Environment
Identifying and spreading good environmental practice wherever the upstream industry operates.
Environment
Identifying and spreading good environmental practice wherever the upstream industry operates.
Environment Committee
Objectives
The objectives of the committee are to co-ordinate and represent the Exploration and Production (E&P) industry on environmental issues of international significance.
In particular, these include:
- To monitor and provide input on developments of relevance to the industry to international bodies/authorities/regulators
- To develop and advocate industry positions
- to identify strategic and emerging issues; and
- to address common concerns and share and develop knowledge of the environmental impact of the E&P industry, and improve operational practices based on that knowledge
Work areas
Committee activities include:
- Ensuring continued access to new and known hydrocarbon sources
- Environmental management and reporting
- Gaseous emissions management
- Monitoring regulatory developments and developing advocacy positions
In terms of regulatory advocacy, the Committee works with a variety of organisations including OSPAR, Barcelona, Abidjan, Cartagena Conventions, International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
Structure
The following Subcommittees and Expert Groups set up under the Environment Committee:
- Arctic Expert Group
- Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Working Group (jointly with IPIECA)
- Biodiversity Expert Group
- Chemicals and Produced Water Subcommittee
- Environmental Data Subcommittee
- Microplastics Expert Group
- Regional Seas Subcommittee
- Sound and Marine Life Subcommittee
- Waste Expert Group
Contact
IOGP Environment Director: Harvey Johnstone hj@iogp.org
Environment Committee Manager: Gabrielle Galea gga@iogp.org
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Recent Geomatics publications
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- IOGP Environmental performance indicators – 2024 dataThe 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 […]
- Guidelines for waste management focusing on areas with limited infrastructureThis 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 industryTo 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 exclusionsThe 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 summaryThis 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 dataThe 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 industryStudy 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 waterProduced 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 exclusionsThe 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 […]