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Contact details: International Gas Union (IGU) Secretariat Att: Gas Natural Fenosa T: +34 93 4129789 E: [email protected] W: www.igu.org International Gas Union (IGU) - The Global Voice Of Gas The International Gas Union (IGU) was founded in 1931. It is a worldwide non-profit organisation registered in Vevey, Switzerland with the Secretariat currently located in Barcelona, Spain. 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 94% 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. IGU has the vision of being the most influential, effective and independent non-profit organisation, serving as the spokesperson for the gas industry worldwide. As per today, IGU has 86 Charter members, 14 Premium Associate Members and 61 Associate members in 5 Continents. Vision: As the global voice of gas, IGU seeks to improve the quality of life by advancing gas as a key contributor to a sustainable energy future. Mission: IGU is the key and credible advocate of the political, technical and economic progress of the global gas industry, directly and through its members and in collaboration with other multilateral organizations. IGU works to improve the competitiveness of gas in the world energy markets by promoting transparency, public acceptance efforts and the removal of supply and market access barriers. IGU seeks to collaborate with governmental agencies and multilateral organizations to demonstrate the economic, social and environmental benefits of gas in the global energy mix. IGU supports and facilitates the development of new technologies and best practices while emphasizing sound environmental performance, safety, reliability and efficiency across the entire value chain. IGU maximizes the value of its services to members and other stakeholders. Follow us on &