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New Study Confirms: Industrial Gases Are Indispensable to Europe’s Economy and the Decarbonisation of Its Industrial Base

The Industrial Gases sector is essential for a net zero and resilient European economy

The European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA) is proud to unveil its White Paper.
We consistently uphold three fundamental principles: uncompromised safety, level-playing field and solid expertise.

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2025 Facts & Figures about Industrial Gases

The 2025 figures of the sector are available.

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Hydrogen Safety Ecosystem

With many new organisations are getting involved in hydrogen, we decided to support a safer rollout by sharing our safety knowledge captured in dozens of hydrogen safety publications. These are publications that have helped keep our industry safe for decades. Check out the “ecosystem” portal for free, and discover the easy access to the relevant publications.

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Hydrogen is central to Europe’s ambitious climate goals, as laid out in the EU Green Deal

The Industrial Gases sector has more experience in the production, transportation, storage, and application of hydrogen than any other industry in the world, having been active in the field for over 100 years. The Industrial Gases sector is therefore well-placed to be a key partner for a thriving, carbon-neutral Europe that meets its 2050 goals, in part through the successful deployment of hydrogen.

EIGA e-learning courses

Our eLearning tools are open to all, completely anonymous, and free of any charge.
Check out our latest module on Hydrogen Emergency Response.

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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...

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...

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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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 176 / 26 - Safe Practices for Storage and Handling of Nitrous Oxide

This publication considers the safety aspects of the design, engineering, construction, and operation of nitrous oxide storage, and supply installations used in the industrial and medical gases industry. The publication is intended for those who are involved in any aspects relating to the design, engineering, construction, and operation of nitrous oxide storage and supply installations that may be used in either industrial or medical applications.

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DOC 4 / 26 - Fire Hazards of Oxygen and Oxygen Enriched Atmospheres

Doc 04 sets out essential information necessary and the relevant protective measures that should be taken to prevent fire hazards resulting from handling oxygen. An appendix provides a summary of the information in the publication that can be reproduced as a pamphlet to be handed to those involved in daily operations involving oxygen or be used as a supplement to safety presentations. A second appendix lists some incidents that have taken place in recent years and can be used as examples underlining the hazards of oxygen and oxygen-enriched atmospheres.

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