(4 May 2012) A presentation on the first results of the study was given by a representative of Syndex. A range of countries has been explored regarding the existence of skills, qualifications and labour market research organizations and institutions for the gas sector. An important issues for the gas sector is the strong focus on health and safety issues and prevention of risks. Most training is focused there. The link with more forward looking market analysis such as the needs for (...)

documents of the European Commission regarding the sector skill councils, skill alliances, and skills panorama (presented 13 February).

(28 February 2012) Representatives of the employers (Eurogas) and the trade unions met to consider the bids that were received on a call for tender to map the bodies and organisations that deal with skills, qualifications and labour market research at regional and national level and which are focused on the energy sector and more in particular on the gas sector. The researchers were invited to make a presentation and then faced questions from the Steering Committee. Issues considered were: (...)