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Partnering with industry to strengthen spill response

OSRL plays an important role in supporting oil and gas operators, regulators, and key industry stakeholders to enhance spill response readiness and drive technical development globally. Through active engagement with industry bodies, regulatory agencies, and technical experts, we help shape standards, policies, and good practice across the sector.

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Our industry engagement in action

Our technical expertise supports the industry in strengthening preparedness for evolving spill response challenges, while promoting innovation and knowledge-sharing for future professionals.

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Facilitating technical forums

We facilitate regional and global technical forums, bringing together governments, regulators, and industry leaders to discuss evolving spill response challenges.

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Regulatory collaboration

We work alongside national and international regulatory bodies to help shape practical, effective oil spill response policies.

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Industry working groups

OSRL contributes expertise to Joint Industry Projects (JIPs), Ipieca, IOGP, and other key industry-led initiatives.

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Partnering with academia

Partnering with universities and research institutions to collaborate on targeted operationally focussed research, share expertise, provide training opportunities, and support the next generation of spill response professionals.

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Sharing good practice

Helping members align preparedness strategies with evolving risks and regulations through training, workshops, and technical advice.

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Promote regional preparedness

Supporting industry alignment through joint exercises, technical workshops, and engagement with regional response organisations.

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Advancing technical solutions

Supporting research and development in spill response, digital preparedness tools, and emerging response technologies.

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Addressing emerging risks

Helping members adapt response strategies for offshore decommissioning, wind farms, and hazardous substance spill scenarios.

Partnering with industry for over 40 Years

Supporting industry resilience

For over 40 years, OSRL has worked alongside the oil and gas sector to enhance spill response capability, foster collaboration, and promote knowledge-sharing. We continue to support the industry by facilitating technical forums and cross-sector discussions, engaging with regulators to align policy and practice, and contributing expertise to industry-led initiatives and research projects. As the energy landscape evolves, we remain committed to helping the sector stays informed, connected, and prepared for future spill response challenges.

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