benefits of Corresponding Membership

An Invitation and Introduction to
IPLOCA - 2016
Worldwide Not-for-Profit Association
IPLOCA is the only worldwide pipe-line
contractors association of on-shore and
off-shore projects.
Global Representation
• Members in more than 40 countries
• IPLOCA represents almost 250 of the
key players on-shore and off-shore
Opportunity
IPLOCA is offering the opportunity* to key
pipeline owners and operators to participate
in our organisation to engage with leadership
in our industry and help shape the direction
of our organisation
* at no cost or required commitment from your company
Anniversary
For almost 50 years IPLOCA has been
at the forefront of the pipeline
construction industry
Member Forum
IPLOCA, a forum providing value to its members via:
– sharing ideas
– engaging the industry and its stakeholders
– facilitating networking opportunities and
– promoting the highest standards
in the pipeline industry.
Commitments . . .
• Explores new initiatives for contractual relationships
• Supports development of new technologies
• Promotes minimum standards
• Secures a forum with key customers
• Engages members on a region-specific basis
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• Fosters high level dialogue with members’ customers
(major pipeline owners)
• Promotes mutually beneficial contracting strategies
• Establishes guidelines for optimal risk-sharing
• Promotes discussion on new technologies
• Addresses issues of manpower, health, safety, security
& the environment.
Regular Members
A few of IPLOCA’s Key Contractors:
* a complete list of IPLOCA members is available on the www.iploca.com
Associate Members
A few of IPLOCA’s Key Suppliers:
* a complete list of IPLOCA members is available on the www.iploca.com
Origins of IPLOCA
1966
1976
1988
1989
International section of the Pipe Line
Contractors Association founded
Became fully independent after
increase in membership
Extended to include companies
working offshore in oil and gas
IPLOCA officially established.
History and Development
1966 – Paris
IPLCA
founded
1976 – Became
fully independent
after an increase
in membership
1988 – IPLOCA
extended to
include offshore
companies
becoming IPLOCA
1992 – IPLOCA
established its
offices at Ghent
University,
Belgium
2005 – IPLOCA
moved to Geneva
Switzerland
Overall
Leadership
President
Executive Committee
Board of Directors
Executive
Secretary
New
Technologies
Consultants
IPLOCA Secretariat
Client
Engagement
Health, Safety &
Environment
Regional Leadership
Directors are elected by region*:
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America North
Europe Central
Europe Eastern
Europe Mediterranean
Europe Northwest
Far East
Latin America
Middle East & Africa
* Representatives of Associate Members are not grouped geographically into regions
Initiatives
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Regional Meetings (8 geographic regions)
Annual convention (600 attendees)
Onshore Pipelines: The Road to Success
Research funded with PRCI & others
Annual awards
Scholarship programme
Workshops
Onshore Pipelines: The Road
to Success
(4th edition
expected 2016)
3rd edition online,
on CD and at
wiki.iploca.com
Join us . . . at the
IPLOCA 50th
Convention
Paris, 12-16 September 2016
Past Convention Speakers
Owners/Operators & IPLOCA
IPLOCA has created a new category of
membership specifically designed for
owners/operators :
IPLOCA Corresponding Member
IPLOCA Corresponding Member
• No annual fee
• Participation in IPLOCA Regional
Meetings
• Participation in the Annual Convention
• Participation in HSE and technical
meetings & workshops
Next Steps
• Submit application to become IPLOCA
Corresponding Member
• Join us for our 50th anniversary Convention in
Paris, 12-16 September 2016 and experience
IPLOCA (at your own expense)
• Participate in committees and other meetings
Interested companies please
contact:
IPLOCA Secretariat
Juan Arzuaga
juan.arzuaga@iploca.com