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BCGA issue revision to Technical Information Sheet 29 (TIS29)

12/05/2026 News

Oxy-fuel gas equipment. Selection and assembly. Revision 3: 2026 A summary of the requirements for selecting and assembling oxy-fuel gas equipment which supports the requirements of BCGA Code of Practice 7. BCGA TIS29- Oxy-fuel gas equipment. Selection and assembly. Revision 3: 2026 can be downloaded free of charge from the publications area of the website. 12 May […]

BCGA issue revision to Code of Practice 7

12/05/2026 News

The safe use of oxy-fuel gas equipment (individual portable or mobile cylinder supply) Revision 10: 2026 Provides the minimum safety standards required for the assembly, examination, inspection, maintenance and use of individual portable or mobile cylinder oxy-fuel gas equipment, each gas being supplied from a cylinder and individually controlled by a cylinder-mounted pressure regulator. BCGA […]

Astronaut Helen Sharman to headline BCGA Conference 2026

05/05/2026 News

The countdown is on for the BCGA Conference on 14th May, and we are looking forward to hearing from our keynote speaker, Helen Sharman. Helen has forged a distinguished career as a chemist and astronaut, famed when she became the first British person to visit space back in 1991. Since then, she has committed her career to sharing […]

BCGA Conference 2027

30/10/2026 Events

BCGA Conference 2027 will be announced later this year.

Trade body concern over illegitimate nitrous oxide imports

24/03/2026 Press Release

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 […]

Expert line up announced for BCGA conference

14/01/2026 News

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 […]

Expert line up announced for BCGA conference

13/01/2026 Press Release

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 […]

BCGA Council broadens scope with new members

18/12/2025 Press Release

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 […]