Background
EASEE-gas was set up in 2002 to develop and promote the simplification and streamlining of both the physical transfer and the trading of gas across Europe. The creation of EASEE-gas is a project that is fully supported by the European Commission and by the European Regulators through the so-called Madrid Forum.
The formation of EASEE-gas was prompted by the success of the Gas Industry Standards Board in the United States and has been modeled on it. The GISB now represents the power industry too and is now known as the North American Energy Standards Board.
Full membership is open to any company involved in the European gas industry, from producers to end users, and to companies that are their service providers. Full members can join one or more of the eight Gas Industry Segments depending where they operate in the gas chain. The annual membership fee is currently €3000 for each industry segment joined.
Associate membership in EASEE-gas is open to government agencies, regulators, trade associations, consumer groups and to individuals that may contribute to the benefit of EASEE-gas. Associate members do not pay annual fees, and do not have voting rights.
EASEE-gas, through its Working Groups, provides a structured platform where industry participants can discuss the harmonisation and simplification of business processes by developing Common Business Practices (CBP's). Participation in the Working Groups is limited to members only and each Working Group finances its own activities. The Working Groups are supervised by an Executive Committee made up of up to three representatives from each Segment.
The administration of EASEE-gas is supervised by a Board with one representative from each segment.
EASEE-gas has set up an Advisory Panel drawn from its Associate members. The role of the Advisory Panel is to advise the Board and the Executive Committee on their areas of work and on the effectiveness of EASEE-gas in assisting the development of an efficient and effective European gas market.
The association can only be successful if it is well represented by members across the whole gas value chain. A large number of companies and associations that appreciate the benefits that EASEE-gas can bring to the gas industry are already members.
If you would like to join please complete the Application Form and hopefully you too will be contributing to its success.