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.
Joint Statement on Low Carbon Fuels
EIGA joins 16 other industry associations supporting a clear regulatory framework for low-carbon fuels
EIGA and 16 other industry associations provided recommendations to the European Commission on the upcoming certification of low-carbon fuels (Art. 9 of the Hydrogen and Gas Directive).
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The Industrial Gases sector is essential for a net zero and resilient European economy
The European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA) is proud to unveil its White Paper "The Industrial Gases sector is essential for a net zero and resilient European economy".
Our members provide the...
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Hydrogen emergency response
Did you check our latest e-learning module?
Third of our Hydrogen series of online trainings, this module will brief you on Hydrogen emergency response.
You can't smell, taste or see it, but hyd...
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documents
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 257 / 25 - Safe Blow-Down of Acetylene Cylinders and Bundles
There have been several acetylene cylinder blow-down fire incidents when cylinders have been vented in the yard. These incidents have the potential for operators to be seriously burnt or for an explosion to occur following an uncontrolled release of acetylene. This document has been prepared to give guidance on the safe blow-down of acetylene cylinders and bundles.
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DOC 130 / 24 - Principles for the Safe Handling and Distribution of Toxic Gases and Mixtures
The basic principles for the safe handling and distribution of highly toxic gases and mixtures are described. They include training, supplier and user responsibilities, storage, security considerations, transportation, and inventory requirements. The target audience is primarily gas suppliers and distributors, but the principles are also applicable to users.
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