News and insights

• 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.

• 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.

• 11 August 2026

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

• 2 April 2024

The website has been developed by the Future Fuels and Technology Project (FFT Project), a partnership project between IMO and the Republic of Korea, supporting the development of new regulation within the possible IMO Net-Zero Framework to achieve the targets contained in the 2023 IMO GHG strategy.

• 12 March 2020

Ipieca worked with Videotel to develop Sulphur 2020, a free e-learning course on low sulphur marine fuels.

• 20 August 2019

The publication is designed to provide guidance for stakeholders across the marine fuels and shipping industries, from fuel blenders and suppliers to end users.

• 1 July 2019

Earlier this month Ipieca gave presentations in the Middle East and Asia on preparedness for the upcoming IMO 2020 fuel sulphur limit.

• 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.

• 30 September 2025

This report presents a comprehensive synthesis of current concepts and methodologies for addressing the challenges of defining, implementing and measuring marine net positive impact (NPI).

• 10 August 2023

Ipieca and IOGP have updated the 'Incident Management System for the oil and gas industry', 'Oil spill exercises' and 'Responder health and safety' guidance documents.

• 20 October 2022

For incident management and emergency response personnel.

• 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'.

• 12 June 2025

Ipieca works closely to support IMO work to decarbonise the maritime industry, providing technical expertise across a range of areas to identify good practices and develop industry guidance.

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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.

• 7 October 2026

The week featured discussions on renewable energy, energy efficiency, cleaner electricity systems, resilient energy infrastructure, energy financing and the role of sustainable fuels in supporting the energy transition. Participants highlighted the importance of integrated approaches that strengthen energy security, affordability and sustainability while accelerating progress towards climate goals.

• 1 July 2026

Leading up to COP31 in Antalya, the UNFCCC Climate Conference in Bonn, Germany, provided an important opportunity to build momentum with international stakeholders and negotiators.

• 5 June 2026

To mark World Environment Day, we are sharing a selection of Ipieca guidance that can support oil, gas and alternative energy companies contribute to its aims.

• 1 December 2025

This year’s conference, which was framed as the ‘Implementation COP’, focused on how to accelerate action to keep 1.5°C within reach.

• 24 October 2025

This year’s Sustainable Energy Week brought together a diverse community of experts, policymakers and other stakeholders to collaboratively chart the course for developing resilient energy systems in pursuit of a fair energy transition.

• 25 September 2025

Find out how Ipieca works with the IMO to support sustainable shipping.