Oil & Gas UK Membership Pack

FACING INDUSTRY CHALLENGES

ECONOMICS & COMMERCIAL DIRECTORATE The Economics & Commercial Directorate provides a centre of expertise on the oil and gas industry, compiling reports and analysis on industry activity, investment and outlook. The figures can be used to highlight the contribution the industry makes to the economy, not just directly, but also indirectly through the supply chain. Working closely with organisations such as the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), Ofgem, HM Treasury and the media ensures the Directorate has input to promoting the interests of the industry in both the UK and EU. The Directorate strives to improve the competitiveness and delivery of the oil and gas industry in the UK by influencing regulatory, energy and fiscal policy. Oil & Gas UK membership will allow you to participate in the forums the Directorate supports, as well as the opportunity to access the expertise of the team.

Policy Director Mike Tholen

E: mtholen@oilandgasuk.co.uk

ECONOMICS & COMMERCIAL DIRECTORATE

GAS FORUM ECONOMICS & FISCAL FORUM

ECONOMICS & COMMERCIAL DIRECTORATE: GAS FORUM

Why should you attend? The Gas Forum offers opportunities for members with interest and expertise in upstream natural gas to influence the future role of gas in energy policy. The forum addresses gas issues which may affect members’ interests in the upstream oil and gas industry in the UK. Working as a review body to help identify relevant policy, legal and regulatory developments, both within the EU and the UK, the Gas Forum is also a mechanism for engagement with Government and other external stakeholders, such as Ofgem and National Grid, over gas issues and consultations.

Who can attend? Membership of the Gas Forum is open to all Oil & Gas UK member companies

How frequently are meetings held? The Gas Forum meets five or six times per year.

Example topics

• New regulation • Energy policy • The role of gas in the future DIRECTORATES AND ASSOCIATED FORUMS

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