News and insights

• 28 July 2026

The IMO's seventh GHG expert workshop brought together representatives, including governments, industry, certification bodies, standards organisations and academia to explore chain of custody models for fuel supply chain traceability.

• 8 June 2026

The technical seminar on methane-based fuels was held to enhance understanding and share the latest developments in the production, safe use and blending of methane-based fuels.

• 8 May 2026

Ipieca submitted technical papers and co-hosted a side event 'Enabling investment in low-carbon marine fuels: why clear LCA and certification guidelines'.

• 25 February 2026

The seminar covered biofuels state of play, production, certification, market dynamics and onboard experience.

• 23 April 2025

The IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) met for its 83rd session in person at IMO Headquarters in London where it approved the IMO Net-zero Framework, the first in the world to combine mandatory emissions limits and GHG pricing across an entire industry sector.

• 3 March 2025

Ipieca provided technical input and held side event on future marine fuels in support of the IMO’s 2023 GHG strategy.

• 11 April 2024

Ipieca support for IMO working groups on GHG LCA and pollution response.

• 10 July 2023

The initial strategy defines the objectives, tools, pace of work and guiding principles and as such is the framework for Member States to decarbonize shipping. 

• 2 October 2026

Held in Singapore from 21-22 September, ahead of SpillAsia 2026, the IMO Research and Development (R&D) Forum brought together regulators, researchers, industry representatives and emergency responders from around the world to examine emerging preparedness and response challenges associated with the maritime energy transition.

• 11 August 2026

Achievements, collaborations and upcoming activities across Africa, South East Asia and the Caspian Sea, Black Sea and Central Eurasia regions.

• 27 August 2025

Achievements, collaborations and upcoming activities across Africa, South East Asia and the Caspian Sea, Black Sea and Central Eurasia regions.

• 3 February 2025

Assisting countries to develop national structures and capability for oil spill preparedness and response.

• 16 December 2024

Taking place in Togo, the conference brought together 120 participants, including key government and industry representatives from 20 African countries to share good practice and provide technical support to enhance oil spill preparedness and response.

• 18 July 2024

Assisting countries to develop national structures and capability for oil spill preparedness and response

• 22 November 2023

A summary of activities across the GIs with updates from OSPRI, GI WACAF and GI SEA.

• 6 March 2018

Ipieca's Executive Director Brian Sullivan joined other guests to welcome Her Majesty the Queen as she commemorated the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the IMO.

• 21 September 2026

2026 marks 30 years since the Global Initiative (GI) was established. Throughout that time, the GI has helped to prevent and minimise the impact of spills on the marine environment, protect local communities and ensure the safety of maritime workers.

• 17 May 2019

Ipieca hosted a reception for meeting delegates to celebrate the achievements of the GI programme since it began over twenty years ago.

• 25 October 2023

The briefing highlights the role of oil and gas in supporting a just transition, the regional complexities of a net-zero future and the need for collaboration to scale up energy transition enablers.

• 21 August 2023

Ipieca member ADNOC plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045 and zero methane emissions by 2030.

• 6 January 2022

This glossary was developed to support the oil and gas industry and other stakeholders in the use of consistent terminology around net-zero emissions.

• 15 November 2021

Ipieca member Aramco states ambition to reach operational net-zero emissions by 2050.

• 27 October 2021

Eni Climate Strategy and Positioning Head and Ipieca Executive Committee member Rosanna Fusco describes how Ipieca's climate strategy is supporting a net-zero future.

• 12 October 2021

Chevron has released its updated climate change resilience report that details its ambition to advance a lower carbon future.

• 17 September 2021

This document provides an overview of hydrogen technology and areas of application, with a range of industry case studies.

• 1 July 2021

Ipieca member SLB's net-zero plan leverages technology to address operational emissions, customer emissions and carbon-negative actions.

• 29 June 2021

Ipieca members Cenovus Energy and Suncor Energy form part of alliance to help Canada meet its climate goals, including its Paris Agreement commitments and 2050 net-zero aspirations.

• 19 April 2021

Colombia's Ecopetrol commits to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 with an intermediate target of a 25% reduction by 2030.

• 12 February 2021

Ipieca member Shell sets out its strategy to accelerate its transformation into a provider of net-zero emissions energy products and services by 2050.

• 1 February 2021

INPEX has announced its ambition to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, publishing a strategy document detailing the investments it will make to reach its target.

• 25 November 2020

Ipieca members from around the globe launch strategies to reach net-zero emissions.

• 8 June 2021

Ipieca member Suncor Energy announces 2050 net-zero objective.