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.

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Exceptional projects and record safety achievements were reported to EIGA

It is an honour and a pleasure for EIGA to award such brilliant ideas and outstanding safety performance. Have a look at the 2021 virtual Award Ceremony here. Please join me in congratulating the EIGA Award Winners.

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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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Welcome to our centenary year!

This year, we are celebrating 100 years of innovation.
Have a look at our video: 100 years of EIGA in 100 seconds.

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EIGA Winter Summit 2023 in Antwerp

It was a pleasure to meet in-person again, and to celebrate EIGA’s 100th anniversary!
It dates at least 10 years back when such high number (250) of participants came to Belgium for EIGA’s Winter Summit.
We invite you to have a look at this short video for an impression of our Winter Summit in Antwerp.

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EIGA Summer Summit 2023 in Paris

If you attended the Paris Summer Summit, you may want to reminisce via this aftermovie.
100 years illustrating the strong roots we have.
A journey of 100 years, and 100 years to come!

Next EIGA Winter Summit

Next EIGA Winter Summit

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Next EIGA Summer Summit

Next EIGA Summer Summit

Our next Summer Summit will be in Prague. This is the preliminary programme:
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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 91 / 23 - Use of Pressure Relief Devices for Gas Cylinders

This publication provides guidance as to when pressure relief devices are required for gas cylinders used in Europe. It is intended to supplement the information provided in transport regulations such as ADR and to provide additional background information on the subject.
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Technical Bulletin

TB 18 / 23 - Long Time Durability of Steel Gas Cylinders

This Technical Bulletin provides information on the lifespan of gas cylinders, regarding the design, in-service practices, maintenance and lifespan expectations of gas cylinders. It is intended to assist in discussions relating to the lifespan of gas cylinders.
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