
Founded in 1913, the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) is a non-profit trade association and standards developer dedicated to promoting safety standards and safe practices in the industrial, medical, and specialty gas industries. With over 180 global member companies employing more than 500,000 people, CGA’s work impacts most segments of the global economy and nearly every person on earth.
Publication Spotlight: CGA G-4.1, Cleaning of Equipment for Oxygen Service
/in CGA News, CGA PublicationsCGA G-4.1, Cleaning of Equipment for Oxygen Service, is a harmonized publication that describes the cleaning methods and requirements for equipment used in the production, storage, distribution, and use of liquid and gaseous oxygen in order to reduce the risk of fire, explosion, or promotion of combustion.
Committee Spotlight: Atmospheric Gases & Equipment
/in CGA Committees, CGA NewsThere are over 27 committees dedicated to supporting the CGA mission of providing technical and safety information through standard development. Who are these committees, what are their individual missions, and what do they bring to CGA members and the compressed gas industry?
CGA Submits Comments Regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Implementing the CHIPS and Science Act
/in CGA News, Regulatory NewsOn May 22, 2023, the Compressed Gas Association (CGA), submitted comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the implementation of CHIPS and Science Act that was signed into law by President Biden in August 2022.
Publication Spotlight: CGA P-96
/in CGA News, CGA Publications, Hydrogen Safety, Safety InformationCGA recently issued a new publication CGA P-96, Reciprocating Cryogenic Pumps and Pump Installations for Hydrogen and Liquefied Natural Gas. The scope of CGA P-96 covers pumps in liquid hydrogen and liquefied natural gas, but this article will focus on cryogenic liquid hydrogen.
CGA23 Photos
/in CGA NewsCGA23, our 110th Annual Meeting, gathered members from across the country and around the world. Find photos from the event including from our amazing Safety Awards Banquet and Taylor Wharton After Party.
Fueling the Future: CGA Staff Take to the Road to Promote H2 Safety at Conferences Worldwide
/in CGA Events, CGA NewsHear from CGA experts at one of these upcoming Hydrogen Conferences.
Outgoing Chairs Recognized at CGA23
/in CGA NewsCGA has 26 committees, including technical and leadership committees, and more than 800 participants who volunteer their time to advance CGA’s safety mission. Chairing these committees is a substantial commitment and we thanked the following outgoing chairs at CGA23, our 110th Annual Meeting.
CGA Safety Award Winners
/in CGA News, Industry NewsOn the evening of April 25, 2023, the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) announced the winners of our prestigious safety awards during the CGA Annual Meeting.
Linde’s Nelson C. Moreira to Helm CGA Board of Directors
/in CGA NewsFrancesco Maione, officially handed off the Chairmanship to Nelson C. Moreira at CGA’s 110th Annual Meeting, CGA23.
Acetylene Safety Tips
/in CGA News, Safety InformationAcetylene is a highly flammable and explosive gas, so it is important to take proper safety precautions when working with it. Check out some of CGA’s latest acetylene safety tips.