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.

What trends or developments in the Industrial Gases industry will most impact the coming years?
Watch the exclusive interview of EIGA's President, Adolf Walth....
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Insights about Industrial Gases in 2025
Our Secretary General, Philippe Cornille, examines the evolving landscape of the European Industrial Gas sector with Gasworld:
From navigating political shifts and regulatory harmonisation to tack...
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EIGA Summer Summit 2025
The EIGA Summer Summit will take place on 29 and 30 May 2025 in Edinburgh.
Registrations are now open! 2025SS-Register - EIGA : European Industrial Gases Association
More information available:...
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EIGA Winter Summit 2025
Our EIGA Winter Summit 2025 came to a close - but its theme, Driving Safety Digitally, is an ongoing priority.
Some key highlights:
- The digitalisation transformation is underway and will not be...
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documents
Latest Publications
Communication
COM 11 / 25 - Medical Oxygen in Healthcare Facilities - All you need to know about supply sources for medical gas pipeline systems
This White Paper on medicinal oxygen provides a comprehensive overview of the use of oxygen, its properties, historical significance, and its various applications, specifically in the medical field. Its prime purpose is to consider the different medical oxygen supply sources used for Medical Gas Pipeline Systems (MGPS) in Healthcare Facilities (HF), but to also include information about the development of oxygen as a medicinal product and an overview of its physical properties.
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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 118 / 25 - Safe Management of Contractors
This document is intended for use by EIGA member Companies to provide recommendations on how to plan and safely execute contracted work and should be used by anyone involved in the selection, management and assessment of contractors.
The document has undergone an extensive revision.
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