The Professional Work of IGU
T
he professional work of IGU is carried out by
the Korean Presidency (2018-2022) and two new task
committees and task forces covering the gas value
forces covering Energy for All and Energy Policy were set
chain and other key topics for the gas industry. The
up. These two were subsequently merged.
Spanish Secretariat has supported this work during the USA and Korean Presidencies.
Almost 900 people from 50 countries are serving on the committees and task forces, each of which carries
Although there is a standing structure of 11
out a study programme as part of IGU’s overall Triennial
committees, IGU must ensure that it reflects the
Work Programme although exceptionally, due to the
challenges facing the industry. Topics that do not fall
Covid-19 pandemic, Korea will hold the Presidency for
naturally within the remit of an existing committee can
four years. The committees and task forces report
be managed by a task force or by a new committee. For
regularly on their work and present the final results at
the USA Presidency (2015-2018) two task forces covering
the World Gas Conference. They are currently preparing
Strategic Communications and Outreach and Workforce
40 Industry Insight sessions and 26 Technology &
Development were set up. The former continued during
Innovation sessions for WGC2022.
Committees and Task Forces 2018-2022
Strategic Communications and Outreach Task Force
Coordination Committee
Energy Access and Policy Task Force
Committees
Sustainability
Exploration and Production
Strategy
Gas Markets
Storage
LNG
Transmission
T he
Marketing and Communications
Distribution
P rofessional
R&D and Innovation
Utilisation
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