MAY 20, 2018
One of the best-known Cypriots in the global natural gas sector is Menelaos Ydreos, executive director of public affairs of the International Gas Union (IGU).
Charles Ellinas spoke to him about the role of gas in the future energy mix and how Cyprus can benefit
What is the main function of the IGU and your role in the organisation?
The International Gas Union (IGU) was founded in 1931 and is a worldwide non-profit organisation aimed at promoting the political, technical and economic progress of the gas industry. IGU has more than 150 members worldwide on all continents, representing approximately 97 per cent of the world gas market. The Cyprus Charter member to the IGU is the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry & Tourism.
As the executive director of public affairs, I oversee all of the global strategic communications and outreach efforts for the IGU ensuring that governments and policymakers recognise the significant role that gas can play in enabling the energy transition and cleaning-up the polluted and dirty air in the world’s cities.
Charles Ellinas spoke to him about the role of gas in the future energy mix and how Cyprus can benefit
What is the main function of the IGU and your role in the organisation?
The International Gas Union (IGU) was founded in 1931 and is a worldwide non-profit organisation aimed at promoting the political, technical and economic progress of the gas industry. IGU has more than 150 members worldwide on all continents, representing approximately 97 per cent of the world gas market. The Cyprus Charter member to the IGU is the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry & Tourism.
As the executive director of public affairs, I oversee all of the global strategic communications and outreach efforts for the IGU ensuring that governments and policymakers recognise the significant role that gas can play in enabling the energy transition and cleaning-up the polluted and dirty air in the world’s cities.
