| Irish Shelf Petroleum Study Group (ISPSG) |
The ISPSG Group, the successor to the joint industry Rockall Studies Group and Porcupine Studies Group, was set up by the Petroleum Affairs Division (PAD) in 2002 and concentrates on the regional exploration elements of the PIP / PEPPS objectives with an aim to address common industry problems anywhere in the Irish Offshore. Specific work themes include: There are four technical committees covering the various work strands of the ISPSG as follows: Funding: € 80,000 per annum from Licence Groups and the PAD. Members: Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Dana, ENI, Shell, PAD, Ramco, Total and Statoil were the initial members of the first phase of the ISPSG programme from 2002-2003. The currently active ISPSG membership (February 2009) comprises Chevron, ENI, ExxonMobil, Hess, Island Oil & Gas, OMV, PAD/DCENR, Providence Resources, Serica Energy, Shell, Sosina Exploration and Statoil. Management: Management of this group is by way of a joint Industry / PAD management committee, chaired by the PAD and assisted by the technical committees and a Secretariat. Members' Representatives: Contact: To date a total of 38 projects are being supported by the ISPSG Phase 2. |
