about eiga
European Industrial Gases Association
The European Industrial Gases Association, EIGA, is a safety and technically oriented organisation representing the vast majority of European and a number of non-European companies producing and distributing industrial, medical and food gases.
Delivering Europe’s Hydrogen Ambitions
A coalition representing the European hydrogen value chain is warning that without urgent adjustments to the EU’s hydrogen framework, Europe will not be able to scale up hydrogen and derivatives suf...
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Energy-intensive industries set out demands for affordable electricity in the EU
Europe’s energy-intensive industries have set out a series of proposals to ensure that the EU’s upcoming Electrification Action Plan delivers on its objectives to stimulate and boost electricity c...
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European CO2 Summit 2026
17–19 March 2026 | Rotterdam, Netherlands
Hosted by gasworld, the European CO₂ Summit brings together experts from across the value chain to explore the commercial, technical and regulatory iss...
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Art 27a CBAM risks creating uncertainty, unpredictability and a potential loss of billions of investments
As of 1st January 2026, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has entered into force with full compliance obligations. Within a week, a substantial change was proposed, undermining a framework...
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documents
Latest Publications
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DOC 238 / 22 - Prevention of Plant Instrument and Utility Gas System Cross Contamination
This publication applies to HYCO plants and provides design and safeguards requirements of utility and instrument gas systems. It identifies the potential hazards resulting from the connections between gases, instrument gases, and the process.
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DOC 261 / 26 - Standard for Hydrogen Piping Systems at User Locations
Hydrogen supply systems and hydrogen use systems usually require piping to connect components and to transfer hydrogen. Selecting the proper type of process piping and using correct installation techniques are necessary for safe transfer and use of hydrogen.
This standard describes the minimum requirements and general principles recommended for piping systems for gaseous and liquid hydrogen.
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DOC 221 / 26 - Method for Characterizing Acceptance Criteria Due to Mechanical Impacts on Composite Cylinders
This publication gives a method to establish the acceptance criteria for impact damage on Type 3 and Type 4 cylinders and tubes and specifies the tests to be performed for producing pictures of acceptable and non-acceptable defects. The publication is intended to supplement EN ISO 11623, Gas cylinders – Composite construction – Periodic inspection and testing.
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