Membership Benefits
The more than 150 members of IGU are associations and corporations of the gas industry representing over 90% of the global gas market.
IGU is a unique organisation because its work and membership cover the entire gas value chain, supporting its vision of being the most influential, effective and independent not-for-profit serving the global gas industry.
Read more about the benefit of Joining, Partnering, and Collaborating with the International Gas Union, Who we are? What we do?.
Membership Categories
Charter Members
A charter member is the most representative gas entity in a country, most commonly the national gas association or a major oil and gas company. However, some Charter members are also represented by ministries and national regulators.
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Premium Associate membership is available through an application process to Associate members. Premium Associate member status grants most of the same rights as a Charter member is entitled to. The number of members within this selected category, which is maintained for a three-year period, is limited to 15.
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Associate members include companies that own physical and/or commercial gas-related assets or have an interest in advancing the global gas industry, such as consulting, contracting, supply, technology development or advisory services.
See all Associate MembersAffiliate Organisations
Affiliate organisations are organisations that do not meet membership criteria but can assist IGU with its mission, increase and rationalise cooperation within the energy sector, and generally promote the development of the natural gas industry. Both parties benefit and work together to collaborate on similar work activities.
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