Remembering gas history – Celebrating 200 years in gas

The Gas Retired Employees Association (GREA), London HQ Branch, former employees of British Gas (HQ), has been given over 1400 pictures by National Grid. Most of the images are from some time ago and are of historical interest. The images have no captions, however many are fascinating as they chronicle the history of the gas industry over the years.

BSI brings industry together to develop pioneering standard for Subsurface Utility Engineering

Diversity Workshop - A Great Success

IGEM in partnership with Energise successfully delivered an informative and inspiring diversity event to HR personnel working in the Gas Industry. Drawing upon experts within Employment Law, Transgender Equality at work and Recruitment made this event enjoyable, educational and a great forum for sharing HR practices.

Update on the Technician Council

The Technician Council, which was established nearly two years ago, will complete the first phase of its work in March of this year with the launch of the 'Professional Technician' brand.

Rolls-Royce to deliver world's first gas power system for tugs

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a contract to deliver highly efficient engines and propulsion systems for the world's first Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) powered tugs.

DECC Blog on Energy Prices

Shale Gas and the Road Fuel Market

CNG Services Ltd Managing Director, John Baldwin, was invited by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Peak Oil and Gas (APPGOPO) to give a presentation on Shale Gas and the Road Fuel Market. The presentation, given yesterday (17th January 2012) at the House of Commons explained how Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) can reduce oil dependence in UK transport and reduce cost and CO2 emissions in this sector.

Inspiring the engineers of the future

I'm an Engineer, get me out of here! is set to give engineers the chance to inspire the next generation without leaving the office.

I'm an Engineer, get me out of here! is funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering's public engagement grants scheme, Ingenious. It is just one of over 70 projects funded to date by the scheme to encourage engineers to share their stories in a creative and original way.

Relocation of The Combustion Engineering Association

For the attention of all Combustion Engineering Association members and their Staff;

The Combustion Engineering Association is in the process of moving its office from Cardiff to Sedgefield in County Durham following the appointment of a new director, David Kilpatrick. It is hoped that the physical move will take place in mid-January.