International Gas Union
The International Gas Union (IGU) was founded in 1931.[1] It is a worldwide non-profit organisation registered in Vevey, Switzerland with the Secretariat currently located in Barcelona, Spain.[2]
| Abbreviation | IGU |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1931 |
| Type | INGO |
| Purpose | focus as promotion of gas industry |
| Headquarters | Barcelona, Spain |
President | Dr. Joe Kang (2018-2021) |
Secretary General | Luis Bertran |
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 Pipeline Research Council International, Inc. The European Gas Research Group |
| Website | IGU.org |
The mission of IGU is to advocate gas as an integral part of a sustainable global energy system, and to promote the political, technical and economic progress of the gas industry. The more than 160 members of IGU are associations and corporations of the gas industry representing over 95% of the global gas market. The working organisation of IGU covers the complete value of 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.
IGU encourages international trade in gas by supporting non-discriminatory policies and sound contracting principles and practices, promoting development of technologies which add to the environmental benefits of gas and further enhance safe production, transmission, distribution and utilisation of gas.
The IGU organises the World Gas Conference (WGC) every three years, with the forthcoming WGC taking place in Daegu, Korea, June 21-25, 2021. IGU also organises the global events LNG X and IGRC X every three years. IGRC 2020 took place in Oman and LNG 2022 is scheduled for April 4-6, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Russia.
In addition, the IGU issues annually, major reports including the Global Gas Report, World LNG Report and the Wholesale Price Survey Report. In June 2020, the IGU launched a new publication, Global Voice of Gas, showcasing the key role of natural gas/gas products as an effective tool for a sustainable energy future, in driving economic development and as a reliable, stable and secure source of energy.
Dr. Joe Kang acts as President of the IGU for 2018–2021 on behalf of the Korean Presidency. [3] Luis Bertran is Secretary General of IGU.[2] Mdm Li Yalan is the Vice-President and David Carroll is the past President of the IGU on behalf of the USA Presidency (2015-2018).
References
- Survey of energy resources (PDF) (22 ed.). World Energy Council. 2010. p. 153. ISBN 978-0-946121-02-1. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-08-24.
- IGU names new secretary general, relocates to Barcelona” Offshore Energy. 2016-11-03. Archived from the original on 2016-11-03. Retrieved 2020-19-07.
- “Joo-Myung Kang International Gas Union (IGU) President” (Speaker Listing) World LPG Forum & European Congress, Archived from the original on 2020-19-07.