International Gas Union

The International Gas Union (IGU) is a global association aimed at promoting the technical and economic progress of the gas industry.[1] It was founded in 1931.[2] It is registered in Vevey, Switzerland, and its secretariat is located in Barcelona, Spain.[3][4][5]

International Gas Union (IGU)
AbbreviationIGU
Formation1931 (1931)
TypeINGO
Purposefocus as promotion of gas industry
HeadquartersBarcelona, Spain
President
Dr. Joe Kang (2018-2021)
Secretary General
Luis Bertran
Main organ
World Gas Conference
AffiliationsEnergy Delta Institute
Gas Infrastructure Europe
Gas Technology Institute
Groupe International des Importateurs de Gaz Naturel Liquéfié
NGV Global
Marcogaz
International Pipeline & Offshore Contractors Association
Russian National Gas-Vehicle Association
Pipeline Research Council International, Inc.
The European Gas Research Group
WebsiteIGU.org

The International Gas Union (IGU) is a worldwide non-profit organisation aimed at promoting the political, technical and economic progress of the gas industry. The Union has more than 160 members worldwide on all continents, representing approximately 95% of the world gas market. The members of the IGU are national associations and corporations within the gas industry worldwide. The IGU organises the World Gas Conference (WGC) every three years, with the forthcoming WGC taking place in Daegu, Korea, June 21-25, 2021. IGU also organises the global events LNG X and IGRC X every three years, the next being IGRC 2020 and LNG 2021 in Oman and Russia respectively. The IGU's working organisation covers all aspects of the gas industry from exploration and production, storage, LNG, distribution and natural gas utilisation in all market segments.

Dr. Joe Kang acts as President of the IGU for 2018–2021 on behalf of the Korean Presidency. Luis Bertran is Secretary General of IGU. David Carroll was the past President of the IGU for 2015–2018 on behalf of the USA Presidency.

IGU's working organisation covers all aspects of the gas industry, including exploration and production, storage, LNG, distribution and natural gas utilisation in all market segments. IGU promotes technical and economic progress of the gas industry emphasising environmental performance worldwide.

References
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  4. Tully, Stephen (2007). International documents on corporate responsibility. Edward Elgar Publishing. p. 410. ISBN 978-1-84720-618-3.
  5. "M'sia takes over as president of International Gas Union". Malaysia Star. 2009-10-11. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
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