International Gas Union 1931-2021 - The history of the global voice of gas

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The International Gas Union

The International Gas Union (IGU) is

ing gas as a key contributor to a

a world­wide, non-profit organisation

sustainable energy future.

promoting the progress of the gas

governmental agencies and multilateral organisations to

industry. Through its many member

Mission

demonstrate the economic, social

countries representing approximately

l IGU is the key and credible advocate

and environmental benefits of gas in

95% of global gas sales, IGU covers

of political, technical and economic

all aspects of the natural gas ind-

progress of the global gas industry,

ustry. IGU is registered in Vevey,

directly and through its members

development of new technologies

Switzerland and the Secretariat is

and in collaboration with other

and best practices, while

currently located in Barcelona,

multilateral organisations.

emphasising sound environmental

l IGU works to improve the

performance, safety, reliability and

Spain. It will move to London, UK in August 2021.

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l IGU seeks to collaborate with

the global energy mix. l IGU supports and facilitates the

competitiveness of gas in the world

efficiency across the entire value

energy markets by promoting

chain.

Vision

transparency, public acceptance

As the global voice of gas, IGU seeks to

efforts and the removal of supply

services to members and other

improve the quality of life by advanc­

and market access barriers.

stakeholders.

The International Gas Union

l IGU maximises the value of its


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