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Gas & Generation Conference 2010
Information and
Registration Form
Background
In 1999, the Australian Gas Association established a trust fund to pursue educational
activities in connection with the Australian gas industry. The trust is now called the Australian
Gas Industry Trust (AGIT) and maintains the objectives of providing funding for education,
professional development and research in the gas industry.
Objectives
The objectives of AGIT are to contribute to the advancement of study, education and research inthe field of gas utilisation, application development and related fields and
to recognise and support excellence in those fields.
Contributing to the personal and professional development of individuals in the field
of gas and related fields and encouraging them to pursue their field of expertise.Awarding prizes for excellence in those fields.
Supporting scholarship in those fields including the grant of scholarships and other
monetary assistance.Promoting research and invention in those fields.
Providing financial assistance to those studying or undertaking research in those fields.
Dissemination of information in those fields, including by conferences lectures
and publications.Promoting an understanding of those fields.
Seeking donations for the Trust.
Activities
Each year AGIT conducts the Overseas Study Tour and Gas Speak. In addition, AGIT invites
funding proposals from organisations involved in the Australian natural gas industry on projects
consistent with the AGIT objectives.