RPS is pleased to be part of a new organisation that has been set up to promote standards and to consider common issues that occur within the consultancy sector of the energy industry. RPS Energy Managing Director, Mick Cook is elected as the inaugural chairman of the newly formed International Energy Consultants Organisation (IECO). PRESS RELEASE By: IECO Press Office Date: 19th September 2007 International Energy Consultants Organisation (IECO) - '.raising standards in the energy industry'.

The leading energy consulting companies are pleased to announce the formation of a new professional body, operating as a forum for all companies and individuals with consultancy as their core business, within the many fields of geosciences and related activities.

The organisation will be known as 'IECO' (International Energy Consultants Organisation) and has fifteen founding member companies.

The Energy Consulting industry faces many challenges, both internally and in our wider relations with Clients and Contractors. IECO will allow us to resolve issues common to the consulting business, put forward solutions and present clearly defined professional standards. IECO has already identified topics, including how to attract younger people into the industry and standardising contract terms and conditions.

Mick Cook, IECO's inaugural chairperson, commented yesterday: "IECO is a great forum for the consultancy sector of the Energy industry to contribute positively to raising standards throughout our business. The enthusiasm shown by the founder members confirms the need for such an organisation to represent consultancy interests."

IECO is now actively recruiting members. We invite all those who provide in-field geosciences, survey and HSE consultancy services to the energy industry to add your voice to the debates and to the development of our organisation. For more information please visit the IECO website at: ieco.org.

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