IPIECA (International petroleum industry)

Type of actor : association

Who are they ?
The global oil and gas industry association for environmental and social issues was formed in 1974 just after the creation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). IPIECA is the only global association involving oil and gas industry on environmental and social issues. IPIECA’s membership covers over half of the world’s oil production.

What is their position ?
The IPIECA is in favor of the inclusion of CSS project under the CDM activitues. However, it highlights the importane of creating a guidance on monitoring, calculating and reporting carbon emision. This technology should be measured as well as its risks.

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