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.

Welcome to our centenary year!

Welcome to our centenary year!

This year, we are celebrating 100 years of innovation
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EIGA Summer Summit 2023 in Paris

EIGA Summer Summit 2023 in Paris

Registration for the EIGA Summer Summit 2023 is now open! We are happy to welcome you and your partner to celebrate our 100th anniversary in Paris, where it all started!
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The EIGA Summit – Strong Roots, Bright Future
EIGA Event

The EIGA Summit – Strong Roots, Bright Future

What a pleasure it was to meet in-person again, and to celebrate EIGA's 100th anniversary!
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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 239 / 23 - Mechanical Integrity of Generator Systems in Acetylene Plants

This publication has been developed to give guidance on mechanical integrity (MI) of acetylene generator systems. A MI programme is intended to ensure that equipment does not fail in a way that causes or enhances a catastrophic release of highly hazardous chemicals.
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DOC 127 / 23 - Bulk Liquid Oxygen, Nitrogen and Argon Storage Systems at Production Sites

This publication provides guidance for those persons directly associated with the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of bulk cryogenic liquid storage systems. The intent of this publication is to ensure that a minimum, uniform level of safety is provided throughout the industrial gas industry for the protection of the public and industry employees.
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