IPLOCA News Archive

News from the Membership Committee

New Challenges and Global Presence: Initiatives of the IPLOCA Membership Committee In a dynamically changing economic environment, effective communication and flexibility are becoming key factors for the success of the transmission industry. To…

News from the Energy Transition Committee

Over the past quarter, the IPLOCA Energy Transition Committee has continued to develop its role as a practical source of market intelligence and industry dialogue for IPLOCA members. The Committee’s purpose remains focused on…

2026 IPLOCA Europe Mediterranean Regional Meeting, Paris, 17 June 2026

This exceptional gathering was especially meaningful as it marked IPLOCA’s 60th anniversary in Paris, the city where the Association was founded in June 1966. The meeting proved to be a great success, bringing…

IPLOCA Fall meetings 2026

This year, IPLOCA is bringing together two of its flagship initiatives—the HSE Workshop and the Fall Novel Construction Session—into a single two-day event. Taking place in Vienna on 28–29 October 2026, the combined programme…

2025 HSE Statistics Report

IPLOCA is dedicated to fostering health and safety across all areas of its influence, embracing the belief that every accident is preventable. This HSE Statistics Report consolidates the health, safety and environmental data…

IPLOCA NextGen Day in Mallorca

For the first time, IPLOCA hosted a dedicated NextGen Day, bringing together 16 NextGen members in Mallorca for a focused and inspiring experience designed to foster learning, connection, and forward-thinking leadership. The day…

News from the HSE & CSR Committee

Driving Continuous Improvement Through Innovation, Recognition and Collaboration The HSE & CSR Committee met on 10 June to review and assess submissions for the 2025 Health & Safety, Corporate Social Responsibility, Environmental and…

News from the Innovation Committee

The IPLOCA Innovation Committee continues to build momentum through IPLOCA NEST, our knowledge hub that enables members to collaborate year-round beyond the biannual Novel Construction Sessions. Following recent updates, NEST now features five active…

News from the Innovation Committee

The IPLOCA Innovation Committee is pleased to share a brief update following our continued efforts to foster collaboration and innovation across the industry. This spring, we gathered in Mallorca for our latest Novel Construction Initiative…

News from the Membership Committee

Global Horizons and Community Integration Take Center Stage at the IPLOCA Membership Committee. The IPLOCA Membership Committee’s initiatives directly drive the expansion of our industry community. We regularly organize open regional panels in various parts…

News from the NextGen Network

We are pleased to share that the IPLOCA NextGen community has now grown to over 70 members, reflecting strong momentum and engagement across the network. The recent NextGen Day in Mallorca was a great…

News from the Energy Transition Committee

Over the past quarter, the IPLOCA Energy Transition Committee has continued to strengthen its role as a respected and forward-looking platform for collaboration, technical exchange, and thought leadership within the global pipeline and energy infrastructure…

News from the HSE & CSR Committee

On 14 April, the IPLOCA HSE & CSR Committee convened in Mallorca to review key priorities and advance several important initiatives. In line with the Board’s guidance, the Committee discussed the introduction of an incentive…

IPLOCA 60th Anniversary

Article by Georges Hage, IPLOCA Executive Director, published in the April edition of World Pipelines Magazine. As IPLOCA marks its 60th anniversary in 2026, it is worth returning to its origins in Paris in 1966,…

Action Required: 2025 HSE Statistics for All Regular Members

Driven by the belief that all accidents and incidents are preventable, IPLOCA collects Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) statistics from its Regular Members each year to strengthen the industry’s HSE culture. The collected…

2026 IPLOCA Awards to be presented in Athens, Greece

Nominations are open for the 2026 IPLOCA Awards! This is your chance to shine a light on your company’s best projects, initiatives, and innovative solutions that will help move the sector forward. What are the…

Celebrating 60 Years of IPLOCA: Built on Trust, Shaped by Members

In 2026, IPLOCA proudly marks a remarkable milestone: 60 years of connecting, supporting and advancing the global pipeline construction industry and delivering sustainable energy infrastructure. What began six decades ago as a shared vision among…

Annual General Meeting 19 September 2025 – Izmir, Türkiye

IPLOCA Executive Director Georges Hage opened the Annual General Meeting and welcomed the delegates. President Yasar Giregiz presented his “Year in Review” during the meeting. He expressed satisfaction with the two successful Regional Meetings…

IPLOCA’s 57th Annual Convention Retrospective

More than 420 members and guests gathered in Izmir, Türkiye from 15 to 19 September 2025 for IPLOCA’s 57th Annual Convention. The five-day event combined two days of business meetings with three days of cultural…

World Federation Meeting in Izmir

Members of the World Federation of Pipe Line Industry Associations (WFPIA) met during the IPLOCA Convention in Izmir. Each representative gave an update on the status of the industry within their geographical areas, highlighting the…

IPLOCA Yearbook 2025-2026

We are pleased to announce the publication of the 59th edition of the IPLOCA Yearbook. More than just a publication, the Yearbook embodies our shared commitment as members of the IPLOCA Association: a global…

IPLOCA Celebrates 20 Years in Geneva

Exactly 20 years ago the picturesque Swiss city of Geneva became the new home of the Association.

World Federation of Pipe Line Industry Associations

Members of the WFPIA (World Federation of Pipe Line Industry Associations) met during IPLOCA’s Annual Convention in Sorrento. Key topics discussed during the meeting included strategies for attracting and retaining young professionals in the industry;…