The Industrial Application of Gas Turbines (IAGT) Committee was formed in 1973 under the sponsorship of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). Its purpose was to serve as a Technical Advisory Group to Canadian industry and government, focusing on the industrial application of gas turbine technology.
The Committee originated from the Associate Committee on Propulsion – Subcommittee on Gas Turbine Operations, building on existing national expertise in gas turbine operations.
The Committee held its first Symposium in Edmonton in 1974, followed by another in Calgary in 1977. These early events established the foundation for regular national gatherings focused on gas turbine operations, applications, and emerging technologies.
Following the initial symposia, meetings were held across Canada, creating a national forum for collaboration among users, manufacturers, researchers, and regulators involved in gas turbine applications.
During this period, the IAGT Committee—under the sponsorship of the NRC—played a central role in the exchange of ideas, dissemination of technical knowledge, and communication of new developments related to industrial gas turbines in Canada.
In 1991, the National Research Council of Canada withdrew from official duties related to this activity. Responsibility for organizing the Symposium transitioned to the Canadian Gas Association (CGA), with events hosted from Banff, Alberta.
The CGA assumed sponsorship and continued the Committee’s mission of fostering technical collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the gas turbine community.
In 2007, the NRC rejoined the initiative, collaborating once again with the Canadian Gas Association. This renewed partnership strengthened the technical and research foundations of the Committee’s work.
In 2018, the Committee established the Gas Turbines for Energy Network (GTEN) to modernize and expand the organization’s role, reflect the evolving energy landscape, and support a broader, more integrated technical community.
In 2024, GTEN became a formally incorporated non-profit organization, marking a significant milestone in the evolution from a committee-based structure to an independent, sustainable organization.
Over the decades, the bi-annual Symposium has consistently brought together users and manufacturers, providing a balanced and practical exchange of knowledge. The Symposium features:
In addition to the Symposium, the organization conducts short courses focused on gas turbine applications. These courses are offered on a less frequent basis—typically one to two per year—and provide targeted, in-depth technical training on specific topics relevant to industrial gas turbine operation and performance.
Together, the Symposium and short courses serve both an international audience and as a dedicated forum for issues specific to the Canadian gas turbine operating environment, particularly in power generation and oil and gas applications..
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