TEHRAN (PIN) – Director of research and technology at the National Iranian Gas Company noted that Iran’s membership at International Gas Union (IGU) is a good opportunity for the country to take advantage of modern technologies and establish contacts with international gas industry.

Dr. Saeed Pakseresht told Petroenergy Information Network that IGU is one of the creditable world forums in the field of gas and 70 countries are currently its members and now the Islamic Republic of Iran is being represented by the NIGC.

The official opined that Iran is member of one of the ten committees of the union where acceptance of new members will only be possible through consent of all members.

Pakseresht stated that the union convenes every three years in a member country and hosting those meetings is a credit for members.

“Argentina and Malaysia will host the next meetings of IGU in 2009 and 2012 and Iran should made more efforts to be one of its future hosts,” he said.

The official also stated that Iran’s presence as a member in one of the union’s committees is a big privilege, which will make our country interact with other countries enjoying gas technology.

Director of research and technology of the National Iranian Gas Company stated that world gas forum will be held in the Netherlands during the current year and Iran will take part in the forum by presenting five papers on various aspects of gas industry.

International Gas Union is a non-profit organization which was registered in 1931 in Switzerland.

The union aims at promoting technology and economy in gas industry through discussing such fields as technology, safety, environment, trade, as well as effective relations among members.

At present, the union has 70 members and is also cooperating with many international organizations and institutions.

The union comprises 10 committees including exploration, production, distribution, transfer of underground reserves and sustainable development committees.