The Ipieca sustainability article round-up showcases recent sustainability-related achievements, projects and news from Ipieca members, demonstrating their support for the Ipieca Principles around advancing environmental and social performance across the energy transition. We also highlight initiatives from our partner organizations and share insights from key United Nations meetings.
The August round-up celebrates the Northern Lights project’s successful first injection and storage of CO2, and shares a new Scope 3 environmental value trading scheme which promotes sustainable aviation fuel. We also highlight collaboration to support Australia’s marine biodiversity, as well as initiatives from Ipieca association members and partners, such as a nationwide industry workforce survey and a regional office to support maritime coordination in the Pacific.
Member sustainability articles
Arpel
Arpel and CBHE sign a memorandum to promote cooperation and sustainable energy development
Arpel and the Bolivian Chamber of Hydrocarbons and Energy (CBHE) have signed a ten-year memorandum of understanding to foster technical and institutional cooperation in the energy sector. The agreement aims to support inclusive and sustainable energy development in Bolivia and the wider Latin American region through joint initiatives, knowledge exchange, and collaborative events.
Polar Tankers Inc., a subsidiary of ConocoPhillips, has launched a shore power initiative to retrofit its fleet with high-voltage shore connection systems, allowing vessels to shut down diesel engines while docked and significantly reduce emissions. This aims to improve air quality and environmental stewardship at the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach.
Phase 1 successfully completed of initiative to promote SAF use
ENEOS Corporation and its partners have successfully completed Phase 1 of an initiative involving establishing a Scope 3 environmental value trading scheme to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel at Narita Airport. The demonstration confirmed the effectiveness of a platform which enables multiple companies to trade Scope 3 environmental values transparently, with plans to expand participation and further decarbonise aviation operations.
Energy Resources Aotearoa and Electrical Engineers Association launch industry workforce survey
Energy Resources Aotearoa and the Electricity Engineers’ Association have launched a nationwide workforce survey to inform strategic planning and investment across New Zealand’s energy sector. As part of the Re-Energise 2025 initiative, the survey aims to identify workforce gaps, training needs, and future skills to support the sector’s transition, ensuring a resilient and well-equipped energy workforce.
The first volumes of CO₂ have successfully been injected and stored in a reservoir 2,600 metres under the seabed, marking a major milestone in global carbon capture and storage efforts. The Northern Lights project, a joint venture between Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies, is the world’s first cross-border CO₂ transport and storage facility. The facility will initially store 1.5 million tonnes of CO₂ annually beneath the North Sea, with plans to expand capacity and support the decarbonisation of European industry.
International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP)
Celebrating a decade of the IOGP Standards Solution
IOGP celebrates ten years of its Standards Solution, a framework that enables technical experts to contribute to ISO oil and gas standards while ensuring compliance with international trade sanctions. Since its inception, the initiative has supported the development of over 100 global standards, maintaining progress and inclusivity in international standardisation efforts despite geopolitical challenges.
Woodside extends research collaboration on West Australia’s unique marine biodiversity
Woodside Energy has extended its 28-year partnership with the Western Australian Museum and the Foundation for the WA Museum for another five years to continue marine biodiversity research along the Gascoyne coastline. The collaboration has already led to the discovery of over 700 new species and will now focus on examining legacy collections to guide future conservation and scientific efforts.
IMO launches new Regional Presence Office to boost maritime cooperation in the Pacific
The International Maritime Organization has launched a new Regional Presence Office in Suva, Fiji to strengthen maritime cooperation, safety, and sustainability across Pacific Island nations. This office will support regional implementation of global maritime standards, promote environmental protection, and assist Small Island Developing States and Least Developed Countries in tackling challenges like pollution, decarbonisation, and regulatory compliance.
World Bank Group strengthens procurement requirements to support job creation, skills development
The World Bank Group is updating its procurement rules to require that companies working on international civil works contracts funded by the Bank—such as construction and maintenance of transportation and energy infrastructure—allocate at least 30% of labour costs to local workers, starting September 1, 2025. This aims to boost job creation and skills development in developing countries.
UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC)
Environmental action that respects the rights of all
UNEP-WCMC outlines its commitment to inclusive and equitable environmental action by integrating human rights, gender equality, and Indigenous knowledge into biodiversity policy and practice, highlighting initiatives that aim to empower marginalised communities and ensure that conservation efforts respect the rights and voices of all people.
The May round-up showcases members’ commitment to support the local communities where they operate including flood relief support, fund raising for local non-profits, scholarships and internships. We also cover progress on biofuels, nature-based solutions and solar facilities as well as a partnership approach to assist industrial customers’ decarbonisation efforts.
Sustainability article round-up: April 2026
5 May 2026
The April round-up showcases continued investment in the energy transition alongside community and nature focused initiatives. Key themes include financing for low-carbon fuels, quantifying carbon stock in Brazil, partnerships to support education, and marine and coastal ecosystem restoration.
Sustainability article round-up: March 2026
26 March 2026
The March round-up showcases members’ support for a range of energy transition technologies including floating solar, green hydrogen, bio-methanol and geothermal power. It also highlights how member companies contribute to the communities in which the operate through STEM programmes and hospital expansion projects. We share updates from our partners including the IMO’s technical seminar on marine biofuels and OGCI’s collaboration with Carbon Mapper.
Sustainability article round-up: February 2026
26 February 2026
The February round-up shows strong momentum on energy efficiency, scaling low-carbon solutions, circularity and environmental performance.
