Unlocking Gas Cleantech’s Economic and Environmental Potential

By 2040, gas cleantech and innovation could reduce energy sector carbon emissions by a third

Global Gas Industry Set to Resume Growth Post-Pandemic, Adopt Low-Carbon Technologies for Long-Term Growth

Covid-19 will reduce gas use in 2020, but recovery will be underpinned by favourable economics, widening access and…

Qatar to host LNG2025

The 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas

Cleantech. Gas Can Reduce Emissions in Energy by a Third

IGU and BCG to Release New Analysis on the role of gas technologies in the sustainable future, supporting…

Global Voice of Gas: Issue 1, Vol. 1

IGU releases the first issue of Global Voice of Gas (GVG), a new quarterly publication that sets a new…

WGC2021 Call for Papers

Leading on from the success of the last World Gas Conference where we had over a 1,000 abstract…

Press Release: Global LNG 2020 Report

The International Gas Union (IGU) is pleased to launch its annual LNG report for 2020. The comprehensive analysis…

Message from the IGU President on the COVID-19 Pandemic

The International Gas Union extends its deepest appreciation to the men and women around the world who, under difficult and extreme…

IGU Releases Fourth Edition of Case Studies in Improving Air Quality

IGU is pleased to issue a new report highlighting how the increased use of natural gas in industry,…

International Gas Union responds to the European Investment Bank decision on fossil fuel projects

International Gas Union responds to the European Investment Bank decision on fossil fuel projects  

International Gas Union Reaction to the IEA World Energy Outlook 2019

The International Gas Union (IGU) welcomes findings in the International Energy Agency’s latest World Energy Outlook (WEO), which…

IGU Responds on Methane

The International Gas Union (IGU) issues response to the Global Energy Monitor report titled, The New Gas Boom:…

Understanding Methane Emissions And What The Global Gas Industry Is Doing About Them

The 32nd European Gas Regulatory Forum (also known as the Madrid Forum), which gathered key stakeholders across the…

The International Gas Union (IGU) issues response to the Global Energy Monitor report titled, The New Gas Boom: Tracking Global LNG Infrastructure

Barcelona, 4 July 2019 – The natural gas sector has played and will continue to play a leading…

G20 Energy Communique

G20 Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions concludes with the release of a Communiqué on Global Environment for Sustainable Growth

IGU Releases 2019 Wholesale Gas Price Survey

Definitive industry reference explores key trends in wholesale price formation mechanisms over dynamic era in global gas markets

IGU Releases 2019 World LNG Report

Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) trade set a record for the fifth consecutive year in 2018, reaching 316.5 million…

IGU president: LNG industry sees exciting opportunity in transport application

The 19th International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2019) opened in Shanghai on April 2. Joe…

Oman to host gas summit in 2020

IGRC 2020 will highlight the research, development and innovation aspects of the ever-growing gas industry.

Europe’s dirty air kills 400,000 people every year

Gas Innovation and Disruption

COP 24: IGU participation & industry events

The International Gas Union will stage and participate in a number of key side events at a number…

News from the IGU Council week meetings in Venice

The IGU’s annual Council Meeting was held on 24-25 October 2018 in Venice, Italy and hosted by the…

Natural Gas Essential in Ensuring Energy Security -International Gas Union Reaction to the IEA World Energy Outlook 2018

International Gas Union Reaction to the IEA World Energy Outlook 2018

IGU President Joe Kang, Vice President Li Yalan and Immediate Past President David Carroll, attend GASEX 2018 in Hangzhou China

On October 29th -31st, the 15th Gas Information Exchange in the Western Pacific Area was hosted in Hangzhou,…

Natural Gas World – Interview with Mr.Joe Kang

Natural Gas World interviewed IGU President, Mr. Joe Kang, at the close of the 2018 World Gas Conference…

Letter to the Editor ¨The Economist¨

Letter to the Editor from Professor  JOO-MYUNG KANG, IGU President.

2018 LNG Report Now Available – Press Release

Barcelona / Washington D.C., June 28, 2018 – The International Gas Union (IGU) today released its 2018 World LNG…

2018 Global Gas Report – Press Release

More than 90% of global gas’ consumption growth to 2040 coming from cities The report highlights the key…

Wholesale Price Survey – 2018 Edition – Press release

IGU Releases 2018 Wholesale Gas Price Survey. Vital industry reference examines changing trends in wholesale price formation mechanisms…

2019 World LNG Report

IGU, IOGP and IPIECA join Natural Gas Industry Leaders to combat methane emissions

REDUCING METHANE EMISSIONS ACROSS THE NATURAL GAS VALUE CHAIN GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The International Gas Union concluded it’s last Executive Committee meeting prior to the World Gas Conference in Washington D.C. June 25-29th.

Cairo / Barcelona, 20 April  2018 – The International Gas Union (IGU) concluded a very successful Executive Committee…

Urban Air Quality in Chinese and South American Cities Drastically Improved by Switching to Natural Gas – New Study

IGU Diplomatic Gas Forum, Oslo, Norway

Another edition of the IGU Diplomatic Gas Forum was held in Oslo, Norway on 5 December 2017. This…

IGU Podcast: Enbridge “starts early” in project communication & CGA believes in “opportunity for gas” in Canada

The IGU podcast covers the issues that matter to the natural gas industry. It presents the people behind…

Don´t miss the Early Bird Registration to WGC 2018!

Last chance to secure the Early Bird delegate rate to attend the 27th World Gas Conference 2018!

IGU Diplomatic Gas Forum in Madrid concludes “Natural Gas to have a Fundamental Role in the Future Sustainable Energy Mix”

The 5th IGU Diplomatic Gas Forum was held in Madrid, Spain, on 22 November. The level and interest…

Gas and the Energy Transition – A Global Challenge and Opportunity

On 16-17 November 2017, EnergyNet and the International Gas Union (IGU) hosted the first annual Latin America and…

International Gas Union Reaction to the IEA World Energy Outlook 2017

Natural gas to become more prominent in global energy mix than ever before IEA cites the “strong environmental…

The People’s Republic of China Wins Bid for International Gas Union Presidency

Madam Li Yalan of The People’s Republic of China announced as IGU President from 2021-2024, with the City…

IGU Releases 2017 Wholesale Gas Price Survey

Definitive study examines significant changes in wholesale price formation mechanisms in 2016 and over past decade – a…

IGU Executive Committee Workshop

The IGU Executive Committee Workshop has developed over the last years and is now well established as part…

IGU Releases 2017 World LNG Report

2016 Global LNG trade jumps 5% to set new record for third consecutive year, as LNG comes to…

New International Gas Union Report Highlights Significant Role of LNG in Cleaner Marine Transport

Berlin/Barcelona, 23 March 2017 – The International Gas Union (IGU) has released a new report on the crucial…

5th IEF-IGU Ministerial Gas Forum.Gas for growth. Improving economic prosperity and living standards

The biannual IEF-IGU Ministerial Gas Forum is an important cooperation between IEF and IGU. It was first held…

Gas Competence Seminar in Abudja, Nigeria, 13-14 December 2016

The Gas Competence Seminar with the theme ‘‘Towards Ending Gas Flaring and Unlocking Gas Potential in Nigeria’’ in…

IGU Diplomatic Gas Forum: The Role of Natural Gas in the Sustainable Energy Future

The IGU Diplomatic Gas Forum has become a yearly event in Oslo, Norway. On 12 December, the 4th…

International Gas Union showcases crucial role of gas in improving economic prosperity and quality of life in India

New Delhi, 5th December 2016 – The International Gas Union, the global voice for the natural gas industry,…

IGU Influence

The IGU team in November attended a number of key events, including COP 22 Marrakech and Gas Week…

IGU Webcast Live from Amsterdam

The aim of the webcast series is to bring the voices of gas that matter to you. The…

IGU Webcast – Live from Amsterdam

The IGU Marketing and Communications Committee is inviting you to the second webcast in the series IGU Webcast…

New International Gas Union Study Highlights Positive Impact of Natural Gas on Urban Air Quality

Strasbourg/Barcelona, 23 November 2016 – A new report from the International Gas Union (IGU) highlights how the increased…

The Globalization of the Natural Gas Industry

On November 1, over 135 participants representing dozens of embassies, Capitol Hill and Administration policy makers, regulators, energy…

International Gas Union Reaction to the IEA World Energy Outlook 2016

International Gas Union Reaction to the IEA World Energy Outlook 2016 Greater Use of Natural Gas a Vital…

IGU Council: The Dutch Gas Industry Workshop

The IGU Council week in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 18-21 October, offered three workshops to the delegates. The first…

IGU Council Workshop: Measure, Document, and Reduce – the Gas Industry´s Commitment to Managing the Methane Challenge

The IGU Council week in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 18-21 October, offered three workshops to the delegates. The second…

IGU Diplomatic Gas Forum held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

In relation to the IGU Council, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 18-21 October, the Royal Dutch Gas Association and…

Luis Bertrán Rafecas Assumes Position of IGU Secretary General

Barcelona, 3 November 2016 – The International Gas Union (IGU) is pleased to announce that as of 1…

Oman to replace Iran to Host 16th International Gas Research Conference in 2020

Original press release announcing Iran as the host of IGRC202 was amended as per the press release dated…

Celebrating Service – New issue of the IGU magazine

The second 2016 issue of the IGU magazine was recently released. Follow the link to download the issue.

IGRC 2017 – Call for papers soon to close

The deadline for the Call for Papers for IGRC 2017 right around the corner.

A visit to Statoil to express appreciation on behalf of the IGU

On 12 August, the IGU President and Secretary General visited Statoil CEO, Eldar Sætre to thank Statoil for…

G20 Natural Gas Day: IGU and National Energy Administration of China co-host high-level G20 event

Within the current context of the post-COP 21 agreement, the International Gas Union (IGU) and the National Energy…

2016 IGU Wholesale Gas Price Survey

The 2015 IGU Wholesale Gas Price survey is the eighth to be undertaken in a series which began…

IGU Executive Committee Workshop, 6-7 April, Durban, South Africa

Africa is a continent with tremendous opportunities when it comes to energy and natural gas. Many African countries,…

Case Studies, Enabling Clean Energies

IGU is pleased to present the second in its series of “Case Study” reports, which focuses on and…

IGRC 2017 – Call for papers open

International Gas Union Research Conference (IGRC) 2017 will be held 24-26 May 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil….

Russia to host world’s largest LNG Conference in 2022

The co-organizers of the LNG International Conference & Exhibition, the International Gas Union (IGU), the Gas Technology Institute (GTI) and the…

IGU Releases 2016 World LNG Report

Perth/Oslo, 12 April 2016 – The International Gas Union (IGU) today released its 2016 World LNG Report, which…

“Natural Gas as a Solution to the World’s Energy and Environmental Challenges”

On December 15, IGU and DNV GL, IGU Associate member, invited high-level representatives from the diplomatic missions to…

Third IGU Diplomatic Gas Forum in Europe

Gas has definitively a role to play in the future energy mix – so concluded the IGU Diplomatic…

IGU Releases Compelling Study on Urban Air Quality

Switch to Natural Gas Helps Mega-cities Dramatically Improve Air Quality and Reduce Emissions of GHG and Air Pollutants…

IGU Reaction to the IEA World Energy Outlook 2015

Oslo, 11 November 2015 – The International Gas Union (IGU) welcomes the positive outlook for the gas sector…

Gas Competence Seminar

On 22-23 September 2015, the International Gas Union (IGU), in collaboration with The World Bank Group, and supported…

IGU World LNG Report 2015 edition

A new IGU LNG report was issued in relation to the IGU’s World Gas Conference held in Paris…

United States Takes Lead of the International Gas Union

Paris, France – The United States, through the American Gas Association (AGA), has assumed the Presidency of the…

IGU Triennial Work Program for 2015-2018 released at WGC 2015

The new IGU Triennial Work Plan program for the 2015-2018 triennium was released at the IGU’s World Gas…

New IGU Reports Released

In relation to the 26th World Gas Conference 1-6 June, four new IGU reports were released:

Gas Industry To Tackle Toughest Global Energy Challenges At 26Th World Gas Conference

Paris, 13 May, 2015: The future of the global gas sector will be debated by some of the…

IGU signs MoU with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

Paris, 30 April 2015 – Gas could play a key role in the transition towards a low carbon…

4th IEF-IGU Ministerial Gas Forum

The joint IEF-IGU fourth Ministerial Gas Forum took place in Acapulco, Mexico on12 November 2014, where around 100 high…

IGU Reaction to the IEA World Energy Outlook 2014

Natural Gas Increases Energy Market Stability, Reduces CO2 Emissions and Improves Quality of Life

Registration for WGC2015 is now open

Benefit from the Early Bird Discount today! The 26th World Gas Conference (WGCPARIS2015) is the largest and most…

IGU LNG Report 2014 edition

A press release was issued by the Secretariat of the International Gas Union (IGU),Oslo, Norway on 25 March…

Call for Papers (LNG18) Opens Today

The LNG 18 Scientific Program Committee invites the submission of paper or poster abstracts for consideration as an…

IGU Magazine Spring 2014

Since March 2004 IGU has started publishing a biannual magazine, International Gas. The April 2014 edition is now…

IGRC 2014 status update video from the Conference Director

The IGRC 2014 preparations are going on well as planned. The Call for Papers was very successful, and…

Call for Abstracts (WGC2015) now open

We are delighted to invite you to submit an abstract for your chance to be part of the…