This forum is open to IAGC, OGP and CAGC members, E&P companies, subcontractors, and service suppliers who have an active interest in current HSE & Security issues affecting the geophysical industry and its performance, and who are interested in working cooperatively in identifying and solving these issues.

The Association’s mission, memorialized in its bylaws, is “to optimize the business climate and commercial health of the geophysical industry and to promote the conduct of business in a professional, safe and environmentally responsible manner.” Likewise, the IAGC’s vision is also in the bylaws and directs “the development and promotion of standards and best practices.”

The IAGC provides a setting for member companies to address issues of industry importance in a collective and collaborative environment for the benefit of everyone. The ultimate aim is to achieve step-change improvement in HSSE performance in worldwide geophysical operations.

The IAGC has representatives from all major geophysical contractors, including land, marine, electromagnetic, gravity, and magnetic who are focused on being proactive in the areas of HSSE. Our members meet on a quarterly basis to share, review and discuss the latest HSSE issues and decide which and how each should be addressed. The IAGC develops guidance documents that address security issues impacting the industry. It also supports and contributes to the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) guidance documents.

The Association identifies and prioritizes land and marine environmental issues that should be addressed collectively and collaboratively to the benefit of all members. A key product for the IAGC is its Environmental Compliance Manual for Worldwide Operations. This manual provides guidance for various geophysical operations including land, marine, transition zone and airborne techniques. It covers operations phases such as planning and implementation and monitoring as well as environmental management and auditing and review.

The IAGC/OGP semi-annual global HSSE conference, 22-23 September 2009. The Geo People is a member of the IAGC and will be attending.

We look forward to seeing you there.