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Advancing Hydrogen Safety: CGA’s Recent Collaborations in the Clean Energy Transition

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For nearly 70 years, the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) has been at the forefront of developing standards and guidance for the safe operation of hydrogen systems. As the global focus increasingly shifts towards hydrogen as a key tool in the effort to decarbonize, CGA is ensuring that its safety standards and resources are accessible to all those working in this critical field.

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Publication Spotlight: G-4.14 Design, Manufacture, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Valves Use in Liquid Oxygen and Cold Gaseous Oxygen Systems

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Several severe incidents involving liquid oxygen valves with concentrations above 90 mol% oxygen have been traced to critical issues such as the use of incompatible materials, unsuitable lubricants, improper cleaning, ingress of impurities, and procedural failures. These incidents highlight the ongoing need for improvement in the fundamental knowledge of valve design, material selection, manufacturing, cleaning, installation, operation, maintenance, and storage processes for liquid oxygen service.

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Celebrating National Hydrogen Day: The Vital Role of Hydrogen Safety and Standards

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Today, October 8, we celebrate National Hydrogen Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the importance of hydrogen as a key component of our clean energy future. At the Compressed Gas Association (CGA), we join the nation in celebrating this versatile and promising fuel while emphasizing the critical role that hydrogen safety and standards play in its continued development and use.

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Compressed Gas Association Announces New Promotions and Key Hire

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The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) is pleased to announce a series of promotions and a key hire that will enhance our leadership team and strengthen our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our members.

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eLearning Module: TM-12, Introduction to Periodic Requalification

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The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) is excited to introduce TM-12, a new eLearning module that provides an essential introduction to the periodic requalification of compressed gas cylinders. This training is critical for maintaining the safety and integrity of cylinders used across various industries. The module covers the necessary steps, considerations, and testing methods that ensure cylinders meet current safety standards and regulations.

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CGA Handbook of Compressed Gases: Project Update

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The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) is excited to provide an update on the ongoing transformation of the CGA Handbook of Compressed Gases from a traditional textbook format to a dynamic, interactive online tool. This project aims to modernize the Handbook to better serve our members and the broader industry with enhanced access to vital information.

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Celebrating Leadership in the Compressed Gas Industry: The 2024 Morris Gold Award

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The Morris Gold Award is a prestigious honor within the compressed gas industry, presented periodically to recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and participation in CGA Canada. This year, the Compressed Gas Association is proud to announce Yves Cote of Messer Canada as the 2024 recipient.

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CGA Attends 55th Meeting of the International Harmonization Council

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Representatives from the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) were in Brussels, Belgium in August 2024 for the 55th meeting of the International Harmonization Council (IHC). To date, the IHC has overseen the harmonization of 76 new projects on a wide array of topics.

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CGA Canadian Committees Spotlight

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Did you know that the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) has six Canadian committees? While these committees may be smaller in membership than CGA base committees, they provide valuable resources and knowledge to CGA and its standards development. Highlighted below are the committees and their respective missions.

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Celebrating the Success of the 2024 Young & Emerging Professionals Summit

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What do vacation, sunshine, and the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Young & Emerging Professionals (YEP) Summit have in common? Their all synonymous with Summer here at CGA! And this year’s YEP Summit, which wrapped up last week, was one to remember. Hosted over two weeks, the 2024 YEP Summit featured four dynamic sessions and more than a dozen presenters.

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