The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has appointed new Chairs to two of its Technical Sub-Committees, with a sharp focus on safety. Stuart Roberts, Technical Sales Manager – Valves at Gas Control Equipment Ltd (GCE), is the new Chair of Technical Sub-Committee 2 (Cylinders and Valves), and Simon Barker, Managing Director at Siracle, will Chair […]
Gas supply and distribution systems. Compressed flammable gases. Revision 2: 2025 Provides best practice for the supply and storage of compressed flammable gases at Users’ premises. It sets out the roles and responsibilities of the Designer, Installer and User, including information for the location, the equipment required, replenishment and site safety. BCGA CP33 – Gas […]
Implementation of EIGA Carbon Dioxide Standards. Revision 4: 2025 This publication implements the documents published by the European Industrial Gases Association to provide a basis for quality assurance of the carbon dioxide (CO2) supply chain in a consistent manner and to ensure measures for verification are adopted and maintained across UK industry. BCGA CP42 – […]
Transportable gas cylinders. Valve life. Revision 1: 2025 Gas cylinder valves are initially allocated a life by the manufacturer. Valves are marked with a date. This document provides guidance on managing the service life of a valve. BCGA TIS46 – Transportable gas cylinders. Valve life. Revision 1: 2025 can be downloaded free of charge from […]
Join us for an informative webinar exploring the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its implications for the compressed gases sector. As CBAM begins to reshape global carbon accounting and trade dynamics, it’s essential for businesses in our industry to understand how it will affect imports, compliance obligations, and supply chain decisions. This session […]
26 June 2025 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Safety Health & Engineering Partnership (SHEP), of which BCGA is a member, has announced dates for a Webinar on the noise Regulations and asks the question: What are HSE Inspectors asking about when they ask about workplace noise? Full details and registration available at: https://app.getcontrast.io/register/besa-what-are-hse-inspectors-asking-about-when-they-ask-about-workplace-noise 7 May 2025
The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) Annual Conference takes place in Manchester on Thursday 15th May, at The Marriott Hotel & Country Club, Worsley Park. Sponsored by GasWorld, the event will include panel discussions on trade associations and mentoring, as well as presentations on a range of topics including Biogenic CO2 development of potential markets, […]
Two key industry roles are set to build on the foundations of best practice at the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA). New Chairs have been appointed to two Technical Sub-Committees (TSC) at the Association, playing a vital role in BCGA’s commitment to ‘mission safety’ in the compressed gases industry. ‘TSC1 Cryogenics & Pressure Systems,’ which […]
