Ian Joynes

Ian's expertise includes extensive experience in National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) through consulting and providing SME advice for 3rd party NGER audits. He has served as a subject matter expert for major oil and gas producers, leading the development and implementation of methane management strategies, including defining approaches for key industry initiatives such as OGMP2.0. As a global methane representative for Woodside, Ian has delivered impactful speeches at prestigious summits and conferences, sharing insights on methane mitigation and decarbonisation efforts. His standing in the industry has enabled him to build strong national and global networks, fostering collaboration and driving positive change in the sector. Ian leads Woodside's technology development initiatives to support OGMP2.0 implementation, focusing on cost-effective and practical solutions for methane measurement. He actively advises on external collaborations with key partners to advance methane monitoring technologies and techniques, leading the deployment of pioneering measurement campaigns in Australia. In addition to his professional contributions, Ian has made significant scholarly contributions to the field, having published multiple journal articles and actively participating in the development of international standards for greenhouse gas and methane measurement. He plays a pivotal role in industry collaborations and standard-setting efforts, working with organizations such as the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) to shape best practices and guidelines for emissions detection and quantification technologies to be written into the European Methane Regulations.