this programme has been to allow Member Companies to compare their performance with other companies in the sector leading, it is hoped, to improved and more efficient performance. The […]
• Invasive alien species and the energy industry
  Study this guide to minimize the transfer of Alien invasive species at both onshore and offshore operations, and minimize adverse outcomes. IOGP Report 436 The post Invasive alien species and the energy industry appeared first on IOGP Publications library.
• Fate and effects of naturally occurring substances in produced water
  Produced water is generated during the operation of oil and gas wells. It contains a complex mixture of dissolved and particulate organic and inorganic substances, including naturally occurring substances (NOS) from the geological formation, such as hydrocarbons and metals, and intentionally added chemicals. This technical report provides an updated review of the composition, fate, and […]
• 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 […]
• Use of Lifecyle Impact Assessments in drill cuttings waste management decisions
  The management and regulation of drill cuttings treatment and disposal is a complex technical procedure that requires consideration of a multitude of variables that form a drill cuttings management plan. Lifecycle Impact Assessments (LCIA) evaluate the lifetime environmental impact of a product or service. As regulators are increasingly exposed to the use of LCIAs in […]
• An overview of marine seismic operations
  Seismic surveying is commonly used in the industry for both exploration and monitoring of producing fields. The same seismic principles also apply to offshore CO2 storage projects. The Report aims to provide a common ground for operator(s), local regulatory bodies, or public stakeholders on understanding the methods, technology and terminology used for marine seismic operations. […]