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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.

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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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 2023 Award Ceremony here. Please join us in congratulating the EIGA Award Winners.

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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.

World Hydrogen Week

Join 3,500+ hydrogen professionals in Copenhagen at World Hydrogen Week, 30 September – 4 October 2024 for a week of knowledge-sharing, innovation and networking with the ultimate goal of achieving...

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...

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

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 211 / 24 - Hydrogen Vent Systems for Customer Applications

The purpose of this publication is to provide recommendations and a methodology for the safe design of venting systems for hydrogen installations and equipment located at a customer site. The design of a hydrogen vent system aims at preventing Deflagration to Detonation Transition (DDT) and mitigating the hazards from fires, deflagration and DDT if it occures. The following scenarios are reflected: • deflagration due to the delayed ignition of the explosive hydrogen/air mixture coming out of the vent stack; • thermal radiation generated by the jet fire (the flame coming out of the vent stack); and • DDT inside the vent system due to the acceleration of the combustion of the air/hydrogen mixture that can be present inside the venting system (in the presence of an ignition source). This hazard is relevant if air can enter the venting system.

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DOC 229 / 24 - Guidance for Manual Handling Activities of Cylinders

Manual handling is an important issue for the industrial gases sector (including all areas such as medical, food etc.). Many activities of the industrial gases industry involve manual effort which have the potential to cause harm if not properly managed. Manual handling related injuries are a major cause of lost workdays. National or local regulations shall be considered separately. If such regulations exist, they shall be followed as a minimum.

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