International Gas Union (IGU) | |
Abbreviation: | IGU |
Type: | INGO |
Purpose: | Promotion of the gas industry |
Headquarters: | London, United Kingdom |
Leader Title: | President |
Leader Name: | Madam Yalan Li (2022-2025) |
Leader Title2: | Secretary General |
Leader Name2: | Menelaos (Mel) Ydreos |
Main Organ: | World Gas Conference |
Affiliations: | Energy Delta Institute Gas Infrastructure Europe Gas Technology Institute Groupe International des Importateurs de Gaz Naturel Liquéfié NGV Global Marcogaz International Pipeline & Offshore Contractors Association Russian National Gas-Vehicle Association The European Gas Research Group |
Website: | IGU.org |
The International Gas Union (IGU) is a global association promoting gas as an energy source. It was founded in 1931,[1] registered in Vevey, Switzerland with the Secretariat located in London, United Kingdom.[2]
IGU has over 150 members, which are gas industry corporations and associations. The working organisation of IGU covers the gas chain from exploration and production, transmission via pipelines and liquefied natural gas (LNG), as well as distribution and combustion of gas at the point of use.