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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2024 Facts & Figures about Industrial Gases

The 2024 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.

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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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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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Delivering Europe’s Hydrogen Ambitions

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
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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

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

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 23.15 / 26 - Gas Pressure

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DOC 2319 / 26 - Portable Electric Tools

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