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Join the European Industrial Gases Association’s 2025 Winter Summit!

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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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The Industrial Gases in figures

The 2023 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.

EIGA joins 16 other industry associations supporting a clear regulatory framework for low-carbon fuels
Joint Statement on Low Carbon Fuels

EIGA joins 16 other industry associations supporting a clear regulatory framework for low-carbon fuels

EIGA and 16 other industry associations provided recommendations to the European Commission on the upcoming certification of low-carbon fuels (Art. 9 of the Hydrogen and Gas Directive).
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The Industrial Gases sector is essential for a net zero and resilient European economy

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 "The Industrial Gases sector is essential for a net zero and resilient European economy". Our members provide the...
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Hydrogen emergency response

Hydrogen emergency response

Did you check our latest e-learning module? Third of our Hydrogen series of online trainings, this module will brief you on Hydrogen emergency response. You can't smell, taste or see it, but hyd...
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EIGA Summer Summit 2024
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EIGA Summer Summit 2024

Our last Summer Summit took place in Prague on 30 & 31 May.
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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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DOC 130 / 24 - Principles for the Safe Handling and Distribution of Toxic Gases and Mixtures

The basic principles for the safe handling and distribution of highly toxic gases and mixtures are described. They include training, supplier and user responsibilities, storage, security considerations, transportation, and inventory requirements. The target audience is primarily gas suppliers and distributors, but the principles are also applicable to users.
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DOC 57 / 24 - Recommendations for Avoidance of Sustained Load Cracking of Aluminium Alloy Cylinders

This publication gives recommendations for both the purchase of new aluminium alloy cylinders and the manner for treating certain cylinders manufactured from specific alloys already in service.
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