IPLOCA Fall Sessions

From 28 to 30 October 2025 Budapest, Hungary

Join us in beautiful Budapest for the IPLOCA Fall Sessions!

The HSE & CSR Workshop will be held on Tuesday, 28 October, followed by the Novel Construction Fall Session on 29 & 30 October 2025.

HSE & CSR Workshop

This year’s workshop will focus on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and strategies for driving a positive safety culture. The following pages contain an article by RSK about why CSRD matters.

Novel Construction Fall Session

The detailed agenda for the Novel Construction Fall Session will be announced mid-September. The event will focus on new technologies, the energy transition and carbon footprint. The session will be split into two days with some technical presentations on Wednesday morning and a workshop in the afternoon.

On the second day the technical presentations will continue and the conclusions from the workshop will be presented. If you would like to suggest a presentation for Wednesday or Thursday, please submit the title and a brief outline to IPLOCA Executive Secretary Georges Hage ( georges.hage@ iploca.com) as soon as possible as there are only a few slots available.

We suggest you make your hotel reservation to arrive on Tuesday to allow a prompt start on Wednesday morning if you are attending the Novel Construction Session. Attendance at these Fall Sessions for IPLOCA member and non-member companies is free of charge, however registration is required.

We look forward to seeing you in Budapest!

2024 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 submitted by members for 2024, with almost all Regular Members (95%) contributing their HSE Statistics Forms. We encourage you to review the report thoroughly and take informed, proactive steps for the future.

Fatalities

Despite continued efforts, the 2025 target of zero fatalities has not been reached, with three fatal incidents reported for the year 2024. The Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) increased to over 2, but still remains low compared to the historical average of 4.5.

HSE Shared Experiences Platform

Companies need to pay more attention to near-miss reporting and health & safety training. Both areas missed the 2025 targets, with health & safety training in particular showing a shortfall of 66% in 2024. The Committee encourages members to focus on these areas, alongside implementing Behavioural Safety Programmes. Members are also encouraged to strengthen their training efforts and to actively share best practices and case studies through the IPLOCA Shared Experiences Platform: www.iploca.com/hseplatform

Environmental Incidents

Environmental incident frequency decreased in 2024, now 14% below the historical average, with most incidents being minor and causing minimal impact on air, water, and soil. While the Health & Safety Training Frequency Rate rebounded from last year, it still falls short of the target. Ongoing leadership commitment is crucial for further progress

Collaborative Efforts to Minimize Risks

The Committee aims to help companies adopt best practices by fostering collaboration, offering training, and providing networking opportunities to minimize risks in the design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of pipeline projects.