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.
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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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European Energy‑Intensive Industries Call for an Electrification Action Plan that restores competitiveness
EIGA and fellow members of the Alliance of Energy‑Intensive Industries (AEII) have published a joint position paper urging the European Commission to ensure that the forthcoming Electrification Acti...
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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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SI 5 / 26 - Flashback and Flashback Arrestors in Welding Applications
Used properly, modern oxy-fuel process equipment is safe to handle without extra protection. There is no substitute for training and diligence among those who operate oxy-fuel equipment. However, the use of special technical safety devices such as flashback arrestors is now a requirement and a safety best practice to prevent incidents with oxy-fuel equipment. This Safety Information deals with the most frequently used safety devices for the prevention of flashback in oxy fuel gas equipment.
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DOC 72 / 26 - Water Corrosion of Composite Cylinders with AA 6061 Liners
This publication contains advice concerning cold-drawn hoop-wrapped and fully wrapped composite cylinders using liners from aluminium alloy 6061 and how they could be impacted by the accidental introduction of tap or rain water on the overall life and safety of these cylinders. The publication is intended for those who are responsible for the specifying of new gas cylinders and those who are involved in their periodic inspection and testing.
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