A new mode of organization for the French gas industry

It was not only traditional, but also highly topical for the government representative, Christian Perret, junior industry minister, to address delegates at the opening session of the 116. Gas Conference in Nancy. Indeed, a white paper has recently been published on the future organization of the French gas industry prior to implementation of the European gas directive. His recorded speech was shown on a video watched attentively by all delegates. (authors)