International Gas Union

International Gas Union
Abbreviation IGU
Formation 1931 (1931)
Type INGO
Purpose/focus focus as promotion of gas industry
Headquarters Oslo, Norway
President Abdul Rahim Hashim (2009–2012)
Secretary General Torstein Indrebø
Main organ World Gas Conference
Website www.igu.org

The International Gas Union is a global association aimed at promoting the technical and economic progress of the gas industry.[1] It was founded in 1931.[2] It is registered in Vevey, Switzerland, and its secretariat is located in Oslo, Norway.[3][4][5]

The IGU has 78 full and 40 associated members in 71 countries. The members of IGU are national associations and corporations of the gas industry.[3] Its highest organ in the World Gas Conference, which takes place after every three years. The 25th World Gas Conference will be held in Malaysia in 2012.[3][6]

President of the Malaysian Gas Association Abdul Rahim Hashimhe acts as President of the IGU for 2009–2012 on behalf of the Malaysian Presidency.[5][7]

IGU's working organisation covers all aspects of the gas industry, including exploration and production, storage, LNG, distribution and natural gas utilisation in all market segments. IGU promotes technical and economic progress of the gas industry emphasising environmental performance worldwide.

References

  1. ^ (PDF) Survey of energy resources (22 ed.). World Energy Council. 2010. p. 153. ISBN 9780946121021. http://www.worldenergy.org/documents/ser_2010_report_1.pdf. 
  2. ^ "International Gas Union". Gazprom. http://www.gazprom.com/press/forum/wgc2009/igu/. Retrieved 2011-08-24. 
  3. ^ a b c "IGU's LNG committee meets in Doha" (Press release). Qatargas. 2010-01-10. http://www.qatargas.com/PressReleases.aspx?id=183080&tmp=88&folderID=158. Retrieved 2011-08-24. 
  4. ^ Tully, Stephen (2007). International documents on corporate responsibility. Edward Elgar Publishing. p. 410. ISBN 9781847206183. http://books.google.com/books?id=aq2JlxBo_8QC&pg=PA41. 
  5. ^ a b "M’sia takes over as president of International Gas Union". Malaysia Star. 2009-10-11. http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/10/11/nation/20091011160221&sec=nation. Retrieved 2011-08-24. 
  6. ^ "Qatargas team participates in Rotterdam IGU". The Peninsula. 2010-09-10. http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/business-news/125901-qatargas-team-paricipates-in-rotterdam-igu.html. Retrieved 2011-08-24. 
  7. ^ "Malaysia to lead IGU". 2009-10-11. http://itsnotmagicitsscience.com/gas.asp?newsid=63&categoryid=12. Retrieved 2011-08-24. 

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