4 March 2026 The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has raised concerns over the misuse of large canisters of nitrous oxide, which are being imported illegitimately into the country. According to the national trade body, the nitrous oxide canisters, of approximately 600ml, have no legitimate use in the UK. The BCGA successfully campaigned for a […]
The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) is set to deliver a packed agenda of expert speakers at its annual conference in May. This year’s agenda has been developed to offer a broad perspective on key issues in the sector, with industry leaders sharing insight on a wide-range of subjects. Speakers include Professor Phil Longhurst, Director […]

13 January 2026 The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) is set to deliver a packed agenda of expert speakers at its annual conference in May. This year’s agenda has been developed to offer a broad prospective on key issues in the sector, with industry leaders sharing insight on a wide-range of subjects. Speakers include Professor […]
17 December 2025 BCGA Council broadens scope with new members The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has expanded its Council withthe appointment of five new members.James Crossland, Simon Fisher, Andy Tassell, Rob Thorley and Kelly Vasir all joinas Board Directors, with a remit to oversee the work of the UK membership body forthe industrial and […]

Sally Jollands, Global Key Account Manager at Luxfer Gas Cylinders, has been appointed Chair of the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) Future Leaders Committee. The BCGA represents over 100 companies across the industrial, medical, and food gases sectors. Often referred to as an ‘invisible industry,’ its members, who employ over 19,000 people and generate an […]

National trade body the British Compressed Gases Association has appointed an industry expert to lead the organisation’s activities in the hydrogen economy. Andy Physick joins the BCGA in the newly created role of Hydrogen Policy Manager, a move signalling the association’s ambition to further develop this area of its membership and deliver the resources and […]
Safety checks for cryogenic tanks. Revision 3: 2025 BCGA Leaflet 11 outlines some daily safety checks that users responsible for cryogenic tanks are to carry out. These are independent of safety checks which gas supply companies’ drivers will conduct at delivery times. BCGA L11 – Safety checks for cryogenic tanks. Revision 3: 2025 can be […]
Ellen Daniels, CEO of the British Compressed Gases Association, has been appointed as a Board Advisory Member of West Midlands Life Sciences Week 2025. The trade association executive joins a distinguished group of leaders from across the life sciences and associated sectors to help shape and deliver the inaugural West Midlands Life Sciences Week event, […]