About the Irish Offshore Operators’ Association
Founded in 1995, the Irish Offshore Operators’ Association (IOOA) is the representative organisation for the Irish offshore oil and gas industry. Its members are companies licensed by the Government to explore for and produce oil and gas in Irish waters.
The IOOA provides a forum in which its member companies work together to identify and tackle issues facing Ireland's offshore industry. By cooperating and providing a common approach to issues such as safety, the environment, legislation and employment, the IOOA proactively assists in the development of oil and gas exploration and production in Ireland’s waters.
It is the policy of IOOA members to afford full and fair opportunity to qualified Irish suppliers to compete for the supply of resources and services to IOOA members and their contractors, and to ensure that Irish suppliers are not disadvantaged in competing for such opportunities. The Association also provides a focal point for liaison between companies participating in Ireland's oil and gas industry and other stakeholders and
organisations, such as the fishing industry, environmental bodies, regulatory authorities and Government.
IOOA’s role is to bring together and draw upon our members’ different expertise and experience, so that we can make a constructive contribution to national dialogue and play a valuable role in the development of Ireland’s economy and the Irish offshore industry.
