The DVGW supports the gas and water industry in all technical and scientific areas. The main focus of the Association’s work is on safety and hygiene as well as environmental and consumer protection. The DVGW elaborates technical rules designed to promote the technical self-management of the German gas and water industry, thus ensuring the safe and secure supply of gas and water according to the highest international standards. The Association, which was founded in 1859, currently has approximately 14,000 members. The DVGW is free from economic and political influences.
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The DVGW Research Centre has extensive expertise in testing gas appliances, components and gases. Subsequent certification enables their use in operational practice.
The DVGW Research Centre carries out type tests and monitoring activities in the Gas Test Laboratory, which a notified body such as the DVGW CERT GmbH can use to issue certificates. One area of focus of our activities is on the safe and reliable operation of gas applications and infrastructure with the addition of hydrogen.
All testing capabilities under one roof
Comprehensive characterisation of all types of fuels
Our expertise directly at your door
Find out about the organisations with which the research centre is accredited here