OPERATOR AND CONTRACTOR COUNCILS
What are they?
The Oil & Gas UK Councils are advisory bodies to the Oil & Gas UK Board and Directorates and offer members the
chance to directly influence and decide Oil & Gas UK priority policy areas. Every member company (not including
associate members) has a seat at the table. Many of the main points raised at forum level will be discussed at
Council to ensure a wider input before going to the Board as required.
Why should you attend?
The Councils provide a unique opportunity for senior industry leaders to network and to discuss industry issues
for the greater good of the UK’s oil and gas industry. As part of the membership application process, you will
be asked to nominate a Council Representative, who will normally be a director or senior manager from your
company, to either the Operator Council or the Contractor Council depending on your company’s designation.
The role of the Council Representative is to ensure that nominations to forums and work groups are kept up-to-
date and to fully endorse the work of the forums.
How frequently do they meet?
• Operator Council:
meets twice a year
• Contractor Council:
meets twice a year in two rounds, once in Aberdeen and once in London
Joint Council: Spring Conference and AGM
Additionally, both Councils meet jointly at two annual summits (once at the Spring Conference and once at the
AGM in December) to share knowledge and to compare and contrast viewpoints.
OIL & GAS UK GOVERNANCE
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