In this issue: IRO chairman Pieter van Oord confirmed optimistically that ‘the future is bright’. In November IRO celebrates its 50th anniversary. The perfect time to evaluate, to discuss the opportunities offered by the energy transition.
BRIGHT FUTURE The offshore energy sector is in a state of flux, and the Dutch supply chain is on the cusp of an extremely exciting future. IRO chairman Pieter van Oord confirmed optimistically that ‘the future is bright’. In November IRO celebrates its 50th anniversary. The perfect time to evaluate, to discuss the opportunities offered by the energy transition.
EXCITING NOGEPA PERIOD In this interview with Han Heilig, Jo Peters, former Secretary-General at NOGEPA, looks back on an exciting period, following his departure from NOGEPA on 1 June this year. They were intensive, marvellous years, and a true learning experience. Peters is hugely proud of the way in which the members of NOGEPA have anticipated the energy transition.
YOUNG IRO Mutual understanding for the added value of young and old is an essential precondition for better cooperation. There is no doubting the truth of this statement. Nonetheless, in today’s society, it still remains far from self-evident for different generations to actually spontaneously interact. IRO and Young IRO are an excellent example of the added value of cooperation.
50TH ANNIVERSARY Half-century IRO in a nutshell. From 1971 to 2021 we have summarized the history of IRO for you in a photo/text report. All annual highlights at a glance.