Global Energy Policy & Regulatory Compliance Analyst (GEP-RCA)® - International Board of Oil & Gas Professionals

• Energy transition legislation across regions • International contract disputes and arbitration • Carbon taxation and emissions trading policies • Regulatory compliance frameworks for oil, gas, and renewables

• Interpret global energy and climate policy instruments (e.g., Paris Agreement, EU Fit for 55, FERC) • Navigate multi-jurisdictional oil and gas tax structures and treaties • Evaluate the implications of regional decarbonization regulations on asset portfolios • Analyze geopolitical risks in energy contract negotiations • Support legal teams in structuring energy contracts that withstand regulatory shifts • Advise leadership on ESG law and compliance alignment in major markets

• Understand the impact of energy transition policies on business models • Explore regional compliance requirements in the U.S., EU, MENA, APAC, and Africa • Map out global climate finance and emissions policy incentives • Develop governance strategies for FERC, OFAC, and EU directives • Examine trade sanctions, investment protection, and dispute resolution mechanisms

• International Energy & Climate Policy Frameworks • Global Oil & Gas Taxation and Transfer Pricing • FERC, EU, and Cross-Border Regulatory Directives • Geopolitical Risk Analysis in Contracting • Climate and ESG Compliance Law • Energy Transition Legislation and Carbon Governance • Contract Arbitration, Dispute Resolution & Legal Risk Mitigation

• Legal and regulatory compliance teams • Government energy ministries and regulators • International oil company (IOC) legal advisors • Environmental policy analysts • M&A, joint venture, and cross-border negotiators • ESG governance and public affairs professionals • Energy economists and consultants

• Demonstrates legal and regulatory competency in a global energy context • Enhances strategic value in government negotiations and contract enforcement • Provides real-time expertise in navigating emerging energy policies • Strengthens career mobility into ESG legal advisory, climate regulation, and cross-border energy law • Access to IBOGP®’s exclusive Policy & Regulation Professional Network • Recognition by international policy bodies, energy institutions, and compliance boards

• 1. IBOGP®-accredited training programs (virtual and on-demand) • 2. Legal case studies and interactive compliance simulations • 3. Access to updated global energy policy briefings and regulatory trend reports • 4. Review of FERC, EU, and global directives on emissions, ESG, and energy law

• Exam Format: 100 multiple-choice and scenario-based questions • Exam Duration: 90 Minutes (online, secure proctored) • Passing Score: 70% • Validity: 3 years (renewal via continuing education or re-examination) • Language: English (with translation options available for approved regions)