Vision and Mission The International Gas Union (IGU) is a worldwide, non-
Mission
profit organization promoting the progress of the gas
◆ IGU is the key and credible advocate of political,
industry. Through its many member countries representing
technical and economic progress of the global
approximately 97% of global gas sales, IGU covers all
gas industry, directly and through its members
aspects of the gas industry.
and in collaboration with other multilateral
The IGU Vision and Mission were recently redefined to reflect changes in the global gas markets and the growth
organizations. ◆ IGU works to improve the competitiveness of gas in
of the organization in recent years. The new Vision and
the world energy markets by promoting transparency,
Mission – approved at the IGU Council meeting in Paris,
public acceptance efforts and the removal of supply
France, June 1, 2015 – reflect IGU’s Building for the
and market access barriers.
Future outreach initiative and aim at making IGU a more
◆ IGU seeks to collaborate with governmental agencies
proactive, focused and effective advocate for the global gas
and multilateral organizations to demonstrate the
industry. With the changes, focus is moved towards IGU as
economic, social and environmental benefits of gas in
the Global Voice of Gas and emphasis put on the fact that
the global energy mix.
natural gas is a key contributor to people’s lives and futures.
◆ IGU supports and facilitates the development of new technologies and best practices, while emphasizing
Vision
sound environmental performance, safety, reliability
As the global voice of gas, IGU seeks to improve the
and efficiency across the entire value chain.
quality of life by advancing gas as a key contributor to a sustainable energy future.
4 V i s i o n a n d M i s s i o n
◆ IGU maximizes the value of its services to members and other stakeholders.
