The International Gas Union (IGU) represents the global Gas industry, covering over 90% of the global gas market, and it has more than 150 members in over 80 countries across the globe. The working organisation of IGU covers the complete gas value chain, from the supply of natural and decarbonised gas, renewable gas and hydrogen, through to their transmission and distribution, and all the way to the point of use.
| Abbreviation | IGU |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1931 |
| Type | NGO |
| Legal status | not-for-profit |
| Purpose | Spokesperson for the Gas industry worldwide |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Location |
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Region served | All |
| Membership | 150 |
President | Madam Yalan Li (2022-2025) |
Secretary General | Menelaos (Mel) Ydreos |
Vice President | Andrea Stegher |
Main organ | Council |
| Website | https://www.igu.org/ |
| Remarks | Global Voice of Gas |
The International Gas Union (IGU) was founded in 1931,[1] and is registered in Vevey, Switzerland with the Secretariat located in London, United Kingdom.[2]
IGU encourages international trade in gas by supporting non-discriminatory policies and sound contracting principles and practices, and by promoting development of technologies which add to the environmental benefits of gas and further enhance safe production, transmission, distribution and utilisation of Gas.
Ever since its establishment almost a century ago, the IGU has constantly advocated for the role of Gas for human progress and global growth, serving as the spokesperson for the Gas industry worldwide.
References
edit- ^ Survey of energy resources (PDF) (22 ed.). World Energy Council. 2010. p. 153. ISBN 978-0-946121-02-1. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-08-24.
- ^ http://www.igu.org [bare URL]