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This Good Practice Guide is based on the Aerial Observation of Oil Pollution at Sea Operational Guide developed by CEDRE, and provides guidance on the identification and observation (Revision 2016)
The Oil Spill Response Joint Industry Project (OSR-JIP) technical document (Revision 2016)
This joint Ipieca-API document is designed to provide a summary of technical considerations that are important for understanding and calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emission inventory uncertainty.
Tiered Preparedness and Response is recognised as the basis on which to establish a robust oil spill preparedness and response framework. (Revision 2016)
This toolbox enables oil and gas companies to create, implement and raise awareness of community grievance mechanisms (CGMs). Wherever oil and gas companies do business, engaging with affected communities and responding to their concerns is essential to operating successfully whilst ensuring respect for human rights.
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on estimating the effectiveness of dispersant application in the field by describing: the factors that determine the effectiveness of dispersant; and how the effectiveness of dispersant application in the field may be monitored, evaluated and verified
The guidance presents a systematic process for the onshore oil and gas industry to identify and assess potential measures to improve water efficiency via incorporating the principles of water stewardship, integrating water resource management
The document provides an overview of the key concepts and solutions in oiled wildlife response preparedness, and explains how a higher level of integrated preparedness can be achieved. (Revision 2016)
Optimized, effective waste management is integral to petroleum refinery operations. It helps minimize risk to both people and the environment, enhances resource utilization, and reduces costs.
The Human Rights Training Tool (3rd edition) enables oil and gas companies to develop a better understanding of the corporate responsibility to respect human rights and key human rights issues relevant for the industry.
Title Type Theme Published Download 
Aerial observation of oil spills at sea Good practice guidance Marine spill preparedness and response 15 Feb 2015 
At-sea monitoring of surface dispersant effectiveness Oil Spill Good practice guidance Marine spill preparedness and response 08 Feb 2015 
Addressing uncertainty in oil and natural gas industry greenhouse gas inventories. Technical considerations and calculation methods. Good practice guidance Climate 01 Feb 2015 
Tiered preparedness and response Good practice guidance Marine spill preparedness and response 15 Jan 2015 
Community grievance mechanisms toolbox Good practice guidance People 01 Jan 2015 
At-sea monitoring of surface dispersant effectiveness Good practice guidance Marine spill preparedness and response 15 Dec 2014 
Efficiency in water use Good practice guidance Nature 15 Oct 2014 
Wildlife response preparedness Good practice guidance Marine spill preparedness and response 15 Oct 2014 
Petroleum refinery waste management and minimization Good practice guidance Climate 23 Sep 2014 
Human rights training tool - 3rd edition Good practice guidance People 24 Jun 2014