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New Law Raises Value of Tax Credit to Use Captured CO₂, Notching a Win for CO₂ Solutions Coalition
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The CO2 Solutions Coalition, led by the Compressed Gas Association (CGA), is celebrating a major policy victory with the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by President Donald J. Trump on July 4. The legislation includes a critical update to the Section 45Q tax credit that brings long-overdue parity between carbon dioxide (CO₂) sequestration and CO₂ utilization.
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Call For Nominations: CGA Board of Directors
The call for nominations for the CGA Board of Directors is open. Please submit a nomination by August 1, 2025 to be considered.
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CGA Applauds House Passage of Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvement Act
The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) today praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvement Act (H.R. 1182), a bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening federal oversight and safety requirements for the manufacture of compressed gas cylinders.
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Compressed Gases in Food Freezing: New CGA Safety Guidelines Released
In May 2025, the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) published CGA P-95, Guideline for the Safe Installation and Use of Cryogenic Food Freezing and Chilling Equipment. This new, harmonized guideline provides detailed recommendations to support the safe and effective use of refrigerated liquefied gases in food applications. The document outlines critical safety requirements, best practices, and procedures for the installation, operation, and maintenance of cryogenic food freezing and chilling systems. It also highlights the unique risks associated with these gases and how to mitigate them.
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Compressed Gases in Food Freezing: New CGA Safety Guidelines Released
In May 2025, the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) published CGA P-95, Guideline for the Safe Installation and Use of Cryogenic Food Freezing and Chilling Equipment. This new, harmonized guideline provides detailed recommendations to support the safe and effective use of refrigerated liquefied gases in food applications. The document outlines critical safety requirements, best practices, and procedures for the installation, operation, and maintenance of cryogenic food freezing and chilling systems. It also highlights the unique risks associated with these gases and how to mitigate them.
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New Resources to Support Hydrogen Safety: CGA H-7, Training Videos, and E-Learning Now Available
As hydrogen projects expand into new applications and industries, safety remains a top priority. To support professionals across the hydrogen value chain—from engineers and operators to safety managers and technicians—the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) has released a suite of resources centered around one essential standard: CGA H-7, Standard Procedures for Hydrogen Supply Systems.
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June is National Safety Month: Join CGA in Preventing Accidents and Saving Lives
Every June, the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) joins organizations across the country in recognizing National Safety Month—a critical time to refocus on the importance of workplace and public safety.
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Stay Safe: How to Handle Compressed Gas Cylinders After Hurricanes and Natural Disasters
The risk of hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and other natural disasters is rising—and with it, the danger posed to compressed gas cylinders that may be exposed to extreme conditions. Whether you work in industrial gas, healthcare, food and beverage, or any other sector that uses compressed gases, it’s essential to know how to safely handle and inspect cylinders after a disaster.
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Eric Rottier To Chair CGA Board of Directors
Eric Rottier, Chief Operating Officer of Air Water America, Inc. and CEO of its Cryogenic Equipment Division, has been elected Chair of the Compressed Gas Association’s (CGA) Board of Directors. Rottier succeeds Jay Worley, Chief Operating Officer of Airgas, who handed off the leadership role at CGA’s 112th Annual Meeting, CGA25.
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Submit Your Proposal for TECH25
The Compressed Gas Association will host its second annual Technical Summit, October 20-22, 2025, at the Sheraton in Greensboro, NC. We invite you to submit a presentation proposal by May 31 for this in-person conference.
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