Oil & Gas UK Membership Pack

FACING INDUSTRY CHALLENGES

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES DIRECTORATE

The Environmental Issues Directorate work programme is driven by two objectives:

• To work across the industry and with Government departments and their agencies to monitor and understand the environmental impacts of hydrocarbon exploration, production, decommissioning and associated supply chain activities to ensure the risks are appropriately managed

• To influence the development of new environmental legislation and to press for regulatory reform to minimise potential impacts on operations and the competitiveness of the industry

These are delivered through lobbying and response to consultations, focussed research and data analysis. Pan-industry cooperation through work groups is important to understand issues of concern and developing a coherent response. The Directorate participates in a wide range of environmental groups and committees and engages in cross-sector collaboration in developing lobbying strategies.

Policy Director Mick Borwell

E: mborwell@oilandgasuk.co.uk

ENVIRONMENT FORUM OIL SPILL RESPONSE FORUM

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES DIRECTORATE

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES DIRECTORATE: ENVIRONMENT FORUM

Why should you attend? The Environment Forum enables members to manage environmental issues through the input of specialist knowledge and operational experience. The forum provides an opportunity to discuss and facilitate the development of the UK regulatory regime whilst simultaneously providing a platform for member company engagement. The forum promotes collaborative working and resource use between companies and other North Sea Trade Associations. Who can attend? Membership of the Environment Forum is open to all Oil & Gas UK members. The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is also invited to attend the meetings.

DIRECTORATES AND ASSOCIATED FORUMS

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